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MR PoLK's PRIVATE Characterization is sketch of the personal character of Mr. PoLE, illianlly drawn by the hand of a master. Il Is from a speech delivered by George Bancroft, the hl. t1gian, al the demo- cratic meeting held al Concord, New Hamp- shire, on the 9th June:

 ''Iu presenting you the name of James K. Polk, of Tennessee, for the office of Pfesi- dent, my first word,n sad M, Bancroft, Sis this--his p'ivate life is pnfe. Ffou hoyhood, the caree' of James k. Polk has been unsul- lied. At the University, he was noted for his sobrey and diligence obtaining the highest honors in his class. lie IS ignorant ol every game of hazard he knows nothing of cards; his hand--l speak on the authority of men, who reside near him, who know him well, and would otdeeeiye me--ltis hand has ne- yer been raised against the life of his fellow man. Without taking the pledge. and with out preension, he abstlins from ardent spirits, and illustrates by his example, the virtues Of strict temperance. In word, his private character is unbemished as man and christian. say this reluctantly. Religion is the very best possession in tie world, but the last to be spoken of l. should dwell quietly in the heart, and rule the life; not to be hawked about as commodity nor scour- ed up like a rusty buckler for protection; nor to be worn on the shoulders, like blan- ket, for defence. have said this reluctant- ly but silence on the present occasion, might be misinterpreted, and ii is due to ous candidate 10 say, mathis integrity and purity, and attachment to his early instructions in religious duty are such, that in the present canvass he does not need to hide his life be-