Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-07

For tne Denent OF the Edltor OF the democrat,
we would say, we have the name of the author of
the following communicaton-that he is abund-
antly able and willing to redeem his pledge when
ever the Documents are produced.-ED Tim
Editors Of the Wisconsin Tribune
GExTLEMES-I am an Irishman, and together
with great many of my countTymen, am anx-
ious TO arrive at the truth, in order that we may
be prepared, at the next Presidential Gle ton, 10
cast votes for the man whose political course
has hitherto proved him to be friend Of equal
rights and privileges, TO all American citizens
In the Tribune of September 10th, | see what
purports TO be a statement of facts, set forth IN
a speech delivered August 9th, 1852, by VIM. l..
Robinson, countryman OF mine, IN which ne
lays before the public series OF facts, which he
says have transpired year after year. from 1870
down to 1851, showing that the father OF Frank
lin Pierce stood 10 a conspicuous attitude among
the people of New Hampshire, and in almost ey
cry instance voted against Religious Liberty IN
whose footsteps, Mr.. Robinson says, his son,
Frank Pierce, has followed, ever since he became
known as New Hampshire politician
| also see in the Mineral Point Democrat OF
Sept. ., over the signature OF Franklin Pierce,
an indirect denial of the charges made against
him by Robinson. He (Pierce) says IN letter
TO John f. Warren, of Cooperstown, n. Y, that
he was an advocate for the call OF Convention
which assembled in November, 1850, and the
most prominent object in his mind was 10 strike
out the unjust and odions provisions contained in
the Constitution, commonly called the religious
and property qualification tests, from our funda-
mental law.
Now, Gentlemen / am inclined to he opinion
that there SIS something rotten IN Denmark" OF
Frank Pierce some of his numerous friends
who at any time have access to the records
would lay before the public a certified copy of
the votes cast at the various elections, upon the
subject of prohibiting Catholics from holding Of
fee In that State, account of their Religious
opinions. Assertion is very good, accompanied
with good evidence, but without il is worth moth
ing at all.
Mr.. Perce's friends assert that he has always
stood at the head of the Democratic party in New
Hampshire, and that he and his party have always
opposed the odlous clause above alluded ito
II such Is the fact why not, in the name Of com
mon sense, and the honor of the great Democratic
party lay the facts and figures before the people
IN such way as TO show that VIM. L. Robinson
and others have lied and that G. NJ Dallas and
1901 others of the Democratic party stand ac-
quilted OF making false representations to the A
merlcan people! That there is great anxiety
among my countrymen 10 know the truth on
this subject, cannot be denied They know Gen.
Scott-hls character is part of the history of
their adopted home. Quite different with them
III i~AdRAoil " N'Sii LOT IleF never Knew
OF majority of them, that there was such a man
until after his nomination for the Presidency
They were then informed by Geo. NJ Dallas that
Mr.. Pierce was great Statesman, and was not
guilty OF the charges that have Si1ce that time
been made by Mr. Robinson and others This
certainly looks 10 me something like preparing
for war In time Of peace, or that Ex-Vce President
Dallas was trying to erect a battery in advance
behind which to shield MIR Pierce from charges
that he knew bo
HIM. From Geo. NJ. Dallas, even down 70 Mr.
Carpenter, the great orator of the Democratic
Mass Meeting held at Mineral Point on the 18th.
has i been asserted both publicly and privately
tina NV m. +. Robinson and others, were caluTnnia-
tors, and that Franklin Pierce was not guilty of the
charge, IN consequence of which i have searched
every Democratic paper and document within my
grasp, but searched IN vain, for refutation OF Mr..
Robinsons statements.
Now, Gentlemen of the Tribune this is the first
time that have ever called upon a Wing Editor
10 make a demand of a Democratic Editor: but
this subject requires investigation, and no honest
man can fear the result of an impartial trial
therefore If Franklin Pierce has pursued the up
right course which his political friends say he
has, why not let facts that be relied upon, be
laid before the people, in place of bare assertion?
Now for the demand | wish you to ask of the
Democrat and ask it not as boom but a right
the sovereign people have TO enquire into the pub
lie character of public men.
Be pleased, therefore, to demand Of the Editor
of the Mineral Point Democrat, correct trans
cript of the votes cast upon the Religious Test
question, as fully as Mr.. Robinson has done; and
l am authorized TO pledge the sacred honor of
thirty OF my countrymen for the true and faithful
payment Of all that the copy of the records shall
cost, in Gold and Silver coin, Provided it proves
Mr.. Robinsons statements incorrect.
With due respect in behalf of myself and
countrymen, am, gentlemen,
Yours &c,
ERIN GCBRAUGH.
Iowa County, Wis, Sept. 90, 1852.