The daily union., 1852-10-28
From the Norwich (Conn.) Aurora.
Letter from Rev. l.. q. Browne NE

We have been permitted TO publish the following lei
ter, which written by fflerd who formerly
well-known and highly esteemed resident of this city.
We well remember the earnesiness and warmth with
which he. al the time OF the conversation aaded to.
spoke OF Gen. Pierce remarkng that of all men living with
whom he acquainted he possessed in the hghes. de-
gree those qualities which should recommend a 10
public office The writer is well known as an ardent
temperance advocate, and deeply interested n all The
reform movements of the day. No who knows him
could for moment believe that person possessing
qualities conflicting with the highest morality
play runy Of life could even indirectly ceve his sup
poa for public office, much eFs be urged by him in pr
vale social intercourse preeninenty fitted for the
highest civil Office in the world We value the testimony
OF the writer, from the fact OF ls entire dsineresiednes
and because he speaks from long intimate and personal
acquaintance with the subject Of The letter He does
speak politician, ior his profession does not lead him
in that path. He simply, in friendly correspondence.
bears his testimony in favor OF friend who has been
hunted down BY the most dastardly ialsehoods lg,
NARHuA, Aug 20. 1852.
DEAR sm: You will doubtless remember that when at
your house, Just previous 10 your starting for the Ba
more Convention, suggested as the possible result OF
your deliberations the nomination OF my distinguished
neighbor General Pierce, Of Concord | not disap-
pointed at The event, at The general and spontaneous
interest il has occasIoned.
have high opinion OF the talents and patriotism of
General Pierce. have more than been delighted
with hs powers OF afgument and eoquence subjects
OF national policy. And have heard from shose who
Were OHlcefs under MN IN Mexico, and who were
BILE Of judging, the highest testimonials TO his skill and
courage on the field oi battle. But choose TO speak Of
him only
There may be others longer known for public services
both in field and state But there certain qualities Of
heart which am happy 10 perceive not only val
uabe but even as avnsble. those OF and brain
Tender sympaihies. and gentle Offices OF humanity.
well ~ eloquent speeches and vciorons battles with
an en ghen,d population will find their appreciation ard
regard And for these virtues the nominee OF your late
convention has long been beloved nj home. His nesh-
bors IN Concord, with whom ! am most intimately
quained though Of opposite political views cheerulIy
award 10 him the finest sympalhies for all human suffer-
ing. sesw
During the campaign in Mexico these feelings were
were witnesses and recipients OF his kind attentions
whose homes are scattered the broad Union. By
the position given him in the action OF your convention
these unstudied deeds recalled mind and they
have found herads N almost every city and hamlet OF
The land
Some instances OF this nature are impressed upon INV
mind from my PERSONAL knowledge OF The individuals
concerned.
Ten years ago. there IN my neighborhood hand
some and promising lad, son Of Mr. Henry Lawrence
Being OF that adventurous tun not unusual with the
youth OF New England ai the present day. he had mind
to join the New England volunteers for The war in Mex
ico and his aiher beng OF emneny patfioc spirit his
consent was given.
The young mans delicacy OF constitution gave nj.
friends no small socude for his health under the fa
isues and exposures OF martial life in foreign climate
Sbaring as did in this interest, his father sent rne
printed letter, written from the city of McKee, Decesr
Der Il 1917, and published in paper called the .}ouyh
aud Ready, Of February lgih, lSa5, from which make
the following extract
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