The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-06-26
Death Of Ex-President POIk.-Meeting OF
the Jackson Democratic Association.

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Death Of Ex-President PoIk.-Meeting or
the Jackson Democratic Association.
In pursuance Of previous notice, a meeting of the
Jackson Democratic Association of Washington
city was held at Jackson Hall, on Thursday even
ing, June 2lst, to take measures for public ex-
preston of their grief at the death of James X.
Polk, late President of the United States In the
absence of the President Of the Association General
John M McCala, was called to the chair, and Y.
w. Mcknew appointed secretary.
General McCalla addressed the meeting as fol-
lows;
GENTLEMEN: The occasion which has brought
together this evening evinces as strongly as any
event could possibly do the mutability and uncer-
tainty of all human anticpations
A little more than four years ago, we all beheld
him whose loss we mourn enter upon the perform
ance of the duties of his high office full of vigor ard
zeal. We have marked his progress in every step
of his eventful administration, and have seen him
retire. upon its completion, with honor and dignity
still in the prime of manhood. He had right to
anticipate, according to all human calculations,
long future IN dignlfed retirement surrounded with
the rewards Of faithful service TO the people, and
the enjoyment of an honorable competence.
1t is difficult for the mind to realize the mean-
choly truth that James X. Polk is no more. Ii is
short time since he filled the public mind as the
great chief Of great natlon and excited admiration
by the ability with which he welded its mighty
erges-it is so short time since we babe him fare-
well on his departure for his distant cherished home
where we in imagination behed him spending the
remainder of his days in the society of his excellent
wife and friends-that the summons we have re-
ceived to meet to pay funeral honors TO his memory
shocks while 1t grleves
What steps shall be taken on this solemn occa-
sion to express our deep sensibility this dspen
sation of Providence, is for you, gentlemen, to de-
eide. Any proposition on the subject will be now
in order.
On motion of B. F. Brown, committee was APP
pointed to draught resolutions expressive Of the
feelings of the associations upon the solemn event
which had called them together, and the following
gentlemen were appointed:
B. F. Brown, ]. Z. Dow, Thomas Richie, J. D..
Hoover, w. Phillips, Thomas J. Galt J. M.
McCalla, u. w. McKnew.
On motion, it was
Resolusd, That the whole matter of the arrange
ments for the public action of this Association be
referred TO the above committee.
Whereupon the Association adjourned.
JOHN M McCALLA, President.
4. W. McKNEw, Secretary.
At meeting of the above committee the follow
ing resolutions, submitted by the chairman, B. F.
Brown, were unanimously adopted
RESOLVED, That this Association has heard with
the deepest emotions of heartfelt grief and sorrow
of the death of James K Polk, late President of the
United States
Rssoiusd, That we mourn the patriot whose life
was devoted to the best interests and service of his
country; the statesman, whose administration of
the General Government is without parallel in the
brilliancy and enduring glory of It's achievements,
which settled forever the commercial and financial
policy of the country; added vast empire tosour
Union extending our boundaries from the Atlantic
to the Pacific; and, while thus furnishing refuge
and home in our midst TO suffering brethren
feeing from the despotlsm of the Old World, did
not hesitate to express the hearty sympathies of
the American Government with the oppressed mil
hons OF Europe struggling to be free. We mourn
the man whose spotess integrity and sterling worth
won the esteem and commanded the respect of all.
Recorded honors shall gather around his monument
and thlcken over 1t. 1t is solid fabric, and will
sustain the aurels that adorn it.
Resolved, That we deeply sympathize with the
estmable lady Of the late Presidents that we tender
our sincere coincidence in her affecting bereavement
| greet and sympathy.
| Resolved, That, tribute of respect TO the me-
mory of the illustrious dead a funeral Grafton be
| delivered by the Hon. Henry s. Foote, of the
| United States Senate, on Monday, the 9th day OF
July. That the President of the United States the
| Cabinet, the Mayor and Corporation of Washing
ton city, and the citizens of the District Of Column
bia, be invited TO join in the ceremonies.
| Resolped, That this committee confer with other
committees which may be appointed by the citizens,
or authorities, in furtherance of the object here
stated.
Resolved, That the hall of this Association be
placed in mourning for ninety days
Resolved, That these resolutions be published in
the Washington Union, National lnteigencer, and
! Republic.
b. F. BROWN,
]. Z. DOW,
THOMAS RICHIE,
J. ID. HOOVER,
! q. w. PHILLIPS,
THOMAS J. GAIT,
j. M. McCALLA,
H. w. McKNEW.