Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-09-14
The PRESIDENCY.
Gen. N'Clellan's Lerter of,Aoceptance.

zen. E'Clellan's lerter of,Aceeptance.
NEW YORK. Sept e.--The. following is
the letter of General Mcclellan accepting
the Chicago nomination
ORANGE, \. j., Sept. s.
GENTLEMEN IL have the honor to ac-
knowledge the receipt Of your letter. inform
ing me of my domination by the Democrat
lc acknowledgements recently assembled
at Chicago, as a candidate for the next cleo
ton Tor President Of the United States. :.
It Is unnecessary for me to say to you that
this nomination comes to me unsought
| an happy TO know that when the nomi-
nation Was ma lie, the record of my public
life was kept In view.
The effect Of long and varied service in
the army, during war ami peace have been
to strengthen ani make inlelibie in my
mind and heart the love and reverence ior
the UnIJB, Constitution, laws. and fiag of
our country impressed upon me III early
youth.
These feelings have thus far guided the
course of my life, and must continue to do
so TO its end.
The existence of more than one govern
ment over the region which once owned our
flag is incompatible with the peace, the
power. and the happiness of the people.
The preservation Of our Union was the
sole ayowed object for which the war was
commenced, and 1t should have been con-
Quoted with those principles, whil h took
occasion to declare when in active service.
Thus conducted the work OF reconciia-
tIon would have been easy. AM We might
have reaped the benefits OF our many yicto-
rics on land and sea
The L ION was originally formed by the
ot. Of.
promise, and to restore and preserve it the
sane spirit must prevail in our councils and
III the hearts OF the people. The re-estab-
i>hment OF the Union III all its integrity is,
and must continue to be, the indispensable
condition OF any settlement
SO soon as 1t Is clear or even probable that
our present adver>arIeS are ready for peace
upon the basis OF the Union, we should ex-
nib! all thel e ources OF craftsmanship prac-
tlced by civilized latlOnS aui taught py the
traditions OF the American people, cunsis-
tent with the honor and interests Of the
country. TO secure such peace. re-establish
the Union, and guarantee Tor the future the
conditional rights OF every State. The I'm
ION l. the one condition of peace anu We ask
no more.
Let me add what doubt not was. although
unexpressed, the sentiment of the Convcn-
ton, as 1t Is OF the peope they represent: I:
that when any one state Is willing to return
to the Union it should be received at once,
with full guarantee Of all It's constitutional
rights If Il frank, earnest, and persistent
effort to obtain those objects should fail,
the responsibility for ulterior consequences
will fall upon those who remain in arms a
gainst the Union, but the Union must be
preserved at all hazards
| could not look on the face of my gal
'ant comrades OF the army and navy, who
have survived 10 many tatties, and tell
them that their labor> and the sacrifice OF. so
many of our slain and woui ded brethren
had been i'll vain-that we had abandoned
that Union for which we have SO often per-
lied our lives. \ vast majority OF our pen-
pie, whether in the army or navy or at
home, would, as would, hail with unbound
ed joy the permanent restoration of peace
on the basis Of the Union under the Consti-
tu:ion, without the effu,ion OF another drop
Of blood, but no peace can be permanent
without Union.
As to the other s hjects presented in the
re olu:ions of the Convention, | need only
FAY that | should seek in the Constitution
of the United States. and the laws framed
in accordance Herewith the rule OF my du-
ty and the limitations OF Executive power,
endeavor to restore economy in public eX-
penditure, re- establish the supremacy OF law.
and by the operation of the more vigorous
nationality re ume our commanding posi-
ton among the nations of the earth.
The condition of our finances, the depreci-
alton of the paper money, and the burdens
thereby imposed on labor ana capital, show
the necessity of a return to Il sound financial
system: while the rights of citize..s and the
rights of States, and the binding authority
OF law over the President, the army. ard
the people, are subjects of no less vital i'm
portance in war than in peace.
Believing that the views here expressed
are those of the Convention and the people
you represent, [ accept the nomination. |
realize the weight of the responsibility to be
borne should the people ratify your choice
Conscious Of my own akness, [ can on
" seek fervently the guidance of the Ruler
of the Universe, and, relying on his all pow
erful aid, d my best TO restore Union and
peace to suffering people ami to establish
guard for their liberties and rights.
am, gentlemen, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
GEORGE g. MCCLELLAN.
Hon. HoRATIo SEYMOUR, and others,
committee.