Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-10-19

Lkcrk FROM M~'cLELLAN's WRITINGS.

The true issue for which we are fighting is the
preservation of the Union and upholding the
laws of the General Observation-Disclosures
to Gen. Burnside. Jan. 7, 1862.
We are fighting solely for the integrity OF the
Union, to uphold the power of our National
Government, and 10 restore TO the nation the
blessings of peace and good order.-Instrnctions
to Geu. Halleck. November ii, 1861.
You will please constantly bear in mind the pres
ent issue for which we are fighting: that issue is
the preservation of the Union and the restoration
Of full authority Of the General Government over
all portions of our territory-Instructions to
Gen. Buell., November Z, 1861.
We shall most readily suppress this rebellion
and restore the authority of the Government by
religiously respecting the constitutional right OF
all.-Instructions to Gen. Buell., November Z,
1861.
BE careful so to treat the unarmed inhabitants
as to contract, not widen, the breach existing be
tween us and the rebels. -Instructions to Gen
Buell., November ~, 1861.
/ have always found that it is the tendency of
subordinates to make yexatious arrests on mere
suspicion To General Buell., Nov.
~, le6l
Say as little as possible about politics or the
negro.-Instructions to Gen. Burnside, January
I, 1862.
The unity of the nation, the preservation of
our institutions, are so dear to me that | have
willingly sacrificed my private happiness with the
single object OF doing my duty to my country
letter to Sec. Cameron, Oct. 1861.
Whatever the determination of the govern
ment may be. | will do the best can with the
Army of the Potomac, and will share its fate
whatever may be the task imposed upon me-
Letter to Sec. Cameron, Oct. 1861.
Neither confscation of property, political exc
cutiOns Of persons. territorial organization OF
States, nor forcible abolition of slavery. should
be contemplated for a moment-Letter t. Presi-
dent Lincoln, July I, 1862.
In prosecuting this war. all private property
and unarmed persons should be strictly protect
ed. subject 70 the necessity Of military opera.
tons -Letter to the President. July 4, 1862.
Military rests should not be tolerated, except
in places wiz e active hOstilities exist; and oaths
not require. by enactments cnnstitutionally
made, should he neither demanded nor receiv
ed.-Letter to the President July :. 1862
A declaration of radical views. especial
upon slavery. will rapidly disintegrate ouI
present armies Letter to the President. july 7
1861.
IL il is not deemed best to entrust me with
the command even OF my own army, 1 simpl,
ask to share their fate on the field OF battle =
Dispatch to Gen Halleck. August 80, 1862.
BY pursuing the political course | have always
advised it is possible to bring about a permanent
restoration of the Union-a reunion nv which Oh,
rights OF both sections shall be preserved, and b,
which both parties shall preserve their self-respec
while they respect each other-Gen. Mcclellan
Report
In the arrangement and conduct Of campaign,
the direction should be left TO professional sol
diers Gen. MeCleilsn's Report.
/ am devouly grateful to God that my las
campaign was crowned with a victory which
saved the nation from the greatest peril it ha'
then undergone. Gen. McCIellanis Report
AT such a time as this, and in such a struggle
polisieal partisanship should be merged IN a tru'
and brave patriotism, which thinks only Of IN
good of the whole .counuy--Gen. Mcclellan
West Point Grafton.