Excerpt from Eulogy Upon the Life and Character of James K. Polk: Late President of the United States, Delivered at Washington City, July 9, 1849 In entern upon the task, to the performance of which I have been invited by the Jackson Democratic Association of this city, I find myself in some degree relieved from the ne cessity of entering into detail by the extended circulation of several well written and accurate biographical sketches of ex President Polk which has taken place in the last five years. In the remarks, therefoie, which I propose to submit by way of eulogy upon the deceased, I shall limit myself to a notice of certain prominent events in his civic career, accompanied by a few observations upon his character and conduct as a demo cratic statesman. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Excerpt from Eulogy on the Life, Character, and Public Services of the Late Ex-President Polk: Delivered at the Request of the Municipal Authorities of the City of Boston, July 25, 1849 IN paying a tribute to the memory of departed Worth, it is impossible to suppress our sympathies and regrets. But while unable' to avoid these exhibitions of the frailty of human nature, it is fortunate that they are at times attended by some consolation. This exists in the reflection that the remembrance of pri vate virtues or long public services, when the actors in them have been withdrawn forever from the theatre of this troubled life, is likely to be useful to the living, and that to commemorate them respectfully is an act of justice to the dead. On this melancholy occasion, when the sudden de parture from among his countrymen of one who had filled a large space in their history, and partaken liberally in their highest honors, has caused the tears of millions to flow for such a bereavement, let us try to discharge fitly the debt of gratitude we owe. And perhaps this can be done best by reviewing and acknowledging his excellencies, a task solacing though sad, and at the same time, by dwelling upon andamong them, as among the rich flowers of nature strive to value properly their attractive hues, and, if possible, imbibe some of their fragrance and healthy virtues. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.