The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-05-27

So the resolution submitted by Mr.. HANNEaAN was
laid upon the table.
THE NOMINATIONS
y Mr. SANDERSON, of Pennsylv ania, said, as the Or
ganzaon of the convention was now completed he pro.
posed that they proceed TO nominate candidate for the
presidency fApplausel He submitted the following
resolution; upon which he demanded the previous ques
ton
Resolved, That this convention do now proceed to the
nomination of a candidate for the presidency.
Mr.. CANBRELENG, of the Utica delegation of New
York, asked permission for that delegation to retire Tor
consultation; which was granted.
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
Mr.. TURNEY stated that one of his colleagues had
communication from the President OF the United States,
that he desired by the unanimous consent OF the conVen
ton, to read TO the house.
| Leave being granted,
Mr. JNO. M RAMSEY took the stand, and said: |
beg leave to remark that have received from the Pes
dent of the United States letter containing one which
am authorized, on the occurrence OF contingency therein
referred to, TO communicate to this body From CONVEX
saton with gentlemen, appears to me that that contn
gency has arsen in which the views or true posi-
ton of the President should be made known to the con-
vention and as know of no better mode of efectng
that, hand TO the President the letter TO which have
alluded, with a request that i shall be read
has any business with this convention Much disap
probation] ! object to the reading of the letter.
Mr.. HART, of New York. The gentleman does not
speak for the delegation from New York.
| Mr.. SICKLES. | hope the objection will be with
drawn
| Mr.. PARBURT withdrew his objection
Inc letleT was tDen READ, ana is as IOiloWS'
WASHINGTON CITY, May 20, lS4S.
DEAR SIR From speculaons which have appeared in
of the public journals and from frequent inquiries
which have been made me- by many political friends,
some ofthem delegates the National Conven-
ton which will assemble at Baltimore on the I'D instant
induced suppose that may be the desire of some
of nv friends to propose my renonaion the candidate
the democratic for the office OF President OF the Uni
ted States
Shoud you ascertain that such is the intention of any
the delegates desire through you to communicate to the
and that any of my with that view, which may
be contemplated, is without any agency desire on my
The purpose declared in my of the 18th of June,
1874, in accepting the nomination rendered to me by the
Democratic National Convention of that year, remains
changed and relieve the convention from any possible
embarrassment which the suggestion Of my name might
produce, in making freer selection OF successor, who
be best calculated to give effect to their will and guard
all the interests of beloved country, deem it proper
10 reerate the sentiments contained in that letter. Since
my election, have often expressed the sincere desire,
which still feel, retire to private life at the close of my
present term.
Ienertan the confident hope and belief that my demo
cratic friends OF the convention will unite in the harmo-
NOUS domination of some citizen to succeed who il
elected, will firmly maintain and carry out the great pot
cal principles embodied the resolutions adopted by the
Democratic National Convention in 1S4prncpes which
has been the earnest endeavor and the constant aim OF
my administration to preserve and pursue and upon the
observance OF which, In my opinion, mainly depend the
prosperity and permanent welfare of our country.
m ON Idvswng the history Of my ghiob b sne
attended it, i shall be the Judgment of my conn ,rymen
formed my duty the measure Of my ambition full and
amply compensated for alth abors cares, and ankle
which lnseparable the hign stauon Wnch
have been called to fill
shall cherish sentiments of deep gratitude to my
felow-cizens. Tor the confidence they eposed in me- in
eecting to the most distinguished and responsible
public trust on earth
scarcely necessary that should add, that viii be
no less my duty than IT will be sincere pleasure
citizen, unite with democratic friends in the support
OF the nominees OF the convention for the Offices Of President
and Vice President Of the United States.
With great respect am your obedien, servant,
| JAMES X. POLK
| To Dr. ], G. M RAMSEY of Tennessee.
The reading OF the letter followed by loud and
continued applause az Tt'--rA 90
Mr.. TURNEY inquired If the gentleman from Tennes-