Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-11-28
1IcClellan,. Platform.

sss ~ ORANGE. NEW JERSEY, Sept 8.
GBSrLEMEN: I have the honor to acknowledge the
ton 81 the Democrats National Convention, recent
ly assembled at Chicago. as their candidate at the
next election for President Of the United States,
1t is unnecessary for me TO say to you that the
nomination comes to me unsought,
~ am happy to know that when the nomination was
The effect Of long and varied service in the army
during war and peace, has been to strengthen and
% SsS Y %1S and Rs nd m ,s love 1S
country impressed upon, me in early, youth.
These feelings have thus far guided the course Ci
mylife, and must continue TO do so to its end.
- The existence Of more than one government over
De- the region which once owned our flag is incompati-
iewith the peace the power, and the happiness Of
The preservation Of our Union was the sole ayowed
oobjsct for which the war was commenced. 1t tshoud
accordancs with those principles which took occa-
3 sion 10 declare when in active service.
Hi Thus eonducted. the work Of reconciliation would
have been easy, and We might have reaped the bene-
:. -it Of our many victories on land and sea. h
~ The Union Was originally formed by the exercise
Of spirit of conciliation and compromise. To re-
store and preserve it, the spirit must prevail in
our councils, and in the hearts OF the people.
The e-establishment ofthe Union in al its intsg
Ss eyea probable. that our present sdversaries are
Soud exhaust 6s 1s Of se%Snhp
practiced By civilized nations, and taught by the
traditions Of the american people. consistent with
such peace. re-establish the Union, and guarantee
for the future the constitutional rights Of every
Stale; The Union Is the one condition OF peace
Let me add what doubt not was. although unex..
pressed the sentiment Of the Convention. as It is Of
the people they represent that when any one State
ia wiling to return TO the Union. u should be recey-
Cd atonee with full guarantee of all its constitu-
Ifa frank, earnest and persistent effort to obtain
those objects should fail the for ulte-
oonsequences vii! fall upon those who remain in
. preserved at all hazards. -
could not look in the face my gallant comrades
sas 5 "sa
= the Aacrihce Of so many OF our slain and wounded
bretTen had been II vain that we had abandoned
A vast majority of our people, whether in the army
low ~ he Of peace
on the basis OF the Union under the Constitution,
without the ehusion Of another drop Of blood. But
As 70 the other subjects presented in the resolu,
tionso the convention. need only say that should
tho laws framed IN accordance Herewith, the rule Of
my duty, and tho limitations Of executive power;
endeayor e restore economy II public eMxpsnditare M
zion Of q more vigorous nationality. resume our
commanding position among the nations of the
fhs condition Of our finances the depreciation of
tho paper money, and the burdens thereby imposed
on Labor and ssSw nS tSs & es
thoriiy q law over President army. and people. are
subjectsOf not less vital Importance in war than in
Bsliovine that The views here expressed are those
Of the convention and the people you represent
4 ssaiiss tho weight Of the responsibiityto 70 bs
borne should the people fatify your choice.
.fsrTsntys the guidance ef the Ruler Of the Uni
verse and, relying on His all powerful aid, do my
esss 2 TostoTe Union and peace e sllsrng pso