Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-11-21
NIcCIeIIan,s Platform.
ORANGE. NEW JERsRY. Sept. S

r. n. n, o.
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
IL is unnecessary for mo to say to you that the
nomination comes to me unsought.
II am 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
during war and peace, has been to strengthen and
make indcllibe in my mind and heart the love and
reverence for the Constitution laws and flag of our
country impressed upon me in early, youth.
These feelings have thus lar guided the course Of
The existence OF more than one government over
the region which once owned our flag is incompati-
bic 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 30 declare when in active service.
Thus conducted the work G ion would
ht Of our many victories on land and sea.
The Union. was originally formed by the exercise
Of asprit Of conciliation 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-establishment of the Union in all its integ
rity is, and must continue to be. the indispensable
condition in any settlement. SO soon as it is clear,
or even probable. that our present adversaries are
ready for peace, upon the basis Of tie Union, we
practced by civilized nations, and taught by the
traditions Of the American people, consistent with
.
such peace re-estabish the Union, and guarantee
for the future the constitutional rights OF every
State. The Union is the one condition of peace
Let me add what doubt not was, although unex-
pressed the sentiment of the Conyention as it is Of
the people they represent, that when any State
is willing to return to the Union it should be receiv-
tional rights.
those 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
could not look in tho face my gallant comrades
OF the army and navy who have survived so many
bloody battles and tell them that their lsbors 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.
A vast majority of our people. whether in the army
and navy or at home, would. as would, hail with
s joy hs Snass Ss S
without tho ehusion Of another drop Of blood. But
no peace can be permanent without Union.
As to the other subjects presented in tho resolu-
tionso the convention need only say that should
seek in the Constitution of tho 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-estabsh the supremacy OF law and, by the asser-
ti0n Of more vigorous nationality, resume
commanding position among the nations Of the
The condition Of our finances, the depreciation Of
the paper money, and the burdens thereby imposed
on labor and capital show the necessity Of return
to sound financial SYSTEM whilst the rights Of citi
zens and the rights Of states and the binding au-
thority Of law over President, army, and people, are
subjects Of not less vital Importance in war than in
peace. 81
Believing that the views here expressed are those
Of tho convention and the people you represent,
accept the nomination.
realize, the weight Of the responsibility to be
borno should the people ratify your choice.
Conscious Of my own weakness, can only sock
fervently tho guidance Of tho 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
| sm. gentlemen, very respectfully.