The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1864-09-13


OF spirit Of conciliation and cof0pTonise: TO re-
store and preserve IT. the same spirit prevail in.
our councils and in Ahe hearts OF the people The
re-estabiishnent 81 the Union In all its integrity Is
and must continue to be, the indispensable condition
III any settlement SO soon as ii is clear or even
probable, that present adtersafies ready for
peace upon the basis of the Union, we should ex-
haust all the of craftsmanship praciced by
civilized nations, and taught BY the Traditions of the
American people, consistent With the honor and in-
terest OF the country to secure such peace fe-estab
lish the Union, and guarantee for the future the
constitutional rights Of every State The Union is
the one condition of peace we ask no more.
Let me add, what doubt not was although unex-
pressed the ae nfment OF theconvcnfion, II Is oi
the people they represent, that when any one State
Is willing TO return 70 the Union, It should be-
ceived at onee with fiill guarantee Of all its
stitutional rights
If frank, earnest, and persistent effort to obtain
these objects should fail the responsibility for ulte-
rior consequences will fall upon those who remain
IN arms against the Union but the Union must be
preserved at all hazards.
l could not look in the face Of my gallant conn
rades of the army and navy, who haye survived so
many bloody battles and tell them that their
iabors and the sacrifice Of many Of slain and
wounded brethren hal been in vain--that we had
abandoned that Union for which we have so often
periled our lives. vast majority of our people,
whether IN the army and navy or at home, would,
US wouid, hail with unb0unded Joy the Prepayment
restoration OF peace the basis Of the Union, I'M
der The Constitution without the efusion Of another
drop OF blood. But no peace can be permanent
IA. 81 -
As to the other subjects presented in the resolu-
tons OF the convention, Il need only say that
should seek IN the Constitution Of the United States
and tho laws framed in sAedordance therevfth, tho
rule Of my duty and the limitations Of executive
power; endeavor to restore economy in the public
expenditures, re-establish the supremacy of law,
and, by the operation of more vigorous nation
aiity, resume our commanding position among the
nations of the earth
The condition of our finances, the depreciation
ef the paper money, and the burden thereby i'm
posed on labor and capital, show the necessity of
return to sound, financial system while the rights
OF citizens and the rights of States, and the bind
ing authority of law President, army and peo-
pie, are subjects Of not less vital Importance in war
than in peace. Believing that the views here ex-
pressed those Of the convention and the people
you represent, / accept the nomination.
realize the weight OF the responsibility to be
borne should the people ratify your choice. Con-
sclous Of my own weakness, l only seek fer
ventiy the guidance of the Ruler of the Universe,
and, relying OH His all-powerful aid do my best to
restore union and peace to suffering people, and
to establish and guard their liberties and rights
am, gentlemen very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN.
YANKEE NEWS FROM ATLANTA-wnEELER's RAID.
The latest Yankee intelligence from Wheeler is
that Rousseau Is driving him, and he is trying to
cross the Tennessee river, and that the railroads
between Nashville and Chattanooga would be in
running order on the 9th instant A telegram from
Chattanooga on the 7th says:
Adviees from Jonesboro to the I'd instant were re-
ceived this morning
General Hoods army was then retreating, with
General ShefDian's forces hanging closely on his
rear. The head of the Union column was skiTnish-
ing with the rebel rear Fayetteville six miles
from Jonesboro' The fighting around Jonesboro'
had been very severe. and the enemy was routed at
all points.
On the Both ultmo the Fourth and Twenty-third
corps struck the Macon linc five miles beyond East
Point. In the meantime, the Fifteenth, sixteenth
and Seventeenth corps and klpatIick's cavalry
were skITuilshing Driskly with the enemy ON our
right, driving him across Flint river into JonesbJro
Hazons division, of the Sixteenth corps, took pos
session OF prominent hill On the way ~ the en-
emy's position.
On the next day the eneZly burst sl aiasse OH the
tteenth corps but their repeated assaults were re-
pulsed aud they lost several general officers, inclu
ding MaloI-General Anderson, who was mortally
wounded. Cur loss was light, as We fought behind
earthworks. Hazon's division captured two iag5.
On the morning Of the l,t September, the Four
tcerith corps marched along the Macon road, de-
stroying tie track for several miles. In The after
noon they assaulted the rebel entrenchments, and
after desperate conflict, lasting for two hours
drove the enemy OUT taking two batteries Including
the celebrated L0omis's Battery, taken from us at
Chlckamauga,l and some battle-dags, General Go
van and an Arkansas brigade. Early in the night
Lees corps moved away TO Tom Stewards corps. left
IN Atlanta, the command deyoiying on Hartee, who
retired along the Macon road.
Hood, finding the situation desperate in Atlanta,
also retreated on the lst burning nearly thousand
bales OF cotton and eighty-six wagons laden with
ammunition.
At the break Of day on the I'd our army followed
In hot pursuit. The ect was to get between Hood
and Hardee, and cut off one of them
The details Of the occupation Of Atlanta by Gen.
eral Sherman gigea, including l. te from Major
Calhoun asking protection for uon-coInbatants and
private property, which was granted.
THE DRAFT To BE ENFORCED.