Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1852-07-28

Mr.. KERR sLANDER1NG GEN. PIERCE

1t will be seen, by the account given by our Cor
respondent of the discussion at Yadkin Court House,
that Mr.. Kerr said IS Gen. Pierce had not won any
honor in Mexico, ercept that Of fasnting Dhen the
enemy opproached''! What shall Say of such
stuff that, emanating it dues roma candidate for
the honorable and dignifed post Of Governor of North
Carolina!
Gen. Pierce was among the first to volunteer in
New Hampshire, after the war " th Mexico was pro-
claimed Devoted to his family, to the duties of his
profession, and to the peaceful paths of private life,
he had declined several civil Offices of high grade,
and among them the post of Attorney General of the
United States, rendered him by his friend President
Polk; but when the war broke out, and when the
blood of American citizens had been shed on Ameri-
can soil, he stepped forward promptly, at the first
tap of the drum to be of the thousands who
forth to avenge his couny's insulted honor, and who
back covered with laurels and honorable scars.
He enrolled himself as private soldier. took his
place in the ranks, and performing soldiers duty,
when he was promoted, first by his comrades, and
next by the President; he went 10 Mexico, bore
himself with distinguished gallant:y-for which he
was complimented by Gen. Scott in his official re-
ports-re!urned resigned his commission General,
was presented by his native State with sword as
some testimonial of the estimation in which she held
his sacrifices and his services, and then retired again
to private life In Of the battles of the valley of
Mexico, while leading on his Brigade over ground
which no Mexican General had ever attempted with
his troops his horse fell upon him the rocks, and
he was taken up, it was thought, in dying cond-
ton. But he revived, mounted another horse, and
pressed forward. Soon after, owing to the nature of
the ground, he was compelled to dsmoun,; and
while leading his troops foot, in the face of
the foe, he FELL exhausted by his efforts and the in
jures he had received. Gen. Scott, it is stated on
the best authority, percevng his critical condition,
had urged him to remain behind and observed to him
that he could not touch ks stirrups with his feet
and his answer was, I" never mind, General-I can
touch with foot, and must lead my Brigade. -
We contend for great reputation for Gen. Pierce
as General. His chief merit is, that he is able
and experienced statesman, sound Republican. and
an honest man. but we do claim for him all the honor
which Justly belongs to citizen soldier who uolun'
teers to defend his coun.ry's flag, and who does SC
upon the field of battle gallant, determined and
courageous manner. That he did thus bear himself
no just or truthful man will venture to deny; and
Gen. Scott. under whom he fought so far from qaes
tionns his conduct attempting to cast rdicule. as
Mr.. Kerr does, upon his services, has borne the full
est testimony to his daring man, and to the high
qualities which, as an officer. he displayed upon the
field Of battle.
Gen. Pierce " tainted and fell from his horse -
" Gen. Pierce tainted at theapproach of the enemy"
Such are the expressions used by heated and ibera
partzans in relation to worthy man and as bray'
soldier as ever gir.ed his sword in his country
cause! We know of nothing which furnishes par
ael to the and the savageness OF these eer
and insults, but the campaign of Bonaparte in Egypt
when, in toiling the burning sands, destitute o
food and water, and worn by long and painful march
les, MANY of his soldiers fell exhausted, and wer
laughed at by their comrades who still went forward
and told they had got their furlough." or were sci
Ting their las, account.'' But this was from soldiers
who had been changed for the moment by want, an
woe, and the vices of camps, into fends incarnate
such language did not proceed from Ameriecn eizen
who have had every opportunity to cultivate sent
mens of generosity and justice. and who live in da
of peace under the Of the nineteenth century.
3 But where was Mr.. Kerr during this Mexican war
: Did he 90 forth to meet the enemy! Yes, with hi
tongue for we learn that he delivered most eloquer
speeches for the war, in the County of Casweli. an
called upon the young men to volunteer and upon tn
old men to bring their forward to engage in VIII
he proclameda mos, righteous struggle; butas 500
3 as he was nominated for Congress, and thought
could make little political capital out of it, he tarne
t AGAINST the war; denounced it as " Pok's war;, ar
was as eloquent against it as he had ever been for
s Let " the volunteers" remember that Can the
9 vote for such man!
NJ korrss nea
o leaders-in this State at that time! Why, they we
denouncing the war as unjust and wicked, '0diA Ge
Pierce and the brave voh1nteers fighting al
so far did they proceed in their opposition to it, tn
they would no: vote through the General Asser
10 by an appropriation to furnish the volunteers fro
this State with blankets and clothing, without cou
ling with the vote declaration TO the effect that
war was unconstitutional and unjust
. Let the people remember these things when tn
90 to the polls; and let the friends of FRANK PIER
and Of the brave volunteers. whose reputation is Ide
10 tilted with his, remember John Kerr the 5,h
20 August! ----------
te BEAR In MIND,
is That the charge that Gov. Reid voted. while
W Congress, for the Wilmot Pfoviso. is false.
n Bear in mind that the. charge that Governor H
he voted while in the Legislature to sell poor white mi
IS false.
Bear in mind that the charge that Gov. Reid v
once opposed to Free Suffrage, is false.
oi These charges have been perferred against G.
n Reid by unscrupulous partizans, Dho know them
n' untrue and we have branded them in this somms
way, so that every one may see their real oharac
'' at glance.
Beware Of falsehoods put aaoat by unprincip
'n Wing partizans on the eve and day of election.
nd friends and minions of exclusive privileges are de'
on mined to leave no means untried to strike down
ne champion of Free Suffrage. Free Suffrage me
nd this cause is it that your gallant ad
cate. now toiling in the mountains in your beh'
;o Tho