Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-09-15
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lotter accepting the Chicago nomination
ORANGE, N j., Sept. 8, 1864.
Hon. Roratio Seymour, and Others, Cona-
mittee---
Gentlemen Il have the honor to
acknowledge the receipt of your letter in
forming me of my nomination by the
Democratic National Convention, recent
ily assembled at Chicago, as their candi-
date at the next election for President of
the United States.
1t is unnecessary for me to say to you
that this nomination comes to me I'M
sought
lam 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 indellible in my
mind aud heart the love ana 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 my life, and must continue to
do SO to its end
The existence Of more than one Gov
ernment over the region which once
owned our flag, is incompatible with the
peace, the power aud the happiness Of the
people.
The preservation of our Union was the
sole avowed object for which the war
was commenced, and it should have been
conducted in accordance with those prin-
ciples. which | took occasion to declare
WHEN in active service. Thus conducted,
the work of reconciliation would have
been easy, and we might have reaped the
benefits of our many victories on the land
and sea.
The Union was originally formed by
the exercise Of Il spirit Of Cancellation and
comprmise, and to restore and preserve it
the same spirit must prevail in oar coun-
ellis and in the hearts Of the people The
re-establishmcnt of the Union in all its
integrity is and must continue to be the
Indispensable condition in any settlement.
So soon rs it is clear, or even probable.
that our present adyersaries are ready
for peace upon the basis of the Union,
We should exhibit all the resources, Of
craftsmanship practiccd ty civilized ma
tons aud taught by the traditions Of the
American people, consistent with the
honor and interest Of the country, to Sc
cure such peace. re-cstahlish the Union
and guarantee for the future the eondl-
tional rights Of every State. The Union
is the one condition Of peace, and We ask
no moro.
Let me add what doubt not was, al
though expressed. the sentiment Of the
Convention as it is Of the people they re-
present. that when any one State Is will
lug TO return TO the Union it should be
received at once with full guaranty
Of all its constitutional rights Ii Il frank
earnest and persistent effort TO obtain
these objects should fail the responsibility
for Interior consequences will fall upon
those who remain in arms against the
Union. but the Union must be preserved
\, all hazards
| could not look in the face of my gal
Ian; comrades OF the army and navy, who
have survived so many bloody battles.
and tell them that their labars and tue
sacrifices 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 perillci our lives.
A vast majority Of orr people whether
in the army and navy or at home. would
as | would, hail with JOY the permanent
restoration OF peace. ell the basis OF the
Union under the Constitution, without
tn, etfusion of another drop Of blood. but
no peace can be permanent without
Union.
As to the other subjee; presented in the
resolutions Of the Convention. need only
say that ! should seek 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 endrayoring 10 restore economy IN
public expenditure, re-estab!ish the
supremacy of law and by the operations
of more vigorous nationality, resume
our commanding position among the ma
tions ct the earth.
The condition OF our finances, the &C.
probation Of The paper money, and the
burdens thereby imposed on labor and
capital, show the necessity Of a return to
$ sound financial system. while the rights
o: citizens aud those Of States, and the
binding authority Of law over the Pres:-
dent. the army and the people, are subjects
of not less vital Importance in war than
il peace.
Believing that the views here expressed
are those OF tn. Convention and tha poo
pie you represent, accep: the nomlaa-
ton. | realize the weight Of the rcSpoa-
sibilivv to be borne, should the people
ratify your choice.
Conscious Of my cwn weakness, | can
only seek fervenily the guidance of the
Ruler of the Universe and relying on
His all-powerful aid. DO my best to re-
store Union and peace 70 suffering peo-
pie. anu to establish and guard their lib
critics and rights.
| am. gentlemen.
Very resvrCtfuily