And here the Author discharges an obligation of gratitude and justice to the earlier generation of our statesmen. He owes what he is to them. His political principles were learnt in their school—his knowledge obtained from their works—his patriotism confirmed by their example—his love of the Union exalted by their teaching.
THE AUTHOR.
Washington City, May, 1856.
FIRST CONGRESS.—FIRST SESSION.
HELD AT THE CITY OF NEW YORK, MARCH 4 TO SEPTEMBER 29, 1789.
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES,—GEORGE WASHINGTON.
PROCEEDINGS[2] IN THE SENATE.
Wednesday, March 4, 1789.
This being the day for the meeting of the new Congress, the following members of the Senate appeared and took their seats:[3]