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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1897-05-27

slave State; while others favored it. Strict
party lines were drawn-the Democrats favor
ing the Wings opposing.
Texas was annexed by sending small
force down TO the Rio Grande, and this policy
involved the Nation in war which was never
designed 1t was expected that the Next
stead, a war ensued that made military
regulations for the Wing Generals.
The Presidents Oregon shibboleth of
FIFTY-FoUR FORTY. OR FIGHT"
had to be retracted: while his desire for cen
tralization of power for internal improve
ments must needs give place to State rights,
OF slavery would he disturbed; and to this
end he gave his influence. But his DAYS were
full Of care and he wore an anxious look.
Happily for him. lis wife was a woman of
rare excellence; wise and afiectionate coun-
sellor, cheerful and agreeable, possessed OF
the happy art of infusing cheerfulness into
those around her.
Among the many public men who held
Mrs. Polk in high esteem was Henry Clay.
On one occasion, when in her presence Mr..
Clay turned to her and said, in those winning
tones so peculiar to him: Madam, j must
say that in my travels, wherever have been,
and in all companies and among all parties
have heard but one opinion of you. All agree
In commencing in highest terms your excel
lent administration of the affairs of the White
House But" continued he, looking toward
her husband. as Tor that young man there
] cannot say as much. There is some little
difference of opinion in regard to the policy o
his course"
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Copyright. Mary S. Lockwood
CHAPTER VII.

WHITE HOUSE DURING THE ADMINIsTRA-
TIoN OF JAMES X. POLK.
Fourteen Years in Congratulations Days
and Wearisome Nights-MeXican War.
Oregon Shibboleth-Mrs. Polk Woman
of Rare EXcellence-Anecdote of Henry
Clay-Polk surrounded by Great Men-lm-
pressive Scene on the Floor of the House.
Death of John Quincy Adams-Last Levee
of President Polk-Retires into Obscurity.
James X Polk was elected the 18th Presi-
dent of the United States. He had repre-
septed his people Ia years in Congress; in
1886 he>xas Speaker of the House of Repre-
sentatives His studious habits and his manly
bearing had peculiarly fitted him for the
positions he had filled, but the office of Presi-
dent brought him little happiness.
Undoubtedly Mr.. Polk had the great inter-
ests of the country at heart; but many of the
foremost statesmen of the land differed with
the President in his views, and the policy he
wished carried out and the vital questions of
the day were not settled in accordance with
his wishes. Axious days and wearisome
nights were his inheritance.
The slavery question entered into this cleo
ton as a leading issue The Republic of
Texas asked admission into the Union. Many
Of the people objected, as it was certain to be
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TheFirst @ntIy aEo
@f NN1hTRelH4[ooY9se
go zssssIIIh The Noted Men and Women fho Have
l. Co.'S Lived in it During One Hundred Years.

attained such unqualified power over popular
assemblies and individuals.
His unwearied devotion to the highest
interests of the Nation, and the earnest in
spiration of his brain had very much to do
with breaking and Quelling certain insurrec-
tions at the North, and placing before the
people the true condition of the country dur
ing the rebellion.
He was one to whom our country might
safely turn for the protection of her flag, her
Constitution and her honor in any hour of
peril which might await her.
TWO NOTABLE LETTERS.
1t will be remembered by many that Mr..
Webster, though opposed to Mr.. Dickinson
upon most of the great issues of the country,
from 1880 to 1850 ltheSe gentlemen being
leaders of opposite parties) rendered to his
Democratic colleague upon his retiring from
the Senate, the following complimentary let
ter:
WASHINGTON, Sept. 81, 1850.
"MY DEAR SIR:
"Our companionship in the Senate is dis
solved. After this long and important session
you are about to return to your home and L
shall try to find leisure to visit mine. / hope
we may meet each other again two months
hence for the discharge of our duties in our
respective stations in the Government. But
life is uncertain and / have not felt willing
to take leave of you without placing in your
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character, and my respect for your talents.
But it is your noble, able, manly and patri-
otto conduct in support of the great measures
Of this session which has entirely won my
heart and receives my highest regard. l hope
you may live long to serve your country, but
/ do not think you are ever likely to see a
crisis in which you may be able to do so much
either for your distinction or for the people S
| good.
| You have stood where others have fallen;
you have advanced with firm and manly step
where others have wavered, faltered. and
fallen back; and for one, l desire to thank
you and TO commend your conduct out OF the
! fulness of my honest heart.
| This letter needs no reply. 1t is, l am
aware, of very little value, but 1 have thought
you might be willing to receive it, and, per-
haps, to leave it where it would be seen by
those who come after you.
81 pray you, when you reach your own
threshold, to remember me most kindly to
your wife and daughter, and l remain, my
dear sir,
Your friend and obedent servant,
DANIEL WEBSTER"
To this kind, friendly, commendatory letter,
Mr.. Dickinson made the following equally
kind and friendly response:
"MY DEAR SIR:
81 perused and re-perused the beautiful
note you placed in my hand as | was about
leaving Washington with deeper emotion than
l have ever experienced, except under some
domestic vicissitudes.
"Since l learned the noble and generous
qualities Of your nature, the unfortunate oc
currence in our earlier acquaintance, to which
you refer, has caused me many moments of
painful regret and your confiding commune
cation has furnished a powerful illustration of
the truth that to err is human, to forgive
divine
Numerous and valuable are the teStl-
monials of confidence and regard which q
somewhat extended acquaintance and length
ened public service have gathered around me-;
but among them all there is none to which
my heart clings so fondly as this l have
presented it to my family and friends as the
proudest passage in the history of an eventful
life, and shall transmit it to my posterity as
a sacred and cherished memento of friend
ship.
81 thank Heaven that it has fallen to my
lot to be associated with yourself and others,
to resist the mad current which threatened
to overwhelm us, and the recollection that
my course upon question so momentous has
| received the appreciation of the most distin-
| guished of American statesmen, has more
than satisfied my ambition.
Believe me, my dear sir that of all the
patriots who came forward, in an evil day,
for their country, there was no voice SO pOten-
tial as your own. Others could buffet the
dark and angry waves, but it was your strong
arm that could will them back from the holy
| citadel
May the benefcent Being who holds the
destiny of men and nations long spare you to
the public service, and may your vision never
rest upon the disjointed fragments of con-
vulsed and ruined Conlederacy. pray you
| to extend to Mrs. Webster the kind remem-
brances of myself and family, and believe me
Sincerely yours,
ID: S. DICKINSoNn
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Washington in the Winter of 1916 was gay
with parties and balls until the death and
funeral of this great and good ex-President,
which occurred in February. Public bust
ness was suspended, flags were at half-mast
and a general gloom pervaded the city. He
was stricken down in his seat in the House
and was removed to the Speakers room. He
fingered two days. His wife, who for so
years had shared with him his hopes, his
fears, his joys, hung over him during these
last painful hours.
His last words are said to have been: If
this is the last of earth, l am content"
During the closing weeks of President
Folks Administration he gave dinner party
to the President-elect, Gen. Zachary Taylor,
followed by a brilliant levee in the evening.
At this, friends, acquaintance and dignltaries
assembled to pay their last respects to the
President and his wife.
Mr.. Folks Administration was character
lied by no signal brlliancy, politically or
socially; and he returned to Tennessee to
relapse, like all ex-officials, even ex-Chief
Magistrates, into the humdrum routine of
private life.
Mrs. Polk had been the recipient of much
distinguished consideration. Her portrait
hangs in the Green Room at the White House,
and represents her as the modest handsome
woman she was.
During the late rebellion she received the
protection of both armies; and from the
bounty of So, 600 per annum, given to the
widows of ex-Presidents, she lived comfort
ably and well.
ITO be continued
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had de greatest skeer oh de wah vile
we wuz out dab on de Shady Grove Road.
Dere wuz good MANY mItey big skeers
gwine on erbout dat time, ez we'll ez alter
wards, in witch me and de ahmy had erbout
equal shares. But dis wuz my own pussonal
affaih. / owned de hull OBJ hit. Nobody
else carried bit OBJ de stock.
I wuz Numbered down On de ground,
compssin and maceratin' de matery uls for de
Mornin Glory Mess's dinneh wen do view
befo' me WIZ dahkened by tall man wild
strong bref and bad tempeh. l didn't
need no interdukshun. / knowed my ole
massa nj once.
"Yo brack chunk O. hell" sezzee; an
see dat he knowed me at sight. :" lie done
foun' yo' at las. Git up heah, an cum
erlong wild me-" Wild dat he glib me kick
in de ribs, an snapped pa'ar handouts on
my wrists.
WIZ so skeered dat had fit OBJ dumb
ager right dab. My teef chartered togedder,
am all de wife in my eye turned a dirty
yaller. Little Bert Gaskin wuz de only
one oh de Mornin Glory Mess at de tent at
dat time, ami he dunno wat tub do. But
he fought hisself tub say:
"Heah, yo' can't take dat man outen
! camp widout de Kunnel lows yo'. Nobody
kin 20 outen camp widout de KunnePs
pass"
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porK's RESIDENCE AT NASHVILLE

Folks RESIDENCE AT NASHVILLE.
"Indeed. " said Mrs Polk. s. I am glad to
hear that my administration is so popular,
and in return for your compliment will say
that if the country should elect yen next Fall,
j know of 30 one whose election would please
me more than that of Henry Clay. / will
assure You Of one thing, if YOU do have occasion
TO occupy the White House on the 4th of
March next it will be surrendered to you in
perfect order from garnet 10 cellar"
Thank you, thank you,n exclaimed Mr..
Clay.
MASTER SPIRITS.
Mr. Polk was surrounded by men who origi-
mated great and salutary public measures,
that not only commanded the respect and
gratitude of the Nation, but cast around
him heightened healthy. moral influence.
Among these were Henry Clay, Daniel Web
ster, Daniel s. Dickinson, Lewis Cass, John
C. Calhoun, John Quincy Adams, and William
H. Seward
One writer says: :" saw Calhoun in Wash
ington in the Spring of 1916. calm amidst the
strife and hurry of political warfare. ] saw
Henry Clay IN May following, in Kentucky,
serene in the mild majesty Of private life
Clay and Calhoun, the master spirits OF
America! Clay's very name is spell Nc
sooner is il heard than all mankind rise up tc
praise it"
During this Administration the tall and
stately form OF Daniel s. Dickinson WAS first
seen upon the floor of the Senate. From thi.
time he occupied a front rank among tn,
greatest of those who have labored for the m
sGllied preservation of the Constitution in th,
halls Of Congress; and even of his brillan
c0mpeers in the forum. nearly all of whom
have passed TO sacred inheritance, few eve
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DEER PARK
On the Crest of the A1ieghanies.


To those plating trip to the mount.
aims in search of health or pleasure, Deer Park,
on the crest of the Allegheny Mountains, 1900
feet above sea level, offers such varied attrac-
tions as delightful atmosphere during both
day and night, pure water, smooth, winding
roads through the mountains and valleys,
Cricket grounds, Ball grounds. Golf links,
Tennis courts, and the most picturesque scen-
cry in the Allegheny range. The hotel 10
equipped with all adjuncts conducive to the
entertainment, pleasure and comfort of guests.
There are also number of furnished cot
tages with facilities for housekeeping.
The houses and grounds are supplied with
absolutely pure water. piped from the cele-
brated Boiling Spring." and are lighted with
electricity. Deer Park is on the main line Of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and has the
advantage of its splendid Vestibuled Limited
Express trains between the east and west.
Season excursion tickets. good fer return pas
sage until October 81 will be placed on sale at
greatly reduced rates at all principal ticket
offices throughout the country.
The season at Deer Park commences june 81,
1897.
For full information as 20 rates, rooms, etc,
address D. C. Jones, Manager, Camden Station,
Baltimore, Md.
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A WONDERFUL
HISTORICAL CHART.
APictorial History Of the United
States at a Glance.

One of the most remarkable achievement
in chart making and historical condensation
that we have ever seen is now before Us.
The chart is mounted As wall map, and
is 10 feet 3 inches by feet inches in ex-
tent. There are rollers at top and bottom
with tape at the sides TO strengthen it. The
chart is printed in colors, and contains more
things than can be enumerated here. 1t
shows in a pictorial way, all the Presidents
and their Cabinets, from Washington to Nc
Kinley, in chronological order; the history Of
the Government by Congresses; history of
each Administration; comparative statement
of debts, revenues and expenditures; the
issues of all political parties at various
periods; the political complexion of every
Congress; the naval tonnage of all nations !;
the standing armies of every nation; the
area and population of all the States and
Territories brief history of the Worlds
Columbian Exposition; chronological dis
coveries, explorations inventions, and i'm
portant events, and the area and population
of foreign countries as compared with the
United States.
But this is not all There are also maps
of Central America, South Africa, Abyssinia,
Persia, Afghanistan, Alaska, and map of
the solar system.
To crown all, on the back of the chart is
printed, in colors, a complete map of the
United States, showing location OF every
railroad, city, town, river, lake, and mount
ain-cbain in the country.
In fact, this chart and map combined en-
| ables a man to roll up and carry in one hand
| as much historical information about the
United States and the world at large as il
contained in the vast library of Congress-
with its million books.
We have secured few copies of this
combined map and chart for the benefit o.
ursubscribers, aud for one month from this
date we can supply them upon the following
| terms, viz:
We will send the chart, 10y express, pre-
paid, 10 any address in the United States OF
| Canada, free of all cost, to any person wht
will send club OF only three sub
scribeTs at 81 each.
If unwilling TO spare even the little tim'
required to get up the club, we viii SEM
the chart with THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
both prepaid, for one year 10 any addres
for ssf.J0.
We have never been able before to occur
! so valuable a premium as this upon sucl
conditions that we were able to give
| away to our subscribers free of cost.
Everyone should have copy Of this MAJ
and any one can earn it in half an hour.
Every Sunday school and every distric
school should have one ON its walls.
Address THE NATIONAL
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He pulled Fence Rail Pete intuh de tent.

He pulled Fence Rail Pete intuh de tent,
and whispered tub him:
Take dat ole snooZer out tub his house.
Git all de grub ke'n glb yo. Talk stiff on
de way of what a bad cruel man / am-how
hab men shot cherry day, because DER hair
don't curl tuh suit me, and things like dat.
Glib him chance to skip out vile yo're
loadin up de grub. He'll go. Glib de pickets
sum OBJ de grub wen yo' cum in, but hide
dat bottle oh apple-jack. I want all o.
dat myself Tell 'em not tuh let him cum
in ergin, eli he should want tub. To-morry
well be on picket ourselves an we'll look
out fur him den. Git move on ye, fur SEQ
dey're breakin up at brigade headquarters,
and de Kunnel ill be startin back. Git" =
Dat night fried enuf OBJ de ole Masea's
ham an eggs tub glib ali de boys de best
meal dey'd had fur coon's age, and Missuh
10 sent me to de Kunnei's tent wild nice
painful and his compliments
Fence Rail Pete dun brung back, all fair
an square. big flask OBJ ole apple brandy.
But daps anudder story.
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LibernIity in Pensions.

Why do those who were out in 1861 and
1862 show such antipathy to those who en-
listed later? Did not the latter do az much
towards putting down the rebellion as those
who were in the field first? Every comrade
knows that the first three years Of the war
were not much of a success as regards con-
quest. More than one-half the boys who
went out in 1876 were not old enough
before. I am in favor of a Service Pension.
Now, stop harping on Per Diem Blll.-G.
ID. Fox, East Bloomfield, n. Y.