The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-09-08
THE CLEVELAND CONVENTION.
Letters from Dr.. S. H. Tying and Captain John L.
Worden Endorsing the Call for the Soldiers
and Sailors Convention at Cleveland.
LETTER FROM THE REV. DIR. TYING.

LETTER FROM THE REV. DIR. TYING.
st. Georges Rectory, September 6, 1866 -
General Charles =. Hapine.-My Dear Sir: My
home engagements and personal hndrmitles rem
der 1t impossible for 10 give the time or effort
which would be involved in the journey and
duty you propose. | should be glad to give you
a different reply, if it were in my power. have
read with great delight Mr.. Beecher's unan-
swerable letter, and desire to thank him for the
fidelity and power with which he has accom-
plished so good work. shall honor the sol
dierS and sailors of the nation 1t they give their
cordial and united support to the sound aud
hearhful principles which he proclaims and
sustuins. 1t will be glorious result if the peo-
pie OF the land unite with them in the universal
determination, that union, liberty, and generous
Interpretation ana action shall end all the con-
troversies of the day in which we live, in the
immediate and complete reconstruction end
com bined establishment OF our whole nation as
one harmonious and prosperous people.
That a conquerng army should desire this
seems but accordant with the spirit OF a generous
victor. That they should assemble in peaceful
fellowship to avoW and to promote il, is but eX-
ercising their rights as citizens and fulfilling
their obligations as intelligent leaders of their
telloW-men; and that ministers of a religion OF
peace and goodwill should sustain and encour-
ace purpose and movement so honorable TO
the nation. would appear to be the plainest die
tate of duty in the position which they sustain
ana relations TO the people among whom they
dwell.
! cannot refuse, therefore. TO approve and en-
dorse the meeting which is proposed, or the
plat orm on which it avows itself to stand. Your
friend and servant with much regard,
STEPHEN H. TYING.
LETTER FROM CAPTAIN woRDEN, UNITED STATES
NAVY.
UNITED STATES STEAMSHIP PENSACOLA" ;" New
YORK HARBoR, September G, 1s66.-My Dear
Geueral:-I am in receipt of your kind invita-
tion of the 4th instant to participate in the Con-
venton of officers, to be held at Cleveland,
OHIO, ''to approve the present plans OF recon
stluction. and the Presidents policy generally.
Be assured, General, the policy OF sustaining the
Administration meets my hearty approval, and
nothing would give me greater pleasure than
| uniting with my old companions in arms in this
effort; but as NV ship win sail in a few days to
| the United States when the Convention assem-
| bles. During the Rebellion my whole heart and
| soul were enlisted in the effort towards its sup.
preston and now that 1t is suppressed, feel it
| a pleasant duty to extend to our repentant
| Southern brethren the right hand of fellowship.
Generous maenanimity towards fallen foe is
| characteristic OF brave men, and this principle
| is eminentlY shown in the sentiments so warmly
| and frequently expressed lately by the brave
men who participated in subduing the Re
| bellion.
Trusting that the Convention, by its wisdom
| moderation. and patriotism. may strengthen the
| hands OF the Government In its efforts towards
| reconstruction and concliation, and meet the
views and support of all patriotic citizens, espe.
| ciallY those who served in the army and navy
during the Rebellion, ! remain very truly
yours.
! haCf-GprerBl Charles X. Graham.