The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1849-08-08

| lucy CIOSScu, lOWcFcT, tllc MO NTalluc,
on the 18th Of April, 1916, and reckless
ly commenced series Of hostilities that
only terminated with the ratification OF
the Treaty OF Peace on the 3Oth May,
lS4S. The con,es, had duration oflwo
years, being six months shorter than the
last with Great Britain.
After minute and graphic specification
ofthc distinctive measures and results
which marked his ad,ninis,ralion-sho show.
ing they were founded in patriotism and
wisdom, he groups them in view by re-
captuation: SO as to leave upon The mind
full impression "of tho prominent fca-
lures by which the late President stamp
cd forever ilustrious the single term of
! his administration.
In the measures Of his policy, sepcr-
atcly or collcciivcl in his extension
movements, his conduct Of the war, his
free trade, his financial system, his for
eign intercourse whatever differences
OF sentiment may and must exist as to
the pruducc or cxpcdiclry oflhcir details
you cannot avoid feeling and confcssing,
amid their broad bearings and progressive
aims, the prevailing presence ola gencr.
Gus and genuine patriotism. know no.
thing so worthy Of cncomium and ac.
acknowledgement us this sort Of patriotism.
Ii IS the only element OH whose buovancy
can be safely confidcd ,hc majestic argosv
ofthe Republic, full l-frcighlcd with your
liberties, union, rights and fame. 1t
should never fail 10 receive the cncour-
agcment Of our applause in the living and
the homage Of our gratitude in the dead
1t IT worthy of remark that on quitting the
Presidential Office, he left nothing unfinished.
What he attempted, he did. His measures
OF policy were, one and all urged, discussed,
adopted, carried out practically, tested by
time, and triumphant in results, before he
renquisllcd the helm to another hand.
who needs evidence, will find it in his
pulse, that since the spring of 1915 the pco-
pic OF the United States, their constitution,
srtancc, resources, courage, and character,
have assumed, 10 the whole world, position
ulorc elevated and influential than was ever
before accorded or enjoyed.
who doubts that, from the same period,
their financial credit has been constantly ris-
ing, until their contracts and securities, in
despite Of the venomous defamation with
which they were previously overwhelmed,
arc now highest III the confidence OF all
ChriStcndom.
Who questions, with sincerity, the cman-
cIpatIon OF their currency, commerce, bust
ness, strength, and elasticity, from papta-
ting and trembling dependence upon the tluc-
tuatlng schemes ui bank parlors and stock
boards abroad!
Who disputes that New Mexico ana Cali
tornia arc incxIlaus,ablc sources of bullion
capital, destined to augment the wages, and
secure the Independence Of their labor, and to
swell the aggregate OF their wealth beyond all
precedent!
Who, in fine, does not firmly believe, that
the condition and attitude in which Mr.. Polk, !
after tolls that were fatal to himself, has left
his country, are the most effective guarantees
for her prolonged peace and happiness!
In his personal department., he was plain,
unaffected, ;i!;lbc, and kind. In no one res
pcci, that am aware Of, did he depart from
consistent simplicity OF life and purity of
manners All his habits were exemplary and
regulated. lie was temperate, but moi ullso-
cial, Industrious but accessible, punctual
but patient, moral without aus,erity. and de-
votlonai though not bigotcd. Accustomed.
through a long service, To observe the diver
sites exhibited by opinion on every subject,
he was never surprised or provoked by any
OF It's phases, into individual Intolerance
His ordinary Intercourse and associations
were equally respectful and cordial with the
friends aud the foes of his politics. And |
must be parduncd for adding that in this gen
cral amcnlty towards his icllow-ctiZcns,
without distinction of party, or condition, or
prctcnsion, he was aided by welded part
ncr, To whom all who had the happiness to
know her have united as with single voice
III awarding that high and aticctionatc tribute,
won only by !rrcproachablc conduct, intclli-
gcncc, gcnt!cncsS, and virtue!
Fellow citizens! lie whose carccs, in
obedience toyour call | have thus imperfect
ly traced, sank, with unmurmur.ng rcsigna
ton, 10 his last rest at Nashville on the 17lh
o! June, surrounded by his dearest friends,
and amid the sonl-aspiring hopes and sane
tons OF religious faith. TO him are now
alike indifferent the praise and the ccnsurc
oi men. His ear, that wont to be so quick,
Is numb and hcctlicSs-hs eve, that flashed
with recognition over mult!tudcS, knows no
onc-not her who gave him birth, nor
her who charmed his lie; but though he be
as InscnsIb!c To your soothing rs the cold sod
which covers his srclcs, the voice OF a Just and
generous humanity bids you to dcplorc a loss
so signal, so sudden and so premature, The
tears shed 10y nation on a patriots grave
canno, rcanilna'c the dust within; but they do
attest the existence OF an honorable public
gratitude and they do ircshcn the pursuit of
a noble fame Cnrolinian
A New RAcE.---A hitherto unknown
race people has been discovered, il is
said, in the interior of Africa The men
are tail and powerfully built, standing
seven to scvcn.and- -a-half English feet in
h.inb, III