101 he will give quickness to our armies, so that the hosts of the rebellion will be broken and scattered as by the thunderbolt ; and he will give to our beneficent Government that blessed inspiration, better than any newly raised levies, by which the rebellion shall be struck in its single vulnerable part, by which that colossal abomination which was its orignal mainspring and is its present motive power shall be overthrown ; and by which the cause of the Union shall be linked with that Divine justice whose weapons are of celestial temper. God bless our country ! and God bless all who now serve it with singleness of heart ! I have the honor to be, dear sir, Your faithful servant, CHARLES SUMNER. LETTER OF M. F. ODELL, REPRESENTATIVE FROM NEW- YORK. WASHINGTON, July I4tk, 1862. Charles Gould, Secretary, and otheis. GENTLEMEN, I am in receipt of your invitation to attend and address a mass meeting to be held to-morrow, the loth inst., in New-York city. It would be my pleasure to attend, but my duties here will prevent. You propose a gathering of men of all parties. Never, in my judgment, since the first rebel gun was fired, have there been reasons so strong as at this hour when all loyal and patriotic men should combine their energies to crush out, and put down forever, the foes of the Union. Whatever may have been our differences of opinion in relation to measures or policy, it must be evident to all good men, that this country can be saved and the Union maintained, by sustaining the government in its efforts to put down this rebellion. I have no doubt as to the results of this conflict. Our cause is just and right, and I believe there is a determination deep down in the hearts of the people to crush out this monster ; hence I have confidence that men and means will be forthcoming as they are needed. I believe further, that it will be done with no compromises, until the last rebel shall ground his arms. Yours, truly, M. F. ODELL. LETTER OF EDWARD HAIGHT, REPRESENTATIVE FROM NEW-YORK. WASHINGTON CITY, July 14th, 1862. Charles Gould, Esq., Sec'y of Select Committee, a'fid otliers: GENTLEMEN, I am just in receipt of your invitation to attend a meeting of loyal citizens, on Tuesday next, and only regret that my duties here will prevent my being present in person. I most heartily, however, accord with the emphatic language of the call, and have no doubt, as to the hearty and cheerful response of the people to stop the life-blood' of the nation, now rapidly flowing away. The destiny and restoration of the Union is certain, and the opportunity to assist in its consummation, will be one, (if taken advantage of.) that will redound to the honor and credit of the participant for ages yet to come. To preserve the Constitution and the Union, in their unity and integrity, to vindicate in every part of this Republic, one and indivisible, its supreme law, should be the paramount object of every loyal citizen. Pledging untiring exertions to accomplish that end, I am, gentlemen, very truly, yours, EDWARD HAIGHT, M. C. 9th Cong. Dist., N. Y.
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