Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-13
VOLUME 4l---NO. 6S.


minded and liberal Wings who joined in mar =
testing their respect for the President of the ma
ton, we tender The thanks OF the Democracy
/ We shall not undertake 10 describe the process
sion which seemed 10 It's 10 be line OF carriages
horses and tootmen without any end. In view
oil the many great rallies of both parties during
The Summer we pronounce the procession of
Thursday As grand, as really splendid. The
several military companies made a fine appear
ahce in the long line. We We're glad 10 STE The
gallant Tenth Legion from Sumner, in lis rich
| Uniform in attendance
Col. Polk rode in an open carriage, drawn by
| four beautiful bays. Along the whole line OF
march. for more than three InieS he waS con
stant'y greeted with the hearty cheers Of his JOY
ful friends. When The procession reached The
square, and brought itself into one compact
mass, the whole public ground seemed To us 10 le
covered over with human beings horses and car
riages
The carriage in which Col Polk rode was
halted III front OF the Nashville Inn and near the
Court House steps, from which latter place The
Hon. A. .. Z. Nicholson addressed the Pfesi-
dent elect ON behalf OF the immense crowd
Mr.. Nicholson said the Democracy OF Nash
vile had assigned 10 him on this occasion tie
happy privilege of,enderins 10 him their warm
est congralulaion, upon the late signal triumph
OF their cause. He could assure him thai, in
the vast assembly of Democrats who then sur
| rounded him. there was pot enc whose heat WAS
not running over with delish--not one who did
not most cordially unite in rendering 10 him his
sincere congratulations upon his elevation 10 the
Chief Masistracy OF The Union The congralu-
laIions Of such an assembly might very well ex-
cite in his bosom feelings Of commemorate pride
Some OF the gallant old pioneers OF the country,
who came in advance OF civilization, bearing ils
| torch lights into this then Wilderness were here
to-day-ihey were still lingering amongst Us,
| living monuments Of what our fathers were who
settled This land. He saw, TOO in The assembly,
many OF The chivarouS Sons OF Tennessee who
covered themselves and their State with glory in
the last war. He saw vast mass Of the bone
and sinew OF the country the working men--
/ There, too, were those gallant volunteers who
flew 10 their arms nj The first tap Of the drum AID
were Still Al their posts when the last roar OF tie
cannon died away upon the car. All these (saii
| Mr. NJ unite cordially in congratulatng Won
! upon your elevation; but all this would still
leave IAN aching void" in the bosom of any
gallant Tcnnesseean, unless he were assured
| that our fair friends, SO numerous in attendance
also united in the Joyous congratulations Mr..
\. said i, gave him great happiness 10 he able
| 10 I'LL up Tie measure OF his qualification, Nv as
surfing him that none were fuller of delight upon
his success than were our female friends
But (said Mr. n.y. the people who now surround
you, either are now, or have been your neishbors.
| They have mingled with You in social life. By
your private virtues Won have deeply imlcdird
yourself in their affections. Yet ne was not TO b.
understood that the warm attachments OF his per-
sonal friends, growing outo these relations. were
the basis Of The JOY which now manifested itself
in every counenance. They did cherish his
name and his person with warm affection: but
they cherished his pure Democracy still more
They were not now congratulatng him simply
as their friend and neighbour promoted 10 place
| OF high distinction: to-be-sure these circumstan.
ces add another thrill of joyful emotion to heir
bosoms; bu, they were now consratuatng him as
the successful head and representative of The .rea,
Democratic party They would not hesitate 10
| say, than, much as they esteemed James X. Polk
| inr his amiahe privai" v;,;.s. n'u.h i. ,hoy
respected him for his high intellectual capacity
yet he never could have atI.ed his present
| proud position with their aid hui fer his long
Tried and cvcr-iai;hiu devotion 10 Democratic
measures. II was upon the glorious triumph
Of Democracy that they united in congratulate
ing him.
Nj. n. said, that upon turning 10 the high is.
sues involved in tie late contest. every Democrat
would find abundant, cause Of 10y in the result.
| We could now Ieposc with entire confidence for
four years, with foil knowledge that during that
time YOU will preserve the Constitution aeains,
larceralion. FluaIly confident are We, thai I'M
der your administration that noble old Instrument
will not suffer from insdous attacks under false
construct!onsbut that il will be preserved in all
| It's beauty and excellence aS il came from the
hands Of lis frames. They lock 10 your adj
minislration for laws which will do exact and
even-handed justice 10 all-beStowing their be-
nehts alike upon all-and distributing their bur
dens fairly among all They rejoice that no
| vast moneycd power with corporate privileges
will spring up-lhaf no corrupt system Of dis,ri-
button will be adopted-and that I rigid eco
! nomy in public expenditures will be carefully
adhered 10. In reference 10 ON foreign relations
we look tor a restoration of the old Jackson
doclrine-tha We will ask for nothing but what
is right, and submit 10 nothing that is wrong,
Under this doctrine we cypcc, to see OREGON in
due time exclusively occupied b. American
citizens; and under HE same doctrine we hone
10 greet our sister Republic el Texas mo ous
! ylorionS Union.
Upon the settlement ofsuca important issues as
these we may well rejoice and gladly congratulate
our great leader, in whose election our triumph
| has been so signal.
To the address of Mr.. Nicholson, Col Polk.
the President elect, rose and replied substantially
| rs follows
return 10 yon Sir, and 10 my iellow-citi2cn.
whose organ Won are, my sincere and unicisned
thanks for This manifestation of the popular re-
| gard and confidence and for the CONGRATULATIONS
| which yon have been pleased 10 express 10 me
upon the termination and result Of the late poll
teal contest. | am fully sensible that these CON
| sratulalions are not, and cannot be- personal 10
myself. IL j. the eminent success ofour common
| principles which has spread such general 10Y
over The land. The political struggle through
which the country has Inst passed has been ceep-
| ~ exciting. Extraordinary causes have existed
| 10 make il so. II has ermna.cd--ii is now over
and, | sincerely hope aud believe, has been de-
cided by the sober ami settled Judgment Of the
American people.
In exchanging mutual congratulations with
each other upon the result OIL he late election he
Democratic patty should remember, in calmly
reviewing the contest, that the potion Of our el-
low-citizens who have differed with US in opinion
have equal political rights with ourselves; that
minor!ties, as well as malori,ies, are entitled 10
the full and free exercise of their opinions and
judgments; and that The rights of al, whether Q.
minorities or maloriIies, such, are entitled 10
equal respect and regard.
In rejoicing therefore over tie success OF the
Democratic party, and Of their principles, in tn.
late election il should be in spirit Of e1ultatiun
over The defeat OF cur opponents; but il should be
because, as We honestly believe, our principles
and policy are better calculated than theirs 10
promote The interest OF the whole country.
In the position in which have been placed,
by The voluntary and unsoueht suira ges Of my
fellow citizens, it will become mi duty, as il will
lie my pleasure, faithfully and truly to represent,
in the executive department OF the Government,
the principles and policy OF the gea, party Of the
. country who have elevated me TO il but at the
same time, it is proper that should declare, that
shall not regard myself the representative OF
party only, but ofhe whole people Of The United
States: and trust tina, the future policy OF the
Government may be such As 10 secure the happi-
ness and prosperity Of all, without distinction OF
party.
Colonel Polk, attended By Dr. Robertson, Major
Il IL.
, Nashville Inn, amidst the shouts Of the warm
( hearted Democracy. During the afternoon, the
crowd at and in froLt OF the Inn was immense--
all were anxious TO shake their President by the