The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1863-08-13

IT~-' I u VIIII DUI OUIUI Init u
simply fighting to carry out and vindicate that
noble and heaven-born idea, hence the IDomen-
tous nature of this struggle. AS it has been
eloquently and truthfully remarked by Rev. DR..
Hitchcock of New York, Victory has for
its price, a hearty, general acknowledgements
OF human rights, as such. The Revolution
airy War of seven years indicated the rights
OF tchlte men. This war, whether il be three,
or four, or seven, or ten years, is for the black
man. 1t is 4 solemn fact, that the percentage
OF Gods people is larger in the ebony than
In the irOrY race. God be praised. public senti-
ment is moving in the right direction. The
growth of the Anti-Slavery sentiment in the
loyal States has had a tropical rapidity Of late.
Be patient. The leaven works"
We are gathered to rejoice in view of victories
achieved by our armies in indicating that great
truth. That | am not mistaken in the view
which l have now taken of this struggle, listen
to what q Richmond writer has Just published
The establishment Of this confederacy. based
as 1t Is upon slavery, and upon the principles of
natural subordinatiOn. is verify Il distinct reac-
ton against the whole course of the ages ciyili-
zation. And this is the true reason why we
have been left without the sympathy Of the
nations, until we conquered that sympathy with
the edge of the sword. For Liberty, Equality,
Fraternity, we have imperatively substituted
Slavery. Subordination and Government.
Those social and political problems that rack
and torture modern society, we have undertaken
to solve for ourselves, in our own way, upon
our own principles. That among equals, equality
Is rlght-amOng those who are naturally unequal
equality Is chaos-that there are slave races born
10 serve, masters born to govern. Such are the
principles which we inherit from the
ancient world, which we have lifted up in the face
of perverse generation that has forgotten the wis
dom of its fathers by those principles we live,
and in their defence we have shown ourselves
ready to die. Reverently we feel that our Con-
tederacy is IA God-sent missionary to the nations,
with rAfhc - -,aI
them boldly, and whose hath ears to hear let him
hear
Thus Southerners by their own profession, are not
only fighting the North but the whole spirit of
modern civilization. They are contending with the
age in which We live. The triumph of secession
would rol! back the tide OF modern advancement and
Christianity u full century. Not merely would
America experience endless mischief, but the whole
brotherhood of civilized nations would suffer, by
admitting into its fraternity a member avowing such
dIsorganizing and selfish, oppressive nd anti Chris
tian sentiments. The doctrines and principles Of
secession are at war with good government and
Christian civilization throughout the world. Are
We not under obligations, then, to give thanks that
the Union armies are now successful and pressing
forward to ultimate victOry-conquering in their
Newbern, Donelson, New Orleans,
Memphis, Corinth, Murireesboro, Jackson. Vicks-
burg, Port Huds N. and scores Of other cities, cita-
dais. and stronghclds, and taking more than $4,000
soldiers as prisoners of war, in 4 single week Al
ready the old Union flag flies in every State of the
so-called Southern Confederacy, and in several
States with not an opposing soldier to dispute its
right.
Imagine not that l think the struggle at an end.
Even, suppose the last gun had been fired, the strug
gle would not be at an end. No, our brave generals
and soldiers might say,
Farewell the neighing steed. and the shriI trump,
Pride, pomp and circumstance of glorious war,
Farewell Othello's occupation gone ~
Yet, not even then, would the struggle cease, an
herculean task would yet remain to be accomplished.
Southern society must be reorganiZed. The Earring
elements must be adjusted, and our practical COM
sense and energetic Americans are just the
TO do it, and they owe it to the South, to the
v hole country. and to the Church of Christ, not to
falter in this struggle or abandon it, until the work
IS accomplished.
At the present time we have special reason for
levout thanksgiving, for from both sides there are
of an approaching peace. Who does not
ong for peace. if it can be brought about aud the
great end achieved of restoring Union throughout
hat extended country When peace comes let it
come but to one nation. America Is one lndlvlsable
nation. l can see no possible hope of permanent
1eace, with two COniede, acies. Whoever makes
his assertion, shows that he but poorly comprehends
he genius and character of the American people.
do not believe that the God of nations could infiict
greater national cuise upon the people OF the
south than TO allow them to settle down rs a slave
slave-raising, and slave-iaboring Contede-
acy. | cannot believe the South sufficiently bad to
deserve such a doom. although the leaders had for a
ong time been plotting treason against their country,
NA1L.N NOAAsAA @'@
md under which they were enjoying the richest
political and civil! rights and privileges. | am one of
hose, however, confidently looking forward TO q
,etter day. | am fully confident that the Supreme
Ruler Of nations has a glorious future In store for
America. [ rejoice in this privilege OF meeting my
and of giving thanks for the victories
which our armies have achieved. 1t has always
me unfeigned delight that among Americans
esiding upon the Sandwich Islands, there has been
yer cherished such n loyal and loving spirit toward
heir native land. Ous hearts beat In sympathy
our brothers who are there battling tor their
Onntry's existence, honor and glory. From our
imperative poverty we have already contributed
ur thousands as a free-w will offering for the comfort
( the noble hearted soldiers who have been disabled
nd sent to the hospitals, and should another appeal
e made to Americans on the Sandwich Islands,
.oubt not an equally hearty response would be called
orth. We love our native land. In the days OF
er peril and danger our hearts were sad, and as
er prospects brighten our hearts are made glad
We rejoice that the Presidents message reached US,
n the lightning's wing, in season TO enable Us to
onvene this day and unite with the millions of our
oyal fellow citizens in rendering thanksgiving to
Ilmighty God. Although in . foreign land, and
nioying the protection of a just, kind and beneicent
ing, whose rule over us is gentle and easy. yet we
re ready to exclaim, in the spirit OF the ancient
ew as he sat by Babylon's streams,
"If 1 forget thee. o my country, let my right hand forget
er cunning and my tongue cleave to the roof Of my mouth"