The New York herald., 1863-11-05
BEECHER IN LONDON.

accomplished
BEECHER IN LONDON.
Hts Interview and Breakfast with the
Dissenting Clergymen-His Throat
Cicared ~ a Myracie' and Plus the
fFrom the London Times, Oct. 24l
xes,eIasy T. morning numerous company consisting
sembed at breakfast at Radeys Hotel upon the invita-,
Sion Of tie "Coetaee of Correspondence Americon
70 his departure for America.
The Hon. aud Rev. B. W Noel occupied the chair
\ The Rev. II. WARD BEEcHSR who was received with
much cheering, after preliminary remarks, said ho
felt he could speak with perfect freedom that assembly
"a TO what he believed to be The nterpo5on of Providence
his behalf since he had been this country When
from tho Continent he had been for than twenty
after speaking In Manchester Ednburg Glasgow and iv.
erpool. his voice completely failed him. He afraid he
would not be able to speak IN Exeter Hall When, how:
ever, on Tuesday morning. he spoke to himself he found
his voice as clear as whistle Some might say that his
recovery was owing to the remedies he adopted but he
.ods disposed think that in their use he had The direct in
tnpoS'sos ofhe Almighty Only last night he received
BY the mail some very important documents from Ame
xca which threw considerable light the state Of pub
lc feeling In New York regard to the negro The late
ytots were really the ~ork Of the Irisa population. Mr..
ihe committee appointed to relieve the colored PEOPLE,
showing the suaerings which the negroes had
with which the echsns s and Religious 'ns suegy
lions setting themselves 10 work to compensate
Them az far as pssibe, for their suerings Tho reply
10 this reporta document admirable for excellent com.
position and noble sentimentswas signed by twelve
6feen colored men, who gentlemen, scholars, and
Christians. II was said that the coored worse
0d IN New York than in South Carolina but having
In the latter State he could bear testimony TO the
trary being the fact Hundreds and thousands eman
cpated negroes were being educated by white people,
who asked for no other return but board lodging
Tue Christian church of the North fully or
its duty regard TO the black an He read other ex
tracts from reports and other documents TO show that in
1851 and subsequently nearly all the Christian churches
North and West all the most intelligent laymen and
ministers Of religion had, body, settled down in the
lmmovabe conviction that the must 60 on until
the rebellion was crushed and slavery destroyed Let
England give them credit for having sufficient reason for
chat determination and for differing from those who
urge1 peace so far the influence OF England was felt
on the other side Of the Atlantic had all against
liberty and for slavery, though no not mean - say
that was what she meant. He hoped, therefore, they
would pot consider unreasonable request If he asked
them TO revise their opinions on the sub ana in doing
80 not to allow themselves to be influenced by com
merca interests nor by unprincpled newspapers
Thoy wore thoroughly familiar with the matters 10 dis
pute, which those three thousand miles away could
not 50 we'll be aud three years Of was sufficient to
cool any superfuous enthusiasm they might have had II
was no longer question whether the should be
stopped, and they were not going to stop whatever
England might say against its continuance England
years. as to have any influence upon them now (Hear
hear The feeling among the educated Christian people
been sel1sh cold aud cruel He did say whether that
was true not he had desire TO make accusations
the bonds Of Christian felowship but somebody
ought 10 tell them these things HIS countyymes
N.
wary hep saed me Inks eonncting he too countries 10
BE- ss6d G,gher. (Cheers.) How, then, could England
stop tho conflict not by placing hugo feet upon the
which would mako difference in the conduct OF the
North; but by showing that there was feeling Of
Christian unity between the two countries 10 was said
that they had behaved unsecmy towards England and
said bitter things TO her. but when they their chill
drcn sliughtered-and OH what beautiful children and
noble martyrs had fallen in tho war-when they found
almost every one against them, and even treachery
ih the government and knew not how long they
n,
from England anS under disappointment they had said
Ing asked What could they do he would repy let eyery
christian man reopen the subject again his own con.
scenos le ~ nm also pray 'S or them He knew they would
(Aughter)but let him pray for the North who were u
Tho main right and whose cause was that of justice and
truth. II the South became at independent
nation there was not one point which there would be
feeling OF sympathy between her aud England but II
the North prevailed and the Union restored there
was scarcely a single respect in which such feeling
would not exist between tho two countries (ear hear
Having stated that he would be happy give every other
Information IN his power on the Of tho struggle in
Auerica, he resumed his seat amid loud applause.
respect and admiration Of the meeting for Mr. Beecher
thanking him for his able service In the cause and
wishing him God speed on bis return TO America.
was seconded by the Rev. Jouy GRAHAM and carried
unanimously
Mr.. BxxciIR expressed hope that the resolution
who had generously maintained him while abroad
This request acccde TO- and after vote OF thanks
10 the Chairman the proceedings terminated
ADDRESS PROM COLLEGIATE STUDENTS
From the London News, Oct 24.l
On Thursday evening the Rev. Henry Ward Beccher
was entertained al soce, and presented with an ad
dress by tho students OF ave Of the Noncon.ormis col
leges In and about London, vz:lhe Independent col.
lagos OF St Johas wood ani Hackney, the Countess Of
Huntingdon's College at Chesnut the Baptist College
Regents Park, and the Presbyterian Theological Hail.
ouoons square The pace Of meeting was the lndepend
pnt College, known az New College, ST. Johns wood and
The number ostudca,s assembled about two huadre
aud ATTY.
After and coffee had been served the compapv "a
nd nm
france, accompanied by Dr. Haley Dr. Spence Dr Tom
kins, Row Bnney, Rev. A. Raleigh Rev James STRAIT
ten, Professors Newth and Neddcr, the Rev Kjsby
yonc aoI sps Qlner gentlemen, he was greeted with
The Rev RoBERr HaiLsY D. r., Presideat OF New Col.
logc who took the chair, said he afforded all
present. the CHEST eradication and delight receive In
Their midst from the other side Of the Atlantic such
man as the Rev. Henry Ward Beocher-not only as the
yhs country, aud greatly valued, the brother Of
Mrs stowe, the talented author Of that remarkable book
oUnoe Toms caDin,' but also aud chiefly man who
M@ himself both well known and esteemed in Great
Britain a. writer, preacher and platform orator ana
ono who had rendered most important service 10 the
pause OF human recom 10 America long before the exist,
An address was then presented TO Mr. Peecher by Mr.
Jones senior studen, OF New College, which among other
things, said 1--we recognize IN you whohas devoted
bis best snorges and The rare abilities with which God
ba endowed you 10 the Of civil and religious free,
dom and the moral and social elevation OF degraded
and oppressed During the whole course OF your public
LIFE you have ever Indignantly condemned the monslrous
Bin aud curse OF slavery. and maintained with all your
elolueucc and N much cost the common rights and her
fsse Of humanity. And earnest hope that you may
eoon the reward OF your labor 10 the abolition
see Distractions OF color and In the renewed prosperity
Tho address signed BY the senior student OF each
rohe on behalf Of the whole body Mr.. Bcecher, In his
repy, wts a'r1ost entirely OF religious character,
piscsmed the tes having suffered losses observing
os ne bad never boxed Cor the rewards Of position and
Puonc 'a7or on account Of anything he bad done.
AMupYnAH