Litchfield enquirer., 1840-12-24
EOmitke Bosfon Mercantile JOurnnE. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS. j.

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 It is said that superior men always have fsuperior mothers, and 1t certainly seems to be the case in general kifinot always. Phys iolegists may not be able 10 account for ii. though the philosopher, familiar with the opcrationsi nt mind, may! It seems 10 be owing to the susceptibility of inc infant mind to impressions, and the almost unlinit- ed powrr the mother has, to mould tt for good or i'll. tis pga1a 'grt.vtj q8gGgo ydl l2 Whatever may be tho views entertained towards Mir. Adams as politician, it is con- Ecedcd by all familiarity acquainted with his private character, that he is, and ever has been man of high-ioned morals, and of the strictcst integrity. The following iltttcr is key to this exception to the generality of public men. It is taken from volume of letters of Mrs.Adams, mother of John Quin- cy Adams, just published, and compiled by her grandson, C.F Adams, Esq. ofthis city, The letter was written to her son, then II years ofagc, who was residing with his fath- Iurat Paris. py7ua# iAog t- gev5'z ahF .sabias ,ra'i3" ,2aGl3 < JUNE, l7T5.s; IJeeMY DEAR SoN :-'Tis almost four months since you left your native land, and embark. ed upon the! mighty waters, in quest of sa for eign country. Although | have not particu- lnrly written to you since; yet you may be assured you have constantly been upon my heart and mind. |, hal ,i3}sw faIai aio9 oi It is very. difficult tasiy my dear son, for tender parent to bring her; mind to part with achild ofyour years, going to distant land 5 nor could Ihave acquiesced in such a separation under any other care than that of the most excellent parent and guardian who accompanied you. You have arrived at years capable of improving under the ad- gantages you will be likely to have, if you do but properly attend to them.ti They arc talents put into your hands, of which m .ac- count will be required of you hereafter; and being possessed of one, two, or four, see to it that you double your numbers. 9G fgI uiaa The most amiable and most useful dispo- sition in a young mind, is diffidence ot itself; and this should lend you to seek advice and instruction from him who is your natural guardian, and will always counselo and di
 rect you in the best manner, both for your present and future happiness. " aeri#g31 ad ar You are in possession ofa good natural understanding, and of spirits nnbroken by adversity. and unframed withcare. Improve your. understanding by acquiring useful knowledge-and virtue, such as will render you an ornament 10 society, an honor to your countrys and a blessing 10 your parents. -- Great learning and superior abilities, should you ever possess them. will be of little value and small estimation. unless virtue+ honor, truth, and integrity Jnre added to thetn.a AAd.
 here to those religious sentiments and prin- ciples which were early instilled into your mind, nnd remember that you are accountas
 ble to your Maker for all your words and ac. tions. .39a .ycglt tlui Let me cnioin it upon you to attend con stantly and steadfastlyj to the precepts and
 instructions of your father, as you value the happiness of your mother and your own wei for Nysttr l many things unnecessary, for me tO write .whsch -saight O.herWise do but the innd. yertcncy and heedlessness of youth require line upon line and precept upon precept, and, when enforced by the joint efforts of
 bolh parents, will, hope, have due intlu. ence upon your conducts; for, dear as you are Ao tne.I would much riither you should have found your grave in the ocean you have crossed. or that any untimcly death crop you in your infant years, than sec you ars imno. rnl. Profigate. OF gFaceless child. apl int |fo You have enicred,' enrly in life, upon the great theatre of the world, which is full Of temptations and vice of every kind.a Ytn are not wholly unacquainted with history, tn which you have read of crimes which your inexperienced mind could scarcely believe credible. You have been taught to think of them with horror, and to view vice as n.'h "e NH" "---La monster of so friehtfu mien, ~ ,'f 1 i That, to be hated, needs but to be seen.'' r"
 Yet you must keepia strict guard upon yourself or the odious monster will soon
 lose it's terror by becoming familiar to you. The modern history of our times furnishes ,is as black list of crimes as elm he paral! leled in ancient times even if we go buck to Nero, Caligula, or Casar Borgia. Young as you arc, the cruel war into which we have been compelled by the naughty tyrant of Britain and the bloody emissaries of his ven geancc, may stamp upon your mind this cer- tain truth, that the welfare and prosperity of all countries, communities, and, 1 may add. individuals, depend upon their morals. That
 nation 10 which we were so much united. ss it has departed from justice. eludcd and subl verted the wise laws which for:bcrly govern. ed it. and suffered the worst of crimes to go unpunished, has lost ifs valor, wisdom and humanity, and from being the dread and ter- TOT 0f Europe, has sunk into derision md iii- fanny. '' 7'.' ha@ ''S3a ...-' ''' s"''s 'Ai
 But. 10 quit political subjects have been greatly anxious for your safety, having ne-
 yer heard of the frigate since she sailed, till about a week ago. a New York paper y,in- formed that she was taken and carried into Plymouth. Idid not fully credit this rfport, though it gave me much uncasiness., yes ierday heard that French vessel was arri- ved at Portsmouth whjeh brought news ,M the safe arrival of the Boston, but his wants confirmation. hope it will not be long be- fore shall be assured of your safety. You must write me an account of your voyage, of your situation, and ofeyery thing entertain ing you can rccpllect. IT. .-t.1 n,n
 Be assured lam, most affectionately yours,
 HosrsNrrr.-The brightest jewel in lie dia7