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Edited by Worthington Chauncey Ford.This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1917 edition by the Macmillan Company, New York. ... Read more

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A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the president's childhood, his career, his family, and his term as President of the United States. Includes a time line and glossary. ... Read more

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Records of a great orator. ... Read more

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JQA Diaries
John Quincy Adams gave us a gift- the diary he left us. Beginning as a teenager and lasting until his death, what we see here is the spirit of this man who opposed slavery, advocated equal rights in the face of fierceopposition and argued the first civil rights case before the Supreme Court.Here are the words of the man who did so much for us. Read them.

A very touching story
The story of John Quincy Adams is hard-to-believe.Congress truly ridiculed this man.I won't tell anymore you have to read it to believe it. ... Read more

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It is evident, then, that the Baptists suffered merely because they maintained that they ought "to obey God rather than man." They found no direction in the Bible for the baptism of infants, and therefore they refused to observe the rite. The Reformed or Protestant churches sought to force them to do it, in opposition to their convictions. They maintained that this was also contrary to the spirit of the Gospel, and thus, in defence of the Bible, and the rights of conscience, they died.Download Description
It is evident, then, that the Baptists suffered merely because they maintained that they ought "to obey God rather than man." They found no direction in the Bible for the baptism of infants, and therefore they refused to observe the rite. The Reformed or Protestant churches sought to force them to do it, in opposition to their convictions. They maintained that this was also contrary to the spirit of the Gospel, and thus, in defence of the Bible, and the rights of conscience, they died. ... Read more

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A very interesting and informative read
In 1853, Reverend John Quincy Adams (1825-81, not to be confused with the sixth President of the United States) of the Baptist Church in Caldwell, New Jersey, delivered a series of lectures on the general principles that underlie the Baptist denomination. Shortly thereafter, these lectures were expanded and printed in book form. This book is generally recognized as the first of the great books on the distinctive Baptist beliefs. Unlike many other denominations, the Baptists do not have a formal creed, so theological writings like this one are important for defining what a Baptist is.

This book took the Baptist world by storm when it came out in 1853. Indeed, Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-92) was so impressed with it that he used it as a textbook in his Pastor's College, regarding it as, "the best Manual of Baptist principles he had met."

Overall, I found this to be a very interesting and informative read. Admittedly, as was the style of the day, it is a pugnacious work, and is likely to cause some offense to non-Baptist readers. But, that said, it is a great foundational work of Baptist thinking, and gives the reader a real understanding of where Baptists came from, and what they really believe. I highly recommend this book!
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Edited by Worthington Chauncey Ford. This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1914 edition by the Macmillan Company, New York. ... Read more

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Richards' study presents not only a vivid portrait of John Quincy Adams but also provides an insightful exploration of American politics in the 1830s and 40s.Examining one of the few presidents who sustained a political career after his term in the White House, Richards depicts how two years after losing the presidential election to Andrew Jackson, Adams ran for the House of Representatives and served there until his death seventeen years later. During his outstanding congressional career, Adams became a folk hero in much of the North--hailed by some as "Old Man Eloquent" and "the conscience of New England" by others--while much of the South feared him, regarding him as a traitor and the "archest enemy of slavery that ever existed." Richards explores in detail Adams' battles with such prominent figures as Andrew Jackson, John C. Calhoun, and Daniel Webster on the issues of slavery, the Indians and their land, the annexation of Texas, and the potential war against Mexico.Highlighting his importance in the anti-slavery movement, Richards reassesses Adams' role as a political analyst and as a vital force in the turbulent politics of the day. ... Read more

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House Bill 584, Verplank Bill, and Bank Wars
Tariffs were a way to force revenue. A very unpopular tariff put heavy dues on the South and was referred to as the tariff of abomination.House Bill 584 was a compromise to the tariff of abomination.House Bill 584 revised the tariff laws of the United States.The bill passed and claimed too cut total revenues by $5 million and establish a reserve for defense and internal improvements. However, crucial levies on iron, cotton goods, and fine woolens would remain high.Overall duties increased by $1 million and nullifiers were not pleased.Lawmakers thought to appease the South by eliminating minimum levies and remission of duties on coarse wool and coarse woolens, so called Negro clothes, which slave masters bought for their slaves.

The tariff money had to be put somewhere and that somewhere was a bank.Adams distrusted all bankers calling them swindlers and thieves.Adams believed every dollar beyond the gold or silver backing it, cheated someone.Banks lend more notes than they could cover (3 to 5 times the vault value).Southern legislators argued for strict constructionalism limiting the expansion of government spending and borrowing.

Expansionist argued that money and banking made possible manufacturing growth.Protective tariffs were necessary and the constitution provided provision for roads and canals to be built using the money.The Fed's job was to provide a favorable climate for economic growth; the Fed design was too protect against foreign competition; the Fed was charged too create a national market, and the Fed must ensured cohesion of commerce through internal improvements: roads, canals, and education.A second source of income came through the sale of public lands and those funds went into the federal treasury to fund the internal improvements.

Almost contradictory in nature to his beliefs, Adams supported a strong national bank to hold in check the smaller state banks.

The Verplank Bill passed and Jackson used the law too force South Carolina to pay tariffs. The south did not accept the bill readily.So another law was passed called the Compromise Tariff Act of 1833 that dropped rates down and spread them stepped over a nine-year interval.

In 1837, England faced a financial crisis triggered a run on banks in the U.S.Patrons began redeeming notes in gold and prices began to rise.Jackson, the successor to Van Buren championed the case of hard money.Jackson started to criticize the state banking policies and encourage business be done in gold and silver.These economic pressure lead to support of the Independent Treasury Act of 1840.

The Bank war rose after the second national bank came due too have its charter renewed.Jackson was against the renewing of the Charter that would expire in 1836.Adams wanted the national bank believing it would keep in line wildcat banks and ride the herd on issuing too many notes.In 1819, Biddle takes over the bank and Adams thinks highly of Biddle.The New York politicians are against Biddle's bank.Biddle fights against the political machinery buying support of Congress.The McDuffre report shows Bank involvement in: building houses to sale or rent, selling coin, and usury.The committee has limited access to inquiry into the banks financial activities since Adams has blocked the inquiry by amendment. The bank will be used to manage national debt and stockpile federal money.


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This new book focuses on John Quincy Adams's extensive role in foreign policy, including his years as secretary of state and as president. Brief but thorough, John Quincy Adams: Policymaker for the Union analyzes Adams's foreign policy accomplishmen ... Read more

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A new study of the statecraft and life of John Quincy Adams
John Quincy Adams blends history and biography in presenting a new study of the statecraft and life of John Quincy Adams, policy-maker in the early American republic. It's recommended reading for high school and college undergraduate students, as well as any non-specialist general radeing studying early American history and politics. ... Read more

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Edited by Worthington Chauncey Ford. This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1913 edition by the Macmillan Company, New York. ... Read more

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Edited by Worthington Chauncey Ford. This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1916 edition by the Macmillan Company, New York. ... Read more

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Edited by Charles Francis Adams. This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1874 edition by J. B. Lippincott & Co., Philadelphia. ... Read more

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Edited by Charles Francis Adams. This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1876 edition by J. B. Lippincott & Co., Philadelphia. ... Read more

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Edited by Worthington Chauncey Ford. This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1915 edition by the Macmillan Company, New York. ... Read more

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Our relations of friendship with the other nations of the earth, political and commercial, have been preserved unimpaired, and the opportunities to improve them have been cultivated with anxious and unremitting attention. A negotiation upon subjects of high and delicate interest with the Government of Great Britain has terminated in the adjustment of some of the questions at issue upon satisfactory terms and the postponement of others for future discussion and agreement. ... Read more

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This volume is produced from digital images from the Cornell University Library Samuel J. May Anti-Slavery Collection ... Read more

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With A Review Of The Case Of The Antelope. ... Read more

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This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1804 edition by J. Budd, London. ... Read more