The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-02
Meeting Of the New York American State
Committee.

GATHERING OF AMERICAN AND REPUBLICAN POLITI-
CLANS AT ALBANY-LETTER FROM EX-GOVERNOR
AUNT-No TALK OF FUSION OF THE FACTIONS.
Albany, Oct l, 1858.
The American State Committee met to day at the Dele
House. There full attendance Hon Daniel Ul.
and ether outsiders and all the State candidates
except the Canal Commissioner, were present.
Hon. Erastus Brooks, Of New York, elected Chair
man, and John C. Fetman, Of Albany Secretary; when
committee appointed to organize and conduct the
canvass
letter addressed by Ex-Governor Hunt TO the ratca
ton meeting fixed for this evening but postponed until
wcex read. The letter strongly endorses the
American candidates, and declares the Americans had
alternative after the action Of the republicans, but
nominate separate ticket
The acceptance Of all the candidates the American
ticket then received Those present stated that while
Of them anxious for office, they all felt bound
place themselves in the hands OF their friends and
stand the result Of the contest.
The committee in session only few hours,
and adjourned subject 10 the call OF the officers Of the
Convention.
During the meeting OF the committee large number Of
prominent republican politicians were present at the Della
House, but talk Of union took place inside the
meeting.
The American ratification meeting, which fixed for
tonight is postponed to Thursday next consequence Of
the storm.
The following ia the letter Of Governor Hunt alluded to
above
ALBANY, Sept. 80, 1858.
GESrnrx-Your letter inviting me 10 address the
meeting 10 be held al the Capital morrow evening has
been placed In my hands during my brief stay in this
city, and regret that circumstances will not allow me 10
accept the invitation II would give pleasure attend
and express my views on tho present aspect OF political
affairs but an imperative engagement compes 10 be at
home 10 morrow.
must avail myself of the occasion to assure you tina,
my political position remains unchanged am still a
tonai whg and continue cherish those bcnchccnt
conservative principles which have long maintained
through good ana through evil report had hoped 70 sec
posed 10 the present national ADMINISTRATION such JUST
moderate and national principles Of public policy and In
such liberal spirit Of liberation would enable
vaiivc in all parts Of the Union 10 combine their
strength and together foT the good Of the
country. That large majority Of the opposition
desired and still look forward W such union be
questioned.
But unfortunately so far as our own State Is concerned
the efforts for union hitherto made have proved aborye
From causes which have time 10 discuss, the cnica
vors o. tho conventions at Syracuse 70 the oba
cles which divide the opposition into distinct organize
tons no, successful and the American party had
alternative but 10 proceed and nominate a ticket In the
selection Of candidates they made most judclous and
satisfactory choice.
Under these circumstances am prepared 10 give a cor
dial and earnest support 70 Lorenzo Burrows and his
ciatc nominees, whose nomination you propose to ratfy
My personal and Official relations with Mr. Morgan we're
always q friendly character and regretted the po,i
cal differences which separated Us; but consider II
dsparagemcnt Of other candidates say that Mr. Burrows
" emnently entitled TO the public confidence. I have
known him long and well. lie Of high ntcli.
gence, patriotic aims and unsucd integrity In positions
Of great responsibility he has exhibited superior auaca
tons for public usefulness lie has been always found
faithful 10 bis trust
Whatever may be the result or the pending election
will indulge the hope that the people Of the United states
who honestly desire 10 reform the administration OF the
government, will rise above party spirit shake OF the
trammels q temporary organizations and form one great
national organization before the Presidential contest
To be effective, must be based upon national principles
which shall unite all portions OF common country by
the ties a psternal and patriotic sentiment. A move
ment OF this character demanded by high considcra
tons OF duty, and trust the time II not distant when Il
may be inaugurated under favorable auspices and pro
secuted 70 successful and glorious With great re-
gard, remain yours truly, WASHINGTON HUNT.
To COMMITTEE.