The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-10-12
[ NUN Der 20.
TILDEN.
BOW the reated Crippled Soldier in $50.


To illustrate Tildcn's 10 atty and
patriotism, we publish the following
letter from crippled soldier, which
should be read by every lover OF liberty
and tree government:
DETROIT Mich, Aug. 10Th, 1876.
To SAMUEL Posi-, ESQ
My DEAR SIR:-Press of other matters
demanding my attention has caused me
10 delay putting in writing as you desir-
ed, the story related to you of ar inter-
view l once had with Samuel j. Tjlden,
tie Democratic candidate for the PrGsi-
dency.
The facts are as follows: In February,
1865, was discharged from the United
Stat volunteer army on account of hav-
ing lost a leg III the line of DUTY during
the war Of rebellion.
was in the city of New York and in
March of the same year was appointed
to IA temporary cle-kship in the internal
revenue service. In June, 1893, the office
of Superintendent Of exports and draw
backs for the port Of New York was crea-
It'd. Twas Endorsed for an appointment in
this office by the Hon. Zach Chandler and
.he late Judge Longyear, who knew me
personally.
I continued to perform the duties as
signed me in this office till October, 1857
Al bout thai time Mr.. W. f. Warren, the
Superintendent (than whom a more I'M
finching Republican, or man of more un-
impcachable integrity, never held Uttice),
was removed by the late Andrew johnson
| to make way fer democrat. suspects
ed there would be difficulty in retaining
my place, and had talk with the new
Superintendent about the matter. He
told me that he wanted lie to stay at my
desk, but that he could cot re-appoint
me without the endorsement of Samuel
j. Tilden, then Chairman Of the State
Central Democratic Committee. He
gave me letter of introduction tOTllden,
stating my qualifications, experience,etc.
| for the place. called on the 'great re-
former" CD at his Office in Nassau Street
q think. Mr.. Tilden read the letter and
then asked me i'll was a democrat. L
replied in the negative. He inquired
again "Wil you vote the Democratic
ticket this fall, and work IL your district
fol the paSty?" answered that | could
not In "a sneering kind Of tone he asked
What claim had on him for the place.
[ stated in reply that | had acquired
considerable valuable experience in my
particular branch of civil servlce-thae
i had been instrumental in detecting, on
more than one occasion, al tempted frauds
on the government, thereby saving the
! government several h usands of dollars,
and tina: my work had been done in
satisfactory manner. ADDED to this, L
said, II fought tn sustain the government
under which you are now living in peace
and prosperity and suffered the loss ola
leg, as you can see. q was then on crutch-
es.) Certainly might have chance to
earn Ivy living in the civil service after
this"
Mr.. Tilden flew into violent passion,
with the NEST terrific profanity he cursed
me for having gone te the war. said it
served me right, and pity hadn't lost
both legs. He insnlted the memory of
the heroic dead who had fallen on our
battle-fie!ds, he cursed the living witness
and actors in that terrible struggle. Can
any man who has spark of patriotism
in him vote to place such heartless Cop
perheaa" in the Presidential chair OF our
4 glorious union, cemepted together by
blood and unfaltering devotion?
Yours truly. =. W. FOWLER.