Six thousand years of history . ched Lewis and Clarke on an overland expeditionto the Oregon country, which confirmed our title to thatdisputed territory, sought to introduce improved livestock from abroad, and fostered culture and education tothe best of his ability. In his administration occurred a great tragedy,which left a profound impression. Aaron Burr, therestless, ambitious, and unscrupulous politician, foundthe Vice-Presidency irksome and risked his futureon his candidacy for the Governorship of New Yorkin 1804, when he knew that Jefferson would nothave him again as a running mate. Th
Six thousand years of history . ched Lewis and Clarke on an overland expeditionto the Oregon country, which confirmed our title to thatdisputed territory, sought to introduce improved livestock from abroad, and fostered culture and education tothe best of his ability. In his administration occurred a great tragedy,which left a profound impression. Aaron Burr, therestless, ambitious, and unscrupulous politician, foundthe Vice-Presidency irksome and risked his futureon his candidacy for the Governorship of New Yorkin 1804, when he knew that Jefferson would nothave him again as a running mate. The contest was apeculiar one, as Burr was opposed by most of hisown party and supported by a faction of the Fed-eralists. He lost the election. Attributing his fail-ure to Hamilton, he demanded of him impossible dis-avowals, with the alternative of a meeting on the fieldof honor. Hamilton was yet a young man with a greatfuture before him, but the ethics of his age demanded aduel. To this meeting Hamilton went after careful prep-. O d < ^ W - G DEATH OF HAMILTON 113 aration and without expectation of survival. He firedhis pistol in the air and fell dead from Burrs bullet. Thedeath of Hamilton created a sensation that can scarcelybe appreciated now. At the time he was the leader of amere remnant in politics, yet he was admired by hisworst enemies. Born in the West Indies, of unknownparentage, he had reached prominence when in histeens. Serving on the staff of Washington, he becameone of the most beloved of his military family, and whencalled to the Presidency Washington chose him for thepost of honor and danger. The Constitution was forcedby the need of a national fiscal policy. If Hamilton hadfailed, the Constitution could scarcely have success was not only instantaneous but phenomenal,not only in our own history, but in all history. Hecreated credit. He put the Nation on its financial brooked no obstacles. He was no did thjngs. Yet he had h
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