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

AS every thing connected with the recent i'll
ness and death of Mr. Adams, is of the deepest
interest, we copy the following extracts from the
Washington correspondence of various New
York papers:
Mr. Adams took his seat with his usual punctual-
ity, at noon on Monday, and was, as noticed, oc-
cuped in o careful arrangement OF his papers. A
resolution was under consideration, presenting the
thanks Of Congress and medals to all the general
officers under SCOTS command, who were engaged
in the late battles in Mexico, mentioning them by
name. The previous question having been called
for Mr. Adams voted against 1t, as he generally did
against that motion. noticed he pronounced his
No in an emphatic manner, and in an unusually loud
tone After the vote had been declared in the affirm
ative, and question Of order had been raised and
disposed Of, Mr. Adams was seen, with his eye on
the Speaker, to make effort to rise, and with his
right hand extended upon his desk At this mo-
mcnt he fell reclining on the left arm OF his chair,
when he was Immediately supported by Mr. Grinnell,
Mr. Fisher, and others sitting near. There was a
rush Of members towards the spot, when several
exclaimed, Keep back keep backr Mr. Grnnell
bathed his face with cold water, and he was soon
borne to the Speakers room in state Of insensibi-
ity accompanied by the Speaker, and several Of the
Massachusetts delegation. Prior TO the removal,
however the House adjourned. This happened
about quarter past O'Clock.
l saw Mr. Adams ut 20 minutes past .. Part OF
his family were then by his side. Mrs Adams, in
valid see was insisted on being taken to his room
in the Capitol, as soon she heard Of his calamity
and has remained there ever since, with but slight
intermissions. Owing to distress OF mind, and bod
iy fatigue she was at about O'Clock, attacked with
spasms, from which she recovered in an hour.
Several Of the medical faculty, Messrs Palfrcy
Hudson, Grinnell, Winthrop, and Others, were i'm
mediately attendant upon him. An attempt wa
made to cup him in the temple and back Of his neck
lie was insensble, though some muscular motions o.
the hands and feet were visible
About an hour after his attack, Mr. Adams said
"TAis is he last Of earth, Dad am oomposed" This
with the words My son, my son. and the repil,
NO to an inquiry IL he any better, seem to b.
all the expressions he has used since his prostraon
During Monday night, at all hours, there werl
constant inquiries made with regard TO the condi
ton of Mr. Adams. Mr. Clay visited his old friend
and as he took him by the hand, tears ran down hi
cheeks The scene was very affecting. DIR. Ere
nephew Of Mr. Adamsl, Dr. Thomas, and Dr. Mai
lack lin the employment of the Housed, and Mr.
w. Stewart, and others, were present until dayligi
Tuesday morning
In consequence Of the general grief at the sudde
and seemingly fatal illness of Mr. Adams, all COZ
templated ainusements were suspended. The GU
tomary observance of the 22d was omitted, and III
Brth.night Ball, for which great preparations ha
been made postponed. Every one inourns as for o
individual calamity.
AT o'clock Tuesday evening" he was surrounde
~ he Mnssachusetts deegati0n VINO came 10 thk
last look Of their venerable and deeply reverence
colleague. lie has not been able to utter an INTEL
gible word since Monday evening.
Mr. Adams breaihed his last soon afier o'cloc
on Wednesday evening, Feb. 23d, in the Speaker
room, at the Capitol, where he was carried direct
after his prostraiion. lie seems to have been vi
conscious from the time Of his attack till the m,
ment when his spirit wendell its way to Hhnswl
gave il. No nourishment could be administered
him during the whole time. Life gradually subsid,
in its mortal easement, and he died, to all appea
ance, an easy death. At the moment Of his depa
tuie 70 aho.her world all tne sassachuseus ueiek
ton were in the room, but Mcssrs Ashmun al
Grinnell and these two came in directly afterward
There were also present, Nathan Sergeant and
u. Homer, the Sergeant-at- Arms and Door-keep
Of the House; DIR j. NJ. Thomas, Rev, Mr. Gurlc
Rev. AT Pine, Dr. I. D. J. Fryj Messrs J. AdaD