Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-05-29

MAY 20, 1923.
Biographical Sketch If Josn Quincy adams.
CONTINUED

much OF ms leisure time IN instructive excursions
into the adjoining provinces, and enriched bis
mind, already munifcentIy stored with the
treasures of ancient and modern science, with
practical observations upon the customs of the
country, and the laws, language and govern
ment of the various Kingdoms through which
he passed. His sJournal of Tour through
SlIesia," which appeared in the form Of letters
IN the early numbers of the Port Folio, is an
interesting volume of travels, and merits a
distinguished place among the literary per
formances Of our country. In an easy end
familiar We, polished style, he exhibits an accu.
rate view Of the civil, military, and religious
constitution of Silesis--its cities, climate, soil,
history and curiosities, aud abounds throughout
in profound and eloquent reflections upon the
state Of its manners, literature and science -
first published, and contributed in no inoons
derable degree to extend the popularity Of the
Magazine in which they made their appearance
Shortly after his return TO the United States,
Mr.. Adams was elected ember of the Senate
of Massachusetts,. This was in the fall of 1901.
1t will not be denied that he was supported in
bis election by the Federal party. then decided
~ ascendant in the politics Of that State. and
doubtless with he expectation Of his proving 9
jealous and efficient partzan. iB this however
they were disappointed" For although the
Il -. 4 a. e IL
turaly prevented him from becoming an open
reviler Of the obnoxious measures of the Fede.
lparty-measures which indeed prevailed in
many instances against the known wishes Of his
Father-yetit is certain they never received his
appreciation or support. Mr.. Adams had be.
sides motives Of higher and more disinterested
character to influence his conduct. He had
been absent from the country during that period,
when parties were first organised and subsa-
quen.ly displayed their fury in the disgraseful
conflicts which agitated the nation--he saw the
forelgo policy Of the Republic and returned
home more impressed with the importance or &C..
menting their union aud harmonising their dis
cordsntfeslings,thsna ANXIOUS to promote the fury
or Contribute TO the ssperty of the times. This it
10 we'll known. he laOored anxiously to accom-.
pllsh. But in vain. The lesders of the respective
parties were not prepared for any such noble &
nagnanimous sacrifice offeeling. Mr.Adams in
this respect, stood alone in his patriotic en-.
deav.urs 10 heal the dissen.ions and cure the
bIeeding'wounds of the Republic. And aItho
the long expected struggle was now past, and
the Federal party had by the schism of its lead
the following anecdote will show, that they
sounted 10 oseoureiy upon his aid, and that his
principles were too liberal to suit the character
Of pastizan. IF the truth Of the anecdote
should be doubted it can 20 substantiated by the
most UNREASONABLE testimony. The senate of
Massachusetts consists of forty members: from
among these, the Constitution requires that
rine shall be chosen,b joint ballot of both hous.
es, to form the Council 10 the Governor. Ii
the senators SO chosen, shall accept their appoint
ments, their seats in the Senate remain vacant,
and that body then consists but of thirty one
msmbers. From this peculiar feature in the
Constitution OF Massachusetts, it will be read
lily seen, that when parties happen to be nearly
OF equal strength, the subtraction of nine mem.
hers from either, might give ascendency to the
o'her.-lt is an important piece ofpolicy there
tore,on such occasions to determine, in cauctr,
who shall be nominated, and 70 take especial
care that the nomination shall lead to no loss
OF numbers, Soon after MIR. Adams had taken
his seat in the senate, he was invited to, and
attended, such caucus of the Federal party;
snd after some little discussion of the subject,
lie arose, and i'll a speech, the liberal senti-
ments of which astounded the Essen Jnnta and
Hartford Contention politicians of the. day, pro
posed fhot TOE Council should be selected from both
parties in PROPORTION TO their ,especnue numbers IN
NE legislature. He commended, that as the
Council was pubic body, provided by the
constitution for the beneh. of the 7vhsie people &
mits nomination, and nor the wishes of 9 par,
only. This truly republican proposition was OF
course rejected; and its author was stigmstized
as theOrist, tyet initiated into the mysterie.
ct parry Politics. From that moment, the lead
erS OF the Federal party booked upon MIR. A.
uams with eyes of suspicion and dstrust; aod
I'VE or sixyears afterwsrd, when all their hope,
ana Efforts to attach him to their cause had
iahea, This anecdote was related to most res
PecFaDie gentleman, now a member Of Con
S'eSs, BY one of the chiefs of the Esser JuntG
10 snow TIE party had long regarded MIR. Adj mi
a. Belonging TO the TeerSo,,i, N scbooF of nclitica