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


buchanan and Clay, Woodbury. and Choate, Grundy and
SriileadeD, w right ani Southland, Walker and Preston
.ses ana benton 10 say nothing OF others. OF IT
anu 'e ehcountefs on questions deep and solemn
can ARISE under the constitution were between the intel
eeual giants OF the land. To serve for five years in
such school constitutes small training in civil al
lars, and was quite enough 10 render mind like Mr.
fiefces familiar with matters OF government In all their
varied and wide relationship.
Mi Pierce served in this body from 1897 to ls42. al
ways dong nus share OF It's business. and at times
bearing distinguished part in lis deliberations and
during the whole period he gave cordial and unshIink
ing support 10 democratic measures IL is not necessary
10 go over his votes IN this body AS Illustration,
however, take the action the Independent treasury
bill-one OF the test questions of the day. At time
when others faered as 10 OF The most important and
sautary measures ever adopted, which daily vlndicates
It's soundness, and which has the approving OF the
country, Mr.. PeIces voice iearessy raised in its
support and his votes were uniformly given with the
on The Judiciary, Military Affairs and on Pensions
and though he did not occupy The floor ofen yet when
he dad speak II was to the point evncng thorough
knowledge OF his subject cosent reasoning, and rare
The year after his election TO the Senate 1898, Mr.
Pierce changed his residence from his native town OF
nsooTough 10 Concord, the place where he resides
In doing this be sundeIed many old and endearing ties
and his friends and neghbors could not let the occasion
pass without manifestation OF the respect and affection
which they entertained for him. Hence thew in yited him
10 public dinner This however, Mr. Pierce declined
The correspondence on this occasion speaks for itself
II surely was ne unneanlns compliment that could call
zen he had been to them as and brother:
Hn.LsnoRouou, Aosus, 25 1898
Sir; The democratic republicans Of Hisborongh
brace the opportunity your short furnishes tender
you an invitation TO partake with them Of public dinner
at such time may be yoa before you
take your leave Of Hiilsborough.
In dischnrgng the duty imposed upon them, The commit
lee beg leave to assure that the tender they
compliment
rlPer years Educated in their midst of themselves,
The ,es that have 50 long bound you them be
ISL nd DAM, x,i.,
eeogs TO suffer the present pass without
opportunity OF calling up those recolecons will
You have stood by them ali times You been 10
them even AS and brother Their interests been
The sincerest pleasure thar they offer you testimonial
however small, OF the estimate they place upon your char
The committee but express their regret at the ne
,essy which about to separate you IRON the republican
been known TO them and wherever you may co. they beg
cave 70 assure ou that you will wth you their kind
With esteem and respect have the honor yours
Ne TIMOTHY WYMAN, We.
HILLsBoRoUGH September I5 1893.
GENrLEMEN: Your letter in behalf of the democratic
oublcans OF Hilsborough inviting pariake of
public dnLer at such time might suit my convenience
was duly received.
Sincerely DESTROYS Of exchanging sautaions with all my
nends before those rela long subssed
between us should be severed, have delayed giving
swer, with the hope that other would al
ow me this pleasure In ihis expecation am sorry TO
say hnd myself disappointed have received ma ny
evidences OF the kind regard
ol the citizens of Hisborough any assurance
Of their parality, and yet would disguise fact
hat your testimony at parting 10 in which
my duties IN public and private life have been discharged
Is hauefihg 10 my feelings especially coming from
those who have known me longest aud most intimately
snail leave Hissorocgh with ordinary regret There
are thousand why be olhew lse hal
hitherto known no other home.
Here have been passed many Of the happes days and
months of my life With these streams and mountains are
associated most OF the delightful recoections of buoy
and happy boyhood and In early with the
generous independent, and intelligent yeomanry Hills
borough, became attached and learned how highly
appreciate that class OF the community which constitutes
tho true nobility OF this need hardly that
shall never remember my birth place pride a
well as affection, and with still pride shalt recoieet
he steady, onquaiied, and generous confidence which
has been Teposed IN me by It's Inhabitants With unfegued
regret, genhemen that unable accept the invita-
lon you have communicated in such aud hatterng
e', Please 10 accept or yourselves aud 10 communicate
TO my ieow-citzons whose organs you this
'on the assurance Of thanks aud sincerest
efssi Ia whatever relates 10 their property and happiness
and collectively.
! am gentlemen, with the highest respect your friend
FRANKLIN PIERCE
TIMOTHY WyNas, Eco
Mr.. Perce's course in Congress had (Is4o) elected
much coinmepdation Of his speeches that widely
circulated revolutionary claims, which was
"a mastery analysis sound in its prncple
and constructions and thorough in its business details
His speech the Florida also, commended as
dignied vlndicaon of The administration against The
party assaults that bad been made in it, "New |
Hampshire" said the Boston POST June 49, 1870, "has
Il
and modesly of manner. which always attract when he
addresses the Senate he has added application 10
business, and thorough knowledge OF his subject IN all
Is relations, and hence II IL, though OF the Youngest
he "a OF The most Influential in the dis,lng uished
body of which he is member Without seeking pop
lianty adebalor, Mr. Pierce, in the quie and uniir
ng pursuit OF public duty, and the conscientious dis |
charge OF private responsibility, has acquired permanent
reputation, which places him among the most usefu
md efficient public men 10 the country. Long may he
,nloy II -
la 1910 the presidential contest occurred that resulted
n the election OF General Harrison "a President Cen
raj Pierce engaged IN this struggle with his char
teal and energy and his much sought for
md freely given. Though others OF ibe son. OF
he Granite Saie and It's press, equally Jealous yet
was owing much TO his large personal influence that
he Stale remained firm when other democratic States
Yielded TO the storm. Though change of rulers was
Effected, yet the financial policy upon which the demo-
ratio party stood remains unchanged and is daily
itself by lis quiet, benehceni, and efficient
ction.
II was after such contest in which nigh, temporarily
Concerned the wing side, all loose, indefinite
ommilta excepting only the generous promise OF better
ines, and on the democratic side the tankesl dec
araion OF principles and bodest discussion OF policy
hat MIR Pierce entered the Seaae at The session
alled by President Harrison Then New Hampshire
made herself heard and iei in way that drew towards
Ter he eyes OF the whole country Mr.. Plerce's col
eague was Levi Woodbury., fresh from The Treasury De
'ament, with large financial experience ready satis
les, and great analytical ability. MIR Pierce cha
rned al the unfair manner IN which his party had been
,vensrown. Democrats in that body were in a minor.
~, and IT s not unjust TO add in The presence of die
atorlai and overbeafng majority, more willing to act
han to defend their action
The debates OF this session speak for themselves
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