In this endeavor he was greatly assisted by the pen of Mr.J.Q.

Adams.

This gentleman wrote a series of essays for the public prints, under the signature of "Columbus," reviewing the course of Mr.Genet.In these articles, he pointed out, with great clearness, the principles of the law of nations applicable to the situation of the country in the neutral line of policy which had been wisely adopted.
In reference to this topic, John Adams writes his wife, as follows, under date of Dec.

19, 1793:-- "The President has considered the conduct of Genet very nearly in the same light with 'Columbus,' and has given him a bolt of thunder.

We shall see how this is supported by the two Houses.