The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-06-27

inSns Wouu PROBABLY i've 70 ISSet VI tboH
pesen, course la the coming days Of deervpnde whsn
the nhtmies Of shall have creptupon ihea they woaid
betra yed and legacy
them, Stand by Union and stand BY county lie
in support Union resolutions embraced all ha,
could be said that subject When the Compromise was
first proposed ia Congress- he had doubt that The Union
would go down unless the recommended were
carried The deea, of The first attempt overwhelmed him
with apprehension understanding that the Compromise
was Intended give to the South sene OF greater secu
ivy. i1a one o. ns Rv so s did as seoos B
what sound thinking mind regarded that as the only evi
dissolve The Union did not hate depore slavery
than be did but with II, We had lived IN peace
lions present 1.-THE constitution provided for
the Of fugitive slaves il should DO done That was
what he wanted do; that what fathers agreed
should do; and what The friend, Of the Union
established by them wanted do lIiissesJ There said
General p tho Arguments OF the higher law sup
| pose"
II was in connexon with these measures that the New
Hampshire democracy made bold movement as 10 their
candidate Tor governor--Mr Atwood. After he had
been long nomination, and within three weeks OF the
election aseerlaned that he had written letters
favor OF repeal OF OF these measures which
acceptable to the free soil party. Prompt action was
taken the same convention that put Mr. Atwood in
nomination reassembed; new candidate was
elected and though the democratic party did not sue
coed electng nun by The people, yet he was elected by
the legislature General Pierce had important ency
in this movement Though Mr. Atwood had long been his
fellow and always personal friend yet the
General prosecuted active canvass against him. and
contributed than any other 10 effect his over
throw. This year S52) the democracy have been again
victorious the bold movement OF the succeeding year
having been sustained jubilee was held by the Man.
chester democracy the occasion of this renewed
TRIUMPH to which General Pierce was invited. HIS re-
! ply as follows:
CoNcoRD, March l6. 1872
My DEAR SIR Your letter of the I2th Inst duly
ceived yield with reluctance circumstances
day NE no ~ o
1t sthe triumph Of right over wong-o the demos
racy all factions and all combin atoms
o fidelity and the Union
both Present thanks the mmislee of
engagements, my congratulations to the meeting and with
| them, if you please, the subjoined sentiment
la haste, your friend, -
Hon. SAMUEL H AVER,
The Compromise Measures OF 1850 and the New Hamp-
shire Democracy. Upon the former the latter have fixed
the seal Of their emphatic appreciation; North, no
SOUTH no East no West under the cons'iluion-but II
mainto of the bond and true devo-
ton 10 The common brotherhood
In January 1884, the democracy OF New Hampshire in
convention presented General Pierce the democratic
candidate for the presidency This elected the following
letter OF defamation:
CONCORD, January H. 1852
Ny DEAR take the liberty address you, because
channel appropriate to me through which
sented
am far from being inensibe seady and gene
confidence 50 often manifested towards me by the people OF
this State and although the object indicated IN tbs resou
ton, having particular references to myself be not OF
desire on my part The expression is not on thai account
less gratifying.
tegen people is the best earthly reward for earnest and
cheerful rendered ones State and county and
while it is OF unleened regret that my lie has
been % barren of usefulness shall ever hold this and SIM
liar tributes among my most cherished iecolec'ions
/ To these, my sincere and grateful nowledgments,
desire add, that the motives which induced
that time have controlled my Judgment in this respect
i'm pei that the of my in event be-
fore the Democratic National Convention Baltimore,
which delegate, would be utterly repngnan to
my tastes aud wishes.
am. with the highest respect and esteem yoa friend,
N u.
| Hon. CHAs G. ArIEkros. Nashville, New Hampshire
The last letter of General PIERCE before the meeting of
the National Convention the followin & addressed TO
Colonel Lally, of New Hampshire;
fremont HousE, Bosrov, May 9Th, 1852.
intended TO speak you fully upon the subject of
the promise measures iaa had opportunity do.
The importance OF the action OF the convention upon this
question be oyerestlmated believe there will be
disposition the part OF the South press resolutions
unnecessarily offensive the sentiments of the North But
can we say AS much on our side VIII the North come
cheerfuy The mark of constitutional light II not
breach in party is inevitable. The mptrer should be
met nj me threshold, because 1t rises above parry aid
looks at D. very existence of The coniedefacy.
The sentiment OF Is TO be rded upou this
subject but having fought the battle IN New iiampshlre
upon the fugitive slave law and upon what believed TO
desire the approval of the democracy the oounty What
wish to you is this; II tho compromiss measures
to be substantially and firmly maintained, the plain
rights secured by the conitiinton viii be uamped in toe
dust What difference can 4 mako % YOU whether
the shall fall South Carolina, ine,
or New hampshife Are NOT me rights OF each equal
dear all will yield TO spirit that,
/
Entertaining these views, the action Of the convention
ia judgment. be vital. II OF the North, who hay
stood by the onal rtghts of the South be
abandoned 10 time serving policy, the hopes " democ
racy and OF the Union snk together As told you
will be before the convention bnt cannot
help feeling that what there is be done VIII be important
beyond men and pares-ansoendaady i'm portant the
Your friend, FRANK PIERCE
Notwithstanding General Perce's repeated destinations
OF the great honor OF nomination for the presidency,
yet this destined to fall to his lot His had
been presented no, only by New Hampshire, but by
presses and statesmen other parts OF the Union. pre-
vious to the Baltimore Democratic National Convention.
This body of the most able and patriotic repre-
sensations OF the party that assembled in council
When 1t found that neither Of the distinguished
statesmen whose bad been brought into the
yenton could receive The nomination. and that the
sacrifice OF preferences would be required by the
fneeds OF all, then the high character dislinguishe
services, and acknowledged qualifications OF General
Pierce pointed him out 1T candidate Tor the great
American office, which ought neither 10 be sought
declined Yginia-,he mother OF States and The birth
place OF the father of democracyhfst gave her vote for
\ General Pierce; other States followed and the
| ton made amidst enthusiasm which has been
rarely equalsd aud which could not be surpassed. IL
was made not only IN sp OF wise staiesnanship but
OF compromise Cancellation, and union II thus that
this true and modes, OF the Granite State made
the standard beater OF the national deuocfa party
Il The above imperfect sketch will to recall the
principal points of the OF Franklin Pierce. Since
the death oil Levi Woodbury. he has stood foremost IN the
ranks OF the democracy OF New England He attained
this position by able open, seadiast adherence to
principles by proving himselt Than equal to every
station he has occupied; by serving his native State
-. Nall