Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-11-13
BREAKINGFAITuwITH SOLDIERS

We clip the following article from the
Fulton Republican,. 1t shows IN what
estimation such men as Lyons, Wilson,
Sterrett and (Peru) Patterson are held by
Republicans in neishboripg counties, and
needs no comments from us -ED.
"The pledges and promises made by the
Republican party, during the war, in favor
of the soldier, all sounded very well: but
the action Of the party. in several iastan
ces, especially in the late campaign, in Vi
olating the plighted faith of the party, in
this respect, are worthy Of notice. ID
Philadelphia not single soldier was placed
upon the ticket, notwithstanding meri,o-
ricus soldiers, who had ample qualifica
tions for the several positions, were pre-
sented for the nominations, yet they were
set aside to make room for hacknied poll
ticians who thought too much of their
worthless carcasses to risk them in the
army. The Democrats taking advantage
oc this and placing on their ticket brave
and meritorious soldiers, succeeded, BY
reason Of this, in defeating US where We
should and could have had 5000 majority
and with the defeat of the local ticket,
defeated also our candidate for Supreme
Judge.
"In Juniata county the Republicans
did nominate soldier, Capt II. II Viii
son, for the Legislature. He received
the nomination over the heads of stay at
homo patriots, and these, conveniently fol-
getting their professions and pledges of
devotion to the soldier while in the field,
now resolved to deiea. him, notwithstaud-
ing the party in convention said they pre-
ferred him. Accordingly they went to
work, and by system Of trading and
bartering succeeded in defeating brave
and gallant soldier and electiug Copper
head without education or qualification,
and who, during the war, used whatever
of influence he had, against the Govern
meBt, while Captain wilson was battling
for the right.
"Who and what Captain H. II Wilson
is, we will briefly state He enlisted as a
private soldier iu the 10th Regt Penna.
Cavalry, and during the course of the war,
by gallant and Oeritoricus conduct won
his way up 20 Captaincy. The flag of
Regiment has inscribed on 1t some Mnfy-
scren different engagements, in which the
Regiment participated. in all of which,
with two or three honorable exceptions.
Captain Wilson was engaged
AT the battle of 'Hatchcr's Run on
the 9th day of February, 1865, Japtaiu
Wilson was severely wounded, the bali
carrying away the half of his lower Jaw
and part Of his tongue, leaving him
cripple for life. About two months be
fore the expiration of his term three
years. OF service, he resigned. being uu
able 20 live on army fare after losing his
masticating powers.
"This is the record of brave man.
aat who viii say that il is not honorable
and this is the fate be met at the hand.
Of the Juuiata Republicans. Base and
unparalleled IN gratitude 1t is with
eriDg, burning, b!ister:ng shame, and those
who were guilty Of it. will, if justice is
ever meied out to them, drink the Litter
cup Of remosse.
But 'he was John J. Patterson's can
did4,e,' say they, aud excuse themselves
on the plea that they wanted to rebuks
john j. Patterson. Fanatical sophistry
If John J. Patterson deserved robukinS.