Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-05-27

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The vote being $50 in the affirmative, and l20 in the
gative the amendment as amended was adopted.
The question REQUIRED the resolution thus amend
ed, which supposed would finally settle the question
10 the admission OF the New York delegates and this
question there recorded, yeas 1873, nays lis.
The CHAIR then announced the passage Of the resolution,
and the determination of the Convention receive both the
delegations from New York members and brethren Of the
great Democratic family"
Mr.. HANNEGAN, of Indiana, Immediately He
said that of duty impelcd him submit 10 the Con-
venton certain resolutions of the Democratic Convention of
bis State which protested against any action by Congress
the subject Of slavery in the Territories Having sent this
document tie Secetarys table, Mr. H. awaited himself of
the occasion to offer a resolution, viz
Res0lced That The New York delegation known the Sy-
delegation that is, the Old Hunkers] rghuly
entitled to the vote Of the said State in this Convention
previously aoped which the Chair admitted be the fact
but he nevertheless concluded to entertfn it.
Mr.. TURNEY then moved to lay the resolution the
table.
Mr.. BENTON here asked and obtained leave present
paper from the Hunker delegation Of New York. which he
represented 10 contain matter personal to themselves
This paper read, and proved to be exposition the
grounds which that delegation camed be exclusively
the representatives Of the Democracy Of New York. and pro-
testing against the decision Of the Convention in their
Of its duty which resulted in great injustice
them and failed settle the difficulties which agitated the
pirty in that State.
The question to lay Mr. H,SSrcAss resolution on The
table was then put and carried. Yeas l57, nays 95
Mr. SANDERSON, Of Pennsy vania, then proposed that
the Convention proceed nominate candidate for President
Of the United States, and demanded the previous question
THE New York delegation here retired for consultation
Some OF Them Of both parties appeared again in their seats
but whenever the Of the State called they
ported absent, and took part in the proceedings
Mr. TURNEY, of Tennessee and stated that Of
bis colleagues had communication from the President Of the
United States, which he desired to have read.
Some gentleman asked what the President OF the United
States bad do with that Convention that he should address
communications to il
AAer inquiries and explanations which could not be
heard amid the noise and confusion which prevailed
Mr.. RAMSEY, Of Tennessee, by consent, handed the
communication TO the Chair explaining that il had been
trusted him by the President Of the United States be
presented the Convention in certain contingency Il
having Mr. RS knowledge that this contingency had
occurred be felt authorized and bound present the paper
Many and loud objections made to the reading Of the
communication but eventually received and read amid
,hundes Of applause, as follows:
WAsHIssTos, MAR 20, lsis.
DIAN SrR From spcculations which have appeared in
some Of The public journals and from frequent inquiries which
have been made OF by many political friends, ofhem
delegates the Democratic National Convention which will
assemble ut Baltimore the 22d Instant induced 10
suupose that il may be the desire Of Of friends
10 propose my denomination, the candidate Of the Demo-
cratic party the office Of President Of the United States
Should you ascertain that such the intention Of any Of
delegates desire through you 10 communicate 10 the Con-
4 a..
that any Of my name with that view which may be
templated without any agency or desire on my part
The purpose declared my letter Of the l2h Of June
si4 in accepting the nomination rendered by the
Democratic National Convention Of that year remains IN
changed and 10 relieve the Convention from any possible
embarrassment which |" the suggestion Of my name might
produce in making free selection OF successor who may be
calculated give effect 10 their will and guard all the
interests Of our beloved country deem proper TO eerae
the sentiments contained in that letter. Since my election
have often expressed the sincere desire, which still feel TO
retire 10 private life at the close Of my present term.
entertain the confident hope and belief tina, my Demo-
cratic friends Of the Convention will unite m the harmonious
nomination Of some citizen succeed me who elected will
firmly maintain and carry out the great political principles
oduced the resolutions adopted by the Democratic National
Convention 10 s44pncpes which has been the
endeayor and the aim Of my administration pre-
and upon the Observance Of which, in my
opinion mainly depend the prosperity and permanent welfare
Of our country.
It. on reviewing the history Of my administration, and the
remarkable events foreign and domestic, which have attended
il, il shall be the judgment Of my countrymen that have
adhered these principles and faithfully performed my duty,
the Of my ambitonis full and am deeply compcn
sa,ed for all the abors cares and anxiees which
parable from the high station which have been called m
shall ever cherish sentiments Of deep gratitude my
for the confidence they have eposed in me-
ele,atng the most distinguished and responsible public
trust earth.
II s scarcely necessary thst should add that win be
less my duty than win be my sincere pleasure citizen
to unite with my democratic friends m the support Of the
mnees Of the Convention the Offices Of President and Vice
President Of the United States With great respect
| your obtdent servant, JAMES X. POLK.
4 To nv 4 a. M RArsrY. of Tennessee