The New York herald., 1863-12-24
The schleswig-Holsssin Question.


Pursuant to call signed by Messrs. Leopold Bierwirth
Louis jay George Mose Gustav schwals and John Lnau
as published In yesterdays HERALD, number Of Ger.
merchants met at the oce Of the German Society
yesterday for the purpose taking in aid
the people Of Schleswg Holstein IN thoIr approaching
struggle against foreign rue-the Danes. The meeting
was called to order by Mr. Linau, and Mr.. Leopold
Berwirlh was called upon to preside Tho
Chairman, in bis opening remarks, observed
that il deemed their duty TO cooperate with move
meut, which, thank God agitating the people
throughout Germany and such would encourage and
strengthen greatly the people abroad, and aid them
thoir ultimate victory.
A series Of resolutions then submitted, BY Mr..
Gustave Tchwas and read by the Chairman. They en-
brace plan OF organization while the attempts to dena.
tionaze the German people Of the Duchies severely
denounced; they provide that material and moral aid
shall be proered them In their impending struggle and
for this purpose committee is appointed TO collect
moneys aud to take such other necessary
in aid OF the cause The chairman submitted the Ques.
tion whether these resolutions were seconded.
Mr. Mchaes called attention to the fact that na.
tiona association In aid OF the Schleswig Holsen
had already been formed in this city He submitted the
question whether would not be advisable operate
with the said national organization.
As an amendment, Mr.. WEsKSpoSK submitted a rceo-
luton to the effect that in case committee should be
appointed, the committee be authorized TO add to its
members. which, after some debate passed. where
upon the original resolutions submitted TO a pro-
longed debate, which resulted In their adoption The
Whereas the duches OF Hosten and schleswe are nde
s eGse % and Ss As for
whereas theS especially during the past twenty Years have
distinguished themselves in their struggle against
themselves as the noblest o. the German therefore,
Resolved That the outrageous attempt transform the
an ss s ss
are essentially the same % among me the Germans throughout
United & States 10 give public expression of their ndgna
Resolved That we, Notwithstanding the unfortunate cir.
eumsances py which we At present are surrounded in this
% and 70 che German name and thai We with az the mean.
paihy with the fate of brethren in chlewr osten;
Received That from the mds, of us committee shall be
appointed and authorized 70 collect and dispose Of
OF its operations.
Previous TO the adoption OF the above resolutions Mr.
Huco wEsESDoSK urged that committee should call a
public mass meeting, TO be held in of the largest
stituteor the purpose Of giving moral effect TO this
movement. and TO agitae this matter not only In the
German press in this country, but also IN the Anglo
tion not generally understood In this couu.
try, especially not amonsi the American public.
example OF the ignorance which. was said prevs.
lent the subject OF the complicated question Of
German nation AZ an arrogant Power endeavoring TO
overwhem Denmark
Mr. on rxpoRrKRAof the German Stats Zetuno advo
Gated the publication o address TO tho public,
which question should be explained gene
rally understood: For this purpose the addresses
10 be delivered at tho proposed mass meeting
could he made available Mr. ArrERsASx suggested that
tho New York Historical society should be induced to
take hold the subject. give bv means Of lectures
information the subject, far the American public
" concerned
On motion of Mr. wrsrvpoyr. resolution wa. passed
10 the effect that the above propositions submitted by
Nessrs 0ncndsrfer. Alderman and others shall he sub
mtied and recommended TO the Consideration OF the
mittee TO be elected.
On motion, resolution passed that the committee
shall be ccnsrnsed Of twelve members and the Chairman
was authorized to appoint the same Tho
be announced by the secretary-Mr. Linan acted
such--in a day cr two Whcrcupon tho meeting ad
ourned