The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-09-06
y Cot. JAnrsoS's letter, accepting the
nomination of the loyal Democracy is very
well expressed. lie says,

y Cot. JANrsoS's letter, accepting the
nomination Of the loyal Democracy is very
we'll expressed. lie says,
WASHINGTON CRY, August %, 1861.
Gentlemen: II is with deep regret that
have learned Of divisions in the Democratic
party of Maine upon the momentous issue
whose safe deliveance depends upon the uni
~ in the cOunsels and action OF the people
OF the loyal States. The period of discus
sion has been cut short by war which 'has
been forced upon the country by the dis
uniOnists Of the South" That war is being
conducted on our part. whatever fanatics
may hope or designing men declare, for the
preservation Of the Constitution and the
Union. In the contest every citizen must
take one side or the other. AS for mr,
shall 90 with you and those you represent,
for our country and its aag.--l shall stand by
the Constitution which Democratic states
men ushered into existence and have MAIN
tanned. and which Democratic soldiers are
now Offering up their lives to preserve.
Our Government and our Union are as
sailed and we must defend them, from what
ever quarter the attack may come. They
have made us prosperous and happy, and we
should be regardless Of the dictates of pru-
dence even, should we give them up; their
preservation involves our future peace and
happiness and our position among the ma
tiOns OF the earth. and we would be recreant
To every obligation to the past and the future
should We fail to maintain them.
know how difficult il is tn give up pOlit.
zeal predictions and political prcjudlces,
but in this sal emergency OF our country,
which demands the fullest exhibition .! pat
riotism, can any Democrat hesitate as to
What is his duty? IL has ever been the proud
boast and highest glory Of the Democratic
party that it defended the Flag everywhere,
right or wrong, against all Its enemies, and
cherished the Union and the Constitution.
Such are the lessons frum the founders and
standard.bearcrs OF the Democracy, from
JcE,rsnn down through Madison and Jack.
son 20 the noble Douglas, whose dying words
breathed prayer for their preservation, and
| if We fail To follow them in this perilOus
era Of the country we shall be unworthy Of
the name and history of the old party to
which We claim to belong. Not only does
duty but interest demands Of us to stand by
NhN NhHhHN W. W % iNVANNc IA''NNNHN' w
the war is the only hope OF "a speedy peace.
With united action aud so just cause as
We possess, believe the Rebellion will be
put down, the Stars and Stripes again float
over all Of the United States of America,
and peace once more dispense its blessing in
our beloved country.
The nomination announced by you, need
not say, was rs unexpected ~ il was unso-
lieitcd, nor have the vanity to regard il Us
deserved. In ordinary times no cOnsidera.
tions would have induced me to accept it (;
hut now, thanking the Democracy OF Maine
tor their partiality, can only say that II
the use OF my name Can be made serSiceable
to the cause. it is with them.
am. very resply
Your Obedient serv't, ,. =.
CHARLES ID. JAMESON.
To Edmund ". Flagg, George w. Stanley,
Charles p. Kimball, Committee.