Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-07-14
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yielded 10 the summons, whatever might hav,
been Che prospects Of success.
Mr.. Polk did not conceal his opinions on psli,.
ieal subjects when called upon BY his leIlow.citI.
gems TO express them. Those who differed from,
bin had no difficulty in asceHaininr the fe, Il
the difference. proof OF this was found h IN.
Circumstance which developed his opinions on the
subject Of Texas. The citizens of Cineinna,;
had early in lSll, expressed their aset,led oppo.
sIIiou" TO the annexation Of that republic TO The
United States, and invited him to announce III.
concurrence ID their judgment. In his reply. he
said. LET Iexasbe re-annexed, and The author.
ity and laws Of the United States be es,akl:shed
and mainlained within her limits, as also IN The
Oregon territory, and let the fixed policy Of on,
government be, not TO permit Great Britain ia
plant colony or hold dominion over any norton
OF the people OF territory Of either These are
my oplnonsi aud without deemng il necessary
to extend this letter, by assigning The many rem.
sons which influence me in the conclusins "a
which come, regret TO be eompeIled TO difs,
so widely from the views expressed by your.
selves, and the meeting OF citizens Of Cincinnati
whom you represent
On the 29th ofMay 1874, ar. Polk received
the nomination oil the Democratic National Con.
yeniion assembled al Baltimore Ior President Of
the United States. To this hieh Office ba was
elected in tho alloIthc same year byshc people
Of the United States, aud bis majority over Mr..
Clay, the Wing candidate, as expressed through
The Electoral Colleges, IN December, 1871, was
60. The votes ofthe Presidential Electors were
--for James X. Polk 10; Tor Henry CLAY l05.
George N, Dallas was elected Vice President hy
The same majority over Theodore Frelinphysen.
The votes were counted 10 The House Of Repre-.
seniaiiyes on the 10th Of February, 1915. The
President having repaired 10 The seat Of govern
mcni, informed The Joint Committee Of Congress
who waited on HIM that il asianiIsina his nc.
ccp'ance Of the office TO which he had been che
sen by tho people, be expressed his deep sense
Of gratitude TO them for the confidence which they
had reposcd 10 him. and requested The committee
TO convey to their respective Houses Of Congress
assurances that ii executing The responsible dn.
ties which would devolyc upon him, il would be
his anxious dcsireio maintain the honor and pro
mote the welfare oilhe county,
La person, President Polk was Of middle slat.
ore, with full angular brow, and quick pcnc.
trailing eye. The expression Of his countenance
was grave, but rs serious east was often re-
lieFcd BY peculiarly pleasant smile, Indicative
d The amentS Of his disposition. Ills private
life, which had ever been upright and pure, So,
cured to him The esteem and lrendship of all
who had the advantage Of bis acquaintance. lie
married . lady Of Tennessee, who il a member
Of the Presbyterian Church, and well qualified BY
her virtues and accomplishments, eanally 10 A.
dorm the circles ofprivate life, or tho station 10
which she had been called. They had no chill
dren.
Mr.. Polk, al the time Of his DEATH was 81
years, months and 3 days old.
The Pennsylvania adds tho following elo-
qaen and appropriate remarks:
We yesterday announced tho death Of James
IL. PoIk, laie President ofthe U. s. Though re.
cent nelgen g led us 10 apprehend ihe sad O.
sent'we yet hoped that he nigh, be spared 10 his
country. Mr.. Polk was comparatively young
man when he died. He may be said 10 have III.
orally worn himself out in office. He gave np
everything for his country. The carly dawn
saw him At his desk --midnight often found him
a his studies. He labored At bis post with an
the zeal ola patriot. His cabinet were freqecnt.
y startled at bis profound and logical views Of
the various great questions that came up before
his administration Tor adlucation. We have often
heard them express their admiration ofhis abiIi.
ties as an administrative officer. James X, Polk
was great man. Elevated unexpectedly 10 the
presidency, he became Mt once eqna to nh ne
emergencies. Taking the Jackson standard 6,
his guide, be was alike bold, fearless, and con.
scientlous IN the discharge of bis duties. lie
was most unpFctending citizen. He was
most vigaht patriot. lie was most saeacious
saleman. Never, from tho frs: to the Iusl. did
be forget his duty 70 his country, and 10 The great
democratic party. No President has ever been
assailed ny u bilterer or more flnaiical opposl.
lion; and no President bore himself with d cal.
mer courage in the face Of his foes. And what
history does his administration present To
CRAFTY bis friends, and to co,ionnd his enemies,
ES-Prcsidcnt Polk is dead, but the trinmphs
Of his administration are immortal. "A We read
them in the tribute universally paid to the SKILL,
the ability and the profound wisdom or
bis public acts from March, ls45, 10 Mach.
1910. In war that administration Illuminated
our flag with new glori c. In finance Ii elevated
q conflict with distant enemy. In diplomacy
u was progressive, intrepid, aud wholly Ameri,
can. Itcheapened the bread otlabor, and open.
cd wide the doorto national indJstry. II vind
called the national honor against the foe at home
and the foe abroad. |, STOOD between the poo.
pie and The effort ola shsfneless banking system.
Mr.. Polk left the responsibility Of his eminent
position with character unscaihed b suspicion.
History may pcrpelnatc, but il can scarcely cxag.
gerate the impressive grandeur Of his adminstra-
ton. Twas ri era In The world Of progress. II
startled all Europe by its triumphs. II convinced
the world'of the durability Of our Union. 1t
turned lbe hopes ofall mankind to the power and
the purity Of our institutions.
Dying almost in the prime Of life, we deeply
regret the sudden decease Of Mr. Polk but III
we have to thank Providence for anything, il is
that no lived TO see his administration out, and
that he finally took his leave, when even his en-
emies no longer denied that lie had been tho ben
eiactor Of his country.
How no DO iT.--pun.h SAYS to resusilase