Rose, George Henry, sent as envoy for the adjustment of the “Chesapeake” affair, ii. 104; his ignorance of Canning’s Orders in Council, 133; arrives at Norfolk on the “Statira,” 178; his instructions, 178-182; his character and qualities, 182; his description of Congress, 184; explains to Madison that Jefferson’s proclamation is a stumbling-block, 187; his letter to Canning, 188; suggests the withdrawal of the proclamation, 190; explains the new proposals of Jefferson to Canning, 192; difficulties in the way of following his instructions, 192; reveals the further disavowals expected, 193; breaks off negotiation, 196; makes his parting visits, and has free conversation with Gallatin and Smith, 197; writes to Canning under Pickering’s influence, 232. Rosily, Admiral, ii. 298. Rule of 1756, affirmed by Lord Mulgrave, i. 48; assumed by James Stephen, 51, 53; applied by the Whigs, 419; insufficient to protect British trade, ii. 100, 319; Erskine reports Gallatin ready to concede, 389. Russia, the emperor of, wishes to exchange ministers with the United States, ii. 465; invitation declined by Senate, 466. Ryland, Herman W., secretary to Sir James Craig, ii. 243, 460. St. Domingo, independence declared, i. 87; armed trade with, 87; Napoleon’s prohibition of, 89; trade with, prohibited by act of Congress, 141; character of the act, 142; Southern reasons for approving, 142. Salt, repeal of duty on, i. 182, 183. Sargent, Daniel, ii. 413. Sauvé, Pierre, i. 301. Scott, Sir William, his judgment in the case of the “Essex,” i. 44, 45, 47; news of judgment received in America, 95, 96; opposes reforms in his court, ii. 96; his remarks on the right of retaliation, 321. Seamen, British, in the American marine, i. 94; desertion of, ii. 1. Sebastian, Judge, i. 274; resigns, 293. Senate, cabal in, ii. 428. Sheffield, Lord, ii. 73. Short, William, sent by Jefferson as minister to Russia, ii. 465; appointment negatived, 466. Sidmouth, Lord Privy Seal, i. 393; ii. 73. Skipwith, Fulwar, American consul at Paris, i. 379. Slave representation, ii. 458. Slave-trade, Jefferson recommends its abolishment, i. 347; debate in Congress on the abolition of, 356. Sloan, James, member of Congress from New Jersey, i. 160, 174, 183, 357; moves that the seat of government be moved to Philadelphia, ii. 208. Smilie, John, member of Congress from Pennsylvania, i. 359, 362; ii. 213. “Smith Faction,” the, in Congress, ii. 428. Smith, John, senator from Ohio, i. 175; under the influence of Burr, 220; sends letter to Burr by Peter Taylor, 275; Burr’s reply, 276; refuses to testify, 282; his complicity in Burr’s schemes investigated, ii. 208.