Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-20
For The Enquirer
WHO is JAMES X. POLK


Has become tre and somewhat hacknied
expression, which originated with the Wing
Parry. Their os,ensbe object in enquirnS
who is this distinguished son Of North Carolina
no doub, was 10 sneer at his preensions and qua
lifca,ions for The Presidency and bring him into
disrepute with majority of the American peo-
ule. But be il TO the honor and intelligence oil
the American people, they could moi be de-
luded into the belief that Col Polk was unfit
for any Office which the people of these
United States might confer on him. Inc
Democratic Party went Tor measures mol men.
In selecting Colonel Polk for their candidate,
the Democratic party knew that he was flFm
and consistent Republican, and would carry out
the principles OF that party, with honor TO himself
and 10 his country. know him well, and know
that he will not disappoint those who have re-
posed confidence in him. | know him TO be a
man of fine abilities, high attainlnents long e1pe
rence in political action, good sense, amiabie
feelings. pure principles and irreproachable cha
racter. He is one of the most consistent Repuh-
licans Of the age. Neither humbug nor corrup-
ton, nor bargain, nor intrigue, can drive him
from his purpose. No man can boast OF a
brighter career in public life than Colonel Polk.
|, has been about twenty-five years since he left
The JJniyersily Of North Carolina, and no young
man ever left that Institution with higher or
brighter expectations, or with more honor to
himself. ! well recollect the highest anticpa
lions were formed of him, and it was predicted,
that sooner or later he would become distn-
puishcd man in the councils OF the nation
After leaving the University Of his native Stale;
we next hear of him at The bar Of his adopted
State, conending with those who were renowned
for their legal acumen, and thus contending and
even outstripping those Of his seniors-We next
hear of him in the Legislature, occupying 4
1uitb tho fret pf fhc
State. When we next hear OF him, he is In the
Congress Of the United States-there his trans
cendant talents and high attainments appeared in
bold relief-there he is seen filling the most i'm
portant stations that could be conferred On any
man: the Chairman of the Committee of Ways
and Means, and Speaker Of the House of Repre-
senlatves II was while he was acting as Speak
er, that he committed the objectionable sin with
the Federal party. 1t was then, he displayed his
usual sagacity and irmness Of purpose in
selecting men Of nerve and character TO form a
committee 10 examine into the conduct and man.
asement oil The concerns Of the United States
Bank II was then, that Col. Polk had the firm
ness 10 put his foot on the neck OF the great mon-
ster, and it was then that Federalism was rebu.
ked
have the most unbounded confidence in the
coming administration Of Col. Polk. II will be
characterized with firmness, decision and pru-
dence. He will no, be the President Of any par
ticular section, but President Of the whole Union.
He will call around him men OF talents and dis
tinciion, from various parts OF our Union, TO COM
pose his Cabinet-men from the ranks the great
Democratic party, in whom the people have the
most unbounded confidence. have no doubt he
will recommend in his inaugural address the long
cherished principles Of the Democratic party
The annexation OF Texas, The occupation Of Ore
gon the modification Of the Tariff 10 a revenue
standard, Incorporating hostility TO United
States Bank, the establishment of the lndepen-
dent Treasury, are measures demanded by those
who have elevated Col. Polk to the Presidency
Upon those questions the battle has been fought,
and victory won. MACON.
Caswell, n. c.