The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-06-19
Letter from ex-President Tyler responding TO
the Nomination OF General Pierce.-Tribnte
OF New Hampshire wing Paper.
From the Richmond Enquirer.

Some of the boastfu wings disposed to make
light OF the nomination OF General Pierce. We have,
however very decided evidence OF both whig and demo-
cratic character that General Pierce looked 10
strong candidate" and well calculated, from his posi-
lion and thorough old Jackson republican principles 10
unite the whole democratic party, and lead 10 noble
aud satisfactory and decisive Triumph OF glorious
cause Last month"; the Manchester IN. II Wing used
the following language in reference 10 General Pierce.
II is important showing the high estimate Of General
perce's merits by neigbor and political opponent,
who is supposed be acquainted with the subject on
which he writes. This involuntary tribute OF wing
paper TO General Pierce, IN ADVANCE OF his nomination,
laughs 10 all the OF the wing press The
democratic nominee, whose selection has cemenied the
democratic party and at lhe time carried terror into
the ranks OF whggeryi
'sGrS PIERCE PREsDKST.-Matters hsy arrived
that that this fairly he reckoned
likely be candidate for the presidency We should
consider q misfortune the wings Of this State his
Gala nifty he TO be elected lie is without doubt
Of tie a6los IN the democratic party Some months
ago Washington We heard eminent wing member OF
Congress rena,k that he thought there very strong
probability that General Pierce woOld be tie upon
are few men who IN teir general dsmeapor and inter
among stronger personal influence Than
he"
In connexion with this subject II gives US great pleas
IRE publish The following excellent letter from
President Tyler, which has been kindly placed ia our
hands Though not intended for the public eye, we take
the liberty Of giving circulation to such valuable les
mony in behalf OF the democratic nominee;
Charles City County. Va, June no. 1852,
NY DEAR sRi My hauks are due You for your repeat
ed from Baltimore during the session oil the Demo
cratic Convention and ~ reply your inquiry my
opinion on hnai result It's deliberations cannot
plainly answer Than 10y stating what occurred several
days il advance Of the nomination. ~ my own family cir
Gle. II became obvious me- from early hour the de
alterations OF the convention that al those who had
been prominently spoken OF could be selected, aud
course we about, TO use hnntsnan phrase, Tor
able person, aud one wh1 would be most likely succeed
aud Gen Pierce pronounced TO be the ngH. This
advance OF the action Ia his favor Ia convention This
conclusion was arrived for III. The State
oi Now Hampshire bad been OF the md
hul States in the Union TO the great Jeie J form
prime ple II her noble and uniform advocacy OF principle
had suffered ECLIPSE the cloud which has passed
her had passed away, and het light
more Intense Isn before. On slavery she had
taken her position rmlY so firmly that alter having nom
naod democratic governor she believed him be- she
hesaled throw him overheard upon nnde fsta0dng
that lie nctured with free. sosm. She made n
nomination and the victory She stood, therefore, prom
neniy forth challenging the respect and confidence ol
the constitutional party 81 the country. IN choosing
presented Im naims than General
Pierce. To dwell upon those claims would be a waste OF
Time writing you While hold all the gentlemen
whose before the convention in the highest
spect, yet must without dsparagement any that
the nomination which has been made is destined
with quite much, IL not nore influence IN the election
Than any other that could have been made Jrsgd Gsn
Pidess otcoH merit 10 c0iaa II, upon being elected
old Jack party ofs2s (which the sound republican
pary) aud shall accomplish that Oh ec he will have given
a new the Union and still brighter day the
stution. That old republican party united ia all IT,
med In 1872 bat the politicians u ia twain for their
own ambitions purpooes. write you freely, but not 70
bully could desire The limits OF sUpter deny me
greater latitude Than merely TO answer yolf inquiry.
With stwisbes, yours uuly
Col JouS s. CcsNNauAS.