Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1844-12-19
THE STATE SENTINEL.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER. 10. 1871.
Reception OF tile President elect in
Nashville.

The Nashville Union Of December Sd. gives a
glowing account Of a VISIT Of James II. Polk, the
President elect, to that city the Thursday previous
lie warmly greeted BY immense multitude,
who thrcnged about him to offer their congratulations
that through him the great of justice and equal
rights had most gloriousy rumphcd over the combined
factions OF Federal Whiggery Col. Polk rode in an
open carriage. drawn ny four beautiful bays, and
along the whole line Of march, more than three miles,
was greeted says the Union. with the hearty cheers
Of his joyful friends The carriage Of Col. Polk was
halted in front of tie Nashville Inn. and near the
Court House STEPS, from which latter place the Hon
A. O. Nicholson addressed the President elect on
behalf of the immense crowd We regret that the
crowded state Of our columns prevents US from copy
ing the address of Mr.. ", as well the details given
by the Union. To the address of Mr.. Nicholson.
Col Polk the President elect, replied substantially a
follows, = every sentiment Of which VIII be fully
approved by all true Democrats.
Il return to you, SIR. and to my fellow-citizens
whose organ you my sincere and unfeigncd thanks
for thls festation Of the popular regard and conf
dence. and for the congratulations you have been
pleased to express to me. upon the termination and
result Of the late political contest. am fully sensl-
ble that these congratulations and cannot be
s5nal to myself 1t Is the eminent success of our
common principles winch has spread such general Joy
tie land. The political struggle through which
the country has JUS; passed has been deeply exciting
Extraordinary causes have made il so. 1t has terIn-
natod-it i Overland sincerely hope and be-
eve has been decided By the sober and settled judy
ment of the American people
In exchanging mutual congratulations will. each
other upon the result of the late election the Demo-
cratic party should remember, in calmly reviewing
the contest, that the portion of our feow-ctizens
who have differed with iii opinion have equal poll
teal rights with ourselves that rninoriiies wei as
maloriteS are entitled to the full and free exercise Of
TIER opinions and judgments. and that the rights OF
ALL whether OF ninorltcS majortics, as SUCH are
entitled to equal respect and regard
- In rejoicing therefore, the success Ct the
Democratic party and Of their principles, il the late
election, it should be in spirit of exuation over
the defeat of opponents but 1t should be because,
as we honestly believe our principles and policy are
better calculated than t IRIS promote the true inter-
cst> Of the whole country.
:. In the position in which / have been placed by
The voluntary and unsourht suilragcs Of Iny fellow
citizens, 1t VIII become my duty, aS II viii be my
pleasure. faithfully to represent in the Executive
department Of the Government. the principles and
ro.icy of the great party Of the country who have
elevated me it hat 1T the lime it Is proper
that should declare, that | shall not regard myself
The representative Of party only but Of the whole
people OF Tie United States; and trust that The full
policy of The Government NAV be such as to secure
the happiness and prosperity Of without dst.nc-
ton Of party.