Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-06-25
l.AuDATUli A LAUDATO.

Tie following tribute Gen. Pierce IS from til
pen q! native Yirgn!4n, of tic most gallant and
co:np!shed cic:fs oi The army who high honor
Mexico and still! does good service in the L. S. Army
ragrct that the modes,y OF the writer will not rloS Us
! let lis nanic be known.
For ttc Enquirer.
Alessrs Editors Suffer ae to express my unqnl.r'cd de-
light n tc selection made by The late Democratic C"nvc
tan and my pride that il should have originated with III
sons oi The glorious old "Motcr of States The beauli
i orgnnization Of the Virginia Democracy was never NOR
conspicuous than on that nccasoE and never, in ny op
pa was displayed happier appreciation "l statesman
mies, and OF more han Party's--of II Nations wants
Honor ihcn high honor 10 those who had the s@acl!y rs
10 discern and the ffmness maintain ground which
all shades of patriotism may blend all honest sectional dill
icsences may harnonzc.
But, politician in the srctrst senae-a D. e;nn
: crat from conviction, am YET rigorous partisan Ny
object in writing now b not 10 discuss political questions
but 10 discharge duty far agreeable meO :ndI
cate great and good mans reputation against detrac.ion
10 pay an honest, meriicd tribute 10
f.; 'Who-c life is gentle, and the element.
So mixed 10 him. tn, Nature migh -tan: W
And say all the world, Til. Mar ~
81 acquaintance with GenI Franklin Pierce has, froG
the first hcea intimate and refers various periods of III
public ard private life have known him under circlni
stances which bes mems characters and discover thr.
controlling principles; have him when loaded ny ap
lasc and when suEg By the shafts OF envy in the qu!e
{" domestic ic and holding high rank in the pron:es
army hlt ever mustered bcacath flag In all relations
hr"rver ritusted nc has displayed only those qualities
when command our admiration. With OF honor
interest could wcGlcr courage no fear OF consequ
could impair; lie lds ever pursued m1dnsly simplicity
Gi character il Is beautiful retaining The affection
Old friends AMI adding 20 thcGl othcrs every step And
life noble, THn.ion's confidence il about
him that last honor, which WILL indeed, fill
oil his 2lOy but can oring increase 10 his uPp
Lei the particular purpose of this commun
Ii is N" much point 10 ic social (sll less
p"iii". vifnes Of General Pierce but glance al i
c! Of action remote from porHia observation 10 b.
perfectly undc1slOGd-lo sketch briefly fragment Of hi
military e and by illustrate that ctirairous cast Of char
Gcicr which belongs 10 him prc-er'ncny-a character, u
may r added nscperuble from true hcrotsm wherever ouad
in w!!c tc.rr land.
Oh arriving al Vera Cruz Cen Pierce found himself ir
command of 2i0O men, brave but undscipned will
whom u hnd 10 his way 10 the army II Puebla Oapo
overwhelming numbers of Guerilla troops obliged &c
Of every defence his task full Of difficulty and danger
might well have embarrassed the most experienced Ge
neral But lrring within himself that consciousness o
attendant upon genius lie did not hesitate az
instIi The frs. serious opposition was encountered Al
Nations; Bridge, wh'h the enemy had barflcaieo, and
i; otter iuiicons urrngeen,a rendered almost impussa
Lie I.ikc Nnp1lc"n I.di Pierce AZ glance tha
his only was 10 na.e dash and accordingly, d.
rcliag pieces artillery i!r given signal
n TIC .rst nI 400 and led inpctuousy forward. The
i:a O he atcv, he anticipated, confused w: enemy
a,! rendered lis .: uncCain 30 iha; DIi ltlc hhn was
dne l., hs assai.n;s-rhe General himself ping "
having fs hat struck aid his cheek crazcd by ball
This little at uniIotant III Vie" .! any great resuts
served well to eXic n the commander tiosr traits charhc
RESOLUTION taken ani matured on Tue instant ana
.5oy. all execution rapid thought Intrepid 20 reckless
gallant officer Of the regular army, who was present
assured biz arrival ~ Pucta that the s'encal hca'
ing SUCH inspire Tic troops with e utmost enthu
asnCyery one expressing JOYFUL sui>r mat ms iaFlhe
advance rann the BLgc hn:! not cost MN. his li:c.
hi7 Editor il ia with difficulty that bring Eysci to
utirc c,ay, a the sIiri, w;ch has prompted
ccraia papcrs recently 10 deny 10 this flee solder, th
brave the common merit q" good conduct on INC nti
ui battle. where next find him Alas when pol'tica
rancunr stuop Jw Hopeless desperate nus. De l'
cause INSCRIPTIONS 'he srsan when success Is sought I!
On cxprIcnt uisprakah!y base no ohoEoa5c opionen
would wiiy cast dispersion like fhla und submit 10
anGi people whether he who gives currency 10 IL %il"n
avr. mad. e.rt 10 n:Vrn hmsslf Z" the truth, docs
"i the guilt oi him who kn""ntv ottt'
Nnw what are the facts in the case In the operations
Immediately preceding Inc stormng o. the ehrenciiee
rap 1T Conrcrcs Q9h) and those Of the next day. me
cndrt Of Gen Pierce crnsnra5le at all II was i'r l'
prudence for being postrely Qutrotie Gun 40 !e no'
han alude il here, being unwilling 10 go INTO details
m battles with which many Of your readers are pfonao
familiar On the l9th August when the column 10 "hic'
Gen Pierce belonged moving over the rugged ssrt
srI(ncc Of the Pedrcga, it is we'll known how narrow
" he escaped death by the falling Of hs horse
the poor animal, having his log broken by the iai
was unable to rise ard held the general beneath him, iron
which panfu! situation he e1rcaed with some DIN
Guilty. bruised and crippled. Up that occurrences he ma
persisted Notwithstanding the fierce csnnonade upon o
.cls IN Keeping his saddle, and was probably inc onl
general officer CONNECTED with those operations, who A
lone Ills frs; anxiety, !csaning s feet was 10 &c
rcmouncd and continue the execution o his o'aeis au
another horse md caused himself 10 be lifted INTO the saddle
Duing subsequent movements he pressed bFaveY cn de
chauing with enthusiasm The duties appropriate his grade
until exhausted nature refused be taxed longer and tn
ar!or true soldier repres.ed by physical suffering
pas, endurance.
feel almost like asking pardon, sir, for nccupying
much Of your pnper in defending my noble friend against
charge so wicked caumny nrocous. General Pierc
"ain from sar Why, decidedly If obliged 10 dscrtnnnt
e,eer all the general officers ged in the Mexican wal
he is one o the whom and MANY others won!d "rec
for their hch civaric tonedr ercrenee 1t ms ciaracie
fas defect, il is impelu0sy Believe me, cir, ms "urag
upon tru, and decency "ii rccul upon those who aV
encouraged u slander 40 gross.
In conclusion let again congratulate yon,upon having
nominee who will harmonzc tho party, command It's re
spoct and advance the great interests Of the country as
believe no ono done since the retirement OF Genet'
Jackson.
AwTl-ScoTT FEELING AND EXCITEMENT AMONG THE WHO
IF Ew YuRK-W understand that the nomination oil oe
ncrn SEMI rnuccd great excitement yesterday, among