Learning there that the place for the meeting of the Commissioners had been changed to Ghent, in Belgium, Mr.Adams proceeded to Gottenburg.

From thence he embarked on board an American sloop-of-war, which had conveyed Messrs.
Clay and Russell from the United States, and landing at Texel, proceeded immediately to Ghent, where he arrived on the 24th of June.
In the ensuing negotiation, Mr.Adams was placed at the head of the American Commissioners.

They were men of unsurpassed talents and skill, in whose hands neither the welfare nor the honor of the United States could suffer.

In conducting this negotiation, they exhibited an ability, a tact, an understanding of international law, and a knowledge of the best interests of their country, which attracted the favorable attention both of Europe and America.

Their "Notes" with the British Commissioners, exhibited a dignified firmness and manly moderation, with a power of argument, and force of reasoning, which highly elevated their reputation, and that of their country, in the estimation of European statesmen.