CHAPTER XXI

The First Proclamation for Public Thanksgiving-- Pennsylvania Whiskey Rebellion--John Marshall and the Supreme Court--Religious Liberty--The Monroe Doctrine-- Seven Presidents--Clarke Saves the Great Northwest--The Vast Western Territory Explored--The Louisiana Purchase-- The Florida Purchase--Texas Acquired--The War with Mexico and its Rich Results--The Oceans Sounded, Measured and Mapped--The Ladies' Memorial Association--The Mary Washington Monument--General Mercer's Statue, 306