The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-03-14
ARRivxL OF TIE Ex PRESIDENT.

We learn from a friend, who was OF the com
mittee charged to escort Mr.. Pix from vii
rninefon 10 his city, that his welcome by the
peoples sof that town was OF the most hearty
and grateful character. This reception the ES-
President acknowledged in short, hut plihy
and well conceived speech. He congratulated
his fellow Citizens of North Carolina on The
honor of being the first Ameeicans to organize
themselves, at the lime Of the Revolution, in
opposition 10 the tyranny Of the British domin-
ion, az was proved by the resolutions passed by
them at arMecklenburg. This honor, for so long
time jealousy withheld from them, is now, as
he said, finally and firmly adiudged to he their
due,-the British archives themselves furnish
ing ,heevidcnce.
The committee Of five citizens Of Charleston
who MET him there to t.efer in advance vel:
come al Charleston, were greeted and received
with hcaH4 and Hand cordiality by the citizens
Of Wilmington.
Mf. Polk and his lady, Mr.. Walker. and sew.
eral ladies and genilemcn Of their company, at
tended By tte Charleston Committee, rit vii.
minstoR On Thursday at 10 o'clock, and reach
ed this city, this rnorning.sin excellent health
and spirits, having passed a mot delightful and
interesting in,erral.: Wah such capdgnons de
ropase, time mist have flown on "pinions swifler
than the winds. ~ a'' . p .... ~
- On his arrival In Charleston this morning.
the appearance IF our distinguished guest was
greeted by a largo concnurse, who had Assem-
bled on Gadsden's wharf 10 welcome him by
their presence, with the most jealous aud cheer
ing evidences Of pIeasure. Mr.. Conner, as the
exponent Of the citizens of Charleston. rendered
to him, in a very excellent address, the conrte
sizes Of The city, and was replied to by MIR. Polk
in ansploquent and earnest acknowledgement
ofihe honor conferred.
This ceremony concluded Mr.. Polk, attpn
ded by Mr.. Conner, entered an open barouche.
drawn by four handsome greys, and escnrted
by number erofequipagcs, and grand display OF
militia, finely uniformed, was driven by George
and Meeting streets TO the Carolina Hotel,
Broad-street whore apartments had heen pre-.
pared for his accommodation. AS the cortegc
passed through the streets, its hero was welcom.
I'd oaeycIy side, with demonstrations of respect.
Our people, on hospiiahle thoughts intent,
seemed determined 10 do honor TO legitimate
Representative re Of The old Jackson school OF
Democracy, Old Hickory, it is true. is gath
cred to his fathers, but like "Dougas," there is
still potent charm In his name
HHosts have been known at that dread name to
yield, 81 a.sa.s ...,.,...
And Douglas dead, his name has won field.
- The ladies too, God bless them, who are al.
saysready to lend their aid to the interest Of
sga!asday, BY decking its festivities with their
slsesusy atsd cheering them with their smiles
sfiiiedtbe windows and steps ofour private hous
es and public buildings, anxious we know TO
SCI. see bat we have an inking Of suspicion, no,
less 50, 10 Be sren. At all events occasions al
ways afford delightful opportunities for those
charming in,erchanges which lovers know how
to appreciate. fsSA'
At l2 o'clock, NJ, attended by the chairman
and members ofthe Committee Of Citizens, Nj.
Polk %as received by his Honor, the Mayor of
Charleston, at the City Hall, and there in the
presence sf an immense crowd, the hospitall-
lies of Charleston we're lormally rendered to
himssa r. z -.
The "noise and confusion," together with
the deBsely packed audience, through which
we were unable to penetrate, prevented our
hearing the speeches made on The OCCASION
T'h- morning papers, however, who are usual.
~ favored in this respect, will doubtless be able
10 give them verbatim to their readers.
lnths connection we would notice an in.
teresting incident which occurred at large
meeting Of youths and children connected with
the Sunday Schools in our city, held at the De.
pository yesterday afternoon. twas suggested
by the Reverend 4. L. Hammer, that the a.
mount which had heen made up from the dona
trons Of the boys and girls who have been at
tending bis series of meetings, should be appro.
pria,sd in making Mr.. Polk and mis- lady life
mea,bers ofthc, Amer rican Sunday Scool Union.
The proposition was unanimously concurred 'n.
A simiIas motion being put to the meeting, it
was also unanimously agreed that the President
elect and his lady should he also made bite
uoslnI.sfss - (.larles ston Ere. Nens of ThHrSday,