Lefevre's letter of the 19th inst. is the cause of consternation to Bishop Sylvester Horton Rosecrans and Purcell. They know of no paragraph or word that could cause fear or uneasiness to Lefevere by any reference to politics, unless it was the closing suggestion in the Letter of Convocation concerning prayer and exhortation for peace which the Holy Father strongly recommends. It was Rosecrans who sent the Letter at his request. The mild and saintly Archbishop of New Orleans John Mary Odin, C.M., in his pastoral speaks more strongly when alluding to the war. Purcell assures Lefevere that no question of politics shall disturb the serenity and union of their counsels and affections. Purcell fears it will be difficult, if not inexpedient to obtain a promise from any clergyman to express no political leaning or opinions. A priest at a social function took a glass of wine saying, "Here's to the Union - to put it down." Purcell has never heard of any other "enormous evil or grievous scandal" caused by priests mixing in politics. If to be opposed to slavery is so regarded read the letter of Bishop Dupanloup in this week's Catholic Telegraph or Montalembert's discourse at Malines before Cardinals, etc., and Lefevere will see on whom such a censure would fall! Bishop Frederic Baraga cannot escape from the ice for the date of the Council. How about June 5th? Bishop George A. Carrell favors it. Letters from Niles Michigan complain of neglect. :: III-2-k A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.