The daily union., 1852-07-07

rary under orders of Bgadier General Pierce be-.
came engaged with the enemy's skirmishers al the
foot Of Chepusepec." IL in these skrnishes tha1
he exhibited the galantry called forth the encomums
OF his brother officers and excited the enthusiasm Of the
was at this lime that he led portion Of bis com
mand, to repel tho eneIny's attacks, with chvarc
that caused him be spoken OF with admiration
The daiy assigned TO him WORLDLY performed
Genera Piercos next service was IN connexion win
the battle Of Chopnlepec His brigade was assigned an
important position the 2hthe evening previous 10 the
baule-which was prompt take But the General bad
been for hyx hours previous confined to his bed and
was not with his brigade. Ind owing this illness
that he not the l3h by the side of the brave Ran
som and Seymour. stoming the heights OF Cheputepec
III as he was however, the surprise Of his brother off
cers s bed the night OF the l3 for the purpose
OF sharug in the contemplated stoming oil the Mexican
capital the following morning II most eventual
night, The brave General Quiiman had literally fought
way by The gate Belen point within Mexico, where
under Of darkness he raising deences IN the
position he bad to shelter his corps Al is time ne
under the guns Of most formidable CITADEL which
had yet bo conquered 1t such times that cali
cd forth the interchangeable Of the en-
gnecrs. Sand bags procured Parape's were COM
pleed formidable batteries constructed u pouder
an Is inch pounder Siuch howitzer, placed
in poon-such heavy labor being cheeruly done by the
under the very guns OF the great Mexican citadel
Now g~an regiments Ia this post OF real danger
and glory, was the New England ninthpar OF Fierce
command Aud during the night, while the vigant Quit
overseeing these trenches, General Pierce report
ed him In person. received orders 10 protect Sepoes
",
his prompt execution Of the orders At that time there
not an officer the army who did expect assault
al daylight, But in the morning white flag came from
this very citadel and the first joyful news that Santa
Anna had evacuated MexicoW
Such is the testimony OF the fellow soldiers of franklin
Piece-beginning with the distinguished Scott himself.
and extending through every grade OF the army regular
and volunteer II was well said of Gen. Pierce that Z" he
had not personal enemy IN the dmsrtcan troops" lie
had long been acquainted with Gen. Scott-from the
time he was member OF the House Of Representatives in
Congress in 1885, up to the period when he enrolled Kim
self as private in the ranks of the New England reg
ment In Mexico the marks of confidence and distinction
bestowed by Scott upon Pierce frequent and signf-
can't and universally noticed How Pierce regarded
Scott then, let the following letter, which find in
late number Of the Boston Post, prove 10 the country:
GENERAL Scorr GENERAL PIERcE.-The pleasant
personal relations which have long subsisted between
these distinguished gentlemen, whose now
stand prominently before the American people, well
understood. charge of nnkindness the part Gene
raj Pierce towards his old commander called forth the fol
lowing generous and noble letter from General Pierce pub
lshed in this paper Of February q 1873, while General
Scott st in Mexico
!" GEN ScoTr --ltis certain that Gen. Scott has
been deprived OF his command in Mexico. This said
who, doubtless, thinks Scott did do him Justice in his
official reports. the signs Of the times are 20 be trusted
country IN the present Infamous war Of their tl-used
IL.
se.tion Of Franklin Pierce has deprived Cen Scott Of his
command In Mexico
LOWELL, February 1, 1913
"DEAR SIR, The above paragraph me. under
cover of blank envelope without any indication
paper from which clipped II the artice referred
10 my sell alone should allowed pass have
in other instances without any notice from But hay
ing observed similar suggestions in other papers, 1t Is
haps due the administration and 10 the distinguished
general from whom am now widely separated. but 20
whom Hope be united by sentiments Of respect and
personal friendship, that furnish correction The
graph has not, the slightest foundation in uaih was
matter to which 1t reier.. FROM day my command
joined The Poebla to the hour left the city
latons did exist between the general in chief and my
self and trust not likely forget lightly
ircumstsncss, he was pleased extend to need
say that nothing be more unpleasant Than for oi
imposed upon them the necessity OF conusdictng state
men,s untru,hiul and indelcate.
w ~ ' FRANK. PIERCE.
"Col c. O. GREENS, editor of the Boston Post"
The following comments OF the Post we respectfully
commend to the ibeers OF General Pierce, in well
out OF Congress- especially to those gentlemen who pirate
Of the difference between Iantiog and fighting gen.
era and who deny General Pierce all the high quail
ties so freely accorded by General Scott himself:
"Gcn Scott has been acquainted with Gen. Pierce per
sonal since the latter took his in the House Of Rep
resentstvcs in 1893 He knew him yet intimately
during his service upon the Military Committee Of the
United States Senate, and had opportunity to become
fAm only with his general character but with his
marked chnrscsedcs during tho brief but most brilliant
campaign In Mexico. To what result Is Cen Scott led
after acquaintance of nearly twenty yearsl He bad
him In the most elevated positions at very early
sgc, and steadily advancing in public estimation, till be
finally resigned his IN the Senate Of the United States.
Years afterwards he found him In and trying theatre
OF action equal any emergency. Knowing him he
did, he accorded him what had been richly earned
his confidence and his friendship, which, his honor be 1t
said, he did fail 10 manifest In the striking
manner on many occasions. What noble and Just
tribute was the selection OF General Pierce by the
commandrr.inchef, days after the battle OF Chu.
rnbusco, from that circle Of gallant and expe.
renced generals with the distinguished Generals Quitman
and Pcrsier r. Smith, OF the commissioners
range the OF the amis,ice! Upon G,n. SCOTS
the country, In conversation with Judge Lane,
late mayor OF Manchester New Hampshire, he asked the
Judge II he knew his friend Gen. Pierce, saying with
marked emphasis, he is noble felow-a brave man.
And he pronounccs him a deserving man, worthy OF
the confidence and support OF the American people for the
highest Office Ia their gift Which the bes, authority as
Gcu. Pieces character and meritsbo ,shg nominee
for tho presidency, after intimate acquainance Of
twenty years. such canunatos disgrace tho columns
OF tho Boston Atlasnen who the honor OF en-
Perce's Il such tribute from such
glory enough for the democratic party And yet
In the face of calumny will continue its work Tor men.
dsciy s the vocation Of unscfnpulous pandcrs partisan
prejudice"
Eriracfs from letters received in this city
RALEIGH, N. c., July 5, 1852
The canvass s fairly opened here. The whg nomina-