Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-09-06
The UnIon CandIdates.

done ITS work, aud done II we'll IL has nom
mated the ablest aud most popular ticket
ever presented for the suffrases OF the Ameri-
can people Both candidates are IN the early
prime ol vigorous manhood both are men OF
such decided power that they made their mark
as soon as they were called to act in public
capacity both are, by instincts aud educa.
tiou, gentlemen; neither is old enough to
have become incrusied with prejudees which
unit him from playing useful part in new
circumstances, or to have surrounded himself
with set Of party hacks who will prevent bis
discerning merit or ability out of their own
circle
The nomination Of General GEORGE b.
MCCLELLAN FOR PRESIDENT or the UNITED
STATES is a sure suguty Of triumph ia the
election, and success in restoring the Unou.
The personal qualifications which General
Mcclellan brings to the aJduous task for
which he has been selected are OF q very high
order. mind equally comprehensive and
vigorous "a robust, decisive will, u soldiers
sense OF honor infex,be integrity; far reach
ing sagacity which, on great subject or "A
great occasion, has never been at fault gen
erous warmth OF disposition which wins hosts
OF friends; purity Of private character which
even the enyenOmed breath Of slander has
been compelled to respect love Of country
and reverence for the Consultation which were
never exceeded in the earlier days Of the re-
public; and native elevation of character
which caunot descend to crooked ways and
scorns demagogic arts-ths is the assomblage
OF traits which in Gen, Mcclellan make up
one Of the most efficient and best balanced
characters ever called to act on a public stage
His extraordinary combination of solid and
H. IHHn al
civil aptitudes, of the generosity of early with
the wisdom OF later manhood, or fitness for
the highest Office with availability as candi-
date, qualities him as pre-emnenty Tor his
aliOtted part in tpis crisis as the character of
Washington qualified him for the great part
for which he was destined in achieving our in
dependence, and will give to "The Savior of
the Union" place in our history second only
to that Of The Father OF his Country"
"Thou dd,t begin the quarrel, said an an.
cient sage, "Uut | am the reconciliation -
The election of Abraham Lincoln was a
trumpet OF sedition and civil war; that OF
George Mcclellan will be ebe herald of re-
union and peace. The people understand
this without argument; aud the nomination
made yesterday Will be hailed throughout the
loyal States with spontaneous ierver of hope
iul enthusiasm such as never before greeted
the announcement of presidential candidate
General McClelau's election will be welcom.
ed By outpourings of popular gratitude and
demonstrations OF public rejoicing, which will
be the precursor and exemplar of those that
will soon follow TO celebrate the return OF
peace. Peace will then be al hand. for the
simple reason that, after his Inauguration, the
character OF the war will have SO changed
I hat ha hpr la.
sufficient motive to stand out They will then
see that submission to the Union does u OF in,
voVe the overthrow OF their institutions. the
destruction OF their property, industrial dis
organization, social chaos, negro equality, and
the uameless horrors of servile war They
now feel that they are fighting, not only az
every invaded people are said to fight, prC
dris ct tocis but that, owing to the pecnliar
organization OF their society, no other peoplt
ever had az much at stake either in the sane.
tty OF their homes or the preservation o
their property The property of other inva
ded people can only be destroyed theirs car
be converted into instruments of wholesale
arson, rape and murder, making mems mos
terrible foes those of their own households -
1t Is by appeals resting on these considera
lions that The rebel leaders have been able tc
stimulate the Southern people to a stretch o
sacrifice and endurance such as the world has
seldom witnessed. These appeals have beer
irresistible because the danger was felt to bC
real On the election Of General Mcclellan
the over-srained energies OF the South vii
relax with relief from impending danger
there will supervene general lassitude anC
prostratoni and peace party will spring up
as II by magic IN every part Of the South -
In their strong yearings for peace, the doo
will be easily opened for reconstrnctlon OF
terms consistent with the honor of the gov
ernment
The nomination Of Hon. GEORGE II
PENDLETON for Vice President of th
United States, is deserved recognition O
the merit, patriotism, and fidelity of an abl,
and rising statesman. Though not quit
forty years of age, there are few men 10 pub
lie lite in this country who have given bette
proofs OF political sagscity and clear com
prehension OF the necessities of the countr
than Mr. Pendleton, He is principally now
to the country as distinguished lawyer and
member of Congress in which he represent
. one of the Cincinnati districts He is a DOW
: ertul debater, who bears himself with dect
rum and courtesy which command the respeC
: even Of political opponents, and which fit hu
to preside in the Senate with dignity and a,
ceptance
= Since receiving intelligence of the nom
nations this city is all alive with enthusiasm
= So far AS we can judge, the effect is likely
. be equally electric in every city, town an
' hamlet in the loyal States; and, if its exh b
| ton would be allowed, in every corps, division
: brigade, and regiment Of the loyal armie
and among the weary, suffering patriot cal
: tives held as prisoners OF war by the rebel
THE BLUFFER MET AN active Repubica
!, the other day asked Democrat who the ca
!, didate would be at Chicago2 The reply wa
HMcClaIlan UH ,,,a Wali r. l.