Of equal vigor, but of more reserve, was John Nicholas of Virginia--a man of strong intellect, reliable temper, and with the dignity of the old school.

To these were now added Albert Gallatin and Edward Livingston.

Edward Livingston, from New York, was young, and as yet inexperienced in debate, but of remarkable powers.

He was another example of that early intellectual maturity which was a characteristic of the time.
When Congress met, the all-disturbing question was the foreign policy of the United States.

The influence of the French Revolution upon American politics was great.