Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1852-10-19
WHO is FRANKLIN PIERCE

A BRIEF OUTLINE
OF THE LIFE OF
A Patriot and States M a H.
FRANKLIN PIERCE,
THE SON OF REVOLUTIONARY SIRE,
WHO FOUGHT AT
BUN * E r HILL,
And throughout the War that tried mems souls,
= Was Born at IIiIIsbOrOush, N. H.,
November %, 1904.
Graduated with distinction, at Boudoin College,
1924; admitted to the Bar in 1927, taking
high position in his profession, and Sc
curing an extensive practice;
In 1920,
Elected to the Legislature,
Serving with distinction and such satisfaction to
his constituents, that lie was reelected for
TIE THREE SUCCESSIVE TERMS;
In 1882,
ELECTED SPEAKER,
by The Unanimous VOte 9f The Democrats,
OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
% In 1888,
ELECTED TO CONGRESS.
In 1895,
Re. Elected to the House If Representatives.,
So distinguishing himself by his Eoquence and
Services, that he was,
IN 1857
ELECTED TO THE U. S. SENATE.
He served in that body With honor to himself
and credit to his State, for five years. and
In 1912,
RESIGNED THAT HIGH OFFICE,
And retired to Private Life, and the Practice of
his Profession. His services in the Senate,
however, were SO highly appreciated
that on the resignation Of
LEVI WOODBURY.,
In 1913,
lie was offered the nomination Of Governor of
New Hampshire, which he declined, and was
IN THE SAME YEAR,
Appointed United States District Attorney,
For Neao Hampshire.
In IS45,
lie WAS APPOINTED AGAIN U. S. SENATOR,
By the Governor of New Hampshire,
but declined The honor.
In 1916,
He was rendered the appointment of
United States AttOrmcy-GcnerAl
BY PRESIDENT POLK,
The honors and emo.uments of which high office,
he however refused; reteratlDg his deter
nination not to leave the pursuits OF
private life except at the call OF
His Country i'm Time of War
In 1917,
On the breaking out of the War with Mextco'
HE IhMEDlAIELG
Volunteered as common Soldier,
AND DRILLED IN THE RANKS AS SUCH.
IN THE SAME YEAR,
HE WAS APPOINTED BRIGADIER7GENERAL'
Bv President Polk
IN THE SAME YEAR HE FOUGHT GAILASTLY AT
4 THE BATTLES OF CONTRERAS,
cHTTREBIJSCO, MOLINO DEL REY, AND
CARITA DE BELEN;
Receiving the plaudits of Gems. ScorT, WORTH
oni P7Gow' as we'll as of all his brother
officers and soldiers, for his conduct
and bravery and on the capture
of the city of Mexico, and the
virtual close of the war,
RESIGNED HIS COMMISSION
! And returned to his home and the practice Q! his
nrdfession in which he has continued,
loved honored and respected by
ali who know him, until
1862,
when he lcas unanimously nominated 6y me
National Democratic COnEeAAIAOAA'
AT BALTIMORE,
FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
He has richly deserved all these high honors'
distinguished services to his State,
and the Country at large.
THE
Exalted uurty Of his private and public character
+ His clear and discriminating jug "'S'
His manly and unfaltering consistency
! in the advocacy and defence OF his
Political Principles;
His wafmbearted generosity 99.s and s%snlty a1r,S
is BEHALF OF THE GREAT
PRINCIPLES OF THE DEMOCRATIC FAhI1 PART.
Aided by an elCquence, at once a1[tactISe' ,If
convincing and effectual, have all con-
epired 10 make him unanimously
J ~, ocNI2Ep AT HOME, AS
lIryv EyAMPSHIRE,S FAYORITE SON
While they have also SO strongly appealed
10 the confidence and regard OF his
fellow-countEymen throughout
the Union, that
In 1853,
n. ,0iu. on The 4th Of March, be laGugHrate'
- AT WASHINGTON,
AS THE
G.I,tef NTaEfstr1Ate OF the Republic
ELECTORAL TICKETs.
The Election is close at hand, and i ls lmPo
J ,ant ,ba. every Democratic voter should 6e 10