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ed in bringing as speakers, Horace Mann, Rev. Dr. George Putnam, Robert Rantoul, Jr., President John Quincy Adams and Daniel Webster. Mr. Adams had previously declined, giving as his reason his ignoMr. Adams had previously declined, giving as his reason his ignorance of the subject, but Mr. Brooks wanted him and induced him to come. Adams, the old man eloquent, was then deep in his contests over petitions to Congress. Mr. Adams' speech shows that he haAdams, the old man eloquent, was then deep in his contests over petitions to Congress. Mr. Adams' speech shows that he had learned much at the convention. Among other points he made was this: We see monarchs expending vast sums in educating the children of their poorest subjects, and shall we be outdone by kings? DMr. Adams' speech shows that he had learned much at the convention. Among other points he made was this: We see monarchs expending vast sums in educating the children of their poorest subjects, and shall we be outdone by kings? Daniel Webster, the old reporter said, addressed the assembly for half an hour in his usual style of eloquence. One of his statements must be noted: Teachers should teach things. It is a reproach thhe had the endorsement of four such men as Jared Sparks, Edward Everett, Josiah Quincy and John Quincy Adams. On receiving the appointment, he prepared to close his labors in Hingham, and the pastor