The North-Carolina standard., 1844-06-05

r., lanes K. PoLK-New Hampshire 6. Massachu-
,.s pennsylvania 2, Indiana l. Alabama g. Louisiana
6, Tennessee lS-44. 1n,sv,v,
MA For JOHN C. CALHouN-NOrth Carolina 1, Georgia
L.
No choice having been made, the Convention
proceeded to the ninth ballot, which resulted IN
the unanimous choice of5JAMES K POLK, OF
Tennessee. Every State voted for him. We
quote the conclusion of this days proceedings
from the Republican:
oTba President then announced the whole number Of
votes given to be 266; lit necessary to choice, conse-
uenty Col Polk having received the entire vote OF the
Tonyenton, declared unanimously nominated as the
candidate of the Democratic party for the Presidency
On this announcement being made, the whole assem-
by rose man and gave three deaenng and enthu
;setic cheers and nine cheers more tor Col Potks a.
,nidst the waving of hats and handkerchIefS
On motion of hIr. McCahen, of Pha. county-"three
cheers were also given for Texas
And afterwards three cheers were also gwen Ior MT
Van Buren. - NJ
Ihuson three every gentleman that had been spoken
IF as candidate for President of the United States
The State of Virginia having been called to give her
vote
,ances which induced the delegates to withdraw the
vote of Virginia from Gen' Cass, and cast them for
Colonel Polk After he had concluded
Mr. Butler, of New York made some excellent and
,varm hearted remarks, highly cOmmendatory of Col.
poI[ and laudatory of Mr.. Van Buren, Mr. B. in con-
InJ;n0 his observations read extract from the last
ttpr which he had received from the Hero OF the Her
itaoe which evinced the great interest Gen. jackson
feels in the issue of the proceedings OF the National Con-
-entiou then about to assemble.
ho leading of it created much excitement and enthu
sasm. 1u, , H. .
Iv made short addresses in explanation of the change
de in he respective votes of their delegations which
we're received with tho warmest tokens OF appreciation
and the most enthusiastic applause
All" M Ketewel of Baltimore, here asked ifthere was
M one present to represent the Palmetto Stste There
full attendance from all the States except the noble
St o South Carolina and he regretted that that should
he unrepresenled. Here, vince observed that II was
reuresenedl Mr. K expressed his gratIcatIon for It
him peculiar pleasure could u tbs, He
ght 90 into contest with full strength and firm
" United He glad to see the enthusiastic spirit
Manifested and the general good feeling which prevail
ed for II ausured we'll for the of the Democratic
cause There had been some excitement and heat IN
the commencement OF the proceedings, but II seemed 20
been necessary purication that perfect union
might be effected and like the gold in the crucIble,
coming forth purer, brighter and stronger. IlTemen-
ons applause members rising and giving three cheers
member here announced that Messrs Pickens and
Gilmore of South Carolina. were In attendance by IN
ructon of their State to ray the proceedings OF the
Convention.
made an able address, in which he stated that although
he was not authorized technically to appear IN the Con
yenton or an authenticated and legally appointed Dele
gate from South Carolina to cast her vote on this Ipr-
faut occasion, yet Democrat, as Republican Zap
nIause kuosT ny the this Convention nominated
standing by him he had in hard fought battle he
would say individually that he ready TO respond with
his whole heart soul the glorious nomination. (En-
husiasc appause) Mr. p adverted to the powerful and
wv enemy Democratic party had to encounter in Mr.
Clay-extoled the character talents and opinions OF
Colonel Polk, and said South Carolina would give her
most cordial hearty support to him.
Mr. Gilmore was then introduced and expressed in an
eloouent speech the deep qualification which he felt, at
the result of the proceedings of the Convention and
pledged the Stare OF South Carolina without hesitation
for the nomination =
Aherso We remarks from Mr. Roane, and others, whose
names we could ascertain but whose remarks elicit
much applause the President then announced the result
as noticed above.
o'clock"
The Convention meet at o'clock and unamin-
ouaIy nominated the Hon. SILAs WRIGHT, oi
New York, for Vice President.