The New York herald., 1864-06-06

property al rebels is practicable, and II 4 were 90
do not think u measure OF sound policy Hs, 10 fact
question belonging TO the people themselves 10 decide
and 10 occasion for the OF their original
and sovereign authority An war measure, n the be-
ginning Of revolt which might be queed by prompt
severity understand the policy Of connscation but not
AZ fna measure Of reconstruction after the suppression
OF an insurrection
In the adjustments which are 10 follow peace con-
sderaons vengeance can consistently be admitted.
The object OF the is to make permanently secure
the peace and happiness OF the whole country and there
was but single element IN the way OF i've attainment
This element OF slavery may be considered practically
destroyed In the country and II needs only your proposed
amendment Of the constitution to make it's extinction
complete
With this extinction OF slavery the party divisions
created by it have also disappeared And II in the history
OF the country there has ever been time when the
American people without regard 10 another OF The
political divisions were called upon TO give soemny their
voice IN matter which involved the safety Of the United
States II is assuredly the present time.
II the Convention At Baltimore will nominate any man
whose past life Jusies well grounded confidence in
his fidelity TO cordial principles, there
why there should be any division among the really pari
otto men OF the country. TO any such shall be most
happy to give cordial and active support
My own decided preference is TO aid in this way,
and not TO be myself candidate. But If Mr. Lincoln
should be renominated, as believe II would be fatal
10 the country to endorse policy and renew power
which has cost us the lives OF thousands Of men, and
nocdessy put the country the road to bankruptcy
there Will remain no alternative but to organize against
him every clement OF conscientious opposition, with
the view 10 prevent the misfortune Of his reelection.
In this contingency accept the nomination at Cieve
land ana. as preliminary step, have resigned my
COMMISSION
pain to make But had for a long time fruitlessly en-
deavored to obtain service. ! make this sacrifice now
only to regain liberty speech and to leave nothing 10
the way OF dischargpg to my utmost ability the task you
have set for me.
With my earnest and sincere thanks for your expres.
sons of confidence aud regard and for the many
able terms u which you acqaaint with the actions Of
tho committee am gentlemen very respectfully and
NEw YoRK June a, 1864
To Messrs woRraiNGToS G. SYrrHEN, OF Maryland Ed
WARD GILBERT Of New York, CAspAR Burr, Of Illinois;
I'm pf ID nr Darn ovl
vania, a committee, &c.
THE TENDER OF THE NOMINATION PoR THE VICE
PRESIDENCY TO GENERAL coCHRANE.
NEW YoRK June 3, 1864.
GEsEKAL-The Convention sitting at Cleveland, on the
31st ultimo, having unanimously nominated you as the
candidate Of the radical democracy for the Vice Presi
dency Of the United states the ticket with John
Fremont, as their candidate for President havc de.
puted their committee to communicate to you the
result of their deliberations and to ask Of you the accept
OF tho nomination.
We need not tell you General of the radical character
OF that Convention for you were its worthy presiding
officer need refer particularly to the resolutions
which adopted the basis Of the political
organization. which the necessities OF the times have
called into being. You know them al; and your out
spoken endorsement Of the positions taken by the Con-
venton well your ancient love OF freedom through
long career or public usefulness won for YOU that con-
dence OF the Convention which resulted In selecting you
candidate for the high Office of Vice President
lhe war. General mas swept away a Ola party ties,
range himself the side Of his imperled country de-
serves the confidence of all patriots. Among the
thousands OF democrats who have thus shown their
wisdom no man OF your ancient political faith in the
nation has taken higher nober stand than YOURSELF
and TO this fact the Convention was keenly alive.
When tho broke you took the field against the
common enemy. and led brave soldiers 10 battle
the true soldier And when il was tho fashion Of .he
to respect the rights Of the rebels TO their
slaves and thus reinforce them % that extent You bold
beon Of the Immense resources which slavery conferred
Your fellow citizens Of New York, General, with
uot respect 10 party, generously remembered your
devotion to the cause of tho country and humani-
ty, and ri the last State election declared their
highest ofuccs in their gfl with this record, aud
radical democracy before them the Convention did
hesitate but with one accord, called upon you to
pete the ticket bearing upon It tho OF the illus
In conclusion, General, the committee hope you will
favor them with your early reply accepting the nomna
uon in order that the radical democracy may fling
breeze at the nvincbe flag of Freedom Union and
move upon the enemy works without
delay We are, General respectively your friends aud
woRfHINcToN q. syETrIEN,
Of Maryland, Chairman.
EDWARD GILBERT, OF New York,
cAsPAR BUTZ, OF illinois,
CHARLES u. MOSS, OF Missouri,
N. r. SAWYER, OF Pennsylvania
General JOHN CocnRAsE, New York.
GENERAL cocHRANE's REPLY.
Nrw YoRs, June 4, 1854.
GESuEwEy--I have received your note informing me
officially CT my nomination by the radical democracy at
Cleveland on the 31st u, as their candidate for Vice
President Of the United states the ticket with John c.
Fremont as their candidate for President.
have been accustomed 10 regard simply as q duty
performed what you pleased to represent person
ally meritorous, and to regret the physical disability
which alone withdrew mo from the immediate scene Of
war.
CONCUR in the action and agree with the principles OF
question OF reconstruction referred the constitutional
action OF the people, II wisely committed to them an
peculiarly within tho province OF the future and
opinion.
While have ever supposed conGsca,ion and loss OF
the property of an enemy In arms to be audabe
Of established and essential rule OF civilized war
Pleased 10 observe that the Convention when
asserting tho justice OF the principle intended 10
remit ts exercise 10 the discretion or the people,
hereafter manifested through their representatives
ia Congress when considering the paramount qnes
lion OF reconstruction, TINS was judicous, For, iu
deed, so blended must be the various fnethodS-se.
questraion, connscation military absorption and
from confusion and TO restore the government that
is dilcut IL not impossible, now, when affirming the
rrilciplc, to provide for its application.
have tho honor gentlemen 20 accept the nomination
for Vice President OF the United States which you have
rendered under the direction of the Convention
am, very respectfully, yours,
JOHN CocHRANE
To woam.Grov G. sSErnEv, Of Maryland; EpwARp en-
BERT. cf New York. CAsPAR Burz OF Illinois: CHARLES r.
Moss, OF Missori N. +. SAwyBR Of PenDsylv ania
mittcc, Sc,
THE BALTIMORE CONVENTION.