The New York herald., 1871-02-02
GRANT CAMPAIGN CLUB.

Meeting Of the Anti-FertOn, Anti-Hank Snlit b
RepubIicans-Ex-NIayor Opdykc Chosen
President-rhe "Tamnany Republican
10 he Fought.
The anti Hank Smith republicans held a meeting
last evening at Dodworths Dancing Academy, 2l2
Fifth avenue. There were $50 delegates from the
different wards present who presented their creden-
tials and constituted themselves into political
ISOLATION styled 1.-THE Central Grant Campaign Club
Of the City OF New York" A. gentleman OF
Teutonic extraction told the HERALD reporter that
the other party, meaning Hank Smith Co., had
.tred to prevent the formation OF the club In SUBJ
terraneous manner, but had ANONYMOUSLY failed"
The meeting was called to order by Mr.. John ID.
Lawson the temporary chairman who delivered an
address setting forth that the other republican
organizations of this city do not represent or have
tine confidence OF the masses of the party that but
very small part OF It's rank and file acted with them
intheir late proceedings, and that OF this
small portion the repub,canism OF a con-
forming this Central Club It was proposed to se-
cure harmony in the party and again place the gov
ernment or our state IN Its control. The object OF
the organization was also to give to President Grant
and the national administration hearty loyal and
nnselish support, and, as Implied by the name OF
the organization. to indicate purpose that when
the proper time arrives, we viii show our apprecla-
tion OF the services OF President Grant to the
try by securing his nomination. prolonged ap-
plause)
AT the conclusion OF the address Mr. Philip Jordan
and Mr. John Lobdel were appointed temporary
The following resolution was proposed by Colonel
Duganne:-
Congressional district be appointed which shall be
frred all seats nat pending their action each
The resolution was accepted. Ex-Maysr George
Opdyke was nominated for permanent president OF
the club. The delegate making the nomination said,
al propose to nominate gentleman known TO the
members OF the club as an honor 10 the nation, who
has already received the highest honors within the
gifts OF the people OF this city who has the conf
dence OF the President OF the nation-I mean Mr..
George 0pdyke" prolonged appause).
Mr.. +. DELAFIELD SMITH seconded the motion,
and Mr.. George opdyke was elected by a rising vote
amid prolonged applause. committee OF five was
then appointed by the Chair air to wait upon Mr. op,
| the Republican State Committee.
! On motion Of Mr.. WILLIAM A. DARLING, Collector
| or the Internal Revenue, Mr.. John d. Lawson was
elected first vice president: Mr.. John X. Russell,
second vice president and Mr.. Levi p Morton trea-
| Mr.. Philip Jordan and Mr. John Lobdell were ap-
pointed secretaries for the ensuing year. AT this
suite made their appearance. He was received with
bursts OF applause, and addressed The meeting as
return you my thanks for the high distinc-
tion conferred upon me as President OF this
large and influential organization. AS Its
name imports it intends to devote its efforts
Of President Grant. '" prolonged i1Isse applaase.1
my hearty cooperation. 1t Is to him more than to
any other man that the country Is indebted for the
overthrow OF the rebellion 1t is to him that the
the administration of our affairs. In the face of
largely reduced taxation he has received more reve-
nue. tnan before the reduction was made. He has
preserved order at home and peace abroad.
He has secured for US the friendship
OF other nations without abating a lot
OF the honor OF the ntry-(applausej-and the
triumph OF MS coming election VIII be even more
glorious than that OF his first. tAppause.)
committee Of tve was then appointed to pre-
pare constitution and bylaws OF the Club. 1t was
further resolved that an executive committee COM
prislng delegate OF each Assembly district, be
nominated.