The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-09-09
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS.

The following relation OF a visit 10 MIR
J. q. Adams appears in the Ash,abua
(Ohi') Sentinel ot August 2nd:--
"Dcscending from the beautiful cmin
cncc I'm which Mr. J. q. Adams resides
BY very gentle slope in a road but little
travelled, you see in front or YOU a large
dwelling Of somewhat antique form and
appearance, with a small but neat ward, in
front Of it, large buckeye" tree near
the gate, and fence Of granite posts. The
aged Patriot sat in his chamber near win
dow, engaged in reading, unconscious of our
approach. Ills son led the way into the
parior, and having rendered me n seat, went
To give information "f onr arrival. The
object Of my visit soon appeared, nnd once
more had the pleasure Of pressing the hand
ut the most venerable statesman mud the
purcsi patriot Of which the world can boast
| have seen hin in the councils Of the nation.
when nssailed By yitnperation aud calumny,
when the waves of distraction rolled aud
dashed in wild confusion around him, stan
ding unmovcd amid the rage aud strife
which caused others To turn pale aud sink
trembling into their seats. ! have seen
him melt his mllcvucn, .ncs in tears hy the
magic power Of his c!oluence. have
listened Ia histerriblc iuvectivc, striking
terror and dismay tothc hearts Of those who
had assailcd him. Again, have seen his
venerable form PROSTATE aud feeble upon
what he regarded nj the time rs his death
bed, when he was only able to express his
unds ing attachment 10 our institutions and
:urm Of government, in low and gentle
whispers. But never did gaze upon his
venerable countenance lighted up by smile
ofin,ellscncc, with such feelings Of awe rs
on the present occasion. Ills health has
greatly improved since the adjournment Of
Congress. lie appears now in rs good
health ms he did two wears since. But his
Voice has grown feeble, and he assured me
TINT his whole physical powers had failed.
lie convcrses freely, appears cheerful rs
ever, md talks Of tho present situation Of
our country and government with unusual!
| interest.
| lie thinks that our Government will patch
up pence with Mexico ut no distant da, :.
lie is also of opinion that Gen. Scott will
form Government there ani then pretend
to treat with IL, and 10 form a peace ia that
way. think his confidence in the pcrpet-
uiiy Of orr Government is much shaken.-
lie regards ms as tending towards ''miia-
~ dcspotism." The attempt 10 make Gen.
Ia, lor President upon the popularity tina,
he has gained in few battles, he regards
as ominous Of the downfall of cur inslitu-
iions. lie npprehends that We shall follow
in the footsteps Ut those Republics that have
gone before US. The usurpations of Mr..
Polk in sending our army into Mexico, 1T
the ins,igntion Of his own will, the extension
of the slave power BY the annexation Of
Texas, and by conquest, appear to he cyi
dences to his mind that tho end Of our Cox
ernment draws nigh; nj least he regards
thomas portcnding no good ,o,he American
people.
limited to him the grea, satisfaction which
the people cf the United States (including
all pariics) would derive from perusal q:
his views il he were able TO address his con-
stituen,s at this period olpoliiical confusion
and profligacy. lie said he should be great
tly pleased, standing as hc now does upon
the verge 81 life, To speak few parting
words to those whose interests he has SO
long maintained, but declared himself phys
ically disqualified. My brief hour soon
passed, the evening train Of cars was cx-
pcctcd. and was compelled to tear myself
away from the cnchantment Of his CONVEX
sation. As then for the last time las ]
now suppose pressed his feeble hand, ,rem-
bling and paIsed with age, and took last
look ut the countenance upon which have
so often gnzed with delight, my emo,ions
were such rs cannot easily express. The
life and character of Mr.. Adams nrc not
vet appreciated by the American people.
The historian and biographer, when pms,
prejudices and feelings shall be forgotten,
will do him Justice, md the people will then
cherish his memory with m undying love"