The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-09-28
McCIeIlan's Letter of Accept
Gnce.
ORANGE, New Jersey, September

OR4NGE, Now Jersey, OepteiuucT O.
GENTLEMEN: have the honor to acknowledge
tho receipt of your letter informing me of my NOM
nation by the Democratic National Convention,
recently assembled at Chicago as their candidate
at the Lext election for President of the United
States.
1t is unnecessary for me to say to you that this
nomination comes to me unsought.
an happy 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 during war and peace, has been to strengthen
and make indelibe IN my mind and heart the love
and reverence for the Union, Constitution, laws
and flag Of our country, impressed upon me In
early youth. ---...
These feelings have thus far guided the course
of nv life and must continue to do 80 to its end.
Theexistence of more tina one government over
the region which once owned our flag is incompat-
lble with the peace, the power, and the happiness
of the people
The preservation Of our Union was the sole
avowed object for which the war was commenced
1t SHOULD have been con tucted for that object only
and in accordance with those principles which
took occasion to declare when in active service.
Thus conducted the work of reconciliation would
aaye been easy, and We might have reaped the
benefits of our many victories on land and sea.
The Union was originally formed by the exer-
else Of spirit of Cancellation and compromise
70 restore and preserve it, the same spirit must
prevail in our coun,ils and in the hearts OF the
people,
The re establishment Of the Union in all its in
tegity is, and must continue to be- the indispensa-
ole condition in any settlement. So soon as 1t Is
clear, or even probable, that our present adverse
lies are ready Tor ps,ce, upon tho basis of the
Union, we should exhaust all the resources of
craftsmanship practiced by civilized nations and
taught by the traditions of the American people,
consistent with the honor and interests of the coun-
try to secure su'h peace, re establish the Union,
apd guarantee for the future the constitutional
rights of every State The Union is the one con-
dition Of peace-we ask no more
Let me add what doubt not was although uu-
expressed the sentiment of the convention, as it
is of the people they represent, that when any one
State is Wiling to return to the non it should be
received at once wi full guarantee of all its
constitutional rights
If frank, earnest, and persistent effort to OBJ.
tain those objects should fail the responsibility for
uiteror consequences will fall upon those who re-
main in arms against the Union. But the Unon
must be preserved at all hazards.
could not look in the face of my gallant comrades
g. the army and navy who have survived SO many
/ cody battles, and tell them that their labors and
I ne sacrifice OF 80 many Of our slain and wounded
brethren had been in vain; that we had abandoned
hat Union for bich We have 80 often periled our
Ii "es ...|
vast majority of our people whether 10 the
army and navy or al home, would, as / would
ia ii with ,uabounded JOY, the permanent restora-
ton OF peace on the basis of the Union under the
Constitution, without the efusion of another drop
at blood. But no peace can be permanent without
Union. --t
As to the other subjects presented in the resolu-
tions of the Cow ention, need only say that
should seek in the Constitution of the United States
aud the laws framed in accordance herewith the
rae of my duty, and the limitations Of executive
ra'oSer; endeavor to restore economy in public OK
Ienditure, re-estallish the supremacy of law, and
,J the operation of a more vigorous nationality
esume our commanding position among the ma
tons of the earth
81 The condit on OF our finances, tho depreciation
1.-THE paper money, and the burdens thersby i'm
osed on labor and capital, show the nccess ty os
return to sound financial system while the rights
It citizens and the rights of States, and the bind
ing authority Of law over President, army and
eople, are subjects of not less vital importance in
7sr than In peace
Believing that the views here expressed are
those of the Convention and the people you repre-
sent, accept the nomination.
realize the weight of the responsibility to he
horns should the people ratify your CHOICE.
Conscious of my own weakness, | can only seek
ervently the guidance Of the Ruler of the Uni
crse, and relying on his all powerful aid, do my
| ost to restore Union ald peace to suffering peo-
pc, and to establish and guard their liberties and
rights. am gentlemen very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
GEoRaB B. AcCLRLLAN.
Hon Horatio Seymour and others Committee