The Arkansas banner., 1848-06-13
President Polk.

The following cnmfnunica ation from the President of the United States, declining re-nomiuation for the Presidency. was presented by Dr. Ramsey, del gate from Tennessee, and read in the Democratic National Convention, on the fourth day when re- solution was offered to proceed to nominate cand- date for President of Inc United States
 Washington City, May 20, ls4s.
 Dear Sir:-From specuiations which have ap- peared in ol the public journals, and from fre- qurRt inquiries which have been made of me by many political friends some of The delegates 10 the Democratic National Conve ntion, wheh will assem- ble at Baltimore on the 22nd inst, am induced to suppose that Il may be The desire of some of my friends 10 propose my re nomination as the caLdi- da'e of the Democratic party for the office of Prs- dent ol the United States Should you ascertain that such IS the iatentIon of any of the deegates desire. through you, to communicate to the Conven tIon that sm not a candidate for the noniua ion and that any use of my name, with that View which may be contemplated, Is without any agency or de- sire on my pat.
 The purpose declared in my letter of inc l2ih of Junc ls44, m accepting the nomination rendered to nc by the Democratic National Convention of that year, remains unchaDged and 10 relieve the Con- ventioa rom any possible embarrassment which "the suggestion of my name might produce in ma king free selection of successor who may be best calculated to give effect to their will and guard all " per 10 reterate the sentiments contained n ina, let ter. Since my election. have often expressed the sincere desire which still feel, to retire 10 private fife at the close of my present term.
 entertain the confident hope and belief, that my Democratic friends Of the Convention will unite in the harmonious nomination of some citizen 10 sue ceed me, who, if elected, will firmly maintain and carry out the great political principles introduced in the resolutions adopted by the Democratic National Convention in lsil; principles which it has been the earnest endeavor and the constant aim of my ad- minis ration 10 preserve and pursue-and upon the observance of which, in my opinion, mainly depend the prosperity and permanent welfare of our coun- try.
 II, on reviewing the history of my administration and the remarkable events, foreign and domestic, which have attended 1t, it shall be the ndrme nt of my counfrymen that have adhered to these ptin- eilaes and faithfully performed my duty, the mea- sure of my ambition is full, and am deeply con- penssted for all the lsbors cares and anxeties which are insepara5le from the high station which | have been called 10 fill
 shall ever cherish sentiments of deep gratitude 10 my feiIowotzens for the confidence they reposed in me, in elevatng me 10 the mos, distinguished and responsible public trust earth.
 IL is scarcely necessary that should add that il will be no less my duty than 1t will be my sincere pleasure, itizen, to unite with my Democratic friends in the support cf the nominees of the Con- venon for the offices of President and Vice Presi- dent of the rni'ed States.
 With great respect,
 l am your ohcdient servant,
 JAMES K. POLK.
 To Dr. J. M. G. Ramsey, tf Tennessee.