Worcester Daily Spy

We give place to the following communication in relation to the political flare up in Milford and hope this will be the last we shall hear of the matter:

Milford, Aug. 8.

Messrs Editors: My attention has this moment been called to a communication in the Spy of the 2d inst., relating to the trouble in Milford, —concerning the appointment of Edwin Willis as Postmaster in this town. In the editorial remarks prefacing the communication, you say that you "have been informed from other credible sources, that the handbill, of which we published an abstract the other day, is calculated to give an erroneous impression in relation to public opinion in Milford, respecting the recent appointment of Postmaster in that place," &c., &c.

You have been, most certainly, imposed upon as to this matter. That the handbill is calculated to give a thoroughly correct impression, in relation to public opinion, on the subject of Willis's appointment, can be proved by the testimony of every intelligent individual in town, who knows anything about the circumstances of the case. I am authorized to assert, that many gentlemen who are reckoned among the most prominent and respectable citizens in town, (I will give you their names whenever you desire it) stand ready, when called upon, to testify to this fact. They will also bear witness that, in their opinion, Willis is far, very far, from being "well qualified for the situation." "You have been informed that since his residence in this town, he has sustained an irreproachable character. Your informant is mistaken on this point also. His character has not been "irreproachable" since his residence here, nor does he, as you were informed, enjoy the confidence of the mass of the population."

Did the information you received from "other credible sources" extend to any period of Willis's career previous to his residence here? You have but to inquire of any other, and all other persons, than a small clique of corrupt politicians, of which he appears to be the life and soul, and not only all I have said will be corroborated, but you will be told a tale in addition, that will forever preclude the possibility of establishing in your mind, any sort of confidence in the man.

As to the communication itself, as it contains neither point nor argument, and, as your readers will readily see, is but a rare specimen of puerility, I will only say, that it constitutes a tissue of shallow falsehoods, entirely failing to produce the deception intended by the would be facetious author. All the truth that can be found in it is, that there is a strong desire on the part of the "clique" to "hush up" the affair, and maintain a war against the "many charges of hunkerism." The remarks concerning myself are incorrect, altogether unwarrantable, uncalled for, and it will be perceived, entirely out of place, My reputation and character are not at issue in this case, nor can my faults, or merits, fortify Willis in his position, or redeem his vices.

O. PARKHURST, JR.