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Life and Public Services of John Quincy Adams

CHAPTER XII
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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.
Mr.Adams took his seat in the House of Representatives without ostentation, in December, 1831.

His appearance there produced a profound sensation.

It was the first time an ex-President had ever entered that hall in the capacity of a member.


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