Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-11-30
rHr REsnLurIoNs,

day Of August 1854 sa' ,.a. scaat
THE RESOLUTIONS. .talg9 ta-tf.s f
Resoived, That in the future, as in the past, we
willadhere with unswerving fidelity TO the Union
under the Co1sttption as the only solid foundation
and as a framework Of government equally conduc-
i've 70 the welfare and prosperity Of all the States
both Northern and Southern.
ResoJred That this Convention does explicitly de-
clare as the of the American people, that after
four years Of failure TO restore the uniop by the ex
periment Of war, during which, under the pretence
Constituton, the Constitution itself has been disre
gaEded in and public Liberty and private
Of the country essentially impaired justice. human
ity, liberty and the public welfare demand that i'm
WIN view u an ultimate Convention Of the States,
or other peaoeable means, to the end that at the
s The bpss Of The Federal % Mon Of the States
Resoteeds That the direct intererence q the mil.
ss s H Rs Ra ssts Sa ii s s@d
Delaware, was shameful violation OF the Constt9-
tom and arepettion of such acts in the approach
ingelection will be held rs revolutionary, and re-
sisted with all the means and power under our con-
cratic psry Ess ss s ans
rights of the States unimpaired; and they hereby
declare that they consider that the administrative
usurpation Of extraordinary and dangerous powers
not granted by the Constitution: the subyersion Of
the civil by military law in States not in insurrec
tion; the arbitrary military arrest imprisonment,
trial and sentence Of American citizens in States
where civil law exists in full orce the suppression
Of freedom Of and of the press the denial Of
Of State rights the employment of unusual test
oaths; and the interference with and denial of the
right of the people TO bear arms in their defense, is
calculated to prevent restoration Of the Union and
the perpetuation Of government deriving its just
poyers from the consent Of the governed
sResot0ed, That the shameful disregard Of the Ad-
ministration to its duty in respect to our feowci
gems who now are. and long haye been. prisoners Of
reprobstion on Inc score alike Of public policy and
Oi Rssoiosd, That the sympathy of the Democratic
diery Of our army and sailors Of our navy who are
and have been, in the field and on the sea, under
the flag Of their country and in n the % event Of its at
ton and regard that the brave soldiers and sailors
Of the Republic have so nobly earned.
mcCleIIan,s Platform.
D 80 ORANGE. NEW JERSEY, Sept. 8.
GENTLEMEN: have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt Of your letter Informing me Of my nomina-
tion by the Democratic National Convention, recent
ly assembled at Chicago, as their candidate at the
next election for President of the United States.
II is unnecessary for me to say to you that the
ami happy to know that when the nomination was
made the record Of my public life was kept in view.
The effect Of long and varied service in the army,
make 'indelible In my mind and heart the love and
reverence for the Constitution, laws and flag OF our
country Impressed upon me in early youth. ,t
my life, and must continue to do so to its end.
The existence Of more than one government over
the region which once owned our flag is incompati-
blswiththe peace, the power, and the happiness Of
T6s prsssryntion Of our Union wasthe sole ayowed
object for which the war was commenced. IL should
haye been conducted for that object only, and in
Accordance with those principles which took occa-
sion TO declare when in active service. g. =
Thus conducted, the work Of reconciliation-would
have been easy, and might have reaped the bene-
ft Of our many victories on land and sea;
The Union was originally formed by the exercise
Of spirit Of concilation and compromise. 10 re-
store and preserve it, the same spirit must prevail IN
TSe re- establishment bis Of the Union in ali its integ
rity is and must continue to be, the indispensable
condition in any settlement So soon as it is clear
ready for peace, upon the basis of tie Union. we
should exhaust all the resources of statesmanship
praeteed by, civilized nations, and taught by the
traditions Of the American people, consistent with
the honor and interests Of the country, to secure
such peace. establish the Union. and guarantee
State, to- The Union Is the one condition Of peace
Let I me % add what doubt not was, although unex.
the people they REPRESENT that when any one State
isWling 10 return to the Union should be receiv
ed st once with full guarantee Of all its constitu
III frank, earnest and persistent effort to obtain
those objects should fail, the responsibility for nlte-
arms M against The Union But the Union must be
preserved at all hazards. 49,. A4
i could not look in the face my gallant comrades
Of the army and navy who have survived so many
bloody battles and tell them that their labors and
the sacrifice Of so many OF our slain and wounded
brethren had been in vain; that we had abandoned
that Union for which We have SO often periled our
lives. r71.7s .r- ~, Il41ll
A vast majority Of our people whether in the army
and navy or at home, would. as would, hail with
unbounded Joy the permanent restoration Of peace,
oh tho basis of tho Union under the Constitution,
without the efusion Of another drop Of blood. But
As 70 the other subjects presented in the resolu.
tonso the convention. need only say that should
seek in the Constitution Of the United States and
the laws framed in accordance herewith the rule Of
my duty, and the Limitations of executive power;
endeavor TO restore economy in public expenditure.
re-establishthe supremacy law, and, the asser-
tion, Of more vigorous nationality, resume our
commanding position among the nations OF tne
The condition Of our finances, tho depreciation of
the paper money, and the burdens thereby imposed
cplab0E and capital show the NECESSITY @ q return
gems and the rights Of states and the binding au-
thorty Of law over President, army and people,
subjects Of mot less vital importance in war than in
Believing that the views here expressed are those
Of the convention and the people you represent,
accept the nomination.
Il realize the weight Of the responsibility to be
borne should the people ratify your choice.
feryontly the guidance Of the Ruler Of the Uni,
verse, and, relying on His all powerful aid, do my
best 10 restore Union and peace to suffering peo-
PIE, and establish and guard their liberties and
am, gentlemeas very respectfully,
rHfT1ff Your obedient servant. r5
GEORGE b. McCLELLAN.
Hon. Horatio Seymour. and others. committee.
nIcCIeIIan's Record.
IN regard 70 the political conduct Of affairs. you