Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-07-24
A CARD.

CAPTAIN WILSON 1t is currently re-
ported throughout the county by those op.
posed to Colonel Robson that he was
brought out as candidate by me, and for
the purpose of securing the Conferces OF
this county for Messrs Hall ard Haines.
would not thus publicly refer to such a
silly story only that it may do injustice
(among the unsuspecting) to sound par
ty man and gallant soldier. l had moth
ing whatever TO do with Colonel Robson
becoming candidate, but rather discour-
aged him when he first mentioned it to
me. You know, and the files Of your Of
fee will show, that before | knew of his
being Il candidate, a communication had
already been received from wounded CT
iicer in his behalf. Colonel Robson has
always been my warm personal friend, and
there is no man in the county | would
rather serve in my humble way, but did
not wish to take any part in the contest
for Senator, as they all were excellent
men, and my friends and SO told the Col.
I never asked either Of :hc candidates to
appoint any certain men Con:erees, but
distinctly warned DR.. Stcrre:t and Col.
Robson against appointing certain men
for fear they would betray them. have
assured all the candidates that | would
checrfully and faithfully do all l could to
secure the District nomination for who-
ever should be presented BY this county.
When Messrs Hall and llaines were
nominated in 1861 it was distinctly I'M
derstood and agreed that they we're to ask
it for only one term, and they were then
to support the claim of Juniata. l shall
oppose the denomination Of these gentle
men, and whether a Conieree or not snail
use all honorable means to secure the sue
cess of the nominee from Juniata, as |
always prefer n man of our own to a
stranger, ard no one but fool would
think or say that | would prefer the re-
nomination of Hall and Haines to the
success Of man like Col Robson, who
has been devoted friend since We were
boys together.
There are six counties in the District,
two have been already served, and four
are left frsm which to select two candi-
dates this fall. lie, US DO all We can to
secure one of the nominees for Juuiata,
and if We fail il thar then our policy is
to insist that the nominees shall como
from either of those counties lett, and
thus secure the nominee to Juliata in
1870, tae last election which will be held
under the present State apportionmcnt.-
In this way We can 60 around the whole
District. Each county will ge, Senator
aud We will thus secure harmony in the
party. I beg of gentlemen to reflect be-
fore they repeat story so unlikely that |
would wish to see my friend, Col Robi-
son, defeated for any stranger, much less
FOR two gentlemen who have been as well
served as Messrs. Hall aud Haines. Ii is
impossible to say whether Col. Robson
or any one else from this county Can be
nominated in the District Conference, as
the interests there will be very conflict
ing, but l will promise TO do as much to
secure the honor for this county as any of
the gentlemen who so suddenly are so ex-
ereised about the welfare Of Juniata coun-
ty. If We fail in getting the nominee for
this county no one will regret it more
than myself, but | am determined to leave
no effort untried to secure it for whoever
the county may present. VIII certain 9th
er gentlemen promise as much if their
choice should not be successful in the
coming CountyConvention +? Time will
prove. JOHN j. PATTERSON.