The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-11
The German Republicans of the Twenty.sec-
Oud Ward.


Ond Ward.
There are two organizations of German republicans
of the Twenty ward, and although both claim
to regular and the Simon Pure adherents OF repub
lcanism still there seems to be difference Of more
Importance than mere distinction between them.
Last night both held meetngs-one at what is called
the Wigwam, on West Forty-sXth street. near Eighth
avenue. Here Mr.. John wachter presided, and Mr..
H. Helmench was secretary. The principal question
the other organization without wrOnging them
selves. One speaker mentioned il as an especial
grievance that " the other club" was Dr. Water
mans creation; ana was originated for the
purpose OF giving DR.. Waterman an opportunity
to play first fiddle. member OF the meeting seemed
debates, and so expressed himself In very emphatic
terms; whereupon it was resolved that "the other
club be invited to JOIN ths" organization, and then
the meeting adjourned.
This "other club" met at the same time, also on
Forty sixth street. near Sixth avenue, Mr.. x. Textor
in the chair and Mr.. G. STRIPPED secretary. The
same question as at the other meeting was the prn-
cpa point OF S r. the proposed union 5o1
speaker at this meeting and from his remarks 1t may
be inferred that although the Presidential ques
ton the German republicans are unit, yet on State
matters the Excise law still divides them; because
he assumed that no one was republican and en-
titled to recognition as such unless he endorsed Girls
void for Governor and whomsoever the republicans
may nominate for other officers This meeting finally
ready to unite with them but 1t was understood that
Dr. Waterman's idea was to be the principal point,
that "the other cllt" should recognize the binding
force OF all nominations Of the republican party,
without any reference to the Excise law. Whether
a union can be effected on this basis remains to be
seen.
Seventh Assembly District Association Grant
and Coliax Ratification Meeting.
A mass meeting OF the electors OF the Seventh As
sembly district was held last evening at DOdworth
Hall, Broadway under the auspices Of the Seventh
Assembly District Union Republican Association.
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was appropriately decorated with the national coors
and the arms of all the States and an audience OF
about three hundred persons was present.
The meeting was addressed by Hon. F. A. Conkling,
II. NJ Twombly, Mr.. watkins (colored) OF Tennessee,
and others.
Mr.. CoSKLIYG in opening his remarks said that the
republican party the party OF free government,
OF liberty Of justice, OF equal rights 10 all men, with
out reference to race, grade lineage or color; the
party that had through long and exhaustive var
successfully maintained the Union OF all the States
and stricken the shackes from the limbs of four
millions slaves. He then stated that he would give
way to Mr. Watkins and that gentleman at once
Mr. WATKINS (colored) then addressed the audience
briefly and facetiousy, and stated that as q free
Southern negro he had In early life been taught to
love "0ld Hickory" Jackson, and TO sJympathize with
the democracy; but, in 1910, he examined for himself
issues of the parties and then saw good reason why the
he should be democrat no longer. He was told
that lie not allowed 10 vote because the example
the slaves to vote also, and he came to the conclu
sion that II was curious kind OF justice that de-
prived one man of privilege for fear some one
else might want the same privileges. lie was born
in 1915 but last August the first time he got TO
the age OF twenty-one-the first time he had ever
recorded his vote. In conclusion Mr.. Watkins
assured his hearers that in Tennessee almost the
whole colored yote-at least Observation-Disclosures OF
it.would go for Grant and Coliax. tCheers.)
Mr.. TwoMBLy next addressed the meeting briefly
and having concluded
Mr.. CoNkLING then resumed and proceeded TO dis
fhA Gnan Ism af fha aln Af
the Revolutionary war which left the two and half
millions OF people then comprised In the thirteen
States in condition OF bankruptcy, IN everything
their honesty and trust In God. The debt OF "the
colonies" as stated by Alexander l9miiton, was
December 81, 1894, little S76,0oO,000 or this
s25 900 for the compensation OF the In
divdual States for debts contracted by them for the
war; which II was the duty OF the general govern
ment 10 assume. II was equally now the duty of the
government 10 say that the debt OF all the states in
Cured In tramping out the late rebellion should be
assumed and paid honestly by the whole govern
terest. paid, dollar for dollar, in coin. Paving
present debt in legal tender had been he was
sorry to say advocated IN Congress by some recreant
republicans, was merely exchanging one promise
for another Thad stevens had recently said i'm the
House OF Representatives that If there was any party
In the country In favor OF making It's constituents
pay debts that they did not owe, for the benefit OF
blOated spectators he would vote for Frank Blair,
even II he had worse man than Seymour on the
ticket with him. The savings banks OF this State have
now in hand over sl40OV0,000 ON deposit. over
sO0OO0,000 of which was invested IN United States
securities. 4s1,419 citizens were the depostors In
these banks In this city there 100 600 citizens
who had invested their money in savings banks and
he had ascertaned by lnq1iny rom the secretary Of
number 1900 were married women, 1880 single
women and 500 widows. The larger proportion OF
the remainder were artizans and laborers Were
these the "bloated specuators TO whom Mr.. stevens
alluded In closing he called upon the people to De
true TO the example Of their fathers, and take care
that this fair fabric OF the peoples government shall
not be unfathful to It's pledges and the trust reposed
init. o,.o.,