Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-10-19
THE PRESIDENCY.


pressing this sentiment, feel confident
that II is in UNISON with the almost unani-
nous wish OF the citizens OF this electo-
raj district, and of large majority of
the American people. In The various
and responsible stations which he has oc-
copied, both at home and abroad, during
the administration of all our Presidents
his services h We been more generally ac-
epa,be and satisfactory. than those of
any othsr 5abll Character we bow pos
sess. A midst all the strife OF party at
home, amidst all lhe difficulty with fo-
reign nations, in prosperity, or in adversi-
~, IN peace, or in Time of war, he has
aniiermiy shown himself to be one of
tho abes statesmen and Legislators of
The age. as diplonaiisi. he stands un-
rivallcd His corr-sp ondeoce With cur
owa, and wih foreign governments,
while conducting many nomentous and
difiicuit negotiations, afford the strong-
est evidence OF his superiority. HIS
long residence as Minister in Holland.
IN Portugal, in Prussia, in Russia, and
in Fog lsnd; and his personal acqne;nt-
snCc with the statesmen ard poipicians
ot most OF the European nallons. give
aim decided advantage over all OF his
competitors 20 anticipating the measures,
aud coanteractilg the evil desin., OF
hose governments. Even his wors,
enemies ere constrained, in thei. uere-
parded moments. 10 acknowledge his d.
plona,:c powers. The editor Of the
RlchmoaJ Enquirer, who has taken as
active part against Mr.. Adams as any
nthe person 10 tie Uaitn, in one of his
papers pobl;abed IN 1919 whilst speak
ing of Mr. .Atanis' letters 10 the Spanish
MN t +, D. On.s, Observes .nis
monument OF diplomatic genius. Il is
an ornament to my country. feel proud
OF belonging to nation, which has pro-
duced such a blaze 81 talents. 1t sbiyers
the manifesto o! the Spanish Cabinet into
dust and ashes" What fr1snnd could
have said more in favor Of MIR. Adams
than did this Editor IN moment o. con-
victioE a letter from Az English gen
'leman, u his friend In 5iuorira, sa,ct!
London, February e, SIG. spsek ing At
Mr.. Adams dc.encc 0. Jackson, Flori
da canpaisn rcalarks, g. Since the pub
iica,ion OF Mr. A4ams' irtter 10 the
American Minister at the court o, Ma
drid. he papers Of tn 6 ccunir. are
nearly hus bed; scarcely a onpIalnl or
murmor Is ,,eerd. Every American
must have perestd il with emotions 81
prtle and satisfaction. Ii is one of The
soles' and most eloquent state papers
ever read But among all the imnor-
ian, negotiations IN which he has been
employed, we need only to be referred
to the treaty Of Gnenf, aud the documents
relating TO it, whic,; nave been publish
ed, 10 show degree OF diplomatic skill
unsurpassed, it moi unequs'Ied, by any
Ambassador in any age.
He IS nc, only distinguished as di
plomslist, politician, and statesman,
but as scholar. He has attained &c.
gree OF ME llectuai and moral e.ninence
unsurpassed, | verify believe, by any
Ian in the four quarters of the globe
In whatever relation we view him, ne
never fails TO excite orr admiration.
We have seen him as an orator, exnibi-
ting the happicst effort Of genius ard
eiequence. We have seen him while
Professor Of Rhetoric and BeilesL euers
10 the FRS Literary institution in ourcoun.
try, shelving in his lecture. a specimen
Of learning and aste worthy of the most
polite and accomplished scholar. We
nave seen him wills, maintaining our
rights against the extravaeant pre,en-
sions of the Russian Emperor. exhibi
The most profound knowledge Of the law
of nations, and a innate history Of an
almost unknawn country, from the ear
liest period o It's discovery. We have
seen him philosophising on welshl, aud
measures, and have been surprised and
asionished at The learning, the research,
and the wisdom displayed in his report.
With the mapy other conmendabie traits
in his character, which command our
venera,ion and respect, he is possessed
OF the plain and unassunirg msnners Of
true Tepublcan, AVID vita thefta great
ness for which he has always been dis
finguished, he disdalns any participation
in the system Of bargaining and Intrigue
which has too often been resorted to BY
those who are DESTROYS to elevate them
selves above what their integrity and Ia
Tents deserve. He rests his claims to
our support upon his unblemished IN
tegrIty, his prc-eminent talents, his per.
severing industry, his long experience,
and his we'll tried patriotism. To make
use OF the language Of an eloquen, wrl-
ter, /" We behold him at this very mo-
ment, when this whole country is con-