Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-18

supported by facts.
A considerable share of the outside of our
paper Of to-day, is occupied with political
matter. The brief biography of Mr.. Polk
which we publish, will be read with interest
by those who have not heretofore been ac-
quainted with his distinguished life, and his
cstimable pebble and private character. Our
opponents, Who have affected to sheer at the
obscurity of his life, and his lack of the qua
lities which constitutes greatness, will be
compelled to change their mode Of attack.
In the development and establishment of the
democratic policy during the administration
Of Andrew Jackson, it will be seen that Col.
Polk batled in the foremost ranks against
the lcderal;sts led on by Henry Clay, seek
ing 10 establish their aristocratic measures
Sustained by the people, the victory then
won by Col. Polk, is but an ernest of moro
| brilliant victory, over the same man and the
same destructive measures, which awaits him
in November next. The people-,he mas
ses, were with him in the Warfare which ter
minated the existence OF that most danger
Gus foe to our iiserties United States
Bank, and they arc rot the less with hiTn now
when it is sought to resuscitate this instrl-,
ment of corruption, by the election Of Henry
| fuay ho A. IL,
cratic; they are so from the very nature of
things, and they want noihiag but man in
whom, as fully representing their principles;
they can rcpose uubounded confidence, TO
secure the triumph of the democratic policy.
In Col Polk they have such nan and the
enthusiasm with which his name is greeted
rs it progresses TO remote ends of the Union,
gives evidence of the result of the coming
! contest
We give the brief description of the ratifi-
cation meeting held in New York CITY, and
also similar meeting held in Philadelphia,
(Which follow the bios raphy of Mr.. Polk TO
tci'NGy W otl uCiibIlutIC TCduCIS ull IuCu vi
the new feeling which anmatcs the demo
crazy of the Union. 1t is not to be denied
tina, feeling ofdcspohdchcy ane gloom res
ted upon the party before the assembling of
| the Baltimore Convention. The causes Of
this we need not advert to, they are well
known; but what a glorious reality of the en-
tire d;ssi patton of all gloom and all despon-
dcncy, 20 these responses TO the nominations
give us. A night of darkness and doubt is
succeeded bya dayof brlliaacs and promise
of ultimate triumph
What patriotic and hobe ietor rs that
Of NJ. Van Buren's If hispersecutors and
revilcrs were not dead 10 emotions of the
kind, we should expect the blush of shame
TO mantle their checks, when the purcTatri-
otIsm OF the man, appears so apparent in his
heartfelt expressions. Contrast him with
Clay. This champion ofwhiggcry, sm1ring
under his rejection by the wing convention
in 1910, announced his purpose Of thereafter
abiding by the decision of no convention.
and VIC may presume that he changed his
mind only in view of his own nomination.
All forhimself, either for success or revenge
he cares nothing Ter the harmony of the par
~ or he triumph o. its principles Mr.. Van
Buren, has always expressed willingness to
abide by the popular voice, and at the late
convention, although he well knew amaiori
ty OF the convention were for him, he in
stracted his friends to withdraw his name the
moment it became necessary for the harmo.
~ OF the party or the success of its princi-
pies. And now, when in view of tho man
ncr of his defeat, he might array around him
a powerful party, witness this noble and pa
trietlc letter, every word of which gives its
own evidence of having come straight from
the hsart. The retirement of such man
can be embittcred by no selt-accusations.
CONSCIOUS of having done his whole duty. OF
having done all that the very incest sense OF
honor demanded. when We contrast him with
Clay, we may believe
That more true Joy Marcellus esiled ieels,
Than Cesar, with Senate athis heels
7 The remarks of Cass, at Detroit, are kin,
5 drcd IN feeling and character, and worthy OF
, Tho man.
T We quote the expressions win regard IL
The nominations, of several of The leading
democratic presses of the Union, We do i