The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-11-17

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tainment. and extensive talents The RESULT however,
proved that Mr. Folk had imbedded himself too deep
IN tne hearts OF his constituents to be successfully op-
posed. Ht ,.t H,li.. .# AA N
he continued TO be reelected with little or oppos-
uon unu when he was subjected TO another aduous
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United States Bank depository Of the public revenue
that institution. particularly as connscisd with the opera
tons OF its western branches In the spring Of 1888 he
had announced himself candidate Tor ,selecton, and
had gone 10 the western portion OF the State private
Nashville charged him with having sandered and injured
western credit in his report to Congress The charge
strong feeling OF Indignation was aroused against hun
The charge was made with 90 much confidence, ana
element swept the district. and his final prostraon
seemed inevitable in the midst OF the excitement TWO
gentlemen Of distinguished abilities and great popularity
friends, knowing the time when be would return.
nounced that he would make his yndicaon against the
charge on the first day OF the Apii circu court at Co
lumba. The announcement brought .together an inn
crowd from all quarters Of the district The ex-
ctement had grown in strength and intensity until the
whole crowd seemed to be animated with ose feeling Of
Indignation. Atthe appointed hour Mr.. F@ktsOk The
stand tie met the change with boldness maantacd the
truth of his report vindcatsd his motives and char
done done him By his assaans The sppss made BY him %
the eoquence Of the heart and met responsive sym
cheeks Of many Of his old supporters. while the counte
nances Of the whole audience were bright win gialness
His vindcation was comPlete, his triumph was signal,
and the tide of popular indignation Was rolled back upon
his accuser His two competitors continued to struggle
for victory, but the struggle was IN vain; ne was ne
elected BY an overwhelming majority From tnls 1 hs
no further opposition fHs VII if3g sssg .s BIZ a..t
A full exposition Of the congressional services Of Mr.
son and years of MIR. Van Buren's term During all
this period he was .ctiye, and during most q tn,
discussion Of ali the great questions which engaged the
deliberations OF Congress TO review these Al fuii length
must be the work Of the historian i viii be suihclent
for me merely to glance OF the important
OF these questions, exhibit Mr. Polk in his true
position. N ts
With the accession OF Mr. Adams TO the presldencys
the spirit OF party, which had Numbered durisg the ad
minsiraton OF MI. Monroe, was again awakened, anu
from that period i has continued ever since 70 Iesn
over the corporations OF congress Inc eASspIpnsu.o
manner OF Mr. Adamss election, a. wei a. me cnarac-
ter oil the doctrines promulgated al ms nis' ~
sage caused inc new parry DIVISION WHICH ~ l
be and during is whole term was an
actve vlgan ana emcient oPpPnenI ne IegaLoeu :ne
election OF MT Adams as defeat o. me POPULAR wi
amendment Of the constitution, by which the election
President and Vice President should be made directly
the people HIS speech on tins question was amsng lLe
earliest made by HIM IN Congress and alnougn ne WAS,
with probably one or Two excepuons tne youngest MEM
Der in the body his effort wall not suier oy Comparison
with those OF the oldest and most talented members VINO
engaged IN the discussion The fundamental principles
Of our government were involved an me proposluon
Whoever reads the speech OF Mr.. rolk VIII ma u
Astounding m deep research INTO the origin and history OF
the constitutions ~ profound saiesmanke views OF tne
relative powers oil the dnerent departments OF the gov
ernmenf and 10 powerful arguments ID favor OF giving
efficiency 10 the popular wl me same session Ine
discussions IN regard 70 the ceie8ls'eu raams ss:ou'
ana inc lignt o. tne nouse oi ncpIesenmIvts - WIN
mold supplies ior carrying our uecy msae ~ we En-
ecuuve anu senate, took pisce. Inc hvese.tAupn Vi
Inese qnesuons engaged tne nt u.eng ol tne ooay'
ihey involved principles OF insetnsuonn sno consu'u-
uonal law, whlcn Were OF ne mo-! emcut soauuou;
UT fok 'oob pomnena p.l. I'M .. r. s IN
discussion Dy MS enons on NEE questins. ~ ~ e M:
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all oil tneee questions, bif IWh PosU" wss oA's,y