Life and Public Services of John Quincy Adams: Sixth President of the United StatesMiller, Orton & Mulligan, 1856 - 404 pages |
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... Charges of Corruption against Mr. Clay and Mr. Adams - Mr . Adams enters upon his duties as President - Visit of La Fayette -- Tour through the United States - Mr . Adams delivers him a Farewell Address - Departs from the United States ...
... Charges of Corruption against Mr. Clay and Mr. Adams - Mr . Adams enters upon his duties as President - Visit of La Fayette -- Tour through the United States - Mr . Adams delivers him a Farewell Address - Departs from the United States ...
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... charged to solicit aid from France , and to negotiate a treaty , by which the Independence of the United States should be acknowledged by Louis Sixteenth , then at the height of his popularity . Silas Dean was recalled in 1776 , and ...
... charged to solicit aid from France , and to negotiate a treaty , by which the Independence of the United States should be acknowledged by Louis Sixteenth , then at the height of his popularity . Silas Dean was recalled in 1776 , and ...
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... charge , and with what true philosophy he conducted it , may be seen by the following letter written about that time by him , to Mrs. Adams : " Human nature , with all its infirmities and depravation , is still ca- pable of great things ...
... charge , and with what true philosophy he conducted it , may be seen by the following letter written about that time by him , to Mrs. Adams : " Human nature , with all its infirmities and depravation , is still ca- pable of great things ...
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... charged with the responsible and novel duty of forming a writ- ten constitution for Massachusetts . In that body he labored with untiring assiduity , as in Congress ; the constitution thus produced was in a great measure prepared by ...
... charged with the responsible and novel duty of forming a writ- ten constitution for Massachusetts . In that body he labored with untiring assiduity , as in Congress ; the constitution thus produced was in a great measure prepared by ...
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... charged , with Dr. Franklin , John Jay , and Thomas Jefferson , with the duty of negotiating a definitive treaty of peace with Great Britain . The treaty was executed at Paris on the 3d of Septem- ber , 1783 , and was ratified January ...
... charged , with Dr. Franklin , John Jay , and Thomas Jefferson , with the duty of negotiating a definitive treaty of peace with Great Britain . The treaty was executed at Paris on the 3d of Septem- ber , 1783 , and was ratified January ...
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Page 28 - The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward, forevermore.
Page 376 - He who ascends to mountain-tops, shall find The loftiest peaks most wrapt in clouds and snow; He who surpasses or subdues mankind, Must look down on the hate of those below. Though high above the sun of glory glow, And far beneath the earth and ocean spread, Round him are icy rocks, and loudly blow Contending tempests on his naked head, And thus reward the toils which to those summits led.
Page 27 - That it be recommended to the respective assemblies and conventions of the united colonies, where no government sufficient to the exigencies of their affairs has been hitherto established to adopt such government as shall, in the opinion of the representatives of the people, best conduce to the happiness and safety of their constituents in particular, and America in general.
Page 132 - She well knows that by once enlisting under other banners than her own, were they even the banners of foreign independence, she would involve herself, beyond the power of extrication, in all the wars of interest and intrigue, of individual avarice, envy, and ambition, which assume the colors and usurp the standard of freedom. The fundamental maxims of her policy would insensibly change from liberty to force.
Page 248 - And the people came to the house of God, and abode there till even before God, and lifted up their voices, and wept sore; 3 And said, O LORD God of Israel, why is this come to pass in Israel, that there should be to-day one tribe lacking in Israel...
Page 42 - Sir, the circumstances of this audience are so extraordinary, the language you have now held is so extremely proper, and the feelings you have discovered so justly adapted to the occasion, that I must say, that I not only receive with pleasure the assurance of the friendly disposition of the United States, but that I am very glad the choice has fallen upon you to be their minister.
Page 43 - I was the last to conform to the separation ; but the separation having been made, and having become inevitable, I have always said, as I say now, that I would be the first to meet the friendship of the United States, as an independent power. The moment I see such sentiments and language as yours prevail, and a disposition to give this country the preference, that moment I shall say, let the circumstances of language, religion, and blood, have their natural and full effect.
Page 29 - You will think me transported with enthusiasm, but I am not, I am well aware of the toil and blood and treasure that it will cost us to maintain this declaration, and support and defend these States. Yet through all the gloom, I can see the rays of ravishing light and glory.
Page 345 - And thine age shall be clearer than the noonday; thou shalt shine forth, thou shalt be as the morning.
Page 344 - Resolved, That as a further mark of respect for the memory of the deceased, this House do now adjourn.