Adams sustained the same great cause when he strengthened the administration of Jefferson against the preponderating influence of Great Britain.

His diplomatic services in Holland and Russia secured, at a critical period, a favorable consideration in the Courts of those countries, which conduced to the same end; and his brilliant success in restoring peace to the country so sorely pressed, relieved her from her enemies, reassured her, and gave to sceptical Europe conclusive proof that her republican institutions were destined to endure.
The administration of John Quincy Adams blends so intimately with that of Monroe, in which he was chief Minister, that no dividing line can be drawn between them.

Adams may be said, without derogation from the fame of Monroe, to have swayed the Government during his presidency; and with equal truth, Monroe may be admitted to have continued his administration through that of his successor.
The consolidation of the Republic required that faction should be extinguished.

Monroe began this difficult task cautiously, and pursued it with good effect.

John Quincy Adams completed the achievement.