Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-06-23

or TO those who have committed their interests 70 my
care, and who relv MY services Besides, you
know that Mrs. Pierce's health while at Washington
was very delicate ii Isl fear, even more SO ho"'
and the responsibilities which the proposed change
would necessarily impose upon her ought Prooa ,;n
in themselves constitute aninsormountabte obleetlon
to leaving quiet home for public station at Wasn
ington. 1910
did it with the liked purpose again TO be voun-
tarIy separated from my family for any considerable
length of time, except at the call OF thy country IN
tine of and yet this consequence for me reason
before stated, and account Of climate, would De
very likely to result from my acceptance.
| These are some Of the considerations which nave
Influenced my decision. You will, am sure, aP.
have weighed my personal convenience and ease
against the public interest," especially as the ONCE IS
one which, If not sought, would be readily accepted
by gentlemen who could bring 10 youraid a'tanmens
and qualifications vastly superior to mine
Accept my grateful pigments, and believe
FRANK. PIERCE.
For the reasons given in this letter, Gen. Pierce
was constrained decline the acceptance of posi-
toR in the cabinet, thus most gracefully and unsoli-
citedy rendered 10 him by the President. Mr.. POLK
had known Gen. Pierce long and intimately. They
were throughout their congressional career on terms
of the strongest personal friendship. No one better
knew Gen. Perce's qualities of head and heart than
Mr.. Polk, and one had higher appreciation OF
his brilliant genius his sound craftsmanship and his
great administrative ability. The following extract
from the letter of MIR. Polk rendering the appoint
ment shows his high estimate OF Con- Pierce CHAR
acter, and reflects upon him the highest honor
1t gives sincere pleasure to invite you to ac-
cent place in my cabinet, by rendering to you the
Office of Attorney General of the United States. l
have selected you for this important Office from my
personal you, and without the soclta-
ton or suggestion any have done so because
have no doubt your personal association with me
would he pleasant, and from the consideration that
in the discharge of the duties Of the Office you could
| render me important aid in conducting my admins
! In
the man. and not the man the Office, and hope you
may accept 1t. ="
l. This appointment s. fatieringy proffered, de-
cned but the which induced Gen. Pierce
TO the adoption of the he pursued with regard
this Office had force to resist the call OF the
country in time OF war;" made upon him soon after
The endea.rnents of home, the most important pro-
fessional duties pressingy claiming his attention,
and the heavy pecuniary loss to which he must be
subjected, were of as little avail as lust in the
balance prevent his instant response 10 the call
upon New Eng land for volunteers to fight the battles
of their country. His ardent enthusiasm and untir-
Ing energy in raising the noble ninth reg inent which
so gaIIanty poured out its blood upon the battle
fields of Mexico, and returned to New England but
the shadow of the brave band to whom New Eng
lands honor had been well entrusted were but the
prelude the patriotic devotion which characterized
his every while goriously assisting in planting
his couniry's flag in tire capital OF Mexico.
Go ask any Of the brave officers or prvates, whose
tolls and dangers Gen. Pierce shared in the Mexican
campaign, and they will tell you that gallant
oficer-a of more undoubted chivalrc courage
one more devotedly beloved by every individual OF
, his command or with whom he associaIed-nev-
crew his sword in defence of his country 5 rights
No breath of aspersion was ever breathed against
; Gen. Pierce by any gallant man who had with him
perilled his life for his county, 1t reserved for
craven towards at home to basey endeavor TO blot
the fair fame gallanty earned-an endeavor as ma
ignant and futile as was ever the offspring Of an
imbecile head and coward heart. With regard to
the conduct of Gen. Pierce in Mexico, let the ies-
patches of General Scott-his universal popularity
throughout the army with those Of every rank and
grade-hs complimentary appointment as one of the
commissioners to arrange the a!mlstce Immediately
after those decisive battles in (which he had acted so
prominent part-the universal testimony of all the
brave men with whom he was associated-tell their
"plain unvarnished tale and the tale they tell shall
mike glad every Anne. can heart-fOr the response
shall be, " no Drawer iives-no man better de-
serves well of his country. :"
Let the ardent Geographic congratulations from his
old companions in from all sections of land
answer whether counry's honor entrus-
ted 10 safer hands. The despatch from Governor
Seymour of Connecticut" General, congratulate
you forward the Ninth us but indicative of the
universal delight with which his nomination has been
received by his associates in Mexico. November
will show the practical expression of their Joy the
country over! Of General Pierces qualifications for
the Presidency l need not speak. His genius, his
learning. his political sagacythe pride Of the State
have long placed him in the front ranks Of the
prominent men of the country to need alluson here
We can but admire the talent, the industry, the
himself at the head of the New Hamp shire bar-a
bar in which the standard Of eminence will not suf
fer by comparison with that in any State in this
Union. Who has not observed that wonderful ver-
say of talent which has adorned each and all of
the various stations he has occupied Who has not
remark ed that keen, farreachng foresight that broad
nationality. that udcious and patriotic energy which
have sgnallzed his political career1 Who has not
looked with establishment upon his entire familiarity
with all political subjects in the midst of his cease
less and most important professional engagements
Who has not noticed his fidelity and stern adherence
to the principles OF the democratic party all times
and under all circumstances. his total adherence of
sectlonaIism in all its FORMS and his bold fearessRess
of political action! Who does not know his integ-
y Of characer, his kindness of heart, his generos-
y and truthfulness of purpose! The history of no
man furnishes more conclusive evidence of qualifca
tons tilted to adorn the station he is destined to fill
But, gentlemen, have aredy detained you too long,
know it is your opinion-I believe it to be the
opinion of The democracy every where-that in Gen.
Pierce the country will have President, wise. pat
rotc, and most worthy TO guide the councils Of this
great republic.
In Mr.. King. the nominee for Vice President, we
have statesman of vast experience of eminent tai
ents, and CT great and lasting popularity. He has
been long the intimate personal and political friend
of Gen. Pierce. sound democrat, polished schol-
ar, and refined gentleman, name could add more
strength TO the ticket be throughly acceptable
to the entire democracy Of the country. With Pierce
true to the principles and strong in the confidence of
the whole democratic party of the nation most
glorious triumph awaits it,