The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-06
The Presidential NOmInafIon---1Ir. Ltncoln's
Acceptance.
NEw YoRE. June IA, 1864.
Hon. Abraham lincoln

NKw YoRK. June IA, 1854.
Hon. Abraham Lincoln
SIR-Tbe National Union Convention. which
assembled IN Baltimore on June :, 1904. has
Instructed us 10 inform you that YOU were nomi
lated with enthusiastic unannity for the Pres.
deucy OF the United States for four Years from
the 4th Of March next.
The resolu tions OF the Convention. which We
have already bad the honor OF placing in your
hands, are a full and clear statement OF the
principles which inspired its action, and which,
a. We believe, the great body Of Union men in
the country heartily approve. Whether those
resolutions express the National gratitude 10 our
soldiers and sailors; or the Northern scorn OF
compromise with rebels, and CONSEQUENT die
honor; or the patriotic duty Of union and sue
cess whereby they approve the Proclamation OF
Emancipation, the Constitutional amendment.
! tae employment OF former slaves as Union sold
+ iers, or the solemn obligation Of the Government
promptly TO redress the wrongs of every soldier
OF the Union, OF whatever color or race whether
they declare the iuyiosbility OF the pledged
faith OF the nation, or offer Ihe national hospit-
alily 10 the oppressed Of every land, or urge
the union by railroad OF the Atlantic and Pacific
oceans; whether they recommend public econ
Omy aud vigorous taxation or assert the fixed
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force OF foreign monarchies IN the immediate
reighborhood OF the United States, or declare
THAI those only are worthy Of official trust who
approve unreservedy the views aud policy in
dlcaed IN the TesOutiOns-they we're eQuslv
hailed with the heartiness of profound convic>
tiOn.
Believing with YOU, Sir, that this is the peo
pies war for the maintenance of Government
which YOU have justly described as "of the peo-
pie, by the people, for the people" were very
sure that you will be glad 10 know. not onls from
the resolutions themselves, but from the sirgu-
lar harmOney and enthusiasm with which they
were adopted, how warm is the popular welcome
OF every measure IN the prosecution OF the war
which Is IA vigorous, unmistakable, aud uufaI-
ering as the national purpose itself No right.
Tor instance, Is so precious aud sacred To- the the
American heart as that of personal h0ertv It's
violation il regarded with just, Instant and uni
versal jealousy. Yet in this hour OF peril every
faithful citizen cOncedes that for the sake OF
national existence and the common welfare. in
dlvldual liberty may as the Constitution provides
in Case of rebellion. be sometimes summarily
constrained, asking only with painful anxiety
that IN every instance aud TO ihe least detail ab-
sOlutely necessary power shall not be hastily or
unWisely exercised
We believe sir, that the honest will of the Union
meu OF the country was never more truly repre-
sented than in this Convention Their purposes
We believe 10 be the overthrow Of armed rebels
in tie field, and the security of permanent peace
aud uuion by liberty and justice under the Con
stiluuOn. That these results are to be achieved
amid cruel perplexities they are fully aware
That they are TO be reached only BY cordial
unanmty Of counsel, is undenable That good
men may sometimes differ as 20 the means and
the time. they know. That in the conduct Of al
human affairs the highest duty is TO determine.
~ the angry conflict OF passion, how much good
may be practically accomplished, in this their
sincere persuasion. They have watched your
official course therefore, with unfagging atten-
ton and amid the bitter taunts OF eager friends
and the fierce drnunciations OF enemies. now
moving too fast for some, now too slOw for others
they have seen you throughout this tremendous
contest patient, sagaciOus, faithful, just lean
'"s "t"- .''o is--. e the gr--s mass of the
people, and satisfied TO be moved by its mighty
pulsatiOns.
Ii is for this reason that, long before the Con
vention met, the popular instinct had plainly in-
dicated you as its candidate and the COnver
ton therefore, mere recorded the popular will
Your character and career prove your unswerv.
ing fidelity TO the cardinal principles of Ameri-
can Liberty and of the American Constitution
Sir, we earnestly request your acceptance Of this
domination; revereutly commencing our be
loved country, and you, its Chief Magistrate,
with all lis brave Sous, who on sea aud land. are
faithfully defending the good old American
cause of equal right to the blessing Of Almighty
God.
We are, Sir, very respectfully your friends
and fellow citizens,
William Dennison, Ohio. Chairman
Josiah Drgmmond, Maine
Thomas E. Sawyer, New Hampshire.
Bradley Barlow, Vermont.
A H. Bullock. Massachusetts.
A NJ. Gsmmell, Rhode Island
C. S. b shnell, Connecticut
G.. w. Curtis, New York
w. A. Newell, New Jersey.
Henry johnson. Pennsylvania.
y B. Smithers. Delaware.
W. L. w. Seabrook, Maryland
John F. Hume, Missouri
G. w Hite, Kentucky.
T.. P Tyfe. ONO.
CYRUS NJ Allen, Indiana.
". Bushnell. Illinois.
l. P Alexander, Michigan.
A w Randall, Wisconsin
A. Oliver. Iowa.
Thomas Simpson, Minnesota.
John Bidwell, California
Thomas II. Pearne Oregon
Leroy Kramer, West Virginia.
A. c. Wilder, Kansas.
NJ. NJ Bfien. Tennessee.
J. ?. Grevses, Nevada.