Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-10-08
mcCIcIlan,s Platform.
ORANGE. New JERSEY, Sept.

.iiHaa.' OKANGE. NEW JERSEY, sept. o.
GENrLEMEN: have the honor 10 acknowledge the
receipt oi your letter informing me Of my nomina-
ton by the Democratic National Convention, recent
ly assembled at Chicago, as their candidate at the
next election for Pres Of the United States.
1t is unnecessary for me to say TO you that the
nomination comes TO me uns0ught. ,.
lam happy to know that when the nomination was
made the record Of my public life vas kept in view.
The effect Of long and varied SCI vice in the army,
during war and peace, has been to strengthen and
reverence for the Constitution, laws and flag of our
country impressed upon me in early youth.
These feelings have thus far guided the course Of
mylife, 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-
BILE with the peace, the power, and the happiness OF
The preservation Of our Union was the sole ayowed
object for which the war was commenced. 1t should
have been conducted for that object only, and in
accordance with those principles which took occa-
sion TO declare when in active service.
Thus conducted, the work Of reconciliation would
have been easy, and we might have rcaped the bene-
fit Of our many victories ON land and sea.
The Union was originally formed by tho exercise
Of spirit Of conciation and compromise. To re-
store and preserve it. the same spirit must prevail in
our councils, and in the hearts Of the people.
The re-estabishment Of the Union in all its integ
rity Is and must continue to be. the indispensable
condition in any settlement. So soon it is clear.
or even probable that our present adyersaries are
ready for peace, upon the basis Of tie Union, we
should exhaust all the resources OF craftsmanship
praeticed by civilized nations, and taught by the
traditions Of the American people, consistent with
such rVeSs peacc the Union, and guarantee
for the future the constitutional rights OF every
State. The Union is the one condition Of peace-
Letme add what doubt not was although unex-
pressed the sentiment Of the Convention, as it is of
the people they represent that when any one State
is willing 10 return b the Union itsbOuld be receiv
ed once, with full guarantee Of all its constitu-
ia frank earnest and persistent effort to obtain
those objects should fail the responsibility for ute
arm msssshst sSff the Union. But the Union must be
could not look In the face my gallant comrades
Of tho army and navy who have survived so many
bloodshattles, and tell thcm that their abors 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
vast majority of our people, whether in the army
and navy Qr at home, would. rs would, hail with
sSS Sas tSs Fl
without the efusion of another drop Of blood. But
no peace can be permanent without Union.
tions Of lie need only say that should
sock 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;
endeavQrto restore economy in public expenditure,
reestablish the supremacy OF law and by the asser-
tion Of 2 more vigorous nationality, resume our
The The condition % our finances the depreciation Of
the paper money, and the burdens thereby imposed
on labor and capital show the necessity Of return
10 sound financial system; whilst the rights of citi-
zens and the rights Of states, and the binding au-
th0rity of law over President, army, and people,
subjects Of not less vital importance in war than in
believing that Che views hero expressed arc those
Of the convention and tho people you represent,
realize thc weight Of the responsibility TO be
borne should the people ratify your choice.
feryently the eaidance Of The Ruler Of the Uni
verse. And foIyinG on His ell powerful aid, do my
best 70 restore Union and peace to suffering pe0
pie, and establish and guard their Liberties and
lights.
/ am. gentlemen. very respectfully. Tw
~ Xonr obedient servanf.
GEORGE Il. MCCLBLLAN.
Hon. Hontio seymour. and others, committee -