The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1852-07-14

forth voice in favor Of this policy. 1t
was under such auspices that Mr.. Pierce,
after having given the last administration
SO constant and effectual a support, took
his seat in the Senate. During his SER
vice in it, the array of brilliant names that
graced it, such as had never before been
seen, and will not soon be seen again,
made it indeed an llustrous body. Cal
houn and Webster, Buchanan ard Clay,
Woodbury. and Choate, Grundy and Crit
tenden, Wright and Souhard. Walker and
Preston, Rives and Benton, to say nothing
of others, were Of it; and the encounters
on questions as deep and solemn as can
arise under the constitution were between
the intellectual giants Of the land. To
serve for five years in such school con-
s,itutes no small training in civil affairs.
and was quite enough TO render mind
| like Mr.. Pierces familiar with matters of
government in all their varied and wide
relationship.
| Mr.. Pierce served in this body from
1887 to 1842, always doing his share OF
its business, and at times bearing dis
tingushed part in its deliberations; and
during the whole period he gave cordial
and unshrinking support to democratic
measures. 1t is not necessary to 90 over
his votes in this body. AS an illustration,
however, take the action on the indepen-
dent treasury bill--one Of the test ques.
tions of the day. AT a time when others
faltered as TO one of the most important
and salutary measures ever adopted, which
daily vindicates its soundness, and which
has the approving voice OF the country,
Mr.. Pierce's voice was fearlessly raised in
its support, and his votes were uniformly
given with the friends OF the bill He
served, among other committees, on the
Judiciary, on Military Affairs, and on
Pensions; and, though he did not occupy
the floor often, yet when he did speak it
was to the point, evncing thorough knowl.
edge of his subject, cogent reasoning, and
rare powers Of debate.
The year after his election to the Sem
ate, 1888, Mr.. Pierce changed his resi-
dence from his native town Of HILLSIDE
rough to Concord. the place where he now
resides. In doing this he sundered many
?. old and endearng ties, and his friends and
neighbors could not let the occasion pass
without manifestation of the respect and
affection which they entertained for him
Hence they invited him to public dinner
This, however, Mr.. Pierce declined. The
correspondence on this occasion speaks
| l.. IL "a IN
compliment that could call forth the ac-
acknowledgment that, in the relation Of a
citizen he had been TO them as son and
brother: Y
HILLsBoRoUGH, August 25, 1888.
SIR: The democratic republicans ol
Hillsborough embrace the opportunity your
short stay furnishes to tender 10 you an in.
vtation to partake with them of public
dinner, at such time as may be most con
venient to you before you take your leave
/ Of Hillsborough.
In discharging the duty imposed upon
them, the committee beg leave to assure
you that the tender they make is no un
, meaning compliment.
Your childhood as with them, and 81
has been your ripper years. Educated il
their midst, one of themselves, the ties tina
} have so long bound you to them cannot b.
, easily sundered; and it would be doing vi
, olence to their feelings to suffer the presen
, occasion to pass without an opportunity o
calling up those recollections that will ev
er be to them source of the highest salts
| faction.
You have stood by them at all times
' You have been to them even as son ant
, brother. Their interests have been you
). interests--ther feelings your feelings. Ant
, it is with the sincerest pleasure that the,
/. offer you this testimonial, however, small
/ of the estimate they place upon your char
acter, public and private
! The committee cannot but express thei
regret at the necessity which is about L
separate you from the republican citizen
8 of Hillsborough. Long and intimately hav
/. you beer, known to Them; and whereve
you may 60, they beg leave to assure yov
that you will carry with you their kindes
!. wishes for your welfare.
With esteem and respect, we have tn
/. honor to be yours, &c.
TIMOTHY WYMAN, &c.
: Hon. FRANKLIN PIERCE.
!. HILLsBoRoUGH, Sept. 15, 1885,
GENTLEMAN: Your letter in behalf Of tn
4 democratic republicans Of Hilsborough
9 inviting me to partake Of a public Dime
n atsuch time as might suit convenience
v was duly received.
!. Sincerely desirous OF exchanging salu
! tations with all my friends. before those re
!. laiions that have so long subsisted betwee
. us should be severed, have delayed q,
5 ing an answer, with the hope that my othe
,f engagements would allow me this pleasure
II In this expectation | am sorry to say | fin
n myself disappointed. 4 have received to
e many substantial evidences Of the kind n
!. gard and true friendship Of the citizens !
ple Hillsborough to need any new assuranc