The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1864-10-22

~. S. CHRISTIAN CoxyussloS.-We would cali the
| Attention Of cur readers to the notice. in another
column. inviting the Ladies Of Honolulu to meet on
Monday next. for the purpose OF making arrange
ments to collect funds. in aid of the U. s. Christian
Commission. We learn that il is proposed to give .
Tea Party, and combine with it q sale. on or about
the 10th of November. Already have the Ladies been
collecting funds by subscription, among themselves,
and now they propose to invite all interested IN the
cause. to assist in the good work. This enterprise
has met with almost unprecedented success In various
| parts Of the United States. 1t is second only to the
Sanitary Commission. Both OF these enterprises have
the cordial approval OF the U. S. Government, as well
as of the officers in command of the Union Armies.
The following letter from Gen. Grant, will indicate
his opinion upon this subject
HEAporARrERs Mil. Div. OF THE Miss.
In the Field, Chattanooga, Tenn. December %, 1855
All officers holding commands in the Military Division of the
Mississippi, are hereby required 20 extend every iaethty no.
consistent with the public service. to all Delegates of the United
means in their power, to the Accomplishment of the benevolent
and charitable purposes of the Commission.
authorities to such Delegates to pass to all parts Within the lines
The Commissary Department will at all times sell to such Del
egstes, upon certificates similar TO those given by officers, such
Military telegraph lines viii transmit, for such Delegates all
me 7s : relating to the business Of the the C ,snn salosc 70, o,.-
nish such Delegates and their stores free transportation upon all
government steamers M military railroads, to and from sucn
Points within the Military Division as their duty may require
them to visit By order Of Mai. Gen. I. s. GRANT.
GEO. X. LEEr, Asst Adjt General.
Rev. L. P. Smith, Field Agent, u.s Christian Commission.
The friends of the soldiers of the u. s. Army are
endeavoring to raise during the current year. One
Million Of Dollars for this object. The good people
Of San Francisco and California, after contributing
hundreds of thousands for the Sanitary Commission.
! have just sent forward their donation Of $50, 900, to
aid the Christian Commission. We need not pub
lish q single paragraph setting forth the claims Of
this enterprise upon all loyal and loving friends Of
the American Union. This enterprise proclaims to
the world that the American people, are q Christian
people, and if compelled to unsheath the sword for
liberty, they will do it in q way that after ages and
The world shall not reproach them for the want Of
love, affection and christian sympathy towards the
noble-hearted soldiers who are fighting their country's
battles. We are glad the Ladies Of Honolulu, have
undertaken this good work. 1t may safely be trust
ed in their hands, and We doubt not the gentlemen
will cordially come forward, when summoned into
the field. Friends of the eause-Ladies and gentle
Observation-Disclosures and well-wishers to
the enterprise on the other Islands, will please oend
oranges, or fancy work, or in whatever shape their
good sense and generosity may dictate. Contribu-
tions will be received by A. j. Cartwright, Esq, H.
NJ. Whitney, Rev. s. c. Damon, Rev. E. Cor win,
or to any other agent, whom the donor may select.
1t is hoped these donations will be forwarded with
out delay. Z