The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-11-01

was Henry Clay, and everything that talents. and agu
meRt and influence, could exert brought forth to
carry the election OF that distinguished statesman But
Mr. Polk succeeded, having received 40 electoral votes
whilst his opponent received but l05 On being officially
informed by the committees Of Congress- OF the result he
nodesy replied that 10 sgnifyng his acceptance OF the
Office 10 which he had been chosen by the people, he
pressed his deep OF gratitude 10 them Tor the conf
dence which they had reposed in him. and requested the
committee 10 convey their respective houses OF Con-
srsss that in executing the responsible duties
which should deyolve upon him. il would be his anxious
desire to promote the welfare OF the country.
The administration of MIR. Polk was one of great in
ierest and with important results to the country. The
Oregon question settled, which had threatened
rupture with Great Britain. Mexico made upon us
consequence OF Tie annexation OF Texas and arms
carried TO the capital Of that republic earning rep
u,aion for army and navy which their galanlry well
deserved. An honorable peace was conquered and an
opportunity extend Anglo,Saxon energy and republic
can liberty and intelligence a large portion oil the
farest part OF creation. which grooming under law
Our seaboafd the Pacific has been greatly en-
larged and from the Atlantic to the Pacific il may now
indeed be said that republican institutions give
surance to man Of the secure enjoyment Of his rights
OF the political character of Mr. Polk it is proper to
say that ne strict and unfalierng democrat OF the
Jetersonian school that he favored strict consruc-
lion Of the constitution OF the United States, and steadily
opposed the OF all power by the general govern
ment by loose implication; that he opposed 10 a
onal bank and to the general government making grants
well having any greater than was necessa-
ry for the absolute wants Of the government in
nomical administration OF lis duties
In every situation IN life he possessed unweared indus
try and unusual punc,uaty in the discharge OF his
duties and great order and method the arrangement
and transaction of his business As the presiding officer
of the House OF Representatives during stormy and
empestuous Congresses he maintained his temper and
discharged The duties of the station cool and Impair
tal manner to elicit the appreciation even Of his
political opponents; whilst his decisions were without
an exception, sustained by the House when appealed
from. He always firm and frank in the expression OF
his opinions upon every subject of public interest, yet
doing in such spirit as TO give no cause OF personal
offence to others. II is said that, in the fourteen
years he was member OF the House of Representative
he never missed attending the daily stngs Of the House
but once, and then was unable TO do so from sickness
In his public well as private intercourse with his fell
low men, Mr. Polk modest polite, well bred, and
unassumng gentleman. He was man OF exemplary
moral department, fulfilling his private and social duties
in credilabie to him man and Christian.
II is refreshing TO humanity, it is encouraging 10 the
cause of sound morals. 10 see filling high public
stations, exposed 10 trials and temptations such assa
all who nhae the atmosphere OF the political metropolis
OF large country, living an exemplary moral life, pre-
serving the simplicity of his character and the purity Of
his mind and conduct The force and effect Of such
characer upon his countymen, and especially the rising
generation, is beyond all calculation.
His conduct, character and calculated TO
encourage the young lives of bameess recttude and
persevering energy. From farmers behold him
winning the hrst honors OF his Alma Undertaking a
distinguished stand among the learned and eloquent in
that profession which, Of all Others best and tests
mans capacity Mingng In the public councils OF the
State and nation, fnd his course is still upward and
onward until he reaches the goal the highest and most
honorable station which this world knows.
Sons OF America, if you would win the success thai
James X. Polk attained you must like him, seek it by
lives of probiy and MISUNDERSTANDING all the opportu.
mites afforded YOU and always remember that il
the cratic son OF genius but the quiet and perseverng
voary OF application, that reaches the highest point in
science and in station.