The New York herald., 1845-01-03

honors he already has in public e the respect and
gratitude OF his countrymen
Albany.
Correspondence of the Herald
ALBANY, Dec. 80, 1874.
DEAR SIR =
According to engagements entered into previous
to my departure from the Empire City, take the
liberty OF scribbllng few lines for the benefit and
edifcation Of your readers. What blessing to
the travelling public would a railroad be-, leading
directly from New York to this city, without put
tag people to the trouble of gerrymandering the
New England States? Or, if Townsend's iceboat
could be made available, and the Hudson by this
means kept in a navisable condition throughout
the winter, you may be assured that many curses
would remain invented, and much vexation Of
spirit thereby prevented.
Any one overnice and particular, will be apt to
find some little difficulty in procuring accommo-
dations at this particular time. We find several
comfortable establishments here, kept by widow
and maiden ladies', where all the good things OF
life are dispensed at a moderate and reasonable
rate, and from whence, 1t Is but step to the cap-
tol and the state departments. Albany has ever
been celebrated for its excellence in the way of
anS
mises the day will here after prove to be second in
Importance only to the fourth Of March. The
Governor of New York occupies no mean position,
for next to the Presidency Of the Union, he may
be said to stand in the highest office known
to our Republican institutions Sias Wright
is man calculated to give an added dignity and
importance 10 the Executive station. He was no.
minated and elected because he was justly supposed
to possess the requisites for the Office in more
full and eminent degree than any other man in the
state. 1t was well known to his friends, and TO
public men generally, that the office of Governor
was wholly undesirable to him and in accepting
the nomination, as he did with much reluctance, he
furnished additional evidence, if such were want
ing, of his attachment 10 democratic principles and
in every act Of his public life. It is not to be de-
med, that New York lost great deal, in the with
drawal Of Mr.. Wright from the U. 8. Senate, and
this proposition is making itself wore apparent from
as the business is accomplished, and Mr.. Wright s
Governor, you may rest assured he will be Cover
nor; and as they have 1t in certain fdnborr9s Of
our city, . he won't be nothin' else
ness Of the Legislature, Immediately after organi-
zation, will be action in relation to the U. Sena
tors. Extensive efforts are on foot here for the be-
nefit OF the appointees OF Governor Bouck. The
be quite sangune to their election by the legis
Of the "Scoharie farmer!' But in our opinion, If
the Sage of Llndenwald will let down his dignity
accept of what must be considered under any CIR
cumstances, high and honorable station-why,
he can and will be chosen as one OF the Senators
in Congress: From all that can be gathered, and
limited, the other man, In the event OF Mr.. Van
Buren's acceptance, will be, either George Bar
ker, G. c. Cambreleng, B. F Butler, Michael Hoff
seems TO be the present opinion ct those who have
he reputation ofbeing "wise in their own conceit
As for Messrs. Dickenson, Foster and Bouck, they
nave not, in reality, very good show" An
odor, not exactly of nationality, but Of faction, Of
Clique, hangs about their political garments, not
very readily to be driven out. They are supposed
to be the head and front Of clan, some Of the
members being in your city, which would have
cratic party, by forcing 6 the White Horse" upon
the convention for another term. Had this clique
succeeded, Henry Clay would have been Presi.
dent, instead OF James 4. Polk So far as personal
rations difficult to be surmounted. We shall see,
in the course OF a very few days, to what extent
the temporary Senators have been damaged by
such facts and considerations.
The Office Of Adjutant General, in consequence
of the present and the anticipated troubles, grow
ing out Of the anti:rent rebellion in various por
tions OF the State, Is assuming considerable de-
having become member Of Congress through the
grace Of the people in Orange and Ulster counties,
there are, of course, numerous worthy gentlemen,
who stand ready, at q moments warning, to as
sune the cares and responsibilities OF the station.
It rests solely with the Governor, who by law can
make his own selection without the advice, con-
sent or interference Of the Senate. Every appli-
cant tor this post seems to- have attained high
General Harmon, General Temple, General Genet,
and one or two other generals mentioned for the
office: You will, perhaps, remember that Mr..
Van Buren once said Of the Governor. elect, in
no act Of his life has he ever asked himself the
question-what effect will my action in this mat
ter have upon the future prospects OF Silas
Wright" II this is true, Mr.. Wright may choose
any. one from among, the number Of those who
desire the 'office. General Temple seems to
have the better promise Of success just now, un.
cause his appointment to another off1ce OF honor.
General T. is graduate Of the u. States Militia
ry Academy, and served in Florida as the Aid OF
General Scott. He is a gentleman OF merit But
II is a matter of doubt whether it would be judi
cious or proper in the judgment OF the Governor
10 choose both the Attorney General and the Ad-
Jutant General from the city OF Albany, and almost
IN fact from the same family. John Van Buren,
uns cfaire fmi. General Temple married lady
this city possessed OF great wealth, and Is now
looked upon as citizen of substance and STANG
ing One Of Mr.. Van Buren's sons also married a
TO be for this reason, and for other reasons Of a
personal and political character, not little SEEM
ing chance that some one must give way. The
salary of Adjutant General is only one thousand
dollars; and what can rich man see worthy OF
admiration or desire in such a station? You may
be assured that every applicant Tor this Office and
for the other Office, is well laden with recommen-
dations, petitions and testimonials Of all sorts
The Governor will act with decision and prompt
ness, and indeed it is not known here how tar he
may have acted already. He is beseiged,
After next Monday the performance will open 10
reality and earnest The Herald shall be duly ad.
vised OF everything important, and otherwise.
A~ Revoir, SILK.
Cor1oN AND sueAR,-The Cotton crop Of the
United States. recently gathered. il ia generally