1801. Fourth Presidential Term. 1805.
| FEDERAL. | REPUBLICAN. |
|---|---|
| 18 | 01 |
| Pres. Jefferson called an atheist; a fanatic in politics; and his party called disorganizers and revolutionists. | Thom. Jefferson______Pres. Aaron Burr______Vice Pres. Simple Ceremonials. Lenient towards France. Hostile towards Eng. |
| 7th | C. |
| Reduction in the army, navy, taxes, and duties. | |
| Nat. Law of ’95 restored. | |
| 18 | 02 |
| Unsuccessful attempt to fasten a charge of mismanagement upon the Treasury Department. | Judiciary Law repealed. Unsuccessful attempt to abolish the “Mint.” The “Burrites” a faction of the Reps. |
| 18 | 03 |
| Some of the Feds. contemplate “Secession.” } _____ | _____ { Purchase of La. |
| 8th | C. |
| French Treaty ratified. | |
| 18 | 04 |
| Judge Chase impeached. | |
| Opp. by New Eng. members _____ | _____ XIIth Amend. passed. |
| Presidential Candidates. | |
| C. C. Pinckney & R. King _____ | _____ Jefferson & Geo. Clinton |
| Presidential Election; 17 States vote. | |
| Elec. Vote:—P. & K. (14) _____ | _____ J. & C. (162). |
| The Federals espouse the cause of Judge Chase, who is acquitted. | Trial of Judge Chase, Burr presiding. |
1793. Second Presidential Term. 1797.
| FEDERAL. | DEMOCRATIC. REPUBLICAN. |
|---|---|
| 17 | 93 |
| Geo. Washington. Pres. | |
| John Adams, V. Pres. | |
| Trouble with France. | |
| Neutrality Proclamation. ____ | ____ Opposed, as nullifying Treaty of 1778, with Fr. |
| The treaty regarded as nullified by the change of government in France. | “Democratic Clubs” encourage Genet and denounce Wash. |
| 3rd | C. |
| BRITISH PARTY. | FRENCH PARTY. |
| Jeff. leaves the Cabinet, Dec. 31. | |
| 17 | 94 |
| Embargo, 60d. | Friendly to Fr.; hostile to Eng. |
| Jay app. E. E. to Eng. | |
| Indirect taxation voted ____ | ____ Opposed; direct tax favored. |
| XIth Amend. passed. | |
| Whisky Insurrection. | |
| 17 | 95 |
| Hamilton resigns. | |
| Debate on Jay’s Treaty. | |
| Jay’s Treaty ratified. | Jay hung in Effigy. |
| Naturalization Law. | Washington accused of incapacity and embezzlement, and called the “Stepfather of his Country!” |
| 4th | C. |
| 17 | 96 |
| Pres. Proc. legalizing Jay’s Treaty. House Resolution for carrying Treaty into effect; another debate. | An increase of duties successfully opposed. |
| Fisher Ames. _____ | _____ Albert Gallatin. |
| Washington’s “Farewell Address.” | Party name shortened to |
| REPUBLICAN. | |
| The Federals claim to be— | The Republicans claim to be— |
| (a) The authors of the Gov. | (a) The advocates of economy. |
| (b) The friends of neutrality, peace, and prosperity. | (b) The friends of liberty and of the rights of man. |
| (c) The direct inheritors of Washington’s policy. | (c) The protectors of the rights of the States. |
| Presidential Candidates. | |
| John Adams; T. Pinckney. | T. Jefferson; Aaron Burr. |
| Presidential Election; 16 States vote; 1st Presidential contest. | |
| Elec. Vote:—A. (71); P. (59) _____ | _____ J. (68); B. (30). |
1797. Third Presidential Term. 1801.
| FEDERAL. | REPUBLICAN. |
|---|---|
| 17 | 97 |
| John Adams, President. | Thomas Jefferson, V. P. |
| 5th | C. |
| President’s Address to Cong. | |
| Envoys sent to France. | |
| Treaties with Fr. annulled. | |
| 17 | 98 |
| X. Y. Z. letters published. | |
| Preparations for war. _____ | _____ Vehement protestations against war measures. |
| Naturalization Law made more rigid. | |
| The “Alien Law.” _________ | } _____ Opposed as violations of the 1st Amend. |
| The “Sedition Law.” _______ | |
| Ky. Resolutions (Jeff.) | |
| Vir. Resolutions (Mad.) | |
| 17 | 99 |
| Three Envoys sent to Fr. | Ky.’s Null. Resolutions. |
| Quarrel between Adams & Ham. | |
| 18 | 00 |
| Treaty with Napoleon, | N. Y. elects a Rep. legislature. |
| September 17, 1800. | |
| The Federals claim to be the authors of the Government; the friends of neutrality, peace, and prosperity; and the direct inheritors of Washington’s policy. | Caucus nomination of presidential candidates. Republican Platform:—Free Speech, Religion, Press, Trade. No Standing Army. Specie Currency. Liberal Nat. Laws. State Sov. Economy. Strict Construction of the Constitution. |
| Presidential Candidates. | |
| J. Adams; C. C. Pinckney. | T. Jefferson; A. Burr. |
| Presidential election; 16 States vote; partisan contest. | |
| Elec. vote:—A. (65); P. (64) ____ | ____ J. (73); B. (73). |
| The undecided election causes much excitement. | |
| Many Feds. favor Burr. | |
| House Votes:—Burr, 4; Jeff., 10; two blanks. | |
| Judiciary Law enacted. | Opposed, (why?) |