Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-11-05
nIcClellan,.. Platform.
ORANGE. NEW JERSEY, Sept. 8.

ORANGE. NEW JERSEY, Sept. 8.
GENTLEMEN: have the honor to acknowledge the
ton BY the Democratic National Convention, recent
Iy assembled at Chicago, as their candidate at the
next election for President of the United States,
Ii is unnecessary for me to say to you that the
nomination comes to me unsought.
lam happy to know that when the nomination was
The effect Of long and varied service irfthe army,
during war and peace, has been to strengthen and
make indellible in my mind and heart the love and
for the Constitution laws and nag Of our
country impressed upon me in early youth.
These feelings have thus far guided the course Of
mylife, and must continue to do SO to its end.
The existence Of more than one government over
the region which once owned our flag is incompati.
BILE with the peace the power, and the happiness OF
The preservation Of our Union was the sole ayowed
object for which the war was commenced. 1t should
have been conducted for that object only land in
accordance with those principles which took occa-
sion TO declare when in active service.
Thus conducted, the work Of reconciliation would
have been easy, and we might have reaped the bene-
ft Of onr many victories on land and sea;
The Union was originally formed by the exercise
Of spirit of concilation and compromise. 70 re-
store and preserve it, the same spirit must prevail in
our councils, and in the hearts of the people.
The establishment Of the Union in all its integ-
fity is, and must continue to be. the indispensable
condition in any settlement SO soon as 1t IS clear.
or even probable, that our present adyeTsares are
ready for peace, upon the basis OF tie Union, We
should exhaust all the resources Of statesmanship
practiced 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, rsestablish the Union. and guarantee
for the futurs the 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 unex,
pressed the sentiment Of the Convention as it is Of
the people they represent that when any one State
is willing to return the Union it should be receiv
cd at once, with full guarantee Of all It's constitu-
Ii a frank, earnest and persistent effort to obtain
those objects should fail the responsibility for nte-
arms against the Union. But the Union must be
could not look in the face my gallant comrades
OF the army and navy who have survived so many
bloody battles, and tell them that their labors and
the sacrifice 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 per1led our
.Avast majority of our people. whether in the army
and navy or at home, would as would, nan WIN
unbounded Joy the permanent restoration Of peace,
on the basis Of the Union under the Constitution,
without the etfusion Of another drop Of blood. But
no peace & can 4s subes pToened IN the esu
tons 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;
endeayor to restore economy in public expenditure,
reesablish the supremacy OF law and, oy the asser-
tion Of q more vigorous nationality, resume our
commanding position among the nations OF the
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the paper money. and the burdens thereby imposed
on labor and capital show the necessity Of return
TO sound financial SYSTEM whilst the rights OF citi-
gems and the rights Of states, and the binding au-
thority Of law over President, army and people, are
subjects Of not less vital Importance in war than in
peace. -,
Believing that the views here expressed are those
of the convention and the people you represent
accept the nomination. -
| realize the weight Of the responsibility to be
borne should tho people ratify your choice.
fervently the guidance Of the Ruler Of the Uni
verse, and, relying on His all powerful aid, do my
pie, and establish and guard their liberties and
am. gentlemen, worry respectfully.
Your obedient servant,
GEORGE b. MCMILLAN.
Hon. Horatio Seymour. and others. committees.