The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-06-09

THE UNIOl
the naturalization laws or any hostility TO the increase
Of the population OF this country by emigration from
Europe esewhere-a due regard for the recent
promise acts and particularly for the fugitive slave law
All these measures with many others which have been
alfeady published IN our columns identified with the
success and name OF Gen. Pierce They are principles
and measures which will they have heretofore
done-bnd these States in closer union, and lead this
country into more harmony more concentrated action,
more power, and more glory republican nation than
was ever yet seen in all past time.
Such are the first views which can take OF this con-
lest now APPROACHING between the two great candidates,
OF the principles linked with their several names, and OF
The results TO the future history OF the country growing
out OF these principles.
From Now York Journal Of Commerce.
The DEMOCRATIC HoMIEATioNs,-Gen FRANKLIN
PIERCE, OF New Hampshire, has been nominated. with
unanimy rarely equaed for the high office of President
Of the United States The nomination will in all respects
be acceptable 10 the great party which has conferred this
distinguished honor. The Nominee declared friend OF
the compromise measures including the fugitive slave
bill We have his letter to this effect not intended,
when written for the public eye, and there can be no
doubt OF Its explicit and decisive character, and OF his
opinion that lis fnaly should be placed beyond the con-
fcts OF patty General Pierce is eminent lawyer and.
in order to Continue without Interruption the practice OF
his profession in his native State fesghed his seat as
refused the office of Attorney General which was ten
dered 10 him during the presidency Of Mr.: Polk:
As soldier and as civilian, be has exhibited qualities
that will endea HIM to ths American people Mr. Pierce
is about 40 Years Of age and declined nomination
Tor The presidency SO long as there was any chance OF
success Tor the prominent candidates. is nomination
that will unite the democratic party in all sections OF the
county, and destroy all recollection OF their former d-
cullies. The nomination OF VIM r. King, OF Alabama,
as Vice President will strengthen the ticket He Is
most worthy gentleman. firm IN his opinions in favor OF
an economical administration OF the government, OF the
system OF construction which confines lis powers TO few
general Objects and WILL if elected, honestly perform the
Nm nj hIs ptti Nc tie fba Ron fry
these nominations have been made, and upon basis
adopted by the conventions OF adhesion to the compromise
measures.
From the Boston Pos.
Tie proceedings Of the Baltimore Convention were
brought 10 harmonious close on Saturday afternoon by
the unanimous nomination of Gen. FRANKLIN PIERCE,
Of New Hampshire, for President, and Hon. VIM r.
KIEa. OF Alabama for Vice President. To the democ-
racy OF New England, who had watched the proceedings
and proracted baolngs OF the convention with intense
interest, the result though somewhat surprising at first
Is IN the highest degree satisfactory, and will
them TO enthusiasm in the canvass. Gen. Pierce pos
sesses all the elements popularity and his selection is
compliment TO New Hampshire, of which that small
but uniformly democratic State is we'll worthy. Should
he be placed in the Chief Magisracy, confidently
believe be will be, the end OF his will find him but
nifty years old. He is called 10 high destiny. 1t is
glorious 10 be defeated the standard bearer of
such party as ours with its broad national Union rn
clples and It's expansive policy But TO be borne by
such principles and such party into the first elective
office in The world, and to fulfil the duties of il BY
energetic, successful
to the times live in, and leave pure and bright
name on the historic recordhis is enough 10 stimulate
and to satisfy the Hottest ambition. is Islander 10
say that the presidency has been and is The aim OF
first statesmen and orators and heroes. Yet the place
sought by tnen eminent now seeks modest private
citizen OF New Hampshire The spectacle agreea-
bic one. From Canada line 10 California the people will
turn their eyes upon It with appreciation They will hail
Franklin Pierce as the compromise and harmony candi
date and when the democracy OF these thyone States
are truly united the wing banner goes down before Them
whatever champion shall 4
Hon. William r. King is tough and tried statesman.
lie s now President OF the Senate. and therefore familiar
with the duties OF Vice President lie is also iii for
President, should an emergency So that the ticket
our friends have given US al Baltimore is sound and
strong one.
Every man claiming to be democrat consistently,
and without the fear OF prescription support the election
OF General PIERCE tie stands in position 10 command
tile support OF all; and lake this early moment say
that OF lis election entertain not particle OF doubt
We hail the nomination OF General Pierce the
hablnger OF unity OF harmony OF good feeling, and OF
We enlist for the campaign with hearty good
wl and pledge all of effort and Influence We can CON-
mand to roll on The tide OF popular enthusiasm and de-
termination which is TO carry down before it all obstacles
that wbg ambition and desperation may nepose to our
onward march 10 victory.
For Vice President, Hon. WILLIAM r. KING, OF Ala.
bama, the present able and accomplished President Of the
United States Senate. has received the nomination. This
also is most judcious selection and affords pledge OF
what the chvaric South will do tor the democratic
10 the approaching canvass.-DemOeratisp apG.
From hs New York Morning Star.
This rs the FRANKLIN PIERcE who is the standard
bearer OF the democratic phalaux for the coming pesden.
ta contest The wing press will OF course viii pour
their walls OF abuse upon his head and no OF
falsehood and misrepresentation will be withheld BY them
10 prove that he is everything that is imbecie and
worthy. The abolition newspapers commenced this spe-
ces OF warfare the moment they obtained the intelligence
OF his nomination for he Is known 10 be utterly hostile
10 the further agitation OF the slavery excitement and
firmly opposed TO every attempt TO array section OF
the country against another.
IL is nohisg against General Pierce that he did not
seek this nomination, and that except when his country
called him TO the camp, he has always preferred the
obuusye walks OF private late TO the tufmos and in
tdgues OF public station. On the contrary, his taste and
feelings 10 this way do him great credit tie will, doubt
American people show their appreciation of his modest
merit II will be for them 10 prove how much more they
admire this kind of honest selfdistrus than all The dis
gushing egosn, competency, and "fuss and feathers
OF demagogues whose inpudent ignorance, as
:" Fools rush Ia where angels fear TO tread"
induces them 10 endeavor 10 throw themselves headong
into positions that solid learning and sound
but view with proper tmidty and profound respect The
reoicings with which General Pieces nomination has
been received all the connlryfor the telegraph r.
laden with the OF the firing OF cannon and other
popular demonstrations OF satisfaction convince that
The convention has acted wisely 10 his selection. The
unanimity with which all classes OF democrats throw
aside their former preferences, and in yielding him
their hearty support, promises everything % The way OF
encouragement II the democracy OF the Union give
pull, strong pull, and pull altogether" for nominee
that is unobecuonabe IN any section, he cannot but
coed and we feel The most sSnguine hope therefore, that
next President OF the United States will be the gal
liant soldier the learned senator, the modest citizen