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CONTENTS.
CHAPTER I.
Thomas Jefferson-Declaration of American Independence-Origin of the
Movement-Early Settlers of North Carolina-Character-The Meck-
lenburg Resolutions - The Polk Family-Their History - Patriotic
Conduct during the Revolution
17
CHAPTER II.
Birth of James K. Polk- His Parents - Their Children-Removal to
Tennessee-Early Life and Character of James-Youthful Ambition-
His Education-Enters the University of North Carolina-Character
as a Student-Graduates-Honors bestowed upon him by his Alma
Mater 35
CHAPTER III.
Commences the Study of the Law in the Office of Felix Grundy-Se-
cures the Friendship of Andrew Jackson-Admitted to the Bar-Success
in the Practice of his Profession-His Political Associations-Style and
Manner as a Public Speaker-Chief Clerk and Member of the Ten-
nessee Legislature-Duelling Law-Internal Improvements-His Mar-
riage-Mrs. Polk
45
CHAPTER IV.
Chosen a Member of Congress-Repeated Reëlections-Opposition to Mr.
Adams' Administration-The Panamá Mission and the American Sys-
tem-Support of General Jackson and Mr. Van Buren-The Tariff Ques-
tion-Internal Improvements-The Pension Laws-United States Bank-
Independent Treasury
57
CHAPTER V.
Dissensions in the Republican Party in Tennessee-Nomination of Judge
White for the Presidency-Course of Mr. Polk-Chosen Speaker of the
House of Representatives-Reëlected-Character as a Presiding Officer-
Vote of Thanks-Farewell Address
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CHAPTER VI.
Mr. Polk supported by the Democratic Party in Tennessee as their Candi-
date for Governor-The Canvass-His Election-Inaugural Address-
Executive Recommendations-His Administration-A Candidate for
Reëlection-Defeat-State Politics
100
CHAPTER
VII.
Presidential Canvass of 1844-The Texas Question-Letter of Mr. Polk to
the Citizens of Cincinnati-The Baltimore Convention-Nomination of
Mr. Polk-His Acceptance-Resolutions of the Convention-The Elec-
tion-Reception at Nashville-Journey of the President Elect to Wash-
ington-His Inauguration-Address
118
CHAPTER VIII.
Position of the President-His Cabinet-The Washington Globe and The
Union-Meeting of Congress-First Annual Message-The Oregon
Boundary Question-History and Progress of the Negotiation-Ultima-
tum of the American Government-Proposition of Great Britain-Con-
clusion and Ratification of a Treaty
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CHAPTER IX.
Opposition of Mexico to the Annexation of Texas-The Question of Boun-
dary-American troops ordered to Texas-Attempt to Negotiate-Re-
fusal to receive a Minister--Advance of General Taylor to the Rio
Grande-Commencement of Hostilities-Incidents of the war-Repeated
efforts to open negotiations-The Armistice-Treaty of Peace.
CHAPTER X.
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The Independent Treasury-Tariff of 1846-Course in regard to Appoint-
ments-River and Harbor Veto-Second Annual Message-Special Mes-
sage on the Improvement Bill-Thirtieth Congress-President's Mes-
sage-Refusal to Communicate Diplomatic Correspondence--Oregon
Territorial Bill-Views of Mr. Polk-Presidential Election--Last Con-
gress during his administration-Inauguration of his successor.
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CHAPTER XI.
Return to Tennessee-Speech at Richmond-Arrival Home-Prospects for
the Future-Vanity of Human Hopes and Expectations-His Death-
Funeral Honors-Personal Appearance and Character--Conclusion
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