The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-06-22

election opk place in August 1889, and resulted in ma
jony Mr. Polk of than 1850 Governor Can
non AT the ensuing session Of the legislature Governor
Polk nominated by thai body for Vice President OF the
United States, be placed the ticket with Mr Van Bu
rem He was afterwards nominated for the same office IN
electoral only for Vice President which was given
by one of The electors in Virsnish
onal term OF two years, Mr. Polk candidate for
election in August, isil His prospect was anpnomlsng
As the State IN 1870 showed whg majority oil lZ0 al he
presidential election. The result the defeat OF Mr.
date, governor, by majority of 322L Mr. Polk, there
fore, retired from public life the expiration OF his
I'VE term Two years alter in is4s he again cand
tas LOT lhe executive cheir IA opposition to Gov Jones
bat he was the second lime defeated, and the WING cand
From Ocober' ISL un1l his elevation to the highest
office OF the Union Mr.. Polk remained in private e-no
OF politics. Happy in the confidence OF his immediate
ghbors and his numerous political friends throughout
ardent friendship OF Andrew Jackson he had determined
Withdraw himself from the anxiees and abors OF public
The qualification OF his wishes we have seen, he
repeatedly summoned to stand forward as its representa-
mons whatever might have been the prospects OF success
Mr. Polk did not conceal his opinions on political sub
them Those who differed from him had difficulty in
|asceraning the fact OF the d'ilerenee
ton OF the Democratic National Convention assembled
baltimore. for President OF the United States To this high
people of the United States and his majority Mr. Clay
the wing candidate expressed through the electoral col
dental electors were-ior James Polk ITO for Henry
Clay loo George Dallas was elected Vice President by
votes were counted in the House OF Representatives on The
IO.h of February, 1873
ul angular brow, and quick, penetrating eye The ex
preston OF his bp It's serious
tive OF the ameny of his disposition His private life
which had been upright and pure secured TO him the
acquaintance. He married lady in Tennessee who
member of the Presbyterian church, and well qualified by
ccs OF private life the station to which she had been
called. They had no children.
months and IL days old
The Pennsylvania adds the following eloquent and
appropriate remarks:
We yesterday announced the death of James X. Polk
late President OF the United States Though inel
he might be s'aed 20 his country Mr. Polk compare
seiy young when he died He may be said have
literally worn himself out in Office He gave up everything
Tor his country The early dawn saw him at his dos
midnight often found him at his studies He aboted at his
post with all the sincerity of christian aud with all the
zeal OF patriot His cabinet frequently startled
his profound and logical views oil tho rafio. great ques
lions thai came up before his administration for adjudca
en We have often heard them express their admiration
Of his remarkabe abilities administrative officer
James a. Polk was great man Elevated unexpectedly
to the presidency, he be-ene 81 oce equal 10 all its enef
gences Taxing the jackson standard for his guide, he
was "he bold fearless. and conscientious in The discharge
wa most ygah pa ,S IL was most ,asaeioas
his duly to bis country and TO the great 9c atc parry
No President has ever been assaied by bitsre cre
analical OPPOSITION and Posd., hc Eims with
cainer ip is face t nis foes And what history
to coniouud his enemies!
ExPIesdsnt Polk is dead, bnt the tiumphs Of hi, ad
ADMINISTRATION Immortal We read them III the tribute
universally paid to the SKILL the ability, and the profound
wisdom OF his public acts from March, 1915, March,
o4S IN war that administration illuminated Dag with
new glories In finance i elevated our credit and re-
deemed ia it'll in the midst OF tonalci iii ii ,tan
enemy In diplomacy it was Prosessise, htepd, and
wholly American. Il eheapened ns Bread of labor and
opened @idp tie doar,o haonal Industry It indicated
(tls natiofai honor against he Toe al home and the foe
abroad IT. STOOD between the people ard The efforts OF
!bil. o. NIB eminent position with character uncahed
by calumny and un'aned by Suspicion History may per-
peuate, but it scarcely exaggerate the Impressive
grandeur OF his administration Ii in the world
Tot progress. Ii startled all Europe by tsunpbs 1t
convinced the world Of the durability Union IL
turned the hopes OF all mankind to ,he power and the pu
|rity OF inst,tnons.
Dying almost in the very prime OF life, deeply regret
the sudden decease OF Mr. Polk but if have thank
Providence for anything it is that he lived his adj
mnation out, and that he finally took his leave, when
|cven his longer denied that he had been die
.cuelaeler si his county.