Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-12-06
WHAT MR.. POLK Is ELECTED

Gen. Hamilton, in letter addressed 10
J. J. B. Soullall, Esq. before tho election,
and published in the Nashville Union, in
speaking Of the South, says:
q" She means elect Polk, if che can, and obtain,
through lis insrnmenialy an essential chance IN the
PROMISED WING POLICY OF THE GOVERN |
MENT--a redress of the evils Of which she complains,
and reversal of the unjust and unconstitutional man
date that no more Stare STATE. are TO be ddmHedin;
TO This Union, by prompt penary and Unrestricted
annexation of Texas"
The Nashville Union probably would not
have published this letter, If the sentiments
expressed in it had not been believed to be
those of Mr.. Polk.
A distinguished citizen Of South Caro-
lina," and one of those politicians who think
that the Union can be preserved only Ivy the
prevalence Of the doctrines of the Carolina
School, in a letter addressed to the editor Of
the Richmond Enquirer, informs him that
the hearts of the South Carolinians stare filled
with gratitude a, our triumph, because we
believe sincerely that it would secure the
permanent peace and independence of the
country, aud preserve the Union upon the
principles Of the Constitution-Mr. Clay's
success would have endangered both" By
'the principles" as the people Of Charleston
understood them.
This distinguished citizen further informs
Mr.. Richie, and Mr.. Richie impar,s the
information to the public, lha, he has taken
occasion 10 slit the character of Mr. Polk,
and that he is quite satisfied with the result.
The following is his statement:
| 81 have been with Mr.. Polk this summer, and we
went over all the grounds fully and freely. I know
him welI-he is apparently mild and retiring man
but on sound political principles, there is no frmer
'ruer man in This UnIon He is thorough master of
the whole field before him, and sincerely believe he
is an honest man. His difficulties will he great but
truth fidelity and .frmness will carry him through /;
and by these, he will be able to impress himself up
on The Institution Of the country and become bless
| ing to the Union"
The writer of this letter goes on to state
the course which must be pursued "to secure
finally the fruits of that victory" He SAYS
that President Polk
sought to announce his principles distinctly and
clearly in his inaugural, and this will Immediately
save him much trouble and confusion It will be due
TO his honesty and character that he should announce
up on the principles Of the Compromise Act Of 1888.
| This will form n rayng point and the public mind
will settle dawn upon something definite Immediately.
Then in relation TO Texas he ought to re-anno ince
President in reference to the interference of European
Governments with those nations who had won their
independence upon the American continent.
From these extracts it may be inferred
villa, are the fruits of victory, which those
who know Mr.. Polk expect to gather from
his election, and which the Abolitonists
have been helping to throw into their lap
Again the same writer says:
81 hope and trust Mr. Polk will announce in his
Inaugural, that he is for strict Tariff, and
resting upon the principles of the Compromise Acto
1888 It's due 10 HIM 1t l. due TO the CO 'n'ry--lnd
there will be peace ,rthoutit fe deeply upon
this point. az have risl ed mach TO nay the excite
ment in this State. and pledged myself upon it. be
ieve.my Vi it to Tenne. see did much to satisfy ou
people kno,c Nco York is prepared for such
position, also, and desires H."
The editor of the Enquirer, in his com
monts on this letter, remarks as follows:
1--WE trus, that Mr.. Pol; will come out, with tn
spirit of freeman, and The holiness of man. an'
take the ground at once, on which he means 10 con
duct his administration. Texas will acquire new
confidence in his measures. The whole country TOO
will understand his views in reg,rd To the Tariff TIL
&c of AZ is out Of the question. The Comproms
Act of '33 has been proclaimed by Mr.. Clay hmsel
to be sufficient give adequate protection TO dometi
, manufactures"
, Is THIS A CHRISTIAN COUNTRY 1.-The
: Charleston, s. c., Courier contains a cor
respondence between number Of Jews ano
Governor Hammond Of that State in refer
j cnce TO the proclamation Of the latter. ap
! pointing day of Thanksgiving, The for