New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-12
Pol ITICAL.

THE LATE SECRETARY OF WAR ON THE NEW.
YORK SENATORSHIP.
The Hon. l.. NJ Stanton recognizes tho obligations
of the Government and of the Department of War
moro especially, to Senator Morgan in the following
note, which he has addressed to a member of our
State Government 1t disposcs fully ofall calumnies
against Senator Morgan which tho feryOr Of the
present contest has thus far developed:
WASHINGTON CITY. Jan. I, 1859.
Ny DEAR SIR The confidence and respect inspired by
your acquaintance during the induces 10 address
you on a subject In relation to which take con-
siderable interest while anxious to abstain from any I'm
proper ntcrerence-I the approaching election OF
Senator from NewYork. informed that msrepre-
sensations actively urged against Gov MOrgan 70.
election In respect to his supposed action while Coy
in relation to the draft and also rcspectng the
election of Gov. wadsworth.
In respect 20 Strengthening the army by draft and
volunteers State Executive was moro prompt active
or harmoni0us with the Executive Administration at
Washington For his uniform and hearty support to the
War Department In the great struggle shall always feel
under obligation TO Gov. Morgan. Mr. Lincoln, as you
doubtless know. had great regard FOR him.
In respect to Gov. Morgan's action relating 10 Gen.
Wad,worth the General and had frequent cOnyersa-
tons about that canvass and tho conduct o prominent
persons supporting or betrayiug him Tho General
always spoke with respect confidence. and favor toward
Gov Morgan as true friend who had supported him
faithfully in the contest.
Tho support given 90 the War Department BY Gov.
Morgan as Executive OF the State. and Senator, WILL
trust IN your jud gmen excuse me for this explanation
and warrant my desire for his reelection TO the United
states Senate. His defeat would OF course crafty his
political enemies OF tho Coppcrhead Johnson stripe. and
be claimed sign OF JOhnson's strength IN New York.
For this reason, without any discrimination OF ndi-
vduas that could be nvidous. earnestly dc5irous
10 see the Governor reelected token of approval OF
his loyal support Of the Government and tho Republican
party. Yours, truly EDwIS NJ STANTON
The Executive Committee Of the Sixteenth
Assembly District Republican Association met last even
ing. corner OF Twenty -thrdst. and second ave. Mr.
James NJ Thompson. jr.. In the chair Mr.. william NJ
Hcagerry was elected Chairman and Mr. isaac L. Truss
was elected Secretary. After the election the meeting
adjourned other business beiuS before the committee
Benjamin Egglcston, the present incumbent,
has at last gwen notice OF hs intention TO contest the
seat OF T. W strader Eeprcscntaiyeeleet from the Ist
Ohio District Eastern part Of CINCINNATI on the score Of
fraudulent voting. he Cincinnati Commercial dnde
pendent Republican, insnuates that an investigation
VIII bo apt to show considerable fraudulent voting
both sides IA that District
A private letter from Judge Noah Davis is
much talked OF ~ the Senatorial struggle OF Albany The
following has been Published correct extract from it
The s,ateme Mt OF The Rochester Democrat that VIII
my In favor Of the nonna"n ana e,ccOn
S So iioT rTI .so, show Of %seaion il
ne
friends OF GOV Icnton at Albany did know that would
take no such action he Democrat assumes 10 make out
Tor me- lie adds: haze 40 objection 10 your show
viii care 10 that am not altogether wanting IN
selfrespeci.
The contest in progress at Jefferson CITY,
Mo- United states Senator I'm place o Mr Henderson,
whose term expires with President Johnson's, grows
sharper and sharper The principal contestants are Carl
scurI aud Bent Loan Mr. Henderson ia also referred
10 bv the newspapers or Missouri possible coalition
candidate hoping the Democratic vote aud unto
with Il certain Republican strength Gov Fletcher IL
charged with making bid for the Sona,Orsnp In his re.
cent message bu, the contest a this distance seems TO be
substantially between Mes,rs Schurk and Loan.
The moro malignant Rebels in Richmond are
said to have expressed Joy quite openly at the death
OF John Minor Bolts. We trust. however that The Rich
noud Journal cxaggerates when It says:
We are pleased 20 SEQ that tie morning papers do not
In their notices of Mr. Bolts rctchO the indecent ana
goang remarks Of many OF tLer friends and supporters
on the street. who much dsg-ld at the idea or
any Nirgniau not being ablc Ia rejoice with them over
the death OF man whose grCatcnt sin IN their eyes was
his devotion tO hts country. Tho bycua spirit was fuy
abroad Yesterday, auI 4. only necessary for Ms 20
take single rainbic up and down Man-st. To hear the
mort Indecent remarks passed By those who are now
seeking Tie removal ~ their disabilities IN Congress IL
reminds somewhat Of tho JOY with which The assa7
sihation Mr. Lincoln received, Ouy ~ was more
opon, because there was less fear Of public vengeance