The troops destined to act against the Floridas were to be raised in the three southern states, were to rendezvous in Georgia, were to be aided by a body of Indians and were to co-operate with the French fleet, should one arrive on the coast.

This scheme had been the subject of a correspondence between the executive and Mr.
Genet, but was in full progress in the preceding December, when by the vigilance of the legislature of South Carolina, it was more particularly developed, and some of the principal agents were arrested.
About the same time, intelligence less authentic, but wearing every circumstance of probability, was received, stating that the expedition against Louisiana, which was to be carried on down the Ohio from Kentucky, was in equal maturity.
[Sidenote: Genet recalled.] This intelligence seemed to render a further forbearance incompatible with the dignity, perhaps with the safety of the United States.

The question of superseding the diplomatic functions of Mr.Genet, and depriving him of the privileges attached to that character, was brought before the cabinet; and a message to congress was prepared, communicating these transactions, and avowing a determination to adopt that measure within -- -- days, unless, in the mean time, one or the other house should signify the opinion that it was not adviseable so to do.

In this state, the business was arrested by receiving a letter from Mr.Morris, announcing, officially, the recall of this rash minister.
[Sidenote: Is succeeded by Mr.Fauchet.] Mr.Fauchet, the successor of Mr.Genet, arrived in February, and brought with him strong assurances that his government totally disapproved the conduct of his predecessor.

He avowed a determination to avoid whatever might be offensive to those to whom he was deputed, and a wish to carry into full effect the friendly dispositions of his nation towards the United States.