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October 8, 1844
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Col. Polk exemplifies encouragement for humble youth, rising from boyhood drudgery as his surveyor's assistant in rugged terrains to Democratic standard bearer at 49, set for presidential election via virtue and perseverance.
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Encouragement of Humble Youth.
Every boy in the country whose lot is cast in station encompassed with difficulties may well take encouragement from the example of Col. Polk. His boyhood was spent in the humble walks of life, and was devoted to the severe drudgery of daily toil. His father was a surveyor, and in his surveying excursions, it was the business of his son to attend him for weeks together in traversing the rugged cane breaks which then covered the country, through all kinds of weather, to take care of the pack horses and camp accoutrements, and to prepare the scanty meals for the company. By a strict adherence to virtue, and a close and prompt performance of all his duties, he has risen at the age of forty-nine years, to the high distinction of being standard bearer of the great democratic party, and in November next will be chosen to the highest office in the gift of freemen.
Thus are virtue, honesty and perseverance rewarded.—Nashville Union.
Every boy in the country whose lot is cast in station encompassed with difficulties may well take encouragement from the example of Col. Polk. His boyhood was spent in the humble walks of life, and was devoted to the severe drudgery of daily toil. His father was a surveyor, and in his surveying excursions, it was the business of his son to attend him for weeks together in traversing the rugged cane breaks which then covered the country, through all kinds of weather, to take care of the pack horses and camp accoutrements, and to prepare the scanty meals for the company. By a strict adherence to virtue, and a close and prompt performance of all his duties, he has risen at the age of forty-nine years, to the high distinction of being standard bearer of the great democratic party, and in November next will be chosen to the highest office in the gift of freemen.
Thus are virtue, honesty and perseverance rewarded.—Nashville Union.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Triumph
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Humble Youth
Political Rise
Virtue Perseverance
What entities or persons were involved?
Col. Polk
Where did it happen?
Rugged Cane Breaks
Story Details
Key Persons
Col. Polk
Location
Rugged Cane Breaks
Event Date
Boyhood, Age Forty Nine Years, November Next
Story Details
Col. Polk's boyhood involved humble toil assisting his surveyor father in traversing cane breaks, caring for horses, and preparing meals. Through virtue, honesty, and perseverance, he rose to be the Democratic party's standard bearer at age 49 and will be elected to the highest office.