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Life and Public Services of John Quincy Adams

CHAPTER XV
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Pallor, anxiety, alarm, were depicted on every countenance.

"Take him out,"-- "Bring water,"-- exclaimed several voices.

He had been prevented from falling to the floor by a member from Ohio, whose seat was near his--Mr.Fisher--who received him in his arms.

Immediately Mr.Grinnell, one of his colleagues from Massachusetts, was by his side, keeping off a press of anxious friends, and bathing his face with iced water.
"He was immediately lifted into the area in front of the Clerk's table.
The Speaker instantly suggested that some gentleman move an adjournment, which being promptly done, the House adjourned.

A sofa was brought, and Mr.Adams, in a state of perfect helplessness, though not of entire insensibility, was gently laid upon it.


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