Life and Public Services of John Quincy Adams: Sixth President of the United StatesMiller, Orton & Mulligan, 1856 - 404 páginas |
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... Appointed U. S. Senator - Supports Mr. Jefferson - Professor of Rhetoric and Belles Lettres Appointed Minister to Russia . CHAPTER V. Mr. Adams ' arrival at St. Petersburg - His Letters to his Son on the Bible - His Religious Opinions ...
... Appointed U. S. Senator - Supports Mr. Jefferson - Professor of Rhetoric and Belles Lettres Appointed Minister to Russia . CHAPTER V. Mr. Adams ' arrival at St. Petersburg - His Letters to his Son on the Bible - His Religious Opinions ...
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... Appointed Minister at St. James - Arrives in London . CHAPTER VI . Mr. Adams appointed Secretary of State - Arrives in the United States - Public Dinners in New York and Boston- Takes up his Residence in Washington - Defends Gen ...
... Appointed Minister at St. James - Arrives in London . CHAPTER VI . Mr. Adams appointed Secretary of State - Arrives in the United States - Public Dinners in New York and Boston- Takes up his Residence in Washington - Defends Gen ...
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... appointed to address the Governor ( Gage ) , and demand that the troops should be withdrawn . John Adams described the excitement , on a later occasion , in these words : " Not only the immense assemblies of the people from day to day ...
... appointed to address the Governor ( Gage ) , and demand that the troops should be withdrawn . John Adams described the excitement , on a later occasion , in these words : " Not only the immense assemblies of the people from day to day ...
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... appointed Commander in Chief of the Army . John Adams was the mover of Independence in the Congress . On the 6th of May , 1776 , he brought the subject before that body , by a resolution expressed as follows : - : - 66 Whereas it ...
... appointed Commander in Chief of the Army . John Adams was the mover of Independence in the Congress . On the 6th of May , 1776 , he brought the subject before that body , by a resolution expressed as follows : - : - 66 Whereas it ...
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... , and John Adams was appointed to fill his place . He embarked on this mission the 13th of February , 1778 , in the frigate Boston , commanded by Captain Tucker . John Adams had gone down to 30 LIFE OF JOHN QUINCY ADAMS .
... , and John Adams was appointed to fill his place . He embarked on this mission the 13th of February , 1778 , in the frigate Boston , commanded by Captain Tucker . John Adams had gone down to 30 LIFE OF JOHN QUINCY ADAMS .
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Página 347 - Who knoweth not in all these That the hand of the Lord hath wrought this? In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, And the breath of all mankind.
Página 28 - The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward, forevermore.
Página 293 - Joint Resolution. Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States...
Página 250 - And the people came to the house of God, and abode there till even before God, and lifted up their voices, and wept sore; 3 And said, O LORD God of Israel, why is this come to pass in Israel, that there should be to-day one tribe lacking in Israel...
Página 269 - Thy spirit, Independence ! let me share, Lord of the lion heart and eagle eye ! Thy steps I follow 'with my bosom bare, Nor heed the storm that howls along the sky.
Página 42 - Sir, the circumstances of this audience are so extraordinary, the language you have now held is so extremely proper, and the feelings you have discovered so justly adapted to the occasion, that I must say, that I not only receive with pleasure the assurance of the friendly disposition of the United States, but that I am very glad the choice has fallen upon you to be their minister.
Página 198 - Washington is in the clear, upper sky. These other stars have now joined the American constellation. They circle round their centre, and the heavens beam with new light. Beneath this illumination let us walk the course of life, and, at its close, devoutly commend our beloved country, the common parent of us all, to the Divine Benignity.
Página 29 - You will think me transported with enthusiasm, but I am not, I am well aware of the toil and blood and treasure that it will cost us to maintain this declaration, and support and defend these States. Yet through all the gloom, I can see the rays of ravishing light and glory.
Página 346 - Resolved, That as a further mark of respect for the memory of the deceased, this House do now adjourn.
Página 281 - Petitions for the abolition of slavery and the slave trade in the District of Columbia and the Territories, began to pour into Congress, from every section of the East and North.