New-York tribune., 1876-08-24
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE, THURSDAY AUGUST "a, 1876.

took of safest ard extensive houses
the city, having transactions in all parts of the United
| States and Europe.
In 13i9 Mr.. Morgan again appeared in politics, being
elected Alderman OF the city, and in the year be
chosen State Senator 10 which position he was re-
elected In the following year. During both OF these Sena
toral terms he elected Chairman OF the Senate pro
tenn, and appointed by the Wing Lieutenant Cover
Chairman OF the Committee Finance. In 1855 he
appointed Commissioner or Emigration, holding the
Office until 1853 When he closed his second term the
Senate his attention began TO toward national poll
ties His public services mad thus far been with the Wing
party though be early opposed to slavery. These
were tho days when Senator Douglass Nebraska bill
had aroused the slumberiDg ant-savery sentiment in
the North brought out the Saratoga and Free
Soil conventions. Mr.. Morgan q friend of this
new cause. The May Conference as 1t was termeo,
which held Pittsburgh in 1886, found MI Morgan
present delegate from this city, and he was named
by il the Chairman Of the National Committee, and in
that capacity it deyolved upon him to call to or
der the first National Convention ever held
by the Republican party, the convention which
met in Philadelphia June H. 1856, end nominated
Gen Fremont Two years later no was nominated for
Governor and elected by plurality OF 1900 votes
over Mr.. Parker the Democratic candidate His admin
stration wasexceedngly popular and III the convention
of 1850 he was renominated without opposition, and
elected by "A plurality Of 63,t50 over the Douglas
candidate ANA majority OF 43 500 all His admin
itraion was one Of great importance, and took RANK
with those OF Andrew, Norton and other distinguished
"War Governors" lie promptly responded to the Presl
dents call Of April 1j 1861 and among the many feg
ents which went out the seat OF war will be rclnein
bered the NewYor 7th 10Th 7lst, Goth tlrsh and 10h
Scotch most Of whom fought at Bun Run.
In the Spring OF 1861 President Lincoln commissioned
him Maor OF Volunteers in order that be might
the more easily accomplish his work Of raising and or
ganizng volunteer regiments. This office lie continued
hold until the close Of his term as Governor but e
cned accept tho compensation to which II entitled
him labor attendant upon this work was OF neces
sy very great but the large experience of Mr. Morgan
in great private enterprise had fitted him to manage
his official affairs with perfect order and admirable sys
tenn During the 20 months Of his administration in
time Of war he raised and forwarded from this state
223 900 men. In the following convention Gov. Nor
gan was candidate but the Legislature chosen IN
that canvass elected bin TO the United States Senate for
the term ending March 4, 1859. In this office
he served on the Committees on Commerce.
Manufacturing the Pacific Railroad, Military Affairs
Finance and Mines end Mining, where his services were
Of great value the retirement of Mr. Fessenien from
the Office Of Secretary Of the Treasury in 1862 the posi-
ton was offered TO Mr. Morgan, who declined IT, ana TIE
place went to Mr. McCllloch. As Senator he voted with
the minority on Presidents Jonson veto OF the Freed
mans Bureau BILL and acted with the party in the meas
urcs which were prominent Ia the XXHlAth and ALth
Congresses, voting for the impeachment or president
johnson in March, 1868. Gov Morgan has been iOr
many years Chairman II the Republican National Com
mittee in which capacity devoived upon him to call
to order the several National Conventions which were
held during his term Of office. few months ago. before
the meeting the Cincinnati Convention his name was
mentioned IN connection with The Presidency. On open
ing the convention he made an address when wa
earnest in desire for reform OF the civil service ana
a restoration OF "A sound currency.
Gov Morsans home is still in this city, his residence
being No. All rftLlve. He ranks among the wealthy
men ef NewYork is prOIlnent in eli matters p'r-
tanning to the life OF the city, and IL gentleman
OF liberal culture and connO.sseur in art, having
rare and valuable collection Of paintings which are now
on exhibition at the Academy OF Design. He Is dree
tor in the Western Union Telegraph Company, and IN the
Erie Railway Company, and has been hentlhel WIN
many of me various financial enterprises Of the city
He i q prominent member Of The JDlOn Lea%d. '4up
thc nru of LiwIn D. Morgan & Co. being IN Exchange
place.