Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-08-31
:D.,Hs;ss :j:s rsIE DEMOCRATIC
STATE CENTRAL COM N lTTEE
;,n T..s. PEOPLE; OF VIRGINIA,


you will caie exercise the most important right OF
citizens The Republic You 10 vote for President and
Vice President OF the United States for four years from the
h March A. former Period in the history of cur
country this election been raushi with dcepe! Or
more the happiness Of the people
pc:anancc Of glorious institutions. Soennly IN
pressed with this belief address YOU and earnestly re-
ccmrnd organizations concert, harmony and zeal in the
support candidates who have been nominated by
the Democratic party.
Let every voter be- animated by determined purpose 10
maintain the nlc-Eonored principles Of Virginia, and en-
every honorable means 10 ensure success The cand
dates presented the country by The Democratic party are
worthy OF your Jealous support and Inc cause which me!
tcprt sent demands your uEtiIing energy
We confidently believe, tina IS by apathy and over con-
fdencc alyne that the vote of Virginia can be lost
FRAsKLIs PlEscE Of New Hampshire. is candidate
for the office of President, and WM H. MING oil Alabama,
for that of Vice President OF the U. States
OICul King il necessary that more than that
he us served his country for forty years. in both branches
of Congress- and in diplomatic stations abroad, and no"
presidcs the Senate of the United States, with unque
toned fidelity and with distinguished ability mus quar-
fled BY ripe experience he enjoys spoess personal
,er aud the highest tribute his merit and competence mas
been offered by political opponents
The Democratic candidate for the Presldencyis a native
o New Hamushire State which has given 10 the service
o The country John Langdon Levi Woodbury. and many
other Of our most virtuous and distinguished public mc
Cen Pierce has been trained in the scho" Of strict Demo-
cacy Having received an excellent, education he was
by those who had known him from his ooyhood as
soon us he eligible 10 The State Legislature where ne
was soon distinguished and elevated 10 its highest honor
then House of Representatives. and Then 10 the gen
ate of the United States. He has thus had experience IN
The affairs of Government both State and Federal hnd n"
man has commanded larger share oil the esteem ana res
pee with whom he associated both LOT MS pup
tic and private character Possessing talents oi hsh or
der snaulay eloquent and Impressive as ubhc sehe
wi,h sIrnnu practical Judgment faithful 10 the Consu'h
lion in all his views of public policy and cnnfdeo IN an"
beloved by his constituents ne han every ~
,nn was within his reach His preference however, was
for the quiet comforts of home, and hs choice was 70 ap o
The support OF those dependent on him. rnter an 'osen
,h nrac,tion of selfish pleasure in the emonmcns or me
Trainings of Office His characteristics are man''hes'' moral
and physcnl courage modesiy tfankness anu Eee s
lam and of devotion TO the Constitution, oil prolonnc at
rochment TO the Union of the States and to the rht OF
,h STATES worthy of the hest days of the Republic Wmle
in Congress- the disturbing Influence OF the agitaor m e
abo,ioniss was constantly felt and his 1rrn ana lhmy D.
position 10 their wicked purposes was 80 uniform rs com
mnnd The admiration Of the South and OF patriots every
.,ion and 10 draw down him The unmtlga'ed hatred
NJ the aeitators themselves. And when, before New
uomnshlre audience John p Hale declared that hcdered
10 abolish slavery either by peace or blood Frahki cree
boldly repIcd THAT did think Hale party coud mean
wha, they said tina, is effect the abolition OF saey oy
force OF arms and they did, he was sure mat evsy good
citizen would be willing al least ne would 10 say a"' MS
dead BODY TO protect the Constitution
President Polk who had long known and apprecse MS
worth invited him aid in his administration oil lie gov
nn,nnt "a Attorney General Of the United States an office
comforting high honor and promising professional ii ana
,rGr em5lumcnts He modesty declined the ilaei DIS
ncon and declared his purpose TO be- to devote hne 10
his duties private CITIZEN with one reservation lla
his couuy should b. Involved 10 war; ne would hol use
ready 10 the military service war ola COME az nc
volunteered private soldier de was ptomo'eu INC
| rank of Colonel and 10 that oil Brlgadef Ucnerai.
When The war was ended and the restoration oJeace
certain his services not required, acting on
Ind marked his whole life he returned home ana teoelen
the resignation OF his commission we nave II o' hleh
authority that the President advised MN 10 postpoe the
execution of this purpose il not certain wnel Con
yrcs might not find necessary to give prolecuoh our
extended territory by increase Of the army and ls re-
tain him in his rank He promptly replied that ne ied inc
military service but he had entered the army becae me
country wns al war and peace restored could
not consent retain high rank TO the exclusion those
who had served lower grades and had adopted INT Military
Hs nomination BY the Baltimore Convention,
solicited as it was unexpected. The Democracy New
Hamnshire had in State Convention, by an INFAMOUS
nomination presented his the National C0nantlon
as suitable person TO be the candidate OF the Dencacy
for the office of President of the United States he pmpt-
v declined the attcring Distinction When the Conntion
nj Baltimore had in vain attempted 20 unite on any me OF
the other eminent public whose names were prented
The name of Franklin Pierce without authority orknow
odge wa brought forward his unanimous and othusi-
astc nomination scd all angry discomfort and vas sent
forth the Democracy Of this great country as earo
ger Of peace union and success gives vs. t hlshsst
Michigan TO Florida lntt 1ahpTs Maine to Cal"Ns ran
if there be ovcr.condence his election Is cert-
With him, it il cmphaticaly true that the Pfesdencynas
been neither sought declined. lie has acceptedthe
nomination. and if his countrymen elect him. he VIII rfy
into the administration Of the government these prnoes
on which he has always acted He is the friend OF epus
olcra,on; and will be found avDrng measures wen
aggraniize the few At the expense oil the many whicns
turh the relations of business enable debtors youny
discharge themselves Of their obligations 10 their COL
tors will in all things favor those measures whcvil
10 labor its Just reward and promote the great e
es,s OF agriculture, commerce and manufactures with na
Justice He will discourage the oppressed III ohna
tons from seeking asylum under our constitutional
laws will he hesitate 10 exercise the great CONSERVE
power vested in the President for the protection me
Constitution from violation the rights Of the nrI'y
from invasion His political afforded conclnsi eV
dcnce that he prepared adopt those primers oil
strict construction which have been tsinterestedher
shed BY Virginia and which become more obviousyces-
sury The preservation OF the Union and the rgh e
tha pf fhn nil
States muiny in number, and the population lnases
those principles which incucae the necessity OF nhlan-
ing the Constitution according to its true INTENT COM"
ming Federal Government within its prescrii orblt
and leaving the domestic. concerns OF The Stateo their
own management and direction Such, iellow-ciens' We
believe be the character Of Franklin Pierce nj we ask
you is he not worthy OF your support2 We XIV what
your will be- when given at tho polls in vember
IL was not to be expected that his conduct andaracter
would escape severe examination by The active diligence
of the strong party which opposes his eileen But
the bitter denuncation, absurd abuse and ere accusa
ons that have followed in quick saccesson ieinatlng
sometimes in Misrepresentation, sometimes inlalgny,
were not TO be anticipated Honest men are sotmeS de-
ccivcd by such accusations and may be unMs repeating
them, but they conidc in truth and fact5nd when
undeccived 10 be Just and generos these We
appeal under the firm conviction that nr cadalc has
nothing fear from a candid scrutiny Of IL mbe history
In Il spirit of cruel and unjust misrepresentation, an effort
has been made TO dispalago his military dduc 1t is su
fcen TO saw that he received the hi INSTRUMENTATION of
the commanding General and his broer ofcers of all
grades have promptly vindcated his cffacc and by q
minute detail OF facts, shown the utmosgailnlry on his
part and Inc iuunty oil Inc attempt uHJuN HHi IHe
claims OF General Pierce your suppore MT based on
mere military service FL has shown Itself ready, nj any
personal sacrifice take in Once Of the honor
o his country and, far crcumsaes allowed he has
shown the ability 10 maintain her rgk Bat his claims Il
rest the solid basis of acknowledgement knowledge Of
our institutions experience in the civil hrs OF his country
loyalty to the Constitution and fmntand fidelity in de-
tending The just rights Of all parts Of whole country
an e1!t has been made 10 excite dds In your mind s
his fidelity on the subject of The Fu9f Slave Act The
truth is, whtn the country disad by The aei'aons
OF the Abotionis and timid &c North covered be If
fore the raging spirit of anaticism!hen Southern men 81
murdered in the effort reef their property, he tc
among the few boldly forwnr md rskai himself in 81
favor of the rights of the South, cured to them by the d.
Constitution and enforced by his The proofs be- III
yond doubt that the charge creation of wc;chcs III
who answered his manly argumcnn favor OF the act by
mpnden hisscss; and unable oawe his gallant spirit IA
and induce him unite with then opposition It's pro-
visions and its enforcement have s,ht crafty their liz
lgnan hatred By falsely represent him holding opn pr
ions in common with themselves is enlarged patriotism "a
regards the whole country and eaand ALL entitled 10
his jealous support in the of their rights ha
against outrage from whatever il may and on da
whatever quarter may fall: "ng fought the battle in
New Hampshire upon the Fugi Slave Law, and in
what We believe 10 be the groupf constitutional right en-
we should OF desire the fova of the Democracy