Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-06-24
NO. 4.


The nomination Of General Pierce, as the Democratic
candidate for the Presidency, produced perfect frors
OF excitement among the Democrats Of Concord on Sat
urday evening. The church bells were rang for bour.
and salute of 2s2 guns fired, with other demons,r..
tons Of joy. In the evening there was an immense
gattsring Of the citizens toexpress their qratcatOo
fhe Hoa John S. Wells, John H. George, and sever al
other pronicont citizens Of Concord addressed the meet
ing; when finally, il being discovered that Mr.. F
Peabody, of Marlborough, the native town Of Genera
Pierce, was present. he forced to the stand and
called upon for an address. He said.
He had but the moment before arrived in town from
Hilsborough. II was not two hours since the Joyous
news OF Gen Pierces nomination TO the Chief Maais.
tracy Of the United States first greeted the ears OF his
delighted fellow townsmen, the yeomanTy Of old Hills.
borough. The announcement thrilled like an electric
touch through the hearts Of the sterling Democracy o
that fine old town, the birth place of Franklin Pierce
The sehoomates Of his boyhood the companions of lis
youth and the friends of his years grasped each
Others hands in ecsiacy Of delight, and called down
blessings upon the head OF him in whose houors they
shared as in the ionors Of brother They had watch
ed his growing fame with unmeasured delight. They
had wave after Of popular applause bear him
onward towards Ihe proud position which be occu
pies in the face OF the whole world. As a statesman
and soldier, his praises had been recorded on every
heart in the land Aad at every step Of his course
townsmen had exclaimed. His wisdom and his virtues
have merited it allhs bushing honors rest upon no
BILE and deserving brow, aRd in his triumphs we re-
joice "
Not only his native town but the whole State reoced
in this nomination. The heart and splendid tai.
ents OF Gen. Pierce had long been recognized and aa.
mred throughout whole borders and every son Of
the old Granite State ready shout with Joy THAI
the mantle of many illustrous Presidents was DOW
TO rest upon the shoulders of worthy son Of New
Hampshire. New Hampshire the home Of the starks,
the Gil eys and the Pierces. New HAMPSHIRE the pari.
otto defender of our nations liberties the foremost n her
love OF our glorious Cnionhad at last received the ne
ward that her due. Let US be thankful that the
wisdom of national Convention bad selected Gen
Pierce for standardbearer in The campaign which
had this day commenced.
That he will be rumphanty elected TO the Presi.
Dental chair doubt. But let il be the am Of
every true man among US 20 work with unhageIng ep
ergy until The desire OF hearts should be accom-.
plished. Let proclaim the whole world the wis
tom, the virtues. and the generosity Of the man, until
every heart should be fired with the truth, and the
voices OF the whole people should up in pro-
longed shout declaring Franklin Pierce Of New Hamp-
shire to be the next President Of the United States
Loud cheers
The excitement snd enthusiasm unbounded py.
rotechncs succeeded the close Of the meeting and lhe
rejocings brought to close until nearly mid.
night The town was, 10 fact, ina perfect frensy Of
gladness and Joy.