Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-11-08
Gnnc raj ncCIeiIau,s Letter of Accept
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A CoREECT cOrr.
OEAxer. y. j., September ;,


GESTLEAEN:-I have the honor 20 scknowl-
edge the receipt OF your letter. informing me of
my nomination by the Democratic National Con
vention recently assembled at Chicago. rs their
candidate at the next clerton for Presiden, of
the United States.
Ii Is unnecessary for me 20 say to YOU that this
nomination comes to me ursought
AN happy 10 know that when the nominal ton
was made the record OF my public life was kept
in view.
The effect of long and varied service in the
army, during and peace. has been TO strength-
en- and make ndelible 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 fsr guided the
course OF my lie, and must continue 10 do so TO
its end
The existence of more than one government ocer
the region Irkich once 0!cRed Our faQ IS incOnDaf-
ole icih The peace. the DOloeT and The happiness of
he people.
The preservation of our Union vas the sole
syoved object for which the war was commenced.
lt should nave been conducted for that object
only and in accordance with those principles
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 land and
sea.
The Union was originally formed by the exer
else of spirit of conciliation and compromise
To restore and preserve il the same spirit must
prevail ia our councils aud in the hearts of the
people
The re establishment of the Union in all its
integrity is aud must continue to be the indispen
sable condition in any settlement. So soon -
il is clear or even probable that Our present ai-
versaries are ready for peace upon the basis of
the Union, We should exhaust all Che resources
of craftsmanship prac,iced by civilized nations
and taught by the traditions OF the American
people consistent with the honor and interests
of the country, to secure such peace fe establish
the Union, and guarantee for the future and
constitutional rights Of every State The Union
IS the one condition of peace--we ask''no more
Let me add what | doubt not was, although
unexpressed. the sentiment OF the convention, as
il is of the people they represent, that when any
one State l. willing 10 return 10 the Union il
should be received az once, With full guaran-
tee all OF its constitutional rights
Ii frank, earnest and persistent effort TO OBJ
tain these objects should fail, the responsibility
for ulterior consequences will fall upon those no
remain IN arms against the CniO0. BUT THY
USoS MUsT BIZ PRESERVED AT ALL HAzARDs
| could look in the face OF nv gallant
yyed so many bloody battles, snd tell them ;ha;
their labOrs and toe sacrifice OF 50 many Of our
slain and wounded brethren bad been in vain !:
that We have abandoned that Union for which
We have 20 often periiei our lives
vast majority Of our people whether in the
army and navy Or az home, would a. | would
bail. with uabounded oy the permanent Iesioga-
ton OF peace on the basis of the L non under the
Constitution withoutth effusios of another drop
of blood. BCT 80 PEAcE cAN ~ Permanent
WITHOUT UsIoN
As the o,her subjects presented in toe reso-
luiions ol the eonv ention, | need only say that /
should seek IL the Constitution 81 the United
States and the laws framed in accordance there
with. the rule OF my duty and the Inns tations OF
executive power. endeavOr 10 restore ecouOmv
10 public expenditure. re establish the supremacy
of law. and by The assertion of more vigorous
nation liity resume euF commanding position
among tae nations OF the earth.
The condition II our finances. the deprecis-
sion of the paper money, and the burdens thereby
imposed on labor aud capital. show The necessity
~ return to a sound financial system, rlile
ne Tigbts Of oitiIens and the Yiobs O. Siqtes and
tie BINDING AUTHORITY CT LAW OyEE PKEslDESr.
AREY AID TEoris, A2E 81 VBJEcTs o. NOT LFss
VIAL lNF0RTANOE IL WAR THAS Is PEACE
Believing that the views bese expressed are
those OF the convention and the people you rep.
resent. accept the nomination.
realize TIE weight OF the responsibility to 6e
borne should The people ratify your choice
Concious OF my own weakness, ! can only
seek ferveatly the guidance o. the Ruler Of the
Universe anc. relying on His AL powerful aid
30 nv best 20 restore U0iOn aud Beace to saf-
fering people. AMI establish 4nd guard Their bb
critics and rights.
an, gentlemen, very respec iiuliy
our Obedieat serS @it.
GEORGE b. McCLELLkx
Hoa Hosato Ses uoGr, aud Others. Committee