Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-06-11
VOICE OF THE DEMocRAT1C pREss,
From the Philadelphia Prnn,ylvani.n
DIR NOM EES

Alter many days u ANXIOUS solcIiuae the Baltimore Con-
vcnton by CT great uaannity have selected General
FaASKtS FIERCE o New Hampshire 10 lead on forces
III the approaching. General PIgRcg belongs the
jackson school of politics. and gave the administration OF
that sngc-hearcd patriot most vigorous support tie
was for several yeats member Of the U. s. SENATE and
that too in the pancs, days Of that highly intellectual body
when CLAY, CALHOUN, WEBSTER BUCHANAN, WRIGHT, i'ES
Ton, CGrTESpES, HAySI, MARCY, and host other great
men Of both parties gave se 10 the Senate of the Repub
lie. iG Tie brilliant of that chamber e held dstin
gusicl position being always eminent for his high gifts
close logical debater and his staesnlenikc views all
tic great questions which he spoke Indeed the endorse
incht OF the Convenon by large vote, indicate line
strong hold he has upon the affections Of Tho people, and
aa he alike popular in tine different sections of the Union
He has been Governor Of New Hampshire Speaker oi he.
Legislature and as General Of army served with dis
incilon In The Mexican war; which post lie appointed
by The lanen,ed Polk added these hc comes from State
that has fae.ed hut Which has been as firm her
own granite hills in the democratic faith No man. except
ne who IS grossly gnuran need ask "Who is FRANKLIN
PIERCE 7"
We shall therefore go into the contest and with popu.
lar standard bearer, confident of The shouts
@n approving people will como in his favor from every hill
and valley from the seaboard the lakes from groves
and the paries the cities and villages Of extended
public. This will he old fashioned Jackson contest One
OF the pupils OF old Hickory is 10 head cohorts and
can know delen Every freeman Of The inyncble De-
nocracy who fought under the old Jackson banner and the
young scions of that noble stock who have entered the po
cnl arena since, will hasten fill up the great army Of
freedom that is 10 be engaged in the approaching fight We
wi nave noble motto "Cone forth, and all, and rail-
~ IN 'eichce OF Inc Consulinn that rich heritage handed
down 10 US BY the venerated fathers Of the Revolution
whose guardian spirits shall constantly watch over US for
good"
In addition 10 the name OF FaASKL1N PIERcE the Demo.
mJcrac nominee for President pleased in being able
TO add that of the accomplished WILLIAM R. KING OF Ala
hsra, President of the u S. Senate, for Vice President
No filter coad have been selected within the limits of
The Republic He has been member OF the Senate for
least quarter OF cenury wns Minister at the Court Of
France has presided the Senate for years, when the
choicest lnclecs Of the nation had seats in that branch Of
the National Legislature, and is accomplished gentle
the nation produce Mr. KING s distinguished
md pf has unin5r
ly stored with knowledge, which qualities him. in eminent
degree for the position he s and that which he is des
tined YET to occupy BY The will of his fellow countrymen
indeed he be of the few remaining polished
links in public e between the great statesmen Of the
past nnu present generations
We pleased in being able add that both nomi
nccs are In favor OF the Compromise and strong friends OF
the Union.
With such leaders rs those success certain shall
be able laugh all who connect the word fail with
their names.
Tint the friends OF Mr. BrcHAsAs in this State and other
sections of the Union disappointed al the result man
will fox moment attempt deny they expected that the
clims OF Pennsylvania, presented In the man OF her
choice would have great weight with the Convention the
service done by rcn in the sold Keystone ia fighting
m battles The Democracy OF the Union and the eminent
abilities of her great statesman, whose she presented
entitled the nomination for the Presdcncy but the
majority thought otherwise and good Democrats who
viii cherish those principles which confer The greatest
good npon the greatest number. submit and raise the
Of the nominees Of the Convention al mast head
feeling confident that the friends Of Mr. BrcHASAS, and all
1Dd Democrats everywhere, WILL in days by, sup
port the ticRe-lhe whole Ticket and nothing but the ticket
If have the of choice lie around whom the
hest feelings Of hearts cung Ike ivy TO the sturdy oak
have brother Democrat and Democrats we are bound
to support him.
all sides and the hearty shouts Of the united Democracy
a soon bc heard coming up from every section Of this
great country for PIERCE and KING.
From the Hartford Times
The work is DONE The Democratic National Convention
h1vc finished their abor and the result is the nearly unan
nous nomination of FRAHKLiN PIERCE OF New Hamp-
shire
The nomination effected on the forty ninlh ballot nd
,t5g WaS general frno Of nnanimirv the nf The
II: irV be elected The great States OF New oIE ana
PENNSYLVANIA will 20 o. Pierce and The South ana cs
viii 1--WE him nm overwhelming voIc In New England
nc will receive the enthusiastic support OF the democracy
sho vii! be proud of the opportunity OF sustaining canal
He will receive as cordial support from all quarters oil
this great republic any with perhaps single exce
on) who has been mentioned In conneXon WIN he ptes'-
Lency. .a;s,,. =,
whom the friends Of the different candidates could unite IN
hnrmouy and good feeling He has never sought the Once
ur which he has been nominated. AS candidate he is IN
eycep,ionable and sha look for his triumphant election
lie will be the next President OF The United States
From the New Haven Recscrl
THE NoMlSaTIos i-ALL RIGHT 1.-The Baltimore Con-
vcnion has spoken Franklin Pierce true hearted son Of
the Granite State cvcr.fnhfu Democrat tried and dis
,neushcd statesman and an ycoRRrPTRLE has been
decided upon by nearly unanimous vote MS the democratic
candidate for the approaching The American peo.
pie will ray lha; decision! We have no time for extend
ed remarks to-day. ,
We grevc 10 lose Lewis Cass but rejoice that 50 able
and truehearted man is 10 supply his place!
From the Albany Atlas
II will senn by lceGraphc report ;hat the convsn
ton a, Baltimore on the 4sth ballot made choice OF .e
Hon Franklin Pierce OF New Hampshire, the democratic
candidate for President.
Cen Pierce s the son Of an officer OF the revolution, and
has v.d his native State in the capacity Of
in Congress- governor and senator of the United States in
all Of which situations he manifested talents OF nSh oner
and secured FOR himself the respect and admiration OF MS
constituents
In the war with Mexico Gen. Pierce Joined tho standard
of his country and served with signal ability in the campaign
which ended in the capture OF tne CITY OF eSco, .ahe nv
active part the battles which preceded s surrender nho
nanfes,ing throughout bravery which won tue humiraor
uf his c0mpeers and the country. .
Ii will be that the selection was hnaly made ~itt
great nnaniuity and enthusiasm. We doubt not u WI
evoke The spirit throughout the country ana IL tne
subsequent proceedings shall be OF character In we
predict the auspciou5 results for the party ana Tue per
nancnl interests OF the republic
From the Troy BuiscLl
We have but ust time to announce the intelligence oroueh
us BY telegraph of the almost unanimous nomination oy n
baltimore Convention Of General FRANKLIN PlERCE
o New Hampshre on the 18th ballot. He was nken W
rs compromise candidate, and while The accession 10 M
strength constantly greeted with the most nearly a
enthusiastic cheers in the convent0n they VIII DO met ol
an eauay enthusiastic respose wherever the announcement
Of his nomination is received
This nomination will unite all conflicting Interests, ano
the unanimous nnd cordial support OF Tue
party from Maine to California.
The selection is also worthy General Pierce, as
soldier, mas Oecn
c and in the field He possesses the essential qnaues
popularity and strength and merit aud we feel confidence
in his success will permit US TO doubt and renoels
us absolutely Indifferent who advorsaries may choose o
put against hmwhcther Scott or Fillmore, or WEBSTER me
New Hampshire democrats will win the honos ol The hed
From tie Goldsboro', y. c., Patrio,]
Gen Pierce is one of those gallant souls who lett Inc com
forts of fortune the denes and uxurcs OF Office 10 serve
his country and endure the prvaions and dangers o SOL
lie in Mexico The highest honoIs of hs native state
ha ve been sowereI upon him. His character IS pure ane
I yhcthpr
The best endorsement Of franklin Pierce will be ionnt
in the fact that Virginia nominated him in the Convention
al! the South supported him once and If anything more
is required it will be found In the fact that "lLLIAh II
KsG Of Alabama wls selected for Vice President NO BET
Ter endorscmen, could any receivo than the fact tina
WILLIAM r. KING consents 10 serve on the same tcHet
Chccrfuly boldly and trumphanty do We hoist the fal
of FaAsKLiS PIERCE and WILLIAM X. klSa.
From tho Augusta Ga Ccnsi,uicna'is
FOR PRESIDENT, GEN. FRANKLIN PIERCE Of
| NEW HAMPSHlRE.--This gentleman has received th'
unanimous nomination of the Democratic Convention an!
better choice could not have been made. He mas oesh al
his life .taunch and unwuvering Democrat una ahionss
h Of our Northern brethren in deioncc at Soue''
right, Tho fact that he received the vote Oh every
State as also tha, of Marilnd Pc"nsylyina rna NeN
York should be guarantee TO every oouheh Deu.