But at any rate the reconciliation was accomplished.

The newly founded American state was for the time being saved from the danger of being torn asunder by two rival factions, each representing irreconcilable ideas and interests.

The Union, which had been celebrated in 1789, was consummated in 1801.

Its fertility was still to be proved.
When Jefferson and the Republicans rallied to the Union and to the existing Federalist organization, the fabric of traditional American democracy was almost completely woven.

Thereafter the American people had only to wear it and keep it in repair.