The noise of the firing of cannon, in celebrating the day, caused the eyes of the dying Monroe to open inquiringly.

When the occasion of these rejoicings was communicated to him, a look of intelligence indicated that he understood the character of the day.
At this anniversary of our National Independence, Mr.Adams delivered an oration before the citizens of Quincy.

It was an able and eloquent production.

The following were the concluding paragraphs.

In reference to nullification, which was threatened by some of the Southern States, he said:-- "The event of a conflict in arms, between the Union and one of its members, whether terminating in victory or defeat, would be but an alternative of calamity to all.