The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1864-10-08
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The clipper ship E. H. Taylor, arrived on the
5th-l9 days from San Francisco, having left that
port on the 18th ulfimo. By her we have papers to
the date of her sailing, with Eastern war kilograms
to the 18th. We select the following summary
Encouraging Letter from Gen. Grant.
WAsHrSGroS, Sept. S.-The following is IN exact
copy of a letter from LieutenantGe General Grant
HEADQUARTERS. CITY POINT (Vs.)-E. B. Wash
burne-Dear Sir 1 state to all citizens who visit
Us that all we want now 10 insure the early restora-
ton OF the Unicn is a determined sentiment of unity
IN the North Tae rebels have now in their ranks
the last man. Boys and old men are guarding pris-
oners and railroad bridges, and forming a good part
OF their garrisons and entrenched positions. Any
man lost by them cannot be replaced. They have
robbed The cradle and the grave equally to get their
present force Besides what they lose in frequent
skirmishes and battles, they are now losing from
desertions and other causes, at least one regiment
per day. With this drain upon them, the end is not
far distant il we will only be true to ourselves.
Their only hope now is in a divided North. This
might give them reinforcemeuts from Kentucky,
Tennessee, Maryland and Missouri, while it would
weaken u.s. With the draft quietly enforced the
enemy would become Respondent and would make
little resistance 1 have no doubt but that the enc
my are exceedingly anxious to hold out until
after the Presidential election. They have many
hopes from its effects. They hope for a counter rev.
olution. They hope for the election Of q Peace can
didate. In fact, Ike Micawber, they hope for
" something to turn up" Our Peace friends, if
they expect peace from separation are much mis-
taken. 1t would but be the beginning of war, with
thousands OF Northern men joining the South because
Of our disgrace in allowing a separation in order to
have peace on any terms. The South would demand
the restoration of their slaves already freed. They
would demand indemnity for losses sustained. They
would demand a treaty which would make the people
OF the North slayehunters for the South.
U. 5. GRANT.
McClellan's Views-He Accepts the
Chicago Nomination.
New YosK. Sept. 8-George B.. Mcclellan accepts
the Chicago nomination. He says
1.-THE existence Of more than one Government
over the region which once owned our flag is incom-
patible with the peace, power, and happiness of the
people The preservation OF our Union was the sole
asowel object for which The war was commenced.
Ii shotld have been condu ted for that object only
aud in accordance with lose principles which 1 took
occasion to declare when in active service. Thus
conducted the work Of reconciliation would have
been easy. We might have reaped the benefit OF our
many victories on land and sea- The Union was
originally formed by the exercise Of q spirit OF con-
siliatiou and compromise. To restore and preserve
* the same spirit must prevail in our councils and
IN the hearts Of the people. The re establishment OF
the Union in oil its integrity is and must continue to
be the indispensable condition of any settlement.
So soon as il is clear or even probable that our pre-
sent adversaries are really for peace upon the basis
of UEien We should exhaust al the resources Of
statesmanship practiced by civilized nations or
taught by the traditions of the American people,
consistent with honor, and the interests of the coun-
try, to secure such a peace. re-establish the Union
and guarantee for the future the constitutional rights
Of every State. The Union is the one condition of
peace. We ask no more Let me add what L DOUBT
not was. although unexpressed, the sentiments ri
the Convention, as it is of the people they represent,
that when any State is willing to return TO the Union
il should be received at once with a fall guarantee
Of all its constitutional rights. If a frank, earnest.
and persistent effort to obtain those objects should
fail, tbs responsibility for Interior consequences will
fall upon those who remain in arms against the
Union; but the Union must be preserved at all
hazards. A vast majority OF our people, whether
in the army or navy or at home, would, as L would,
hail with unboundsd Joy the permanent restoration
Of peace on the basis of Union. under the Constitu-
ton. without the ~effusion of another drop Of blood;
but no peace can be permanent without Union. AS
TO the other subjects presented in the resolutions of
the Convention, l can merely say L ssould seek In
the Constitution OF the United States aud the laws
framed in accordance Herewith the rule Of my duty
and the limits OF Executive power, and endeavor
TO restore economy in public expenditures. to re-
establish the supremacy of law, aud by the operation
of q more vigorous Nationality resume our command
ing position among the nations of the earth The
condition Of our finances, the depreciation of paper
money, and the burdens thereby imposed on labor
and capital show the necessity of a return to a sound
financial system. while the rights of citizens and the
rights Of States and the binding authority OF law
over the President, army and people are subjects OF
NO, less vital Importance in peace than in war"
From Grants Army.
HEApouARrERs OF THE ARMY OF THE PcToMAc,
Sept. 9-Batteries on the right and center of our
lines kept up quite a lively FIRE to-day. At intervals
the noise made by the cars attracted the attention OF
the enemy, and they endeavored to interrupt opera
tious of the road, but without success
New YORK, Sept. 10.-A Headquarters of the Army
Of the Potomac dispatch says: Contrabands report
Stony Creek, where supplies are loaded on wagons
and hauled to Petersburg ria Dinwiddie Court House.
Between Eve and six hundred wagons are constantly
engaged In this business The Confederate officers
are taking all the grain to feed their animals, ie1v-
ing none for the farmers to SOW next season.
On the 10th, ut one point OF our line, just west OF
the Jerusalem plank road, occupied by the Third
Division Of the Third Corps, the p;ckets were go close
together that they could converse without difficulty.
advance, the enemy had thrown Up q line of slight
earthworks, it is supposed with the intention of fall
inn back to them when occasion may demand. IL
Was determined last night to drive them back TO this
line. thus Strengthening our own. About midnight.
when all was quiet. a division was formed in line OF
battle: the picket line being reinforced, and was or
dered to advance. The rebels were evidently not
taken by surprise. Nearly their entire line was cap
tured. They made every effort TO retake their loss
ground, but did not succeed. Our men now occupy
the lines, securely entrenched. We took about one
hundred prisoners. Our loss IVES very hight Desul-
tory firing has been kept up in that vicinity ali the
morning The enemy evidently feel sore at being SO
;aken by surprise