Life and public services of John Quincy Adams, sixth President of the United States, with the eulogy delivered before the Legislature of New York

CHAPTER XII.

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Mr. Adams takes his seat in Congress--His Position and Habits as a Member-- His Independence of Party--His Eulogy on the Death of ex-President James Madison--His advocacy of the Right of Petition, and Opposition to Slavery-- Insurrection in Texas--Mr. Adams makes known its ulterior object.