One was the first meeting of citizens he ever presided over; the other was the last: both for the same object--the defence of the eternal right!" [Footnote: Theodore Parker.] Few men retain the health and vigor with which Mr.Adams was blessed in extreme old age.

When most others are decrepit and helpless, he was in the enjoyment of meridian strength and energy, both of body and mind, and could endure labors which would prostrate many in the prime of manhood.

An instance of his powers of endurance is furnished in his journey to Washington, to attend the opening of Congress, when in the 74th year of his age.

On Monday morning he left Boston, and the same evening delivered a lecture before the Young Men's Institute, in Hartford, Conn.

The next day he proceeded to New Haven, and in the evening lectured before a similar Institute in that city.