The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-03-28

nothing from either to bestow He Commented in brief
upon the general course OF his administration OF the federal
governmen-he could not have expected, in the division
OF parties and the peculiar excitement OF the period TO
meet The appreciation OF all, but his and The
ues pursued were now upon the records of the country
ley were honestly intended Tor the countrys good and
the present and the future would Judge of their merits by
the consequences that would ultimately flow from them
lie was not afraid 10 trust to the judgment of his
ynen lie spoke OF the vast acquisitions the shores
OF the Pacific, and OF the great advantages that would
flow from these commerce. agriculture and manufac-
lures He spoke OF the Union of the States their coequa
power and rights, and their claims to tue enjoyment OF
all the blessings which the bravery and treasure OF the
nation had Whatever clouds might darken the
horizon he trusted in the patriotism, the virtue and the
intelligence of the people, 10 dspe all danger 10 our glo
rious Union. 1t was 10 him the proudest period of his
life to be thus, when he without power place 10
bestow, so cordially received Gil and without
distinction OF party Democrats wings, he greeted ALL
he thanked all All were Americans, and he should
ever treasure IN his most grateful recollection the recep-
ton that had been given hun. After the delivery of the
speeches. the xPresldent escorted TO the Mansion
House. where he introduced 10 the Mayor, who in
address, did the honor of the authorities, in welcoming
Mr. Polk to the hospitality OF The city, and presenting
him TO the members of the two boards who were present
In the address OF the Mayor he alluded to the States OF
| Tennessee and Alabama. Tennessee and Alabama,
| (said the Mayor though nei,hbors have been
comparatively strangers TO each other, and wish
| to cultivate a more intimate acquaintance Nature
has unfortunately interposed some very unHdtuui bar
riers 10 intercourse; but these barriers must not
much longer be permitted TO exist We are determined
10 remove them and bring the ssters-one in in
terest, feeling, and destiny-in!o more free commu
mon. We expect to accomplish this by means of the
Mobile and Ohio Railroada enterprise calculated,
think, to work mighty change in the of the
commerce of the Great West-an enterprise 10 which
your patriotic State has already extended liberal aid
thank YOU them IN the name OF our city, for your present
visit We wish to show you our city, that you may APP
precate her commercial advantages We point you, sir,
with feelings of honest pride, beautiful bay our
safe harbor the heahiness OF our location and ia
vorable commercial position on the Gulf"
Mr.. Polk made beautiful and feeling reply to the ad
dress of the mayor and in answer to the remarks quoted
above congratulated Mobile upon the enterprise she had
undertaken, and trusted it would be carried through to
benefit both States and more closely unite them. It de-
pended upon the spirit and enterprise of the people, and
he could not doubt Of IFS speedy accomplishment.
We regret report OF this pleasing reception is so
meagre and imperfect Without taking down in short
hand the addresses or having copy from the parties
| understand MIR. Walker was left at Macon unwe The
particulars of his illness have not heard have we
learned positively how long Mr. Polk will remain with
us-though we understood he would probably leave to-
| day.
! The Mobile Register (democra,ic) says:
Mr. Polk received the address of Colonel Phillips with
ing He felt warmly the kindness and courtesy with
which he had been received by the citizens of Mobile
He shared n all the sentiments of pride and qualification
in the manifestations of the simplicity of republican
instuttons-ihat an Executive, the official source of
power and patronage should become by the operation of
the public will, private citizen grateful for spontape
friends and foes in the political sense, consong
proofs that at all events, his motives had been respected
made very eloquent aiuslon TO the vast which
had occurred at home and abroad during the four years
OF his administration, and spoke of the happiness and
quiet of our own country, while Europe had been con
vused with revolutions, and thrones had been shaken
to their foundations. He spoke some length on the
subject OF our Increase OF territory on the Pacific coast
and dlscoursed with lofty tones of patriotic pride the
vastness OF the acquisition the prodgous elements of
strength and power which had brought into the com
muny OF American institutions, and the immense com
mercial and inAusral interests brought within the
scope OF American enterprise He spoke cautiously but
hniy on the peplexing domestic questions which have
agated the country arising OF these acquisitions
but anticipated settlement just national principles
We said the Elk President all Americans all devoted
the glorious Union which makes this country the most
blessed ever vouchsafed to by Divine Providence
and he prayed that the Providence would put JUS
ce and unity into our counsels-thal by setting aside
compac;s OF the constution-the rights of the States
and co-e9ualhy OF the SlAtesthe sentiment of union
would be preserved and the whole country remain united
IN the enloymens OF those uneyamped blessings strown
upon US by benelcent Providence
we connot transfer to paper the emphatic and eloquent
nave only attempted to preserve of It's spirit II was
delivered with an earcest manner with mach sency OF
language, and was hailed the close with enthusiastic
applauses.
The mayor OF the city received Mr. Polk in the hall of
the Mansion House There great deal Of curiosity
10 hear this speech. Coming from one who had been
one OF the most open and uncompromsng of Mr. Folks
adversares, there eagerness to know in what
terms it would be conceived They who anticipated any
reserve in the cordiaty with which the distinguished
guest was received were much deceived they who
feared that courtesy might compromise the we'll known
political position of the speaker. 1t was manly well
conceived and well delivered welcome the CITY, The
position of Mr.. Polk duly honored, his integrity as
public man frankly admitted the fidelity of his devo.
ton TO the principles and pledges upon which he came
INTO power mentioned for praise, and the results of his
policy canddly LETT to the Judgment of history.
'.Your acts said Mr.. Langdor, care record Time
will test their wisdom, and the pen of the impartial his
tonan will do you justice. That you have done your
duty faithfully and conscentiousy with view to the
advancement of your counirys best interest we are free
to admit, and for this we honor you. That You have
carried out with fidelity the principle and adhered the
policy which you proposed previous to your election
and to the support of which your life has been devoted
pretend to deny For this evidence of your honesty and
independence. you have the respect and admiration of
those who differ from you IN opinion
The mayor was frequently interrupted by expressions
OF applause for the proprey OF his sentiments and the
frank courtesy with which they delivered
Mr. Polk replied IN few sentences, repeating his
thanks TO The corporation and citizens of Mobile for their
hospitality and the generous appreciation they had af
orded OF the integrity OF his course waving all opn-
ions about the results which be passed upon finally
by those who are TO come after us
lie alluded TO his party position merely TO say that he
had been faithful to his princples-because they had
been deliberately adopted conviction, and he be-
icved all men would bear testimony that they had been
maintained with fidelity He spoke again upon our happy
naonal prospects, and OF freedom from the agitation
OF European revolutions, and uttered warm words of
sympathy with the oppressed muttudes of the Old |
World, who are striving for the blessings OF segovern
ment lie alluded to the agitations which divide the
country; spoke OF the blessings of union and again ex.
pressed his ardent prayer that they might all be preserved
and the Union consolidated forever by maintaining the
spirit OF the constitution the rights of the States, and the