The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-11-05
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LEWIs eAKEAaco.s'Pua.nu.as.
HATI0NAL DKMOCRATIu PLATRORn.
! |. That in the future, ain the past, We will
adhere with unswerving fidelity 10 the Union un-
dsr tho Consultation, a. the only solid foundation
If our srsnsthL security md hsppi,sss - o. pso-
pls, and as . framework Of government. equally
conducive to the welfare and prsperity Of ell the
States, both Northern and Southern,
2. That this Convention does explicitly declare.
q the sense Of the American people, that altar
sour years Of failure to restore the Union by the
experiment Of war, during which, under the pre-
tsnse of military necessity or war power higher
than the Constitution, the Constisuton itselt has
been diregarded in every part md public liberty
and private right alike trodden down and the ma
teriai prosperity Of the country essentially iu-
paired, justice, humanity, liberty and the public
welfare demand that immediate efforts be made
mate Convention Of the States or other peacsable
means, TO the end that at the earliest practicable
moment peace may be restored on the basis Of the
Federal Union Of the States - StiRfA @li
3. That the direct interference Of the military
authorities of the United States in the recent cleo
tions held in Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri and
Delaware, was . shameful violation Of the Consti-
tudon and repetition Of such acts In the sp-
preaching election will be held as revolutionary
our control. .
4. That the aim and OBJ cot Of the Democrats
party arc to preserve the Federal Union and tho
tights Of the States unimpaired, and they hereby
declare that they consider the administrative
patton Of extraordinary and dangerous powcn rot
granted by the Constitution the subversion Of
the civil by the military law in States not In In.
sarrection; the arbitrary military arrest imp"is-
onmsnt, Trial and sentence Of American citizens
- ~hara csv la xtsfa In G,l n
suppression Of freedom Of speech and Of the press;
the denial Of the right of asylum; the opeA and
avowsd disregard of State rights; the employ ment
of unusual test oaths and tho interference with
and denial Of he tight of tho people T. boa arms
In their defence calculated 10 prevent restora-
tion Of the Union and tie perpetuation os gov
eminent deriving its just powers from the consent
Of the governed
5. That the shameful disregard by tho Admin.
israton Of Its duty 10 rsspect to our fsciow eti-
sens who are now, and long have been prisoners Of
var In suffering condition, deserves the severest
reprobation on he score alike Of public policy and
common humanity. ,g .-.rT
g. That the sympathy 'o' tho Democratic p'rty
u heartily and earnestly extended 10 the soldiers OF
our army and the seamen Of our navy, who now
are and have been in the 6eld under the a,g 4
their country, aod In the event Of in attaining
power, they will receive ell the care protection
and regard that the brave 80 diers and sailors OF
the Republic have % nobiy earned. CO Et
MoClsllsn's Letter OF Acceptance.
OR.xex, New Jersey, September 8.
GRNrLsNEH: have the honor 10 acknowledge
the receipt Of your letter inf Imug me Of my nom
nation by the Democratic National Convention,
recently assembled at Chicago as their candidate
st ths next sisedon for President of the United
States. ,-ta
Il d Unnecessary for me 10 cay TO you that this
nomination comes TO mo unsousht.
I an happy know that whom the nomination
was made the record Of my public life was ksptin
view. .ss ,t-g
The sfoot of long and varied service In tho
army, during war and peace has been TO strengthen
and make indslibls in my mind and heart the love
snd rsvsrsnes for the Union, Constitution laws,
and hss Of our country, Impressed upon ne In
early youth.
These feelings have thus far guided the course
Of my life, and must continue to do N to IL end.
The existence Of more th IN one government over
the region which once Cwnsd our dag 10 inoompat-
ble with the peace, the power, and the happinsss
II ths people haE
The preservation Of our Union was the sole
svowsd object for which the war was oommsnosd
Il should have been conducted for that object only
and In accordance with those principles which /
took occasion TO declare when In active service.
Thus conducted the work Of rsconciliadon would
aavs bssn easy, and we might have rsspsd the
benefits Of our many victories on land and sea
The Union was originally formed by the sxer.
else Of spirit Of oonciliaton and compromise
70 restore and preserve II, the same spirit must
prevail in our councils, and In the hearts Of the
people.
The 70 establishment Of the Union in oil Its in
tegrity is and must continue 10 bs, the indlspensa
Die condition In any settlement. 80 soon ~ II ls
L. L. <k.k
ries are ready for peace, upon tho basis Of the
Union, We should exhaust oil the resources Of
Ststesmanship prssticsd by civilised nations, and
Q usht by the traditions Of ths American people,
consistent with the honor and interests of the coun
try, TO secure such peace, rs-sstabish the Union
| and guarantee for tho future the constitutional
ights Of every State The Union Is tho one n.
ptiou of pescs-ws ask no more.
Let us add what l doubt not was, although IN.
expressed, the sentiment Of the convention a. IL
ofi the people they represent, that when any one
State Is willing to return to the Union It ,houd bs
received at once. with full guarantee Of sll It's
constitutional rights
II frank, earnest, and persistent effort 10 OBJ.
tain those objects should fall the responsibility for
ultsrior consequences viii fall upon those who re-
| main in arms against the Union. But tho Unicn
must be preserved at all hazards.
could not look In the face Of my gallans comrades
| o. the army and navy who have survived 90 man
toody battles, and tell them that their labors and
tae sacrifice Of 30 many Of our slain and woundsd
bretbren had been in vain that we had abandoned
hat Union for which We have % often periIed our
| YES.
A vast majority Of our people, whether ia the
| army and navy or At home, would, a. I would,
Ia il with uabounded JOY the permanent restora-
ton Of peace on the basis Of the Union under the
Consultation, without the efusion Of another drop
Of blood. But no peace can DO permanent without
| Union. s
Al to tho other subjects presented In the resolu-
tious Of the Convention, need only say that
should seek In the Constitution Of the United States
and the laws framed in accordance Herewith tho
rule Of my duty, and the limitations Of executive
power; endesvor 70 restore economy In public ex-
renditure. re-estal lish the supremacy Of law and
IL desperation Of . more vigorous nationality
esums our commanding position among tbe ma
lions Of the earth. ..t.
The condit on of our finances, the depreciation
Vt the paper money, and the burdens thereby i'm
posed on labor and capital, show the necsss ~ of 9