CHAPTER I.

JOHN QUINCY ADAMS BECOMES PRESIDENT. The Tenth Presidential Election--A Political Bargain--Election of President--A Scene in the House--Inauguration of J. Q. Adams--The Adams Administration--The Mistress of the White House--The President's Private Secretary--Social Life at the White House--President Adams' Daily Life--Henry Clay as Secretary of State--The Rival Candidates --The Death of Two Ex-Presidents.