The New York herald., 1864-09-09

cen. ne ClelIan's Letter OF Acce ptance.
ORANGE, N. j., Sept. 8, 1854.
0nrnMM-l have tho honor to acknowledge the re-
sspt Of your letter. informing me OF my nomination by
10 Democratic National Convention, recently assembled
= Chicago as their candidate al the next election for
President OF the United States.
unnecessary for me to say TO you that this nomi-
nation comes 70 unsought.
am happy 10 know that when the nomination was
naAo the record OF my public life was kept In view.
The effect OF long and varied service 10 the army,
during and peace has been 70 strengthen and make
ndelbe my mind and heart the love and reverence
~ the Union ocnsttuon laws and Gag Of our country
Impressed upon me In carly youth.
These feelings FAR guided the course Of my
Ma, and must continue 70 do 20 to It's end.
me existence OF more than government over the
region which owned our flag is incompatible With
sho peace the power and the happiness OF the people,
Tbe preservation Of Union the sole avcSed OBJ
hcs for which The war snced- 1t should have
essn conducted for cbect only, and In accordance
With those principles which took occasion 70 declare
whsn In active service.
Thus osnducted the work reconstruction would have
Desu oasy and we nigh: reaped the benefits OF
many victories on land and sea
The Union was originally formed by the exercise OF
sylrh OF Cancellation and compromise TO restore aud
preserve H. the spirit must prevail In councils
Aod In the hearts OF the people.
She rees,ab shmen, Of the Union in all It's integrity
~ must contiBne be, the Indispensable condition
% any settlement SO as Il is clear, proba'
s that our present adversaries ready for poaco
spou the basis Of the Union, we should exhaust
I'll the resources OF craftsmanship practised by
yilized nations and taught by the traditions OF the
American people, consistent with the and interests
e the country, 70 such peace, reestablish the
Union guarantee the future the constitutional
pssoe-we aek no moro.
Lat mo add what doubt not was, although unex.
pressed ihe sentiment Of tho Convention, as Of the
people thsy represent that when any State willing
10 rsturr tho Union should be received at once with
Q foil guarantee OF all ITS constitutional rights
ra frank earnest and persistent effort TO obtain those
sbsoss should foil, tho responsibility for ucror conso
Suonces will fal upon those who remain In against
ne Union. Bus the Union must be preserved .. all
hazards
could not look r the face Of my gallant comrades Of the
army and navy, who have survived many bloody bat
ue and ,s them tha, their Abors and tho sacrifices Of
- many our slain and woupdcd brethrcn bad been
vsin that had abandoned that Union for which We
have 10 often pcricd our lives.
vast majority OF people, whether In tho army and
navy or nj home would would, hail With unboundod
Joy tho permanent restoration OF peace the basis Of
Ne and the constitution, without the enuson Of
ssosher drop Of blood But peace be permanent
without Union.
Ac the other subjects presented In the resolutions OF
tns ccnveniion, need only say that should the
constitution Of the United States and the lava framed
In accordance Herewith, the rule Of my duty and
Limitations OF executive power; endeavor 70 restore
soouomy 10 public expenditure re-eetablish tho suprc
Macy Of law by the operation Of more vigorous ma
ssuality resume our commanding position among the
nasfona Of tho earth.
me condition OF finances, the depreciation Of the
paSss money burdens thereby imposed labor
aad capital, show the necessity d return 70 sound
snsnca system while the rights Of citisens and the
ngh1 OF 6aatse and tho binding authority OF law over
ssAsns, army and people, subjects Of not less vital
Anportanos IN war than in psacA
Bsisvins that tho views here sxprcsscd thoec Of
sbe oouventson and shs people you represent, secep
snc Soninaton.
r--.ss ths weight Of ths responsibility 70 bo borne
should NE people ratify your choice.
Conscious Of my own weakness I can only esek fer.
vspsy lhe guidance Of the Ruler the Universe and,
ssayins Hs ~ powerful sid DO my bos, 70 restore
uhOa and psAce 70 suffering people, and establish
snd guard their liberties and rights
Tan. ssnlsmsn, very respectfully your obsdis0t ser.
vass, GEO. B. McC1EILAN.
nus. AosAuo ssrsova and others. Oomnltses.