Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-09-29
mcClellan's Platform.

GENTLEMEN: have the honor to acknowledge tho
receipt OF your letter informing me Of my nomina-
tion by the Democratic National Convention, recent
ly assembled at Chicago, as their candidate at tho
next election for President Of the United States.
1t Is unnecessary for me to say to you that the
nomination comes to me unsGughtii so H. o,,.,or
made the record Of my public life was kept in Wow.
The effect Of long and varied service in the army,
make indellible in my mind and heart the love and
reverence for the Constitution, laws and flag OF our
country impressed upon me IN early youth
These feelings have thus far guided the course IL
my life, and must continue to do so to its end.
The existence Of more than one government over
the region which owned our flag is incompati-
bic with the peace, the power, and the happiness OIL
The preservation of our Union was the sole ayowed
object for which tho war was commences, nsnopia
accordance with those principles which took occa-
sion to declare when in active service. a,
Thus conducted, the work Of reconciliation would
have been easy and we might have reaped the bene-
fit of our many victories on land and sea;
The Union was originally formed by the exercise
of spirit of Cancellation and compromise. 10 re-
store and preserve it, the same spirit must prevail ID
our councils, and in the hearts Of the people.
The establishment ofthe Union in all its integ-
rty is and must continue to be, the Indispensable
condition in any settlement. So soon as it is clear
or even probable, that our present adVersarles are
ready for peace, upon the basis Of the union. I'VE
should exhaust all tho resources OF statesmanshfp
practiced by civilized nations and taught by tho
traditions of the American people, consistent with
the honor and Interests ,h Of ths to
for the future tho constitutional rights OF every
State. The Union is the one condition OF peace
we ask no more. G.tr
Let me add what doubt not was. although unex-
pressed the sentiment Of the Convention, as it Of
the people they represent that when any one Stete
is willing return to the Union, it should be recey
ed at once with full guarantee Of all its constitu-
tOnal rights. ~
If a frank, earnest and persistent effort TO- obtain
those objects should fail the for ulte-
rior consequences will fall upon those who remain IN
arms against the Union. But the Union must bo
preserved at all hazards.
Of the army and navy who have survived so many
bloody battles, and tell them that their abors and
the sacrifice Of SO many OF our slain and wounded
that Union for which we have so often periled our
lives. - 4aL
and navy or at home, would. as / would, hail With
unbounded joy the permanent restoration Of peace.
on the basis Of the Union under the Constitution,
without the efusion Of another drop Of blood. But
As to the other subjects presented In the resolu,
tions of the convention need only say that should
seek in the Constitution of the United States and
the laws framed in accordance herewith the rule Of
my duty, and the limitations Of executive power;
endeayor to restore economy in public expenditure,
reestablish the supremacy Of law, and by the asscr
tion of a more vigorous nationality, resume our
commanding position among the nations OF the
earth. N ,,.,,s,
the paper money, and the burdens thereby imposed
on labor and capital show the necessity Of return
to sound financial SYSTEM; whilst the rights of citi-
zens and the rights Of states, and the binding au-
thority of law President, army, and people, arc
subjects of not less vital Importance 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 weakness, i can only sock
fervently the guidance of the Ruler Of the, Uni-
verse, and. relying on His all powerful aid, do my
pie, and establish and guard their Liberties and
rights. .gs,.fl
/ am gentlemen, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant, ,l4-
IL GEORGE b. MCCLELLAN. :
Hon. Horatio Seymour, and others, committee.