The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-06
The Grant Hoaduuartcrs.

But few visitors called at the Grant Headquar-
tcrs, in the Fifth Avenue Hotel, yesterday. The
news from North Carolina did not by any means
lead to any expression OF the hope that still
shoulders In the breasts OF the republicans OF a
radical victory though the hghly-colored state
ments Of the ultra Grant papers would lead
many to believe that the position Of AFFAIRS
had been reversed. No dispatches direct
from North Carolina were received during tho day,
though they were anxousy looked for. The more
temperate OF the officials who are In charge &C
knowledge that the democratic have got a majority
or congressman but refuse to accede the election
OF Merrtmon.. They claim that the latest re-
turns received, and the returns yet to be received,
will elect Caldwell by small ma ority, but they are
not willing to make any bets upon the probability
were General Robinson, Blnghamton; Colonel A.
H. Marklani Indianapolis; Hon. John G. Bagey, OF
Governor senator Mariap Of Iowa. and other
Grant stars OF lesser magnitude. Mr.. Bagley says
that there can be no question OF the result in Mich
gan. He says moro democrats Will vote for Grant
than republicans for Greeley. The result of the
North Carolina election, no matter which way 1t
goes, will have no influence upon Michigan, as that
staunch state pays no attention to outside impress
sions
Other gentlemen present also gave vent to their
opinions. One from Long Island said he had con-
siderable apprehension for the result since the
news new OF the North Carolina election, and that
believing that 1t required tho republicans to
put forth their strongest efforts to avert disas-
vastly stronger than most people estimate, and
that his election in November is among the proba-
bilties.
The headquarters Of the Veterans National Com
mittee are held IN the same place, and the obging
Secretary Mr. Dudley states that great prepara-
lions are being made for the meeting OF the veterans
OF the Old guard, which Is to convene at Pittsburg
on the 18th OF September. General Burn
side Is in receipt OF communications from tho
agents OF the Pittsburg and Fort Wayne Railroad
and other roads leading into Pittsbure, Offering
to convey those who wish to attend the celebration
at reduced rates. IL Is expected that great con-
course or the survivors OF the war will be present,
but tho list of callers has also suffered from defec
ton, General N p Banks, one Of the most prOmi-
nent names upon the list, having declared In most
unmistakablc terms for Greeley. The feeling rela-
tive to the disposition OF the Irish vote Is becoming
vote for Grant, but so far they have not been
successful, as the great majority of the Irish people
arc unqualifedly for Greeley, whom they regard as
"a lifelong friend. A letter rom General d. j.
Burke. OF the Irish brigade, las been received and
Is given bol0w:-
New YORK; August |, 1872
Colonel L. T.. DUDLEY, Secretary Victorian National
DEAR CoLoNrt-Your letter Of the LIST inst inviting mo
daily accept Invitation, ana look forward to The
many of my former comrades OF the army The Old Irish
Brigade followed the fortunes Of the Army OF The
bones Of four aths Of ts members who fell in tho strus
s so 81 vsn "%s and S0uS1y s mingled %s
Of its members NIB sI survive to relate their veto,
Returned ss to and Sx %ep s
prosperity and welfare OF their adopted couty they
time ofwar battling for freedom to all men, do they
now desire to stand ready to maintain In peace what they
and 6a i VIII prevail and feeling proud Of having
lego Of voting for him. am. with much respect and high
Brcyet sad cr General United States vou..seer late
Irish Brigade.