New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-29
TIE PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION.
MR.. L,NcoLN's ACCEPTANCE
correspondence.

hon. ABRAHAM IlNCOLN-OH' Inc NuIloA1i
Union Convention, which assembled in Baltimore
on Juno 7, 1864, has instructed US to inform you
that you were nominated with enthusiastic unanim-
ty for the Presidency Of tho United States for four
years from the ith of March next.
The resolutions Of the Convention, which we
have already had the honor of placing in your
hands, are a full and clear statement Of the prin-
ciples which inspired its action, and which, as VIC
believe, the great body of Union men in the country
heartily approve Whether those resolutions
express the National gratitude to our soldiers and
sailors; or the National scorn Of compromise
with Rebels, and consequent dishonor; or the
patriotic duty Of union and success: whether
they approve the Proclamation of Emancipation,
the Constitutional amendment, the employ
mcnt of former slaves as Union soldiers, or the
solemn obligation of the Government promptly to
redress the wrongs of every soldier Of the Unlon OF
whatever color or race; whether they declare the
inyiolabity of the pledged faith of the nation, or
offer tho national hospitality TO the oppressed OF
every land or urge the union By railroad OF the At
lantic ard Pacific oceans whether they recom-
mend public economy and vigorous taxation, or as
sert the fixed popular opposition to the establish
mcnt by armed force Of foreign monarchics in the
immediate neighborhood of the United States, or
declare that those only are worthy Of Official trust
who approve unrcscrvcdly the views and policy in
dlcated in the resolutions-thcy wereequally hailed
with the heartincss of profound conviction.
Believing with you, Sir that this is the peoples
war for the maintenance Of a Government which
you have Justly described as Of the people, by the
people. for the people" We are very sure that you
will be glad to know, not only from the resolutions
themselves, but from the singular harmony and en-
thusiasm with which they were adopted, how warm
Is the popular welcome Of every measure in the
prosecution Of the war, which is as vigorous, IN
mistakaJlo, and unialteTing as the national pur-
pose itself No right, for instance, is so precious
and sacred to the American heart as that Of per-
soral liberty. Its violation is regarded with just
instant, and universal jealousy. Yet in this hour OF
peril every faithful citizen comedies that for the sake
OF national existence and the common welfare, IN
dividual liberty may, rs tho Constitution provides
in case of rebellion, be sometimes summary con-
strained, asking only with painful anxiety that in
every instance, and 10 the least detail that abso-
lutely necessary power shall not be hastily or I'M
wisely exercised.
We believe, Sir, that the honest willof the Onion
men of the country was never more truly repre-
sonted than in this Convention. Their purpose We
beeyc 10 be the overthrow Of armed Rebels III the
field and the security of permanent peace and
union by liberty and justice under the Constitu-
ton. That these results are 10 be achieved amid
cruel perpcxites, they are fully aware. That they
are to Do reached only By cordial unanimity Of
counsel, is undeniable That good men may some
times differ as 10 tho means and the time, they
know. That in tho conduct OF all human affairs
the highest duty is to determine, in the angry con-
Dict of passion how much good may be practically
accomplished is their sincere persuasion. They
have watched your official course, therefore, with
unfacgins attention; and amid the bitter taunts OF
eager friends aud the fierce denunciaion Of enemies,
now moving too fast for some, now too slowly for
Others, they have seen you throughout this remen-
dous contest patient sagacious, faithful, just lean
ing upon the heart OF the great mass of the people,
aud satisfied to be moved by its mighty pulsations.
1t is for this reason that long before the Conyen-
ton met the popular instinct had plainly indicated
You as its candidate; ald the Convention therefore,
merely recorded the popular will. Your character
and career provo your answering fidelity TO tho
cardinal principles Of American Liberty and of the
American Constitution. In the name of that Lib
erty and Constitution, Sir, we earnestly request
your acceptance of this nominations reyerently
commanding ourboloycd country, and you, its Chief
Magistrate, with all its brave sons Who on sea and
land, are faithfully defending the goodod American
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God,
We are Sir very respectfully,