Life and public services of John Quincy Adams, sixth President of the United States, with the eulogy delivered before the Legislature of New York

by William H. Seward

CHAPTER XIV.

Mr. Adams' firmness in discharge of duty—His exertions in behalf of the
Amistad Slaves—His connection with the Smithsonian Bequest—Tour
through Canada and New York—His reception at Buffalo—Visits Niagara
Falls—Attends worship with the Tuscarora Indians—His reception at
Rochester—at Auburn—at Albany—at Pittsfield—Visits Cincinnati—
Assists in laying the Corner Stone of an Observatory.