Problems of the Jeffereson Administration I. Jefferson's Critics A. Attack on the Judges 1. Judiciary Act of 1801 2. Adams and Mightnight Judges 3. Marbury v. Madison--1803 and judicial review 4. Impeachments of J. Pickering and S. Chase II Federalism Discredited A. Jefferson's supporters B. Essex Junto 1804 C. Burr and Hamilton Duel III. Politics of Desperation A. Dissension within Republican Party 1. "Tertium Quids" or the Good Ole Republicans 2. Jefferson has sacrificed virtue for pragmatism B. Yazoo Land Frauds 1. Land sales go sour 2. Fletcher v. Peck 1810 a. Can't punish an innocent 3rd party b. Tertium Quids say decision condones bribery C. The Curious Career of Aaron Burr D. The Slace Trade 1. Jefferson's annual message to Congress 1806 2. Importation of slaceds banned 1/1/1808 3. Captured smugglers must hand over slaces to states 4. Local custom dictates where slaves go E. Election of 1804--Jefferson 162 v. C. Pickney 14--Republicans control congress as well IV. Embarrassments Overseas A. Great Britain and France at war 1803 B. Essex Decision 1805--"broken voyages" illegal C. 1806 British Orders in Council--Paper Blockade 1. Forbids neutral ships to trade with Continent D. 1806 and 1807 Continental System of Napoleon Berlin and Milan Decrees --close ports to British trade E. Wm. Pickney and treaty--never submitted to Senate F. Chesaspeake--Leopard Affair 1807--US sovereighnty violated on G. Embargo of 1807 (1809)--prohibits US ships from leaving ports 1. Unpopular--micromanagement of commerce-Army