The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-08-10
M. Polk's Conversion.

We regret 10 find that 30 solemn matter as the
religious change Of the late Ex-President Polk
should have led to a somewhat angry controversy
among several religious papers in Tennessee. Such
a controversy can dono good to the cause Of Chris
tlanity--nO good TO those who engage in it, and
must be peculiarly distressing 10 the relatives Of
the deceased gentleman. We have no desire to
take part in such dispute, and only refer to it TO
introduce correction Of some statements in rela-
ton to Mr.. Folks last days, that have had pretty
extensive circulation.
The Nashville Christian Advocate (Meihodst)
Of the 2ota netss copies the narrative Of Mr.. Pols's
last days, that originally appeared in the New
York Herald, and makes some material corrections
70 that narrative. The Advocate gives an article
from Rev. J. B. McFeuin, of the Methodist Church,
in regard to that narrative, from which we learn
that the statement in regard to Mr.. Folks having
asked DR.. Edgar, of the Presbyterian Church, 70
baptse him. is inc0rreet-also that the statement
that Mr.. Polk promised g his friend years ago,
when he was governor, that when he did embrace
christianity, he Mr.. McFerrin) should baptize
him." Is incorrect. Mr.. McFeFrin also corrects
the statement that Mr. Polk asked his mothers
consent TO be baptized by him. He says she knew
his preferences were for the Methodist Church,
and althougha Presbyterian, yet she gave her APP
prOval Of his determination to join that church,
like true and liberal christian. Mr.. MeFerrin,
adds:
It is true that the undersigned did baptize Mr. Polk in the
DIslence Of the Rev. Dr. Edgar and The Rev Mr.. Mack
family and that he did likewise administer him the Lord
supper Ut -. Auu ME-. MACK both parakng OF the
bsms with several other pous fsnds and take pleasure
in saying, that both Of the Rev gentlemen displayed the
occasion truly genuine christian spirit and Te0ced that
their friend had been made paaker by faith Of the benefits
Of The great eonement of Lord Jesus Christ The scene
was sOemn and deepy interesting.
will conclude these remarks By stating that in every
thing the utmost harmony and good feeling prevailed with.
out 50 aT as know single jar diseoraant sentiment
M Polk himself pEotetsed to hays obtained pardon for all
h sns and The pg5hcaOn Of his heart through the blood
Of oar Lord Jesus Christ and from the time that he realized
this ees blessing and attached himself the church and
ecalgod the uaeTamant he never expressed the slightest
a9u1t egt with meekness and humility praised the Lord for
his Gbundant mercy and with unwaysnng confidence
posed upon the Saviour and died in full Of
glorious Immortality.
Mr.. MeFerrin appends to his article, letter from
Rev. Dr. Edgar, Of the Presbyterian Church, fully
endorsing all his statements and going TO show
that Mr. Folks connection with the Methodist
Church was the result Of his own UNCONVENTIONAL
preferences, and not of any political sympathies.
II IS proper 70 state that the controversy TO which
we have referred, is not between the Presbyterian
and Methodist Journals, but between the Tennes-
see Baptist and the Methodist papers of that State
Philadelphia Bulletin.