Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-03


atatesman. II is as II that great time, with the
great men 10 whom Il gave birth, and who have
now taken their revercd places in the worlds
history, we're removed farther from us, with the
departure Of one in whom they still lived and
spoke. Iii the fate Of no common life, to con-
Tain within the span Of It's earthly rising aud set
ting such experience ns his embraced the
growth Of a feeble colony, into one Of the might
lest empires Of all time--the spectacle Of total
revolution in the worlds politics. science and
philosophy---the birth and development Of q
wonderful ae Yet such life was his, whose
loss VIC dcporo--for whom the nation will sor-
row, AZ one man---whose memory will become
part Of our children's heritage, and whose labors
will stand pillar, upholding the majesty Of
human freedom.
John Quincy Adams was born at Bra'ntrce
| (aftcrward QUINCY, Mass, on the 18th OF July,
| i767 He received his name from his great
grandfather, John Quincy, who, in the early
part Of the century, was honored with many civil
distinctions from the Governor Of the Province,
and who died fow hours after the birth Of the
boy who took his name. His childhood was
| passed during the stormy times OF the Reyolu-
ton and even rs a child he participated in
some of It's most memorable occurrences When
John Adams was appointed Joint Commissioner
to France in l777, with Franklin and Lee,
John Quincy accompanied him, though at this
time but eleven years Of age. lie spent eigh-
teen months in Paris, at school, and returned to
America with his father in 1873. During this
visit he enjoyed the Instructions OF Franklin,
= who conceived strong attachment for his young
countryinan. In three months after their arm
: val, John Adams was again dispatched by Con-
ercss to Europe, and set sail, with his son, in
French figate for Brest- They had Penlous
passage, for the ocean was at that time thronged
with British fleets, and their capture was only
avoided by the daring and courage OF the COM
| mander The frigaie was driven by violent
E storms into the port Of Fcrrol, in Spain, whence
they travelled by land to Paris They went
soon after to Holland, where be studied for some
; time at Amsterdam, and in the celebrated Uni
yersity Of Lcyden.
i, In July, 1851, Francis Dana, Gather Of Rich
4 ard II. Dana, the poet,) who had accompanied
! John Adams as Secretary of Legation, was ap-
pointed Minister 10 Russia, and took with hiaa
d young John Quincy, then but fourteen years OF
), age, as his Private Secretary. After years
:. residence in St. Petersburg, he left Mr. Dana,
and in the fall Of 1872, and the following winter
! travelled alone through Sweden, Denmark and
y Hamburg to Holland, where he arrived in April
. His father was then in Paris, but visiting the
Hague in July, he took his son with him his
| return. The treaty OF peace was signed in Sept,
u and from that time till May, 1885, he resided
l. with his father in England and France, having
c. intercourse with the most distinguished society
n Of those countries. In London be was iutroduc-
OF the finest efforts Of Pitt, Burke, Fox, and
81 Sheridan. His acquaintance with Jefferson,
y who was then Minister to France, dates from
70 this period, and he was afterward strongly re-
:. commended to the notice Of Washington by that
!. great statesman.
&c When his father was appointed Minister to
I'd the Court Of St James in 1855, as he was de-
h sirous Of completing his education in bis native
70 country, be obtained permission to return. lie
entered an advanced class in Harvard Univer-
~ sity, and graduated at the end Of two years
T. Making choice Of the law for his profession be
y, studied in the Office Of the celebrated Theoph-
I, us Parsons, at Newburyport, and afterwards Is.
:. tablishel himself in Boston, where he remained
four years, satisfying himself with extending his
knowledge Of the principles Of law, and writing
Mt occasional political essays But when, in 1884,
nv the country was aroused and excited by the APP
peals of the French Minister, Genet, Mr. Adams
entered the field with three articles under the
signature Of "Marcellus," in which he set forth
he what has since been prominent part Of his po-
e. litical creed-the obligation Of neutrality con-
=. corning the policy or conflicts of other nations
In these letters he anticipated the precise course
Fe which was recommended by Washington and
he agreed to by his cabinet. His reputation for
clear judgment and political foresight, thus hon.
A or1bly established, introduced him TO the notice
~ of Washington, to whose esteem and confidence
~ he was at once admitted
VS. At the Recommendation Of Jefferson ho vs
ce appointed Minister to Holland in May, l7s4
lea and from that time until 1901 remained abroad
serving the country in various diplomatic capac-
tiles. Immediately before the expiration Of
Washngtonis term he received the appointment
OF Minister to Portugal, but while ON his way to
,ly Lisbon, his destination was changed by Pres
or dent Adams to Berlin, where he resided four
years. During this period he visited the ReS
var engebirgc, the wild mountain district Of SlesA
Al aI.n s.EIN Il. IL
,se that time was hardly known TO tourists lie
We was the first American who ascended the Schnee
IN koppe, which is considered the highest mountain
'" in Central Europe, north Of the Danube. HIS
no letters descriptive Of this tour appeared in the
nc Portfolio, published in Philadelphia but were a.
80 terward published in a volume, which was re-
40 printed in London, and translated into French
-N and German. His position in Europe at this
en-, ume enabled him to look upon the great scenes
ect enacted around him, as an unprecedented speca-
IS tor, and his calm philosophic mind improved this
opportunity Of studying terrible page in Mod
Jul ern History lie supported the character Of his
ON country abroad with dignity and honor, and re-
H. turned Invested of party prejudice by his long
~ absence and glowing with spirit of the most
=, pure and single-minded patriotism.
''' His friends did not allow him to pause in the
no, career which had been marked out for him both
W. by nature and education. He was elected to
Of the Massachusetts, Senate in 1902, and in the
- same year to the Senate Of the United States
nv In addition to this high distinction, he was aP
pointed Professor Of Rhetoric and 0raiory IN
ath Harvard University, and during the recesse:
nd Congress delivered a series Of lectures which
IN. were attended by crowded audiences, and alter
81 ward published in two octave volumes Aeours
lor which he delivered on tho "Art Of Good SPEAK
or ing" was exceedingly popular, and his own hne
the oratorica talents enabled him to do the sublea
,ur full justice.
to His course in the Senate was in harmony win
No the circumstances of his election. He was uf-
pledged to the support Of any particular men o.
n measures, though considered moderate FEEDER
for alsi and chosen Senator by majority Of t ~
md party. But his long experience Of public liis
and the principles Of Government placed hm
, above the dictaton Of party, and his course wa
sho independent, and marked by a conscientious a.
ion herence to his of right and duty. For BIS
to course in relation to the Embargo he received
the eensure of the Massachusetts Legislature
IN and on this account resigned his seat in 1905
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