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L I F E
AND
PUBLIC SERVICES
of
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS,
SIXTH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.

WITHTHE EULOGYDELIVERED BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE OF NEW YORK.

BY WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

[Transcriber's Notes:]This text is an accurate reproduction of the original book with thefollowing exceptions. Obvious misspellings and typos have been correctedbut contemporary usage is unchanged, e.g. "centre". Sentences spanningpages have been joined to facilitate searches and analysis.

I encourage you to forgive the verbose style that suggests authors werepaid by the word. The gems of character description and contemporaryviewpoints are worth the effort.

The book supports the observation "The news never changes, just thenames." I am encouraged that the tone of politics is not much differenttoday than it was at Adams' time. Things are no worse. In spite ofcontinual bickering, a few persons with good will, careful planning, hardwork and a thick skin can achieve wonderful results.

The following glossary contains unfamiliar (to me) terms.

abjuration
  Renounce under oath; forswear. Recant solemnly; repudiate. Give up.
  Abstain from.

abstemious
  Eating and drinking in moderation. Sparingly used. Restricted to bare
  necessities.

Aceldama
  A place with dreadful associations.

animadversion
  Strong criticism.

approbate
  Sanction officially; authorize.

arbitrament
  Arbitrating; arbitration. Judgment of an arbitrator or arbiter.

assiduity
  Persistent application or diligence; unflagging effort. Constant
  personal attention.

(a)thymy
  (Not) abounding with thyme; fragrant.

barouche
  Four-wheeled carriage with a collapsible top, two double seats inside
  opposite each other, and a box seat outside in front for the driver.

barque
  Sailing ship with three to five square-rigged masts, except the after
  mast, which is fore-and-aft rigged. Small vessel propelled by oars or
  sails.

benison
  Blessing; a benediction.

cesural
  Pause in a line of verse dictated by sense or natural speech rhythm
  rather than by metrics. Pause in conversation.

chaplet
  Wreath or garland for the head.

Circean (Circe)
  A Greek goddess who turned Odysseus's men temporarily into swine but
  later gave him directions for their journey home.

coeval
  Originating or existing during the same period; lasting through the same
  era. One of the same era or period; a contemporary.

condign
  Deserved; adequate.

contemned
  Viewed with contempt; despised.

contumelies
  Rudeness or contempt arising from arrogance. Insolent or arrogant
  remarks or acts.

cortege
  Train of attendants of a distinguished person; a retinue. Ceremonial
  procession. Funeral procession.

demurrage
  Detention of a cargo conveyance during loading or unloading beyond the
  scheduled time of departure. Compensation paid for such detention.

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