The daily union., 1852-08-01
From the Milwaukee News
Noble Tribute to the Character of Frank
Pierce by NeighbOr


The following warm hearted estimonialo OF the bravery,
the craftsmanship, and the admirable PERSONAL quail
ties OF General Pierce comes from young democrat of
Boston, who speaks from knowledge acquired BY an in
innate personal acquaintance, The enthusiasm which
General Pierce inspires among his acqusntances and
neghbors-,he upright and intelligent people of New
England--speaks volumes for the character OF the man.
and nails upon the foreheads OF their authors the base
ISLANDERS that have been put in circulation against his
private character through the columns of the New York
Tribune, and other Infamous " mediums of deIacton
We may add, by the way, that the letter handed US
for publication by an intelligent Webster whg TO whom
il addressed and who, this circumstance indicates
entertans the aversion towards General Scott that is
felt BY large class of wings in Wisconsin
The letter. of which the following is an extract, is
dated
BosToN, July1e, 1852
Ratification meetings, club organizations, and Web
steran rejection meetings the order OF the day still
accompanied course, by gloomy prophecies oahs
and heavy betmostly from persons who know not the
prophets do not regard oaths and have no money 10
lose. Did you intend TO excite me TO write folio when
you asked for euogy upon Pierce You have certainly
narrow escape thereirom but | will endeavor TO he
very moderate-you shall with what success. Had
il remained for me TO say what man OF all Others would
make and should be President, would have said Frank
lin Pierce and yet am well acquainted with him
could well be with any one living out OF my immediate
neighborhood You know my theory, that distance lends
cnchantmen 10 views o characters but ih8 rule has It's
exception in this A. you approach the great law
yer, The frank statesman, (or politician if you w you
find not only that the greatness of these does not dwnde
bu, that what before entirely unseen-he noble. ge
niai-hedrled man--towers above all others.
In brief, he Is good hearted kind agreeable IN conver-
saton, sparkling not much with humor with w.t.
generous 10 fault and exceedingly engaging in his man
This is something OF the man.
As statesman he is consistent and yet rarely has had
occasion modify change his opinions; bold 10 lead
in anything he advises he is not hotheaded rash in
anything Every thought OF his heart and every act OF
his life is inspired by pure and holy patriotism.
He is, in his private character without repfoach,
much as any person have met although he may be
blamed by class who would make the old puritan self
sufcency the standard for In short, be is most
loved when best known"
He IS perseverng, decided, clear headed quick thought
ed and bears the honor OF his nomination. he will that
OF his election, with the Sweetest modesty"
This is very brief assure you; for he is the only
man, except my family, that could clearly and un
hesiatlngy say Lope.
do speak Of his military character because have
less interest in it, but could you have often done
the emotion with which his soldiers have spoken
OF his gallant bravery, his fearless bearing, and hs
firing for their comfort, you would want no more