Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-07-19

Latest OGfcfa1 Austrian Dispatches. 8 III
The following is the latest official Austrian tele
gram relating to the fighting on the 2sth:s .l..
.S@7hiD Sc - PARDUB1Tz, June 20.
The Prussians yesterday were defeated by the
Austrian forces under Gablentz, leaving behind
one-third of their army killed and wounded. They
withdrew to Prussian territory toward Glatz.
We're attacked by the cavalry division of General
Edilsheim. They were driven out of Jicin and
repulsed toward Turnau. '-'HoA 2Ha
In consequence of this defeat, the Prussians last
night evacuated Melink, Dansa and Leipa, and
withdrew in great haste to Meimes.
The Prussian losses by General Edelsheim's at
tack were enormous. s--s--..
The sragetic operations of the Austrian or.uv acas
completely successful The junction of Prince Fred
erick Charles eCh the army Of Sesid acds prevented
The Austrian losses in the battles of the last
three days are estimated at scarcely two thousand
killed and wounded. The Prussian loss is at least
equal .-,. ... .,
The Hanoverian Army.
It is officially stated that g. 600 Prussians, under
General Flies attacked on the 9th, the Hanover
ian army, near Langensalza, in order TO cut off its
retreat southwark. The Hanoverian forces were
&c, 600 strong and superior to the Prussians both
in artillery and cavalry. The Prussians fought
with valor. The losses are considerable Gene
raj Flies having obtained his stragetical objects,
resumed his position South of Lagensalza The
Hanoverians appear to have marched northwards
from -Langensalza through Muhlhausen, in the
direction of Sonderhausen
A later account says The Hanoverian army
is retiring by forced marches from Muhlhausen,
in the direction of Sonderhausen. The Prussians
confidently expect that it will shortly be complete
ly surrounded.
The Prussians had entered Troppan without
meeting with any resistance.
1t is asserted that the united Austrian and Fed
eral troops will in future march under German
colors.
Berlin dispatch of the 29th says "The Han
over1ans were being surrounded by Prussan CORPS
and fresh negotiations were in progress for a ca
pitulation.'
Another Berlin dispatch of the same date an
nounces that the Hanoverian army surrendered at
dissection that day. The King and Crown
Prince of Hanover, and the officers of the Hano-
verian army said to have pledged their words
not to fight against Prussia during the present war;
The officers retained their side arms and the men
were disarmed and sent to their homes. The war
material was given up to the Prussians.
The Federal Army upon March.
The whole Federal army at Frankfort and its
environs had set out upon the march. An engage
ment was expected shortly.
Letter from Secretary Seward Endorsing the Phil
adelphia Convention.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
WASHINGTON July IL.
SIR Excuse for expressing surprise that
you ask me whether approve of the call of pro-
After more than five years of dislocation by civil
war, regard a restoration of the unity of the
country It's most Immediate we'll its most vi
tai interest. That restoration will be complete
when loyal men are admitted as representatives of
the loyal people OF the eleven States so long I'M
represented in Congress- Nothing but this can
complete it. Nothing more remains to be done,
and nothing more is necessary Every davis de-
lay is attended by multiplying and increasing in
cOnvenlences, embarrassments and dangers at
home and abroad Congress possesses the power
exclusively. Congress- after session of seven
months, still omits to exercise that power What
can be done to induce Congress to act ? This is
the question of the day. Whatever is done must
be done in accordance with the Constitution and
laws. 1t is In perfect accordance with the COnsti
tuition and laws that the people of the United
States shall assemble by delegates in Convention,
and that when assembled they shall address
Congress by respectful petition and remonstrance;
and that the people in their several States Dis
tricts and Territories shall approve, sanction
and unite in such respectful Representations to
Congress.
No one party could do this effectually or even
seems willing to do it alone. No local or popular
organization could do it effectually It is the in
terest of all parties alike of all the States and of
all sectiOns-a national interest-the interest of
the whole people The Convention, indeed may
not succeed in inducing Congress to act but if
they fail the attempt can make matters no worse
It will be lawful and patriotic attempt made in
the right dlrection-an effort to be remembered
with pride and satisfaction whether it succeed or
1all Inc original Union OF the States was brought
about by movements of the same character The
citizen who objects to the Convention is bound to
propose a better plan of proceeding to effect the
desired end. No other plan is offered, or even
thought Of Those who should oppose it seem to
me to manifest at best unconcern if not opposi
tioD, to all reconstruction, reorganization and.
reconciliation between the aeniated masses of the
American people.
To admit that the convention will fail would be
to admit that the people of the United States are
deficient in either wisdom the virtue necessary
to continue the existence of the republic. be-
lieve no such thing A great political writer saws
that government is a secular religion and that the
people of every country are divided into two
classes, each maintaining distinct political faith
The one class always fearing the very worst that
can possibly happen, and the other hopes, under
every circumstance, the very best that can in anv
event happen. Without accepting this theory as
absolutely true, think that all men do generally
act from a motive to guard against public danger
or else from positive desire to do good. Both
classes may, therefore, favor the present attempt
to restore the unity of the nation
l am, sir, your obedient servant
WILLIAM Fl. SEWARD.
Hon. j. Il: Dooittle, Chairman Executive Com
mittee, &c. ..'
Cor firma fiOVO