Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-29

M. Dallas was elected Vice President by the
same majority over Theodore Freiinghuysen. |
The votes were counted in the House of Re-
representatives. on the 10Th of February. 1915
In person, President Polk was Of middle
stature, with full angular brow, and a quick,
penetrating eye. The expression of his coun-
tenance was grave, but its serious cast was
often relieved by peculiarly pleasant smile,
indicative of the amenity of his disposition
His private life, which had ever been upright
and pure, secured 10 him the esteem and friend
ship of all who had the advantage OF his ac
quaintaRce. He married lady in Tennessee.
who is member OF the Presbyterian church,
and well qualified, by her virtues and accom-
plishments, equally 10 adorn the circles OF
private life, or the station to which she had
been called. They had no children.
| [Mr. Polk, at the time of his death, was 81
years months and 13 days odd
The Pennsylvania adds the following elo-
quent and appropriate remarks:
We yesterday announced the death of Jas.
K. Polk, late President of the United States.
Though recent intelligence led us TO appre-
bend the sad event, we yet hoped that he might
be spared 10 his country. Mr.. Polk was CON-
paraiively young man when he died. He
may be said to have literally worn himself out
in office. He gave up everything for his
country The early dawn saw him at his
desk-midnight often found him al his studies
He labored at his post with all the sincerity
of christian, and with all the zeal of a pa
trot. His cabinet were frequently startled at
his profound and logical views of the various
great questions that came up before his ad-
ministration for adludication We have often
4hopo hair Cd of
markable abilities as an administrative officer.
James K. Polk was a. great man. Elevated
unexpectedly TO the Presidency, he became at
once equal to all its emergencies. Taking the
Jackson standard for his guide, he was alike
bold fearless, and conscientious in the dis
charge of his duties. He was a most unpre-
tending citizen. He was most vigilant pa
triot He was a most sagacious statesman.
Never, from the first to the last. did he forget
his duty TO his country, and TO the great dem
ocratic party No President has ever been
assailed by bitterer or more fanatical OPP
position and no President bore himself with
camer courage in the face of his foes. And
what history does his administration present
to crafty his friends, and to confound his en-
emes
Ex-President Polk is dead, but the triumphs
of his administration are immortal. We read
. them in the tribute universally paid TO the
skill, the ability, and the profound wisdom Of
+ his public acts from March, 1845, TO March
, 1849 In war that administration illuminated
our flag with new gIories. In finance it ee
waited out credit and redeemed our faith in The
midst of a conflict with distant enemy. Ii
diplomacy it was progressive, intrepid, an(
wholly American. 1t cheapened the bread o.
labor, and opened wide the door to nationa
industry 1t indicated the national homo
i against the foe at home and the foe abroad
. It.stood between the people and the efforts o
shameless banking SYSTEM. Mr.. Polk lief
the responsibility of his eminent position with
a character unscathed by calumny and un
tainted by suspicion. History may perpetuate
but it can scarcely exaggerae, the impressive
grandeur of his administration. 1t was an ere
in the world of progress. 1t startled all Eu
:. rope by its triumphs. 1t convinced the worlc
! of the durability of our Union. 1t turned thu
. hopes of all mankind TO the power and tn
: purity of our institutions.
Dying almost in the very prime of life, WI
O deeply regret the sudden deceasa Of Mr.. Polk
but if we have 10 thank Providence for any
+ thing, it is that he lived 10 see his admnistra
ton ont, and that he finally took his leave
4 when even his enemies no longer denied tina
he had been the benefactor of his country.