New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-02-25
John Quincy Adams.

John Quincy Adams.
Another. and almost the only link which binds
the political history Of countrys present to the
past era Of her first existence as nation, has been
broken by the death Of this venerable statesman
II il as II that great time, with the great men TO
whom il gave birth, and who have now taken their
revered places in the worlds history, were re.
moved farther from us, with the departure OF one
in whom they still lised and spoke. 1t is the fate
Of no common life TO contain within the span Of It's
earthly rising and setting, such experience as his
embraced the growth Of a feeble colony into one
Of the mightest empires Of all time-the specta-
Gle Of total revelation in the worlds politics,
science aud philosophy-the birth and develop
rnent OF wonderful age. Yet such life was his whose
%, we deplore-for whom the nation will soTow as one
nan-whose memory will become par; OF our chidrcns
ersge, and whose labors will sand Pillar uphold
iaz the majesty OF human Freedom.
john Quincy Adams born al Braintree (siserward
aincy) Mass the ith OF July. 1867. lie received
hts name from bl. grandfather john Quincy, who in
tho early part Of the century was honored with many civil
distinctions from the Of the Province. and who
died few hours after the birth Of the boy who TOOK h'
name His childhood was passed during the stormy
times OF tho Revolution aud even child he psrsie-
paed in some Of It's most memorable occurrences When
John Adams appointed Joint Commissioner TO France
in ILL., with Franklin and Lee, John Quincy accompanied
him though Of ths time but eleven years OF age He
spent eighteen months In Paris at school, and returned
TO America with his father In l77s. During this visit be-
enjoyed the instructions OF Franklin. who conceived
strong attachment for his young couniyman In three
months after their arrival. John Adams was sgan dis
patched by Congress Europe and set sail with his SOL,
IN French iisaie for Brest They had perilous pas
sage for the ocean was that time thronged with British
nee aud their capture was only avoided by tho daring
and courage Of the commander The fgate was driven
by violent storms into the port OF Ferro spsn whence
they Travelled by land Paris They went soor after
Holland where he studied fog some time al Amsterdam
and In the celebrated University Of Leyden.
In July, ISL Francis Dana aher Of Richard II. Dana
the poet) who had accompanied John Adams Secretary
Of Legs,ion was appointed Minister to Russia, and took
with him young John Quincy, then but fourteen years Of
age AS his Private Secretary After years residence ~
IT. Petersburg he left Mr. Dana. and In the Fall OF l7sl
snd the following Winter travelled alone through Sweden
Denmark and Hamburg 10 Holland where be arrived iu
April His father then In Pars, but visiting the Hague
In July be took his son with him his The treaty
Of peace signed In September. and from that time I'll
May, 1885. he resided with bis father in England AMI
France having intercourse with the most distinguished
society OF those countries In London he introduce
upon tho soor Of Parliament and heard OF the anes
efforts Of Pitt Burke Fox and sheridan His Acquaintance
with jefferson, who then Minister to France date
from this period, and he serwsrd strongly recon
mended to the notice Washington by that great
man.
han f,th pfat so he l..
st. James N 1888, as he was DESTROYS OF completing HI
education In his native country. nc obtained permission
return He entered AL advanced class in Harvard Uni
versty and graduated at tho end OF two years MAXIM
choice Of the law for his profession he studied Ia the Office
Of the celebrated Theophilus Parsons At Newburypor
and Afterwards established himself in Boston where b.
remained four years satisfying himself with eHtendir
his knowledge Of the principles Of law. and writing oc
cssonal political essays But whom, in 1884 the country
aroused ard excited By the appeals Of the Frenc
Minister Genet Mr.. Adams entered the hed with three
articles unlsr the signature Of MA'celus" In which b.
set forth. what has since been prominent part h
political creed-the obligation OF neutrality oonoernir
the policy conflicts Of other nations In these letter.
he anticipated the precise wuieh recommend
ed by Washington and agreed to by his cabinet. Ills
patator for clear judgment and political foresight. thu
honorably established, introduced him to the notice @
Washington, TO whose esteem and conndspce he was
once admitted.
AZ the Recommendation Of Jefferson. be aopointet
Minister TO Holland In Nay 1884, and from that time
Ill 1901 remained abroad serving the country In varou
diplomatic capacities Immediately before the expiration
Of Washng,on's term he received the appointment Z
Minister to Portugal, but while on his way 10 Lisbon
destination changed by President Adams to Berlin
whore he resided fou years Daring this period he yea
the Resengebirge, the wild mountain district Of Sesia
the haunt OF German fairy tradition, which al that tim
was hardly known 20 ,ouris.s lie was the srsi America
who assembled the Schn,eSopqe which is considered tn
highest moantaia In Central Europe. north Of the Danube
Ills letters descriptive o! this tour appeared in the P0
'oso Published In PHILADELPHIA but were aterwara pub
shed In q volume, which reprinted 10 London, a.,
Translated into French and German. His position 10 e.
rope 81 this time, enabled HIN 20 look upoR ne gros
scenes enacted aroand him unprejadeed spectator
and his cslm pAilosophic mind improved this opportunity
Of studying terrible page In Modern H.t-y lio sup
ported The character OF his country aoroat Mir lsni
and honor and returned Invested Of party prejudice by hi
Ions absence. and glowing with spd. Of the mos: pure
aud single minded patriotism.
His friends dii not allow him 70 pause In he csree
hieh had been marked for him bath bv nature an
1nc .lion lie was elected TO tna asssscNuse,,s s.nat
Ia 1907. and in the 'me yeaE II tho senate Of tho Ua,er
In sddliion to this high distinction. he va, m
pointed Professor Of Rhetoric and Ors,ery In u.-v.
University and during q Congress, sellv.,
serlas OF lectures which attended BY crowded Al,
licences and sflerwsrd published Ia two octave volumes
course which he delivered On The "Art OF Good SPEAK
ng" exceedingly popular, and his ewn hGe orator.
al talents enabled him 10 DO the subject full jasuce.
Ills course 10 the Senate In harmony with the cir
uustanees ofhls election. lie wss unpedged to We sup
,or Of any particular men measures hoGgb considered
moderate Fsderalsi, and chosen senator by msori,,
that party. But his Ions experience OF public life ano
he principles Of Government placed him shove the dcia
Ion OF party. and his course independent ane kec
conscientious adherence to bis tsnd duty
Ia relation TO the Embargo he received ths
ensure Of the Massachusetts Legislature and on this ac
punt resigned his seat in 1905 Immediately after Mad
ms accession to the Presidency In 1909. he received II,
ppolniment Of Minister 10 Rssss ard during his resi-
spce of i've wears In ST. Petersburg he enjoyed the 70