The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-08-29

MEETING OF THE AMERICAN STATE COUNCIL.
Gen. ScrOgss Overwhelmed by the
BeIl.Everettites.
Enthusiastic Endorsement of the
Douglas Electoral Ticket.
Rsappearanee Of Gen. Seroggs and Orgaulza-
don Of an Independent state Council,
Ac. &C., &c.
SPEECH OF EX-GOVERNOR BuyT.

SPEECH OF EX-GOVERNOR HUNT.
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Hls DEFENCE OF THE UNION ELECTORAL
TICKET.
IN Governor Warrington Hunt addressed large and
s.bus,as.c meeting last evening at the Be and Everett
headquarters No. e54 Broadway in defence of the Uoon
electoral ticket The address delivered the Invita-
then Of the Central Commttef the Young Mems National
Upios Cub.
M Hunt on his introduction by Mr.. Lloyd chairman
OF the Central Committee greeted with loud cheers:
he said that, in accepting the invitation Of the com.
mittee his leading purpose to present full and
hank exposition Of the considerations which had deter
mined his favor OF the Union electoral ticket
now Or resented to national Of this State for their
support He addressed himself TO those like him, who
had long occupied intermediate and conservative posi-
t,oo between extremes He intended to conne hmsefto
practical Of the question which the crisis compes
consider and decide The constitutional Union party
formed for the and avowed purpose Of arrest
ing sectional agitation and revivng sentiments OF mutual
friendship and harmony between the sections 1t had
m origin patriotic solicude for the safety and tran,
guilty of the Union II embraces 10 its ranks large
body Of loyal conservative citizens in every portion
country, who regard sectional conflict az an evil
which be arrested would insure the stability
Of national institutions Its first ana paramount OBJ
defeat and PROSTATE geographical combinations
Inc NOrsn sr sO ,pov 30 h
with the dictates OF personal honor and par
otto duty In this spirit and Tor tue attainment OF ths
John Bell and Edward Everett. We not to lose sight
these definite and patriotic aims in considering the
duty Of the Union Of New York in this momentous
crisis say that in his earlier reflections
q 70 of duty, his mind not wholly free
from embarrassment. In the conclusion q. which he
arrived, be was governed solely by desire TO adopt
and the line Of policy which would most sure
-. n snd waIs.,e ~ tbe country Cnr nostion in
this State peculiar. The republican party had
been in minority from the FIRST It carried the
0sa4a atcrtu IF all tha
and WELD the power OF the State, through the d.
vided action Of its opponents Toe national wings, Anne
she hope tha; the republicans would abandon their
ona organization and return to national position butt
On finding they resolved TO proong the conflict
o. Abstraction and pretexts we were forced
question whether would ROMAN Isolated and contin ue
unavaiug Efforts seek combine all tho elements OF
true national feeling In such manaer a 70 rescae the
tate and give check TO the progress oil agitation and
4, dscord In considering TINS aues' ION, ne Ha
Friends OF in every part Of the Union. There
vas but response. From every quarter there was
he same universal appeal "Unon Tor the sake OF the
Unionn His own opinions harmonized with the senti
ents OF the friends Of Bell and Everett every.
where He had considered 1t due TO himself, in view OF
his relations TO action of the National Convention TO
inform both OF those eminent and patriotic men, IN
advance that be would adopt course which they
hould NOT declare TO be Consistent with his personal
honor, his obligations 10 them, TO the cause and ABOVE
AL to the country which oearer 70 them imam a Any
lcnt that had done nothing and proposed nothing
which would Incur the dsapprUya Of our patriotic cand
states The practical question TO be determined was IN
what OF New York could contribute most Of
Qectualy the election OF Bell aud Everett Was 10
Se done by throwing away one hundred thousand
conservative votes distinct electoral ticket, or
our ST 20 az, In a os opeoea 10 the dangers Of
Dsctonaiism? The former course would give the re-
uocons an easy ye,ory wSua s asn pSss
tarce Therefore they seem to think that the NATIONAL
men morally bound TO remain divided, Tor lne
scca interest and convenience Of the republican party
But the Union party decided under ast sense OF their
Responsibility TO God and their country, that it Is The
duty OF all national men TO unite and that all who desire
10 pro ote that more perfect union designed by the e.
deral constitution ought In this crisis 10 come together
and Join hands in manly, generous effort for Tue
OF tho State and the safe devcrance OF the country
from impeDdn dangers The same scptneat animal I'd
heir suppor 10 Mr. Douglas for he Presidency Cchecrs
Tor Dougias) they, like desire national peace aud
poncora ana feel the paramount necessity OF
rebukng agitation and arresing national strife. Tncy,
no less ourselves engaged In open and manly
resistance 10 the spirit q sedton and dsun.on "a tue
Zoo are openly opposed TO the corruptions and N
croachmeuts or tic federal administration. Taere
|fbre II required concession on either side which
true patrioIam might not freely accord TO avert
evih ano accomplish good worS Tor the country.
Ina was felt on both sides that TIE tirne hal
for sacrificing subordinate diaereboes Of opinion,
peace Offering upon the altar OF the Union and OF tue
constitution, The result s known Il Is seen N the Tor
rnAfon Of Jnon electoral ticket, bearing the names OF
Twenty Eve supporters OF Mr. Douglas and ten sup
porters Of Mr. Sell He had observed that constant aud
attempts had been made by the republic an
vress 70 mislead the public mind in regard 10 the true
rharacter OF this ticket Perhaps II is enough 10 say
that the ten Boil electors were selected by committee
of thirty two of the most learned and reliable In The
representing the Union party, aud accepted
y the state Convention OF the supporters OF Mr. Doug
"a with no other stipulation or condition tue
friends both shall make united and ecent Efforts or
the election Of the entire ticket Ias ten names w're
are earnest supporters OF Bel snd everett and that thI ee
OF them delegates Ia the National Convention which
ihst n elected ,heg would cast their votes for B,n
az Everett. BE could conceive "a state OF thlngs
within the range Of human probability, Nncn co'da
xsc In the oourSe Of our history where the electoral col
cges may be required by high duty 10 exercise wise nd
.insi ihsOry and desgn q the federal 9Onsg .
a. -. hs sasn NV r-',,-. :. .s con.emporsa sou-
rposiion IN the federsst Of The tue meaning Of the
constitution by lis most dslngusnea ar, svs-,,,v a.
and and concentration Of popular opinion uon
s.y eminent citizen, The electoral colleges may oe ogn
so ro,f The electoral Office, or else transfer the ec
,,on "a he Ho-sc Of Representatives, He was nrmy "a
- 80 ~ he "a ,snr Presidential election, II must
nrre IN the benefit Of Bell ard Everett 10 me urs'
place he deemed SAG % sssune snas IorL IA
aou,herp STATE il is by means impossible that zoe
entire college OF New York viii have the power 70 give
ire election 30 Bel snd Everett II they were 70 gVe
~ united vote 10 that eject But he supported tue
s,cket In the belief that Us success VIII result IN tEeu
sxe votes for Mr. Douglas and ten votes Tor MI. Bell
49, rote of New York Is against Lincoln ana Hamlin u
mn ,,ers not for whom i h Tlves, 90 ~ ~ tnsy are IN
crrpr8 u insr-es their defeat Y the elets'on "
90 IN The House Of Representatives he had "
sonh,ed he elect Q! Mr. Bell by that body His known
,rosersion ana freedom from extreme part'saush .,
ronld make 10 easy Cor all PARTIES y unite on him a.
ro..r-oniso Whatever some seitonsts may say. he
,he mass Of the republicans would demand that
their representatives Terminate The contest ey voog or
him IN N rp are disappointed in this belief, and ia "
,,orfrt an election the House, they VIII
Rave the atiscton q seeing Mr. Everett chosen by ne
senate The republican presses profess 20 isvi y,
solcitude respecting he manner " Wiz n.
electoral candidate nerd n cast their vote " srahef
remarkabie that all This anxiety proceeds Fom pe ~,
sho intend n vote Tor neon au1 hAhlipi -,
sKards No true friend q Bel aad f'e't,,e
"a snv doubt Or difety % ihe s1mecL ~
~ >a.lor',ed 10 give our republican FlenN .