The spirit of insubordination manifested itself throughout the Colonies, and, inasmuch as it radiated from Boston, British ships of war were stationed in its harbor, and two regiments of British troops were thrown in the town, to compel obedience.

John Adams had now become known as the most intrepid, zealous, and indefatigable opposer of British usurpation.

The Crown tried upon him in vain the royal arts so successful on the other side of the Atlantic.

The Governor and Council offered him the place of Advocate General in the Court of Admiralty, an office of great value; he declined it, "decidedly, peremptorily, but respectfully." At this interesting crisis, JOHN QUINCY ADAMS was born, at Quincy, on the 11th of July, 1767.

A lesson, full of instruction concerning the mingled influences of piety and patriotism in New England, at that time, is furnished to us by the education of the younger Adams.