The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1866-10-13
FOREIGN NEWS!

Henry Ward Beecher writes q long letter, saying
that he cannot attend the Cleveland Soldiers Con-
vention, but wishes success to it and all other conven-
tions, of whatever party, whose object is the restora-
ton of the States lately in rebellion to their Federal
relations. Mr.. Beecher concludes The men who,
on sea or land, saved the nation, should now by their
voice and vote, consummate what their swords render
ed possible. For the sake of freedom for the sake OF
the South and its millions of fellow countrymen !; for
civilization, | urge the immediate reunion OF all the
parts which the war has shattered"
The SOUTHERN UNION COMMEMORATIVE body
convened at Philadelphia on the l4th Of September,
and over 400 delegates were present. Among them
were delegates from all parts of the country, inclu-
chusetts. Sprague of Rhode Island, Yates Of Illinois.
' : of Indiana, Cresswell Of Maryland, Chandler Of
NicHigsS % 3xSS2E Fe,.9p.2t New York Morton OK
Indiana. Curtin of Pennsylvania, Fairchild
consin, Hawley OF Connecticut, Fletcher of Missou.-,
and BOreman Of West Virginia, Cornelius Cole Of
California, Jno. A Andrew OF Massachusetts, o. S.
Ferry of Connecticut, Jas. Speed of Kentucky, ex-
Governor Pease of Texas, j. NJ. Bolts of Virginia.
Lieutenant Governor Bross CT Illinois, .. A. Brown
son, Chief Justice Chase, etc. The chief feature yes
terday was the mass prayer meeting Of delegates
held last evening.
Senator Harris led the meeting. In his opening
remarks he said they had assembled from various
parts of the country TO attend the Convention, the
results of which might affect essentially, IL not vitality,
the welfare of this distracted country. 1t was there
fore appropriate that on the evening Of the Christian
SlbDatn tDey SnOuIu meet together ana COUmehu
that country to God, who had signally favoured the
country in the trials through which il had passed,
and lead with God, that as the country was now
entering on unexpected trials, it would not be deser-
ted by Him. He closed by announcing that prayer
would be offered by Rev. DR.. Newman OF Louisiana.
Senator Lane, Lieutenant Governor BrOss, Rev. ThOs.
w. Conway, General Eaton, Horace Maynard, Judge
Potter Of Tennessee and others followed in exhOrtation
or prayer.
The Convention issued an address. too long fer in
eor,;on ora Vobn Ninor I,t,s mi ~ thu daIa
gates, says:
81 regard it as one Of the most formidable indict-
men;s ever found against any man in this country
the most formidable indictment ever brought by
any Grand Jury Of this country. It's severity con-
sists in its truth" 1t is a most eloquent appeal TO
those who nave crushed the rebellion, to save the
loyal men Of the South from a " recognized oppress-
ion, which excludes them from any place in the
Government and leaves them at the mercy Of their
most rancorous foes, who have already murdered
in cold blood more than a thousand devoted Union
citizens since the surrender of Lee"
Gen. Banks has written n note to the Washington
Republican denying the correctness OF an account Of
the convention of 1864 given in that paper by William
Ii. c. King of Louisiana, and saying 1.-The con-
vention was the ostensibie and not the latent cause
Of the outbreak. 1t was a peaceful and lawful assem-
bly,. One word from the recognized authorities d
the United States in New Orleans whould have Sc
cured lis adjournment. There were other causes OF
fear than the cOLvocation of this assembly. Its
members were and had been firm supporters Of the
government and decided opponents Of it's enemies.
They were, therefore, marked men. The wounds in
ficted upon the body Of DR.. Dosiic will show by their
number and result the intent and assurance OF his
murderers. | knew him well. No country ever gave
birth to a more useful man, n truer patriot. or a
mere devoted friend of liberty. lie and his associates
were dangerous men to the enemies Of this country,
The mercenary hand that smote him was that which
applied the torch to the city Of New York, and by
which Lincoln fell. His death will be avenged. The
blood Of the martyrs will become the sustenance Of
the church."