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Ames, Fisher, 1758-1808 Orator and statesman; born in Dedham, Mass., April 9, 1758; was graduated at Harvard College in 1774; taught school until 1781; then began the practice of law: and soon displayed rare oratorical powers. He wrote political essays for Boston newspapers, over the signatures of Brutus and Camillus. In Congress from 1789 until 1797 he was always distinguished for his great business talent, exalted patriotism, and brilliant oratory. Ardently devoted to Washington, personally and politically, he was chosen by his colleagues to write the address to the first President on his retiring Fisher Ames. from office in 1797. After leaving Congress he devoted himself to the practice of his profession; but finally, on account of declining health, gave it up to engage exclusively in agricultural pursuits. In 1804 he was chosen president of Harvard College, but declined the honor. He received the degree of Ll.D. from that institution. His orations, essays, and lette
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), United States of America. (search)
. 20, 1795 Fourth Congress, first session, opens at Philadelphia, Pa.......Dec. 7, 1795 Proclamation of the Jay treaty......March 1, 1796 House demands the papers relating to the Jay treaty......March 24, 1796 [President declined, the House being no part of the treaty-making power.] Jefferson writes the famous Mazzei letter, about......April 21, 1796 [The publication of this letter, about a year later, severs all friendly relations between Washington and Jefferson.] Fisher Ames's speech before the House on the Jay treaty with England......April 28, 1796 House agrees to sustain Jay's treaty......April 30, 1796 Tennessee admitted (the sixteenth State)......June 1, 1796 First session adjourns......June 1, 1796 New treaty with the Creek Indians......June 29, 1796 Washington's Farewell address issued, refusing to accept office again......Sept. 19, 1796 Charles C. Pinckney succeeds James Monroe as minister to France......September, 1796 Third Pres