The daily union., 1852-08-15
Letter from General Pierce.

The following excellent letter from General Pierce ap-
pears in the Republic Of yesterday having been furnished
for publication TO that journal by the person to whom
is addressed.
1t will be that the letter fully and exactly confirms
the statement we have already made as matter OF our
own knowledge, that General Pierce has, over his own
signature, branded the alleged report OF his speech at
New Boston as gross and absurd calumny and fasif-
cation We need hardly call the attention of our read
to the conclusive terms OF the letter. or to the entire
rankness and directness OF its whole tone and char
acter
CoScoKp, IN. H.,) July %, 1852.
My DKAR SIR; Surrounded by pressing engagements,
seize the earliest opportunity reply your letter of the
l7th instant much regret that anything connected with
self should have been the OF disagreement
you and gentlemen with whom you been
ciaed in the editorial department Of the Southern Press
do not remember TO have what pu rports be
report OF speech delivered by New Boston, in this
State, in January last until my attention called
as republshed in the Republic. The pretended report is
and presume designed be, entire
aton. 1t is not merely untruthful, but is grossly
and absurdly false TO render, in this vicinity, any
denial of its authenticity entirely unnecessary. The
two papers quoted-he Inde peRdent Democrat, pub.
shed in this place. and the Democrat published in Man
che,ter-are thoroughly abolition journals and been
and zesously opposed to the democratic party For
long time prior the meeting New Boston, and ever
personally and la their bitter denunca OF wb Al they
have been pleased to term prosavery sentiments But
IL would be something new for either of these papers to
deny the consistency Of opinions upon the subject
constitutional rights OF the South In relation to slavery
My opinions, and the avowal OF them have been ev-rv
where the Ever mindful of the difficulties and
dangers which long brooded the Assem- al
wise and pure patriots to whose spirit Of conce,
sion and earnest efforts indebted ior the con.
situation under which have enjoyed such signal pros
periy, advancement, and happiness, have regarded
the subject vital and delicate 10 be used as an ale
Of sectional appeal In party conflicts Ny action and
my language in New Hampshire touching this matter
have been all times and under all circumstances in en-
tire accordance with my action and Language Washing
My in the Senate and House ol
not repubshed In the Bra for the first time They
have been again and again paraded
and prend.ces Of people against ndivdu aly and
against the party with which has been my pride and
pleasure TO There has been attempt to eyade the
force Of the record. II has been at all times freely admit
ted and my position sustained upon grounds satisfactory
my mind am surprised to know that the at.
tempt to abolitionst proyokes much merri-
among Of all parties here and this weak and
untruhlul sketch Of what purports be my speech II.
really ridiculous be considered In any serious light
| in the daily receipt Of letters, propounding the
greatest variety Of curious questions upon all conceivable
subjects Letters Of this character be answered
course. No individual could ommand either the time or
strength the hercuiesn task would require may add
that such correspondence would by means conn
with my views OF duty The democratic party sent It's del
egares Baltimore alone nominate candidates bot
resm principles and present the leading upon
which The canvass should be conducted.
II could deem myself capable Of improving the plat.
form there adopted II quite certain that should decline
either the call of individuals associations incur the
charge Of arrogance which any attempt to alter amend
or enlarge IL, would inevitably subject me.
Your letter is OF entirely different character Il seeks
truth in relation TO alleged fact IL speaks OF history
which searching appeal cannot be made. apprs.
ciate the estimate you have Of my character for
decness and beg you to accept my thanks for your e
forts vindcate my claim that trait least before the
public.
am with high esteem, your most obedient servant,
FRANK. PIERCE.
EpwN DK LKoN esq, Washington, ID. C.