Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-06-10
PIERCE and KING.

PIERCE and KING.
We hail the nomination with great satisfac-
tion--we predict for the ticket support wor-
thy the democracy of this nation-and a tri-
umphant election. The very fact that it was
so unanimously made and is so heartily re-
sPonded TO from all parts of the country is evil
deRce sufficient of the result. The democracy
of this great Republic have, in the person of
FRANK PIERCE, a champion they will de-
light TO honor and rally around, and place in
the Presidential chair, by majority equal to-,
if not exceeding that of Polk. He is not only
the favorte son of New England, but the ma
tlon's pride; and the whole country, already,
have sent out their unanimous and willing re-
Spouse TO his nomination. We give from the
Boston Times, the following brief sketch of
his life up TO the present time.
by profession lawyer, he has achieved a
high reputation at the bar of his native State
Elected to the Legislature of New Hamp-
shire, he became one of its most prominent and
useful members.
Chosen to the Speakership, he SO discharged
his duties as 10 meet the cordial and unanimous
approval Of the whole body, without distinction
of party.
Elected to the I. S. House of Representa-
tives during Gen. Jackson's administration, he
became an earnest, devoted and efficient friend
of the Old Hero. He there exhibited in de-
bate power of mind and depth of knowledge
rarely met with in any deliberative body. He
was one of the boldest and most fearless de-
tenders of the fame of JACKSON, when that
great chieftain was assailed by the deadly verl-
ON of wing politicians. ~
Subsequently Gen. Pierce was elected to
the U. S. Senate, which position he filled with
ability until pressing private business COM
PEELED him to resign before his term of time ex-
PRED. -'@ -'
During Mr.. Folks administration, Gen.
Pierce was offered the post of Attorney Gen
eral of the United States, but declined the hon
or. He has also been offered the nomination
for Governor of his own State by the demo-
cratic party, and such nomination is always
tantamonnt to an eleclon-but he has lnvaria-
bly, declined that distinction, as well as many
others which his State was and is always
ready to shower upon SO gifted son.
At the breaking out of the Mexican war,
prompted by the patriotic emotions of his gen.
erous heart, Gen. Pierce enlisted as private
soldier in one of the New Hampshire volunteer
companies. His gallant career as soldier is
still fresh in the memory of our readers. He
was chosen Colonel of the New Hampshire
Regiment, and fulfilled his duties with such
marked ability that the appointment of Briga-
der General was conferred upon him by the
President and Senate. In the latter capacity,
he served with complete success through the
entire campaign, was severely wounded at the
battle of Cherubusco and at the close of the
war, returned 10 his native hills to receive the
warm and hearty congratulations of his fel-
low citizens. No State or nation ever enter
tanned higher regard for favorite son. than
does sturdy New Hampshire for honest FRANK
PIERCE
Gen. Franklin Pierce was born in the town
oil H'llsboroogh, Hillsborough County, New
Hampshire, In the year 1904 He is, conse-
quently forty-elght years of age. His father.
Governor Benjamin Pierce, was soldier in
the revolutionary army. He enlisted in IT'S
az soldier, at the age of sixteen wears He
was much in public life as sheriff of Hills.
borough county, member of the Executive
Council, and of both branches of the New
Hampshire Legislature, and finally, was three
times chosen Governor of New Hampshire
General Franklin Pierce the son, and the dem
ocra,c nominee for the Presidency, graduated
at Bowdoin' College in Maine, in 1924. After
finishing his professional studies, he com
menced the practice of law in his native town.
In 1929 he was chosen member of the New
Hampshire Legislature. In 1881 and 1882.
he was chosen Speaker of the House. In
1884 be was elected member of Congress.
and was continued in the House for four wears.
when he was chosen a Senator for six years.
He served in the capacity of United States
Senator for about half the period for which he
was elected, and returned to the practice of the
law. .s,~, gs....,.... II ,;tS-.. .,:
Subsequently, when another vacancy oc-