The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1852-06-18
From the Sandusky Mirror.
8 DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.

Hillborough, N. H. The father was IN the
war OF 1912, and was also Governor OF New
Hampshire about 1925. Franklin Pierce is
yet Young man for the position, probably
between forty five and fifty. His selection
is remarkable instance OF what may be
accomplished by unpretendiDg personal
merit, without intrigue or importunity. He
has never taken Office except when literally
..thrust upon him." He il a lawyer, and
has generally devoted himself to that pro.
fession, minglng with it, we believe, the
occupation Of farming. He resides in Con.
cord, N. II. sUE 4
He has been highly successful in his pro.
fession, and is well esteemed as mon.
He possesses many Of the elements Of per-
sonal popularity; uniting as he does the sue
cessfl statesman and the citizpn soldier
He served as representative in Congress
from 1888 to 1887, and as Senator from
New Humpshire from 1887 to February %,
l842, when he resigned the Office and re.
tired 10 private life. During this period of
nine years, four in the House and five in the
Senate, he was distinguished for his uniform
courtesy, honor and frankness. and univer.
sally respected. In his letter Of resignation
he said: "During the time have been a
member Of the body, no unpleasant occur.
teuCc nus ever tuhcu pluCo W uietuiU ioi u
moment my agreeable relations with any in
dividnal Senator.n During his Legislative
career he seldom made speeches, but was
distinguished FOR the constant and careful
attention he gavo to oil the interests Of the
state he represented; and for an untiring as.
siduity in finding out abuses of government,
with view to their correction. 1t was by
his exeriions that enormous abuses in the
custom-house, at New York were brought
- 10 lightand reformed. As a statesman, hs
cannot DO said. perhaps. 10 be a great man,
yet he is far above many. in point of ability,
who have made greater noise; and his tai
ents, not So brilliant in the forum as his dis
tinguished associates, Woodbury., Benton,
Clay and Calhoun, are eminently Of an exc.
cutive character. fIe possesses the fur
ther merit, very rare in politician, strict
integrity. Willie he ever maintained his
own opinions with decision and firmness, he
was uniformly courteous and liberal with
those who differed with him. Ye was one
OF the ablest supporters and defenders Of the
great measure al New York's dist tinguished
son, Mr. Van Buren, for divorcing The go.
.vernment from Its connection with thu banks.
A nd the Independent Treasury still stands
the recorded monument of the highest wis.
dom Of its originator and supporters. In the
memorable extra session, called by the
Harrison administration. he stood beside
Wright, Woodbury. and Benton, and com.
batted manfully the extraordinary schemes
of Clay. Ewing & Co.. for which he merited
and received the appreciation Of the Demo
cracy of the nation.
During the Mexican war, he was induced
by the urgent solicitation Of President Polk,
TO leave his retirement and accept the Office
Of Brigadier General. He was appointed.
we believe, under the ten regiment bill, ond
his was the last of the volunteer forces who
arrived in Mexico In time to lake part in
the operations before the close of the war
Gen. Scott, it will be recollected, rested at
Puebla, for reinforcements before marching
npon tho city of Mexico. Gen. Pierce left
Vera Cruz with about 25U0 raw, undisc
plined volunteers, to reinforce him. He
made rapid march under the most extraor-
dinury difficulties. Bridges were destroy ed
and difficult passes guarded by the enemy.
On the way he sustained no less than FIVE
attacks, each Of which was CALAMITY re-
pulsed with slight loss. At one time it was
reported in this country, and also supposed
by Gen. Scott at Phebla, that he had been
entirely cut off and destroyed, but he finally
Joined Gen. Scott in safety, and his COM
mand, were nearly all northern volunteers.
in good health and condition, considering
the climate and season.
In the battles before the city Of Mexico.
Gen. Pierce commanded the first brigade OF
Gen. Pillows division, consisting Of the 9th,
18th and 18th infantry, attached to which
was Captain Magrudsr's light artillery.
On the 18th Of August. the attack upon
Contrrrns was commenced. Our forces were
compelled to pass over an uneven. volcanic
lava surface, over which it was found i'm.
possible to pass the heavy artillery or caval.
ry. Gen. Persifer Smith commenced the at
tack and was Immediately sustained by Gen,
Pierce's brigade. Gen. fields was to have
aided tt EN-, and have command of the field,
but was unable TO reach there in time. The
enemy were immense in number and with
numerous pieces Of heavy artillery against
which il was impossible to have much effect
with the light mottle of Capt. Magruder,
whose battery was soon badly cut to pieces.
Yet these few troops held their position in
the most exposed condition, FOR three or four
hours, till darkness set in. Gen. Pierce.
soon after the eng cement commenced, found
himself the senior officer, and took the direc.
tion Of operations. Gen. Shields was unable
TO get into position before dark. AT ten
oCloCk Nv uiB W NeU' i ltICe TcllItu WIFI MS
forces to the foot OF a hill near by, where
they lay on their, arms till morning, in the
midst Of n dlenching rain. During the af-
ternoon, Gen. Pierce met with an unforlu.
nate accident from the fall of his horse, by
which he was severely injured, he never.
theless continued in command.
At daylight on the morning of the Goth
the attack was renewed and the enemies
works rapidly carried with great destruction
oflife. 1t was during this attack that Col.
G. w. Morgan, Of Ohio, who commanded
the 18th regiment, under Cen. Pierce, was
dangerously wounded. After this engage-
ment Gen. Shields and Gen. Pierce were
ordered to the left Of Cherubusco. work s
that were being attacked by Worth and
Twiggs' divisions, to cut off the retreat of /
the enemy. They were compelled to pass
over low marshy meadow, and while doing
this, now in an open field, the South Carolina |
volunteers, under Col. Butler, and the New
York volunteers under Col Burnett, which
constituted Shields force, were attacked by
more than twenty times the force Of Gen..
Shields and Pierce, and several thousand
cavalry. These regiments did not give way
but were literally cut to pieces. both officers
and men. More than one-half the entire
regiments were either killed or wounded II
Gen. Pierce came rapidly to sustain them,
and after O severe Atruool la tho fortunea of