Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-06-15
Who is Gen. pierce.

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General Pierce is a son of the late Benjamin
Pierce who fought 10 the revolutionary war was
hieh.sheriff Of the county Of Hillsborougn, IN
New Hampshire, and was Governor OF the state
in 1907 and 1929. Frank, as his son was CALI
ed, enjoyeA the advantages Of a high educaton
in the neighboring colleges -, /,
General Pierce is therefore OF good stock,
and he has proved himself worthy scion OF that
stock. He ewas born 10 Hillsborough, New Hamp-
shire and is now about forty-six years of age.
Frank Pierce was brought up to the pro.
fession Of the law. He now follows the legal
nrofesson and it is estimated that he realizes by
il about $4,000 a year. He resides at Concord.
In his personal appearance he is of middle height
and size, and of good address,.
He was elected member of Congress on the
democratic ticket in 1888, and was reelected IN
lss5-thus serving four years in the House OF
Representatives while quite young man-name7
". from 1888 to 1887. He had previously been
q member of the Legislature of the State, and
Sneaker of the lower House. While member
of the House of Representatives in Congress, ne
was elected member of the United States Senate
for the term of six years, commencing in 1887 !;
but resigned in 1912, the fifth year OF his term,
and returned to the practice OF the law. LIS
COLLEAGUE in the United States Senate from 1881
to 1871, was Henry Hubbard, who was succeed
ed by the late Levi Woodbury..
Upon the accession of Polk to the lreslden-
ttial chair, Mr.. Pierce was offered the Attorney
.Generalship, but declined it.. lie SAID he had
no desire for public office, and he would never
consent to leave his home for any purpose un-
less TO serve his country in war, and thatin some
case of necessity. At that time, Col. Ransom,
who was President of the Military College IN
Vermont. wanted commission in order to night
in the Mexican, campaign. Mr.. Pierce, who was
warm friend of his, wrote strong letter 70 OF r.
,commendation of him to the cabinet at wash
i1gton, urging them to appoint him to the COM co
mand of such troops as might be raised IN New
England. The reply of the government was,
that the request could not be compiled! WITH as
it was intended to confer the command upon
New Hampshire man. That man was MIR. Pierce
himself. but he will not take it, SAID Col.
Ransom. But he must take it, replied the
cabinet.
Mr.. Pierce was Immediately offered the Colo
nely Of the New England regiment, and was IN
duced to acceptit, and Col. Ransom was appoint
ed Major of the same regiment. Before the regl-
maSt was raised, vacancy occurred IN the office
Of Briieadier General of the Third brigade, con-
,ssiisting Of the Ninth, New England regment)
the Twelfth, raised IN Texas, Arkansas, and other
Southern States; and the Fifteenth raised III
Ohio and Wisconsin. He was appointed to this
Office; and the other brigadier generals appoint
ed at the same time were Thos. Marshall, Joseph
Lane. James Shields, George Cadwallader Enos
ID. Hopping, Caleb Cushing and Sterling Price
He was SUPERINTENDENT of the recruiting service,
and took an active part in raising the troops. !.
The commission Of General Pierce was dated
March Sd. lS47. He took command of $500
men. and reached Vera Cruz June 2sth ls47,
which shows that he was not asleep, lie joined
General SCOTS army, at Puebla, in July; lS47:
He was engaged in the battles OF Contreras and
Churubuseo 10 August, 1S47. He was twice IN
.iured in these actions by falling from his horse
- When he reached Contreras, he met Gen.
Scott, and under him engaged in the battle there.
There was deep ravine between the United
States troops and the Mexcans. The enemy
was drawn up at the other side in the battle ar
.ray. and with his batteries placed The order
was given to charge and outhank them. In
charging down, the round shot of the enemy was
flyiug over " their heads and ploughing up the
ground. General Pierce cutting at them with
his sword, would say, "There, boys, is game
.ofball for YOU" In this charge his horse fell and
rolled upon him. He was severely injured and
the horse was disabled lie mounted another
horse. and ioiued the fight. He suffered great
pain all night, and could not sleep. The sur
geou ordered him not TO go into the field next
sday. That night they had lain in arms, and the
rain was terrible, and the surgeon advised him
to 90 back to San Augustine, were there was
DEPOT: but he would not. He determined to go
on to Churubusco.
Ata charge in this battle, both his brigade and
that of Gen. Shields were ordered to get in the
rear Hewas again thrown from his horse with
such violence that he tainted on the field. AT
terwards, when the troops, coming up, wanted
to raise him, he told them to chargeon and he
would take care of himself, though the Mexican
Lancers were then charging on the spot, and to-
wards a eorn6eld. He commanded his troops
to charge them in advance.
After this battle an armistice was proposed,
aud Gen. Pierce was appointed one of the COM
missioners.
AT the battle of Molino del Rey he rode over
the field, with bullets flying about him, and was
called off by Gen. Worth, who told him he was
rash. He was at the battle Of Chaputepec and
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