New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-09-18

r;e,I iat-crity Entertaining these opinions common
with the great mass of fellow citizens we canno: with
hold the expression OF hope that you viii again con5e
10 become candidate for the Assembly, and OF our pellet
ina, should YOU do So you viii receive large olty OF
the votes OF the electors OF this county.
With the sentiments OF esteem and regard we
remain, dea. sir, your friends and fellow cllzeas
R RosTs 4 h'f FRtrs. Committee.
ROBT. McCOLLUN )
Hon. WILL. HALL.
AlBAsY, Sept. Is, 1913.
GerAsmen have received your letter Of me i2ih INST
enopr;,r If will accyp, denomination to the Office now
hold as one Of the representatives OF this Count! % LUG
Assembly of the State.
In making this enquiry you have oseH knSehoo -
ges several considerations which induce you 70 0ee
so far enjoy the confidence my sllow-ci,lzens as 10 De
the first choice OF majority for the distinguished ''"s'
have had honor oace 10 receive their hands Fer the
very at,erng term, which you have couched these sa
cssons De pleased 10 receive my sincere acknowledge
nents for know no; why ;hey should be the less gFay
ing because feel that my Intentions rather than III!
deserts that am indebted your kind commentator. eau
claim merit gentlemen, the ground OF any 'he '"A
il has been within my accomplish; but II s'hce'e
attachment to Republican and Democratic institutions
an ardent love Unlon and the whole Union ana
and constant desire 10 the prosperity and hohos q
Ibis great State entit!e be borne in grateful Fefe
bfance by my constituents, take their aPP'ooa'" -
nv heart with Consciousness that II IS altogether "H'
served
You are pleased 20 al!ude 70 my position among the sup
poers OF Mr. Clay, OF the grounds on "h'cn III!
ieowcitizens are induced honor with their conn
deace true gentlemen that look forward to Inc eie
walton OF that distinguished the Presidency with
hope that becomes and brighter as the period ap
p1oaches the final appeal the people read our point
cal history ol the last forty years aud hnd every whes
inscribed with the record Of his eminent services ben we
asaled and nsuted by foreign foes his voice was the
first 10 be raised in yndcaon Of the counEys honor and
the count.y rights renonstance
nvectve ard indignant defiance that reused the ndieFen
animated the timd queed the iactious ana infused INTO
the Councils Of the Republic the glowing patriotism
and the sanle ardent e:egy thar inspired his own heart
War came and the administration OF the country
resting on his colossal support and sus'anedby it, ua the
wisdom and viror that had been noby manifested in the
prosecution Of hoses were called congeuiai
and equally successful service the negotiation OF an hon
oabe peace. Domestic peris have since meuaced us'e
hav- passed through periods Of mmnen; danger and doubt
Of exciting conflict and colsonwhen the strongest men
filtered nd the most sanguipe became despondent-but We
frd a. every crisis Of affairs oNE MAS conspicuous 10
our councils aud less eminent for his unerrng sagac
and conman ding eoqusuce, than for the most generous
sesacrice and unwaveriug fidelity 10 hs principles and
his country.
To be the sincere advocate Of the elevation Of such
to the Presidency this republic well constitute tite
TO the confidence OF nv constituency; and j, would afford
me the highesand most lasting satisfaction continue in
the position in which that confidence has placed me- In
that position perhaps might render efficient aid than
in private station in the enforcement Of those great doc
t.ines and principles which constitute his political creed
and in the establishment of which the happiness and honor
OF the country deeply involved am proud that
have zealously and constantly abored worthy
and whether public private life shall continue to adj
yocate it with undated ardor, until BY the blessing Of
Heaven that great shall be crowned with
While readily admit that man can present claims TO the
favor Of the people cannot look back upon history made
luminous BY his lusrious service aronnd upon
country filled with is enduring memorials and for mo.
men, doubt tina, the preudces and anpahies OF party will
he swept away by returning and overwhelming tide Of pub
lie gratitude and admiration and that the People rallied
about the Patriot Soldier in 1870 they viii again rally in
esi:es numbers the support of the Patriot Orator and
Statesman in 1874. Tia: may be permitted 70 share with
nv friends in the abors e tha; impending contest Is
the devon, prayer Of MY heart In the providence Of God
have been visited wiki affecting dspensation, which has
prostraed me and impaired my present capacity
oy active bow uaTePning submission TO the
viii OF that Almighty power which has been oounuiui oil
blessings me- and whose chastsenents are always tenn
it should please Heaven to my health and vgor
Won viii ind me once among my old friends with the
harness on my back But M situation at present gentle
uen demands tranquility and repose cannot in justice
70 nv constituents myself enter upon an exciting
potca canvas and shall be obliged 70 decline becoming
candidate fo1 reelection the Assembly would not
impair the confidence of kind and generous constituency
BY assuming duty interfering with what owe mPeratively
10 ry private affairs from the neglect of the past year and
which my health may reader unsGua while there are Sc
many 10 b. fouud among themselves who bring the
public service more than possess Of all the qualities that
can render public efficient except devosdness and
zeal.
Please accept for yourselves, gentlemen and present to
those whom You represent of the sincere
with which remain
Your friend, WILLIS HALL.
Messrs KING, PzUYS and McCoLLrM Committee, SC
ARREST OF WHIrMoRE, THE FoRGER-Ofiicer
McKbben and Constable Brown Of the 9th Ward arrived