Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-07-06
CLARIFIED Pa WEDNESDAY, JULY g. 1864
THE PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS
LETTER OF COMMITTEE.

LETTER OF COMMITTEE.
Hon. ABRAHAM LINCoLN-1Sir: Tn,
National Union Convention, which assem-
bled in Baltimore on June 7, 1864, has in
structed US to inform you that you were
nominated with enthusiastic unanimity foI
the Presidency of the United States for foul
years from the 4th of March next
The resolutions of the convention, which
we have already had the pleasure Of placing
in your hands, are d full and clear statemeni
OF the principles which inspired its action,
and which, we believe, the great body OF
| the Union men in the country heartily ap-
prove. W neither 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 amend
ment, the employment Of former slaves as
! Union soldiers, or the solemn obhgat ion OF
the Government promptly to redress the
wrongs Of every soldier Of the Union, of
whatever color or race whether they declare
the lnvlolabIllty OF the pledged faith OF the
nation, or offer the national hospitality to
the oppressed OF every land or urge the
union by railroad Of the Atlantic and Pacific
oceans !; whether they recommend public E.
economy and vigorous taxation, or assert the
fixed popular opposition to the establish
mept by armed force of foreign monarchies
in TIE Immediate neighborhood of the Uni
ted States; or declare that those only are
worthy Of official trust who approve unre-
seryedly the views and policy indicated in
the resOlutions-they were equally hailed
with the heartiness of profound conviction.
Believing with you, sir, that this is the
In L. e
ernment which you have Justly described as
of the people, by the people, for the peo-
pie. we are very sure that you will be glad
to know, not only from the resolutions them
selves, but from the singular harmony and
enthusiasm with which they were adopted,
how warm Is the popular welcome of every
measure IN the prosecution OF the war,
which Is as vigorous, unmistakable and un-
faltering as the national purpose itself No
right, Tor instance Is SO precious and sacred
to the American heart as that OF personal
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, individual liberty may,
as the Constitution provides in case of re-
belllon, be sometimes summarily constrain- |
ed, asking only with painful anxiety that in |
O'Oit ibolduOC. dui W tliS ICfSt uttSfl blidG !
absolutely necessary power shall not be has |
tily or unwisely exercised.
We believe, sir, that the honest viii of |
the Union men of the country was never
more truly represented than in this conven-
lon. Their purpose we believe to be the
overthrow OF armed rebels In the field and |
Jhe security OF perfect peace and union by I
liberty and justice under the Constitution.
That these results are to be achieved amid |
;ruel perplexities, they are fully aware That
hey are TO be reached only through cordial
of counsel is undeniabIe That
good men may sometimes differ as to the
means and the time, they know. That in
he conduct of all human affairs the highest
luty Is TO determine, III the angry conflict of
passion, how much good may be practically
accomplished, is their sincere pursuasioh
They have watched your official course,
therefore,, with unhagging attention; and
mid the bitter taunts of eager friends and
ne fierce denunciation OF enemies, now
moving too fast for some, now too slowly for
thers, they have seen you throughout this
tremendous contest patent, sagaclous, faith
III, just; leaning upon the heart Of the
seople, and satisfied to be moved by It's
nighty pulsations.
1t IS for this reason that, long before the
onventlon met, the popular instinct had
ainly indicated you as its candidate and
he convention, therefore, merely recorded
he popular viii. Your character and ca
eer prove your unswerving fidelity to the ,
ardinal principles Of American liberty and |
t the American Constitution. In the name ,
that liberty and Constitution, sir. we !
arneStly request your acceptance OF this (
reVerenty commencing our be- j
wed country, and you, its Chief Magistrate, s
18th all its brave sons who, on sea and land, I
re faithfully defending the good old Amer :
an cause Of equal rights, to the blessing of {
.lmighty God. +
We are, sir, very respectfully, your friends '
nd fellow citizens, =
WM. DENNIsoN, Ohio, Chairman, 5
(And thirty-one others, Committee C