Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-07-02


trscted the attention of the country BY
The force of its reasoning, the coPiOuS'
ness Of its research and the spirit Of the
honest indignation BY which it was AMI
mated. 1t was at once seen, that bis am
bitiOH was 10 distinguish himself 6y SUBJ
slantial neIit, rather than rheOtTical dis
play; "lbe rock upon which most young
orators split"
AT the same session, the notorious
scheme Of old federalism, known as The
"Panama Mission" was broached.-
Against this attempt of subyersiOn OF the
rights and powers Of the House, Mr.Polk
took bold stand, embOdying his views
in series of resolutiors, based upon
the doctrines Of the Republican party
of '9s.
In December, 1927, Mr.. Polk was
placed upon the important Committee OF
Foreign Affairs. lie was also Chairman
of the select Committee 10 which was re.
ferred that porIien Of JacksOn's Message
in reference to the probable accumula'
tion of surplus in the Treasury sfIer
the anticipated extnguishment of the
public debt, The report made by him
from this Committee is filled with the
soundest doctrines, ably and iucidly en-
forced.
The session Of 1880 is noted for the
death blow given by Jackson TO the un-
constitutional system Of Internal Improve
menls by The General Government. Mr..
Polk stood out foremost in this contest
in sustaining the President, vindicating
the man against the personal abuses heaps
ed upon him,and his veto by which tho
monster was strangled.
In 1882, Mr.. Polk was member of
the Committee, ia the contest with the
United States Bank. His minority report
brought against him the whole power Of
the Bank How molly he sustained him
self against the proAigate misrepresen-
taIions and unscrupulous efforts of that
power, can never be forgotten by the
country. His enemies still bear in mind
his unYelding efforts and tireless ener-
gy-his friends are now to reward him
for his unshaken patriotism and iron de-
cision, which, in the whole Of that fear
full contest, never gave way hairs
breadth, nor shrunk from the deadlest
blows, aimed as they were, by the arms
mighty in power, and nerved with
the marcless energy Of hellish desPera'
tion,
In 1888, the corruption and open ds'
fiance of the United States Bank, deter
mined the President to the removal OF
the public deposites fromsits vaults. A
man of boldness to suggest and courage
TO act, was needed as Chairman OF the
Ways and Means:-JAMES K. POLK
vas such man. The shock was to be
greater than ever. But he proved him
self equal 10 all that the crisis demand ed.
This shoIt sketch cannot do justice to
the mai who s'oOd foremost in this fear
full conflict. Who does not remember
the session of 1882 VINO has forgotten
the hopes and tea s-ths denunCiations
of opEonents-the detection OF friends
the waveriDg OF the timid, and the stern
defiance OF the sound hearted, who stood
by the''Old man ofirOn ,Oin, ,"--whO can
| forget that c6nteslG Who was the man
that then led on our ranks in the House
| of oflsepresentatives, until in the tFIum-
phant victory,lhe Bank yielded in dlspalr
and the righteous cause of the people
was again in the ascendant? That man
was JAMES X. POLKa And now,
when the whole country turns with sick"
ming disgust from the carcass Ofthe mon>
ster, secthing with corruption ard cursed
with the tears and sufferDgs Ofihe wild
ow and orphans, who will hesitate to do
honor 10 him who in the conflict stood
Oh. so manfully and did battle in the
yery foremost rank, until the victory
was won and the enemy lay expiring at
his feet.
| In December, 1896, Mr.. Polk was
elected Speaker Of the Hcuse, and he
was chosen again To the same high stat
| lion in 1887. In the performance Of his
arduouS duties, he was noted for his
dignity, p romptituds and impartiality
"Elis calmBess and good temper allayed
the violence Of opposition in Q station
for which bis quickness, cOOlness anC
sagacity eminentiy qualified him." Ht
Is said never TO have missed division
his name being found upon every list 0
SeGs and nays.
His manner as Speaker wss distinguish
. ed by great courtesy, never having beer
known TO indulge in offensive personality
\ In one word, his popularity is owing :
: the firmness and consistency OF NJ
r course his conscientious performance
4 his duties as a representative MS GnWa
n verlng patriotism, his gentlemanly oeal
!. ing, and his unspotted private c1aIaS !
v Ter. Calm, sagacious, achVe' ueclaeo a.'S': J
|. endowed with great practical capabilities
: few men could have been selected uPo
n which the party without dissenting VOC