discusses social etiquette, 53;
takes middle ground, 54;
wisdom of his action, 55;
criticisms by Democrats, 55, 56;
accused of monarchical leanings, 56, 57;
familiarizes himself with work already accomplished under Confederation, 58;
his business habits, 58;
refuses special privileges to French minister, 59, 60;
skill of his reply, 60, 61;
solicited for office, 61;