The North-Carolina standard., 1849-09-05
CAROLINA yvFDNrsDAY MORNING SEPTEMBER

nuaI tribute to the Gulfand while the events Of his
day and generation are not forgotfenthe name and
fame of James K Polk will live nthe grateful hearts
of his conntrymen; and will perish only with the
8 last syllable of recorded time 20 ~ s-s.sa
\ APPENDIx--NoTE a. -sj s5iE9s~
Honors TO Mr.. Polk. Now that this great and pure
man is gathered to the tomb of his fathers, every
years the most bgoted Partzan will accord to him
I.that justice which his great private worth and illus
trious public services eminently entitle him to-
AT recent. meeting of the peoPlefof Columbia,
Tennessee, (the old neighbors of the lamented de
ceased) Bishop 0tey invited to preside, and on
taking the chair he made some eloquent and aPpro-
pirate remarks. Among other things the Bishop re-
marked: 81 never heard him Mr.. Polk) utter an
pnkind word about political opponents" and he
concluded his address with the following tribute to
the virtues of the deceased: : sfe
The, Bishop said he felt melancholy pleasure in
presiding the chairman of thatmeeting--a meeting
called to do honor to the memory of one whom he
felt it privilege to call his personal friend He had
known him for thiry-tWo years; their friendship mad
commenced at early period of life-they had been
fellow students at the same college-associated- as
daily companions, In scenes and pursuits which form
the characters and develop the qualities of both heart
and mind. He had subsequently known him long
and intimately in those social reatons which bring
men together in private and familiar intercourse He
felt real satisfaction in giving his testimony on an
occasion like the present. In the for collegiate
distinctions, Mr. Polk's diligence and application to-
study, combined with vigorous powers of intellect
almost distanced competition. He always received
the first honor and generally, not in each instance
it was seperae distinction. In his right and faith
ful submission to lawful authority and regulations he
had snperior-in his intercourse with his compan-
ions he was affable, courteous >and just. He was
never known to be absent from recitation, or other
duty exercise prescribed by the college laws, unless
prevented sickness
lance already mentioned, he had never known him
perform act he had never heard him utter senti
ment the recollection of W hich might raise blush
upon his cheek, cause sigh of regret to escape
from the bosoms of those who loved him. Well
might we lament the departure of such man well
nlrght we do honor to his memory we'll mingle our
sympathies and tears with those of his friends in
mourning for loss which they feel to be irreparable
- NOTE b. e =
Industry and Application Of Mr.. Polk. The Wash
ington Correspondent of the New York Com. Adv.
writes: i" As public officer he of the most
laborous that ever lived. Some of his most
important messages to Congress were delivered in
the very form in which they came from his hand with
all their sins of omissions repeiitons. erdsures and
interlineations, in his own writing. While Speaker
of the House he had to bear the brunt of most vo
lent and excited opposition, in which intermin-
gled feeling of bitter personal hostility. He had
to contend against men thoroughly masters of parIa
mentary law, yet his decisions against their demands
uniformly sustained by the House. His sup
porters and opponents were alike astonished at the
promptness with which his opinions seemed to be
formed. They did not know that he frequently sat
up the whole night the rules and precedents
applicable to the expected business of the next day.
have been informed that eone occasion. after
arduous sitting of the House. continuation of the
debate on the next day being expected, Mr. Polk sat
over his books, preparing for the ordeal which he
knew awaited him. until daylight, and upon rising
from his labor. tainted and fell upon the floor. 1t is
not to be doubted that the abors of the President
impaired his health and shortened his life"
MANUFACTURERS Twenty years ago, Lowell was
an obscure village on the Merrimac, in the State of
Massachusetts, numbering in population not more
than three thousand souls. Within that period its
population has increased most rapidly, and the
present day it is estimated at 1000. The small
village has grown TO be wealthy and foqrishng
city, and LOlUeH is distinguished the Manches-
fer of America. This wonderful result has been
achieved by the industry and enterprise of people
in establishing manufactures. This fact speaks vol
umes, and should serve to stimulate citizens
to make effort at bettering their condition by
gaging in similar schemes of prosperity. The facil-
tiles and natural advantages for manufacturing in this
State not surpassed by any other in the Union;
and it is matter just surprise that little progress
has been made by us in this great source of national
wealth. 1t is time that our people had thrown. off
their lethargy and learned to live and act. We have
been too long dependant, and too content to be
hewers Of wood and drawers of water for the North.
Virginia can never assume her proper-rank In the
scale OF sister until she fosters THIS lmpOr-
tant branch of industry. Unfortunately, we have
confined attention much to the single pursuit
of agriculture the neglect of this great interest
There is location which could afford a better
market for the manufacture of yarns and cloths than
Norfolk. True, we have not the convenience of
water-power, but we command steam, which is
considered the cheapest of the two, and is gradually
superceding the use of water, even at those points
where it is of ready access. 1t is impossible for
enterprise of this kind fail with suitabe amount
Of capital and under judicions management. , -.s s.
In those States south of us, they have been emil
nently successful. Without any assistance from govO
ernment, under the existing tariff law numerous fac
tories have sprung up, if by magic, in the States
of South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee;
and in their very infancy are not only successfully
competing with the long established nlanuactores of
New England, but even driving their fabrics from
their doors, consequence of the cheapness and
quality of tho Southern article. Thisis proud and
satisfactory result and persevered in, shall beat
our Yankee brothers at their-own game, and sgain
possession of tn home market. Wet hope it may not
have the effect force these humble petitioners
the halls of Congress to ask protection against the
peculiar institutions and other advantages of the
South. theyhave heretofore done against the pau
per labor of Eafope. - e. ~ Il e yfos@a
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- SocIErY UPsET IN CABIFoRNIA: There appears
to be what the French call 6ouieverSeme-a complete
oEerarnof the usual arrangement of society at the
gold region for specimen of which see the follow
ing extract from San Francisco letteEin the Boston
Courier: aC- Gs1-sG4 -tas AZ 80 -.3 -
Since nv arrival have seen a {ienfenan nf of tho