New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-07-24
GERMANS For GRANT.

PROPOSED ORGANIZATION OF CLUBS rhhoouh
OUT THE COUNTRY-THE PRESIDENT fhE-
PAIRING A SPEECH TO CAPTURE THE GERMAN
VOTE.
Six German gentlemen met yesterday at the
private residence Of Mr. NJ. Ba1ck, Thir'ythirdst ana
EiChhave in response to the call OF the Chairman OF
all the organizations Of the German American United
Association of the United States" The Association
is n body formed for the purpose OF aiding
the reflection of Gen. Grant, and IL composed
of climbs organized throughout the different Wards Of the
city, The object of the special meeting was tc take ac-
ton in the matter Of letter which had been received
from Cen Porter the history OF which is little curious
Some time ago few Germans in the city who favored
the reelection OF Gen. Grant discovering that the great
body of their countrymen were favor OF Mr. Greeley
for the Presidency determined take measures II pos
sible to create German feeling in favor OF
their candidate. Accordingly on July 2, Mr. M.
Wandl addressed letter TO Gen. Grant Sayinhs
that some efforts should be made without delay to inu-
ence the Germans to vote for Gen. Grant ana ASKING
permission TO call and talk over the matter Win inc
ceivng any reply, Mr. Wandl. on July s. went 70 Long
Branch and called on the fresden At tns di
cussed at considerable length, and II was deternea
should call on the latter at Long Branch, and that
the General should address them IN such senunlehls
throughout the country to his support. 1t also
agreed that AZ the interview 1t would be eXedlent 10
have the le who should be present start ON
tour through parts of the country where the Ger
mans abound establish German Grant clubs, and de
liver speeches showing that the President sympahZed
with the Germans and is their firm friend The Presl-
dent stated that he had already replied To MI WandTs
letter inviting him TO interview, and the latter then
left for this CITY After he had been at home few days
received the following letter. dated three Gays Deore
his visit 10,
Mr. NJ wASDL President OIL German american United Ass'od-
United States
DgR Sir: Your letter and The President desires
me TO the Of goodwill contained therein
reased you make convenient TO call and
him. remain yours truly; ~. .,
At the meeting held yesterday, Mr.. Wandl in calling
II TO order stated the object of the call to he the appoint
ing of committee attend the meeting at the Cooper
Institute last night, and aterward call on the President
Long Branch in response TO the letter and his wishes
expressed to Mr. Wandl.
The following committee was then appointed: victor
Wolf, NJ Banck, f. Myers, NJ Wandl, 7. Davis and M.
Muhldauer. IL then determined that the committee
should 90 to Long Branch tomorrow. The President
stated that the persons present German
the city, that Germana Hall IN the BOWery mad
been engaged campaign purposes and that the first
regular meeting would be held aJ that place on Aug TO-
Mr. Victor Wolf then appointed TO 20 on stump
ing tour throughout the country He stated his Den-
tOn 10 proceed TO West Virginia, where he said the
Germans were wavering in their political opinions, and
could be readily induced to vote for Grant.
The following officers then elected for the cam
paign: President, NJ Wandl; Secretary, Victor WOLF
Treasurer, r. j. Davis; SergeantatArms, Nj. Blanck.
The meeting then adjourned, subject TO the call OF the
Chair which, il stated would be shortly after thtr
return from Long Branch, which place they viii visit
without delay to hear the speech with which the Presl
dent is TO captivate the German ear