The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-29


The undersigned officers Of the Sixty ninth regiment
New York State Militia, having heard with Indignation
and regret that attempt is being made by tho political
opponents Of Mr.. James Lynch, candidate for Sheriff Of
this county, TO inure. him by of false and mali
coas statements and misrepresentation, deem II their
duty TO state the following facts TO the community the
same being within their knowledge
First James Lynch served faithfully for three months
in the ranks of the Eighth New York regiment although
him.
Second. During his term of service the battery to
which he was attached assigned the most arduous
ana dangerous duties from which no never showed the
least disposition to SHRINK but tho contrary always
distinguished himself by his zeal industry and efficiency
VI this we have personal knowledge, having at various
times visited that battery at its advanced position and
always found Mr. Lynch at his post and active and
getic in the discharge Of his duties.
Third James Lynch and his companions Of the
Eighth regiment battery foremost in the march
to Centrevle, and tho Hrst to discharge
their guns the rcreating rebels near Fairfax Court
House. They kept their place in front Of tho advancing
column freely encounterng the dangers OF that position
until the 10th Of July when their Of service by law
and agreement, had expired.
Admitting that Mr.. Lynch and his fellow soldiers In
mat comrany insisted their discharge at the oxpra
oh OF their term we can see no cause for consuming their
conduct They had served their country faithfully for
the time allowed by the laws Of their State for which
tney mad promised the government TO The highest
officials OF the War Department freely admitted that they
had discharged all their duties, and discharged them we'll
Are men not entitled to credit rather than blame who
have discharged all their dutcsS Should they revled
by political hacks who have devoted hour the
cause OF their country and who while they have fatcn
cd on the fruits of governmental patronage and official
spois, have, by their ntrgues, want Of principle and
corruption, brought calamity upon us which they
not willing to remove by single act Of devotion to the
cause OF the Union, by single arm raised in defence Of
the institutions
In conclusion the undersigned beg to assure this com
munity that there not shadow of foundation for the
calumnies uttered against Mr. James Lynch They mad
better opportunities Of observing his conduct than any
other persons in the service and they cheerful test
mony 70 his patroth industry courage integrity and
zeal Robert Nngcnt, Lieut.. Col. Goth regiment.
John McKcon Adjutant Goth regiment.
James b. kirker Engineer 89h regiment.
Jos Is. Iully Qunstermaster 69th regiment.
Matthew kehoc Paymaster seth regiment.
j. Pascal Smith, Surgeon Goth regiment
James Kelly, Capt. Go. II, Goth regiment.
Thomas Clarke Capt. Co. u, 6oth regiment.
John Breslin, Capt. 90. Go. +, 69,h regiment.
James Cavenagh, Capt Co. G, seth regiment.
Jas. Quinlan. Capt. Engineers Goth regiment.
Thomas Fay, Lieut.. Goth regiment.
John Coonan Liout. Goth regiment
Thomas NJ. Canton, Lieut. Goth regiment.
Edward Hard, Lieut.. Goth regiment.
Michael OBoyc, Lieut. Goth regiment.
NJ. 7. l,resn, Lieut. Goth regiment.
l. O. De Homerque Lieut.. Goth regiment
Peter McQuade Lieut.. Goth regiment
b. j. McDcrmott Lieut.. Goth regiment
Maurice w. Wall, Lieut.. Goth regiment.
i. Cahill, Lieut. Goth regiment
Thomas Leddy, Lieut.. Goth regiment.
Nicholas Judge, Lieut.. Goth regiment
VIM. Fogarty, Lieut.. Goth regiment.
NJ. A. Clarke, Lieut.. Goth regiment.
VIM. q. Hart, Lieut. Goth regiment.
Richard Dalton Lieut.. Goth regiment.
D. L. Sullivan Lieut.. 69lh regiment.
Lieutenant IOwoy, Goth regiment.
New YORK, Oct. n, 1861.
MY DEAR CoLoNE-The political opponents Of Mr.
james Lynch candidate for Sheriff on account Of his con
necton with the Eighth regiment battery have sought to
injnre him before the community ask you as IN act
OF Justice to him. to express opinion in regard
matter MS particularly acquainted with the facts
IN relation to which Mr. James Lynch has been mlsrepre
sened Hoping that you will give this your earliest con-
saefaton, remain, dear Colonel your sincere friend
TO Colonel T. F. MxAcnR, Acting Brigadier ''s'>,'
OCTOBER 49, 1861.
My DEAR ApJrANT-In reply to your favor of the 2ls
feel much pleasure stating that all the time the sixtv
NINTH with which had tho honor Of being temporarily
Of observing the diligence fidelity and energy with which
our FRIEND James Lynch, discharged his military d.
ties II Is well known have several times referred
to MS condact during that short but trying campaign
with the warmest admiration, md frankly confess
have Learned nothing yet in regard him 10 shake NV
confidence in his pluck lessen the cordial respect
was led from the constant observation Of his maness
and activity while on service with his regiment 10 enter
tain for him. The particular circumstance you direct nv
attention TO Is fairly open criticism and the action Of
James Lynch and his comrades the occasion NAV not
meet with the approval of his warmcst friends
But never can ascrbe the step no then took TO want Of
courage, knowing him as do, through mutual expe-
rience Of tickish and dangerous
nor most assnredy can be ascribed to the least
OF fidelity To the just and glorious the service OF
which he has proved himself, citizen and soldier
90 reliable and staunch In writing this much however
bog clearly to be understood that not mean to
support James Iynch's political claims for any position to
which he may be Justly aspiring maintaining al
do, absolute neutrality between ali the candidates hr
political or municipal posts and honors the pending
election As long as am soldering II is my determine.
tfon to keep out Of local politics. speaking only when
necessity arises for my doing in reference TO those
higher and nober questions which concern the country at
large. Believe me- with the fricndiest regard, to re-
main, very truly, yours
THOMAS FRANCIS lEAGHER.
no JOHN MoKEoN, Adjutant Sixty ninth regiment N Y