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DEATH OF JOHN QUINCY ADAMS.
1t is with pleasure! coupled with ordinary emo
ton of feeling that record the death of the veneer
able JoHN QUIScv ADAMS, cx-Prcsdcnt Of the
United States, and Representative in Congress from
the state of Massachusetts: We say "pleasurc," be-
cause of the great age and place where and when he
died-n the capitol of his country, and in the dis
charge of his duty surrounded by the representatives
of the nation.-and the emotion of feeling" is exct-
ed, because, had he have been privileged to look
down upon himself in the last quiet popular manner
in which he went out Of the world, although there
were no "horsemcn nor chariots," there was that
moral exhibition of his countrymen which would have
doubtless been grateful to his mind and such as he
would have approved. His death was caused by APP
poplexy having been stricken down in his seat on
the Dist inst, and died on the 23d. We copy the
following very handsomely written brief biographical
sketch from the American of Thursday
tecgraphic despatch from w ashington, receiv-
ed at eight O'Clock last night communicated to us the
melancholy intelligence Of the death Oh MI ADAMS
He closed his mortal career at seventeen minutes
mast seven O'Clock Yesterday evening, in the Speak
er's room ad iacent TO the hail OF Representatives.
Tb,. death of this distinguished man, though not
an unexpected event. will cause profound sensation
throughout the country whercsoevcr the intelligence
of il shall become known. A per onagc who has so
long stood as living pillar around whom were twin
ed SO many fibrcs Of the national growth and being
so many associations POLITICAL social and now MS
torical--could not pass away without sundering by
his fall nnumc cradle lgaments which bound him, his
person and character to the hearts and minds OF the
American people. -.
A void remains Something has gone which SEEM
ed TO have ACQUIRED the soldiy of fixture in the
sphcrc of national affairs. The chasm between the
present and the past wldcns and becomes deeper,
upon the disappearance OF this venerable inquire
which united both, We seem to lose our familiar
hold upon the early days of the Republic, which re-
cede farther and farther by one, the patriarchs
who fingered the relics and representatives OF that
memorable period, transferred to another world
The public life of JOHN QUINcY ADAMS is well
known TO his contrymcn, as was that OF his father
before him. Succeeding to a heritage OF renown, ne
has accumulated by his eminent services glory Of
his own He was at different periods the Ambassa-
dor of the United States at all the prominent Courts
of Europe, his diplomatic career having been begun
in ISL when he went Russia as Private Secretary
TO Mr.. DANA, our Minister at ST. Petersburg mat
was sXty-sevcn years ago, and from that PERIOD,
with rare exceptions, Mr.. ADAMS has been IN the
public service In Congress, in the Cabinet, in the
chief Executive chair Of the Republic, ranking al
WAYS among the first statesmen OF the country, ne
has exhibited a unity of character not less remark
guished it. We propose to enter into no analysis OF
his qualities The impression which he has lett
upon the mind of the nation bears the image oil his
individual characteristics, as well as the strong out
line of his figure as a statesman. lie VIII DC known
in history by both aspects.
For many years, perhaps during his whole period
of public service, Mr.. ADAMS kept journal, In
which the events Of the day, with his own COM
mcnts and rcflccto thcreupon were recorded with
steady regularity This record of long life amounts
now 10 many volumes which will, no doubt, be given
TO the world
JOHN QUINcY ADAMS was born in 1867; his death
occurs in his eighty first year. His bodily powers
which were retained in remarkable vigor up to
comparatively recent period, began to fail rapidly
after the first attack Of the malady which has hnay
proved fatal. Yet with the indomtable resolution
which belonged 10 him. he continued to hold his seat
in the House of Representatives in spite OF physical
infirmitcs; and at his post he fell. There was no
waning of intellect. The concentrated hre oil pow
crul spirit rctrcang TO lis inmos CITADEL honc IN
the eve until the film of approaching dissolution OBJ
scured that last portal of the earthly tenement fu
of years and full of honors after life OF arduous
service distinguished by great abilities, integrity
republican simplicity and honest patriotism, the
Sage of Quincy goes to his rest breathing his last in
the CAPITOL surrounded by the Representatives oil
the people, and leaving nation to pay respect 10
his memory. In view of such lite so closed, after
race fully run, the feeling of regret inspired by
the event is blended with the perception of its glory
and we find ourselves repeating the touching eXcia-
nation of BURKE upon the death OF an liiustrlous
f,icnd- Hal and FufetCeH!
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
In the Second Branch of the City Council on Thurs
day, the following preamble and resolutions were
proposed by Mr.. Ninde, and unanimously adopted IN
both Branches
Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God to summon
JouS QUINCY ADAMS from the scene OF his earthly |
labors and riumphs after long and brilliant career
of usefulness; and whereas that ustrious man has
always held a high place in the estimation OF the
American peopc and whereas il is right and proper
that the dcccasc of men who have deserved well OF
the Republic should be marked by appropriate action
on the part of public authorities therefore,,
BE Il resolved by the Mayor and City Council OF
baltimore That we have heard with feelings OF pro-
found sorrow, the death of JOHN QuINcY ADAMS,
Ex President of the United States; and that while
we lament his dcceasc rejoice that the messenger
found him at his post engaged in the active discharge
of his duties, as member OF inc CohSress Vi '''e
United States. 800 ,
Resolved That while many OF us have differed
with him on points of political faith and practice, we
have always entertained the firmcst confidence IN
his lofty patriotism his answering honesty, and his
devotion TO duty; and that wi cherish his memory
as that of an honest and patriotic man.
Resolued That a Joint Committee OF three from
each Branch be appointed to unite with fellow
citizens in making arrangements to pay appropriate
bonors TO the memory of the ilnstrious dead.
Resolped That our fellow citizens be requested to
assemble in Town Meeting to concert measures
whereby to give voice and expression to public
grief
the First Branch and Messrs. Ninde, Stansbury and
PAGE on the mart of the Second Branch were APP |
pointed the Joint Committee called Tor ny the reso
lutions.
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