These have been justly confided to the eminent character which has preceded me here, whose talents and integrity have been known and revered by me, through a long course of years; have been the foundation of a cordial and uninterrupted friendship between us; and I devoutly pray he may be long preserved for the government, the happiness and the prosperity of our common country." The sincere attempts of President Adams to produce harmony of political action among the American people, were unavailing.

The extraordinary events transpiring in Europe, exerted an influence on domestic politics, which could not be neutralized.

"The enemies of France"-- "the friends of England," or vice versa, were cries which convulsed the nation to its centre.

The entire population was sundered into contending parties.
John Adams was a true republican.

His political opponents charged him with monarchical tendencies and aspirations, but charged him most falsely.