2. What mention is made of the candidates for Governor?
3. What deaths of prominent men occurred about this period?
4. What Governor was elected in 1844? How was he beloved in the State?
5. What troubles arose in national matters on the election of James K. Polk?
6. What is said, of his visit to the University? Of what State was President Polk a native? How was his nomination announced?
7. Can you mention the North Carolina troops sent to Mexico, and their commanders?
8. Tell something about Major Louis D. Wilson.
9. What valiant officer was with General Taylor at Buena Vista? Give an account of his timely aid to the American army.
10. Describe the action.
11. What other officers are spoken of?