Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1852-10-02

republic; that he was eminenty patriotic, disin,
terested. and gallant and that il has added lau.
rel to his beautiful civic wreath. As citizeo.
be has been ready to make sacrifice for his coun.
Try, As a soldier and commander. he has shown
| eaIIanIly before the enemy, aud was emineklly
The friend aud father Of His command"
In December, after il was ascerlained that
'herc would b. no more fighting, General Pierce
left Mexico fir home. lie LEFT with the respecl.
regret, and admiration Of all II am sorry he is
going" writes an officer "as don't know Of A
man who would do better for the men under his
command, or one that the soldiers would like so
we'll. Another writes; ITO nv great Surprise.
find that General Pierce will leave tomorrow.
with the Train for Vera Cruz. He has horne
himself with great honor and H. cfallness as a
general officer Il is said Of him here, that ne
ter the terrible battles Of the valley of Mexico
he visited The wounded and dying soldier, and
with an unuring yigence and open hand admin.
lstsred without stint or measure 10 the aIleviarion
of their suhArings. We all regret, especially
those Of US from New England, his purpose to
retire from the SERVICE"
The American Star, published in The city Of
Mexico contained The following notice Of him on
the occasion Of his departure:
"BmG. GEN. PIERCE. Among the dislln-
gushed officers of the American army who return
to the United States with the train which leaves
the city to,day, is Brig Gen. Pierce, of N. II.
The Americans in the city will greatly regret the
departure of This accomplished gentleman and
officer, and certain we are that their best wishes
for his future happiness will 30 with him Il is
Gen. Perce's genllemanly bearing, his urbanr
aud republican manners, which have made him
so great a avorile with both officers and men.
II is his purpose, we believe, TO resign the place
which he now occupies in the army Immediately
upon his return to his residence. Like others of
different grades attached to the army, he left the
endearmenis Of home, at the call of the govern>
ment, 10 fight the ballles of his country. He Ien
nlso,a lucrative profession, which none other han,a
patriotic motive could have induced him to re-,
Iinguish The sacrifice, however, was mnsl
met. Gen. Pierce has won n high
in the q. s. for his courage and brave
ry,as every paper thai reaches us bears evidence
He left Vera Cruz in the middle of July, with
nnr Of the largest rei0iorcemens for Gen, Scot,
aud the most extensive trains that have ef thai
city since lis bombardmeni."
"In the several battles before the city Gen. |
pi-rces brigade behaved most nobIy, as all our
eaders are well aware, and the General con
,uced himself most galhntly at Contreras,
Ihurnbusco, and Molino del Rey though in the |
irsl named action be sustained a severe injury |
" plunge and fall Of his horse among the rocks |
f Padlerna During the storming Of Capultepec |
he was confined 10 his room by indisposilion, or
ie would have been charging with his men over |
he PERCEPTIONS heights WIZ his gallant friend, |
he lamented Ransom, fell. Bur, though Gen |
Pierce has lbus honoal,ly distinguished himself |
,e is moi ambitious Of retaining his high position |
n the service, and thus acquiring distinction IN |
be army. lie prefers the quieter and gentler |
ur.uils Of professional life, and we know that be |
viii he welcomed TO his pleasant home in New
England with hearts as warm as ever beat in the
uman bosom. He will return TO l. is mai i've bills
pilh new larels, and with the prayers oi all that
e may long live 10 enjoy The company and SO
iety of those who are dear 10 him. Many fears,
ince his departure from New England, have
cen expressed in the public papers aud private
,rters that Gen. Pierce had either fallen VIC
In to the climate of the TERRA caliente, or un.
er The guns Of The enemy. Ills friends and rel
ves. however, are now assured of his safely and
rallb, and they will greet him with as warm
'elcome a- mn honoed son Of New England
YER received. Happiness 90 with him."
Gen. Pierce arrived in Washington about the
lidde oi January. A Washington correspond
nj pf the Baltimore Sun thus noticed his career
nd characlcf:
Gen Franklin Pierce arrived here on saiur-
iy from Mexico. This gallant officer is on his
ay 10 New Hampshire, on visit TO bis family.
he General is young man. and forcbly re-
inds me Of The generals of the Revoluiion-full
talent without preiension, and fall Of military
Ipacy without military bombast. Once a sen,
or ia the Congress of the United States; once
ndered he Attorney Generalship-tbe first be
signed lefofe the expiration Of bis term, and
e last be declined when offered To his cred
be il said, that when the country called TO arm.
was among The first who accepted lbe service
Tered him. The high opinion held Of him by !.
en and officers evinces the propriety Of The se
ciion and the capacity Of the man"
G, n. Pierce. though he lef MEXICO in Decem
=, when negotiations were in progress, did moi
ave the service until sfer il was well nscef. .
ned that the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (fl J,
.bruary 2, ls4S) would be ratified. This was =
March. There was no more work for him IN
P field, and be then resigned bis commission.
lis was an appropriate close of high patriotic,
d perUus duty. Al The call Of the law b.
IMPLY rallied n the standard Of the law, and
ely exposed his lite 10 iis behalf lie did hi, Z
llanily. Bot war is not bis profession. lie Z
comes soldier only when bis county has ..
iles T. fight; and when these are over, be ]
ows by hIs sword and mngles ia the duties Of 70
vste life. Such vas the spirit and principle "
the men Of the revolution; and Gen. Pierce u
nj on 10 the battle. fields Of MeIieo with the Il
- e.. T. a l.E~ lfI
nker Till. NJ
TO BIZ CONCLUDED. y
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