The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-07-16
THE POLITICAL WORLD.
Full Proceedings Of Both Republican
Cau0nses fn Washington On Wednes-
day and Saturday Last-An Important
Letter from Secretary Seward, ELe.

Cauanses I'm Washington en- Wednes.
day and Saturday Last-An Important
Letter from Secretary Seward, Etc.
LETTER FROM SECRETARY SEWARD ON Tus PaILA
DELPHlA CONVENTION.
The following important letter has Just been
made public:-
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, WARRINGTON, July IL -
Sr:-Excuse me for expressing surprise that you
ask me wnether approve OF the call Of proposed
Union National Convention at Philadelphia. After
more than five years OF disloca1on by civil
war, regard a restoration of the unity of the
most vital interest. That restoration will be com.
plete when the loyal men are admitted as repre-
so long unrepresented in Congress Nothing but tins
can complete 1t. Nothing more remains TO be done,
and nothing more is necessary Every days de ay IS
attended by multiplying and increasing mconve-
nlences, embanassnents, and dangers, at home and
abroad. Congress possesses the power exclu4ively
omiis to exercise that power. What can oe done 70
induce Congress TO acS This is the question OF the
Gay. Whatever is done must be done IN accordance
with the Constitution and laws. It is IN perfect
accordance with the Constitution and laws that the
people OF the United states shall assemble by dele.
gates in convention, and that when so asse mbled
they shall address Congress by respectful petition
AND remonstrance; and that the people their seVe
raj States, Districts ana Territories shall approve
sanction and unite IN such respectful representations
No one party could do this efsctually, or even
seems willing 10 do 1t alone No local or popular
organization could do it efectualy. 1t IS the in.
terest OF all parties alike, of all the States, of
sectlOns-a national mIerest-the interest of the
whole peop e. The Convention, indeed, may not
succeed in inducing Congress to act; but
tiers no worse. 1t will be a lawful and
patriotic attempt made in the right directOn-an
effort 10 be remembered with pride and satisfaction
whether 1t succeed or sill. The original Union OF
the ates was brought about by movements OF the
same character: The citizen who objects to the
Conversion Is bound to propose a better plan of
proceeding effect the desired end No other plan
is offered, or even thought of. Those who should
oppose 1t would seem TO me 10 manifest at best un.
concern, II not ODDOStOn to ALI FeCOustIuctinn
organization, and reconciliation be ween the ale
the convention will fail, would be to admit that the
people OF the United States are deficient In either
wisdom or the virtue necessary to continue the
existence OF the republic. believe such thing
great political writer says that government rs a
secular renon, and that the people OF every coun,
try are divided INTO two classes, each main tanning
distinct political faltn the class always fearn1
the very worst that can possibly happen and the
other hoping under every circumstance, the very
best that can in any event happen Without accent
ING this theory absolutely true think that all
men do generally act from motive to guard against
pubic danger, or else from positive desire TO do
sent attempt to restore the unity OF the nation
am sir, your Obedient servant.
Hon. J r. Doolittle, Chairman Executive Com
mlttee, etc.
From the NeD York Times of to-day.
WASHINGTON, July ia caucus OF Republican
members of Congress was held on Wednesday even.
ing IN the Hall OF the House OF REPRESENTATIVE
Banks of Nas sacts G General
Mr. Ferry, of Michigan, Secretary. The caucus' AZ
lar as the House was concerned was quite full mt
only eight Senators were present.
Mr. HOtchkiss, OF New York. said that the meetins
called ut the request OF him and others and ts
objecI was to have interchange of views as 10 the
best course 10 be pursued regard to the rumorsd
removal OF office. holders by the President,
motion was put and carried that no member
should speak more than i've minutes. nor more tnan
once.
A resolution of secresy was adopted on motion of
Mr.. Cobb.
Mr. FaTnswOrth, of Illinois, then offered n reso-
luton, declaring that Congress would remain IN
session until December. He said that any party that
would not stand bytts friends ought to 20 down and
we must stand tB the meR now In ONCE, He thOught