The North Carolina Standard

Those marked with * are whigs; thus barn-burners or free-soilers. Those whose names are in italics, are new members.

Washington Union.

Reception of Mr. Polk.

At ten o'clock on Wednesday morning last, the loud boom of the signal gun at the Rail Road Depot announced the arrival of North Carolina's distinguished son, Ex-President James K. Polk, and his Suite consisting of Hon. R. J. Walker, Mr. Graham, and Mr. Duncan.

Mr. Polk was received at the Depot by the Commissioners, and in a neat speech the hospitalities and freedom of the town were tendered to him by James T. Miller, Esq. Magistrate of Police.

A procession was then formed at the Depot, which escorted the President and Suite, in carriages, to Mrs. Swann's Hotel, where in the presence of a large multitude of persons of both sexes, they were welcomed in a highly eloquent and creditable manner by William Hill, Esq., and at twelve o'clock he received visitors at the Masonic Hall.

During the passage of the procession Mr. Polk was received with every demonstration of respect and applause, by the vast concourse of persons who filled the side walks and balconies, from which many a "snowy scarf fluttered to the breeze." Without regard to all former differences of opinion, every one seemed anxious to do him honor.

We know that we but reflect the common sentiment and feeling of the entire community, when we welcome Mr. Polk to this his native soil, and wish him and his lady every happiness, in a retirement rendered necessary by the cares of office, and honorable in the retrospect of public service of a high and meritorious character.

Soon after the arrival of the Ex-President, the Steamer from Charleston hove in sight, and when she touched her wharf, a committee were in attendance to wait on the committee of Invitation from Charleston consisting of Col. Andrews, Messrs. Cooper, Gray, Macbeth, and Cogdell—to whom the hospitalities of the Town were extended. They were then escorted in Carriages to the Rooms provided for them, and at half past 12 o'clock were presented to Mr. Polk, at Masonic Hall, where Col. Andrews tendered to him in an appropriate speech, the hospitalities of our sister City, Charleston; to which Mr. Polk, in his usually graceful style, responded, accepting the invitation.

Departure of Mr. Polk. Mr. Polk and Suite went off yesterday in the Charleston Boat, amidst the roar of cannon, and the greetings of hundreds, who on horseback, tandem, and foot, had gone to witness his departure. He carries with him the best wishes of all our citizens. His cordial manners and pleasing address have won for him many new friends among us.

Wilmington Journal.