The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-07-12
POLITICAL.
Tnn Ph1IadeIphAa National Convention.


In many OF the States active steps have been
taken 10 have full and able delegations to the
proposed National Union Convention at Pnlla-
uelphla, August IA. In Others there seems to
be some misunderstanding as to the manner in
which delegates are TO be chosen. With a view
to give the proper information, the following
circular, emanating from the National Union
Committee, has Just been issued, and sent into
all the states and Territories
WASHINGTON, ID. c., July l0.-Your immediate
and earnest attention s invited to the annexed
call Tor a National Convention, issued by the
National Union Executive Committee, and the
accompanying Endorsement thereof by proml-
nent gentlemen who are we'll known to the
country.
Inc undersigned have been duly appointed
committee to facilitate and expedite, by cores
pondence and otherwise, such action as may
seem necessary 10 bring together at Philadelphia
convention of the ablest men OF the nation,
without regard to their party antecedents, who
favor, generally, the restoration policy President
johnson has advocated, as against the dangerous
| course pursued by the majority OF Congress.
| We deem it proper to suggest that it is desira
bic that there be sent from each State tour dele
| gates at large and two from each Congressional
| District who favor the principles set forth in
| the call, to be taken from the supporters OF
| Lincoln and johnson in 1864, and a like number
| each Territory, and four from the District OF
| Columbia. In those States whereof portion OF
| the people were lately in rebellion, cores
| ponding number OF delegates may be chosen by
| the people generally who accept the PRINCIPLES
stated IN the cali. 1t is not intended, however,
that these suggestions shall interfere with any
arrane ements already made for the selection OF
| delegates. 1t is left entirely TO the political
organizations IN the different States and districts
| that concur In the principles OF the CALL to de-
| eide whether they will choose their delegates by
| Joint or separate meetings, or by their eXecu-
| tive committees.
| We have been authorized to appoint temporary
| Executive Committees in the States where the
| same are presumed to be necessary. You are
| therefore requested to act as such Committee
| and to adopt immediate measures to secure u
| full delegation to the proposed Convention, not
| interfering, however, with the action which
| existing organizations may have taken for the
| same object. Your action will be such as TO ala
| such a movement-the purpose Ut your appoint
| ment being to provide for the selection OF dele
| gates, il no adequate preliminary arrangements
| have yet been made. ....
| The day fixed for the Nationa! Convention is
| near, and we desire to impress on you aud all
| the friends of this cause that it is of the first
| Importance that District or State Conventions,
| or State Executive Committees, Immediately
| appoint delegates. And 1t is particularly
requested that list of delegates and committees
| appointed be speedily forwarded to the Chair.
| man OF this Committee.
In conclusion, we have to add that the para
mount object OF this movement is to bring into
| great National Conference from all parts of
our distracted country wise and patriotic men,
| who may devise plan of poht cal action cal
| harmony, and secure to an afflicted people that
| which so sincerely desired by all good men,
| the practical blessings OF an enduring peace.
ALEXANDER W. RANDALL.
LEWIS d. CAMPBELL.
MONTGOMERY BLAIR.