The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-08-24

ilton must rank next to himself, and Ad-
ans had to give way.
Another pill was yet more bitter
Washington had given an appointment
in the new army to Smith. the son ir
law of the president; and Pickering. g
member of Adams cabinet, opposed
Smiths confirmation. Smith, 1t would
seem, was a bankrupt; and Pickering had
heard that there were things which haG
been said against Smiths character
Thus the presidents cabinet councillor
prevailed upon the senate to reject the
presidents son in law, regardless of the
Washington appointment.
1t was certainly very peculiar state
of affairs, and Mr.. Adams must have beer
most unhappy.
Just before entering the office he had
written to the partner of his bosom. the
faithful Abigail In this strain: al
though the moment is dangerous, 1 an
not scared. Fear takes no hold on me
and makes no approaches to me-
1t was fortunate for Mr.. Adams tina,
fear avoided him so warily, for his posi-
ton was precarious.
The British, attentive as to the French
menace and absent-mnded as to the jaw
treaty, ceased to draw the line OF theil
aggressions a our battle ships. An Eng
lish squadron in the West Indies detied
the convoy of a fleet of American mer-
Chantmen. seized some of the vessels
went on boarc the conveying sloop OF
war. the Baltimore, and took away hall
a dozen of the crew of our battle ship,
after having compelled fifV-five Of our
sailors 10 leave the Baltimore and go
on board the British ships for inspec-
ton!
Not being at ali afraid, and having
concentrated his anger upon France. Mr..
Adams did not excite himself over the
British outrage. Great Britain was not
even hit with proclamation. %
The exposure OF Talleyrand's effort tc
extort bribe from America embarrassed
that Infamous scoundrel very much II
France; for, while bribery there was be
ginning TO be the fashion. exposures
were in disrepute. The principle that the
sin consists mainly III being caught al
1t is so universal that even Talleyrand
being fairly caught, had to take his pun
ishment He began to exert all his arts tc
draw the United States back into the atu
tude OF seeking a treaty: and from hints
he went to oyertures; and from over
lures advanced to explicit promises Ar
eccentric citizen of Philadelphia, DIT
Logan by name-a Quaker by descent
was moved at the time to go to France
and untangle the threads which diplomacy
had confused. and he straightway jour
neyed to Paris This, OF course, was
most irregular and reprehensible. The
client must have his lawyer to do all
the talking; the physician relies upon his
dirfOYnlcV cOlIiC
never do business if plain citizens inter
fered.
Unmindful of these precepts and ex-
amples. DR.. Logan took 1T upon himself
to keep France and America from she'd
ding each others blood word of ex-
PLANTATION might clear up what was evil
IDENTIFY Observation-Disclosures SO win
glorious victory for peace.
When Dr.. Logan appeared upon the
scene in Paris, he had better credentials
than President Adams could give him
He was able to show a letter of Thomas
Jeferson's vouching for him as a worthy,
respectable citizen.
The name of jefferson was something to
conjura with In France; and DR.. Logan
was given distinguished reception. That
he was wined and dined. Rugged and kiss
ed. need not be stated; inference covers
that; but. what is more important, he was
taken into official confidence, and assured
that France wished for nothing better
than honorable peace with the United
States.
Very sweet things must the conscience
and self-esteen OF DR.. Logan have whis-
pered TO him as he FASTENED back TO
America to tell John Adams the result
of his mission.
Adams satisfaction was greater thar
that of Washington-much more so. The
commander in chief of the new army whicf
was to fight France disapproved DR..
J.ogan's unwarrauted conduct totally.
He received the good doctor standing
and with that Icy stare which froze the
marrow OF common men. His words r
The Quaker were few, and not genial. AS
to Hamilton and the British faction gen
orally, their wrath was unbounded. They
not only denounced the volunteer peace
maker, but had congress TO enact law
making 1t a crime for any American
thereafter to do what Dr.. Logan haG
done. Rather than have peace made /;
any other way than the regular way let
war come and discord rule forever!
The truth IS that Hamilton did not
went peace at all. He had fallen IN with
the schemes of the South American adj
venturer. Miranda, and was deep into al
intrigue with England whose purpose was
d Joint enterprise by Great Britain and
the United states against French and
Spanish possessions in America. Hamil-
ton concealed this design from Washing
ton. and the great man died IL ignorance
OF the dup,ici,y of his friend. But Adams
realized after a while that the French
quarrel was mere capital to Hamilton, ans
ne veered round.
having SAID that ne would never send
another mission TO France. he sent one
Circumstances had altered the case; and
he acted Ike a brave. true man in chang
ing his mind. France invited to renewa
of overtures. three ENJOYS were sent. and
the war clouds rolled by-in spite Of
Hamilton.
% The president sent circular letter 70
naval offcers instructing them to Great
Britain .d!savowed" the act, kept the sail
ors, continued u insult us, and TO impress
OR seamen.