[Life and Public Services of John Quincy Adams by William H. Seward]@TWC D-Link bookLife and Public Services of John Quincy Adams CHAPTER VIII 1/29
CHARGES OF CORRUPTION AGAINST MR.
CLAY AND MR.
ADAMS--MR.
ADAMS ENTERS UPON HIS DUTIES AS PRESIDENT--VISIT OF LA FAYETTE--TOUR THROUGH THE UNITED STATES--MR.
ADAMS DELIVERS HIM A FAREWELL ADDRESS--DEPARTS FROM THE UNITED STATES. The election of Mr.Adams to the presidency, was a severe disappointment to the friends of Gen.Jackson.As the latter had received a majority of fifteen electoral votes over Mr.Adams, it was confidently anticipated, nay, virtually demanded, that he should be elected by the House of Representatives.
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