Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-06-16
GOV. REID,S APPOINTMENTS.
NEW HAMPsHIRE-GEN. PIERCE.


In paper of Saturday, April Sd, 1859. we took
occasion justice to the noble Democracy of New
Hampshire, by noticing their festival in Manchester,
and by bearing witness, we had frequently done,
to their soundness questions of Slavery On that
occasion we said:
ga number of the Democrats of New Hampshire
celebrated their late splendid and important victory
the evening of the 18th March, in Manchester, in
the most IMPRESSIVE and spirited manner. The toasts
and speeches delivered on the occasion breathed the
nobIest sentiments of devotion to the Union, the
principles of Jefersonian Democracy, and the equal
rights of the States. Letters read from Gen.
Pierce and Hon. Edmund Burke. whose engagements
prevented their attendance. The following toasts
were sent by these gentlemen, and received with
thusIastic applause:
BY General franklin Pierce. The Compromise
measures of 1850 and the New Hampshire Democ-
racy-Upon the former the latter have xed the seal
of their emphatic appreciation. No North South.
no East, no West under the Constitution; but sa-
cred maintenance of the common bond and true de-
votion to the common brotherhood"
By Hon. Edmund Burke. The Democracy of the
Granite State-The invincible legion of the grand
Democratic Army of the Union-,he flower of the
Democratic chivary."
We then proceeded to quote a number of toasts
delivered the occasion, and among others the
following:
Gen. Franklin Pierce-New Hampshire's favorite
Son-wise in council and pure in patriotism. The
country possessed of his title in the record
Of his gallant deeds upon the tented field, his bound
less attachment to the Constitution and the Union
and lifelong devotion to the principles of the Demo-
cratic party"
We then added L" The toast in compliment of
Gen. Pierce was responded to by Mr.. Aver. He" al
luded in glowing terms to the past life and public
services of Gen. Pierce-to his fidelity to the princi
pies of the Democratic party, and his ardent patriot
ism. He referred to the appointment rendered him
by President Polk to seat in his cabinet which was
declined, and to his acceptance shortly after of
mission in the Mexican service. He spoke forcibly
of Gen. Pierces brilliant and of the uniform
testimony borne by all who served with him, to ais
gallantry and good conduct. Mr.. Aver also spoke
of Gen. Perces exerticns in behalf OF the Demo-
cratic party since his return from Mexico. Speaking
of Gen. Pierce's connection with the Atwood contro-
versy, he stated a remark made to him by Gen.
Pierce before Atwood's nomination rescinded, to
this effect. that he would rather be in minority with
5000 true in the State, than to be in majority
of thousands, if the victory with dshonor.'
But what was the I" Atwood controversy 1t
was this: The Democrats of New Hampshire held
a Convention in 1850, soon after the compromise
measures adopted, at which they endorsed those
the tgitiUesaue La,D included. and nomi-
mated the Rev. John Atwood their candidate for
Governor. Franklin Pierce presided over this Con-
ground against the fugitive-slave law whereupon
Gen. Pierce Immediately re-assembled the Conven-
ton, and Atwood's nomination rescinded by a |
vote of 2O3 to 2, and candidate was brought !
forward and elected. This is what was meant BY !
Mr.. Aver in speaking of IS Gen. Perces connection
with the Atwood controversy" Gen. Pierce has set |
his face like flint from the beginning, against all |
Freeso and Abolition movements in the free States
and the overthrow of John P. Hale, in the late cleo
lions in Now Hampshire, more the result of his
efforts than Of all others combined. His course in
relation TO Atwood the natural result of his po-
silion and princp les-he true, that OCCASION
Is all others, the Union, the Constitution, and
he rights of the States.
We have disposition to be egotistica or to claim
1onors due to prophet; but may say that, in an
'wer to question by friend, in April May last,
we gave it as opinion that Franklin Pierce would,
in all probability, be the Democratic nominee for
President. We told him we preferred Mr.. Buchanan,
and should vote for him first; that Judge Douglas
second choice but that, in opinion, the ee-
nents were so mixed and confused to render the
nomination of either at this time most difficult mat
er. Looking to this probable result, we had been
careful to do full justice to the New Hampshire De-
noc5acy on the Slavery question: readers will
bear witness. We were happy to ind that friend
;oncurred with Us generally in opinion and will
low make another prediction, follows: franklin
Pierce, of New Hampshire, will be the next Presi-
lent of the United States.
The Wing National Convention will assemble in
Baltimore to-day. The whole matter is in tog-no
ne can predict, with any certainty. who they will {
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