Looking back upon its shifting scenes, it is clear that even the pertinacity of Adams and the irascibility of Clay served to advance the purpose of the mission.

From the first to the last Mr.
Gallatin had his own way, not because it was his own way, but because it was the best way and was so recognized by the majority of the commission at every turn of difference.

Fortunately for the interests of peace the battle of New Orleans had not yet been fought.

There seems a justice in this final act of the war.

The British attack upon the Chesapeake[20] was committed before war had been declared.