The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-06-30

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view Of their respective characters and
write without bias bu, to use no lang aags.
either OF praise dsparsgemenl which facts do fully
sanction.
Cen Pierce springs from the bold aud hardy race of
the granite hills of New Hampshire He possesses all he
leading characteristics Of that sturdy stock He saga
cious, clear headed wse firm we'll educated thoroughly
versed IN the history aud politics of the country, and|
npened IN judgment by experience in public life. both
civil and military which few Of his age have enjoyed
tie is now in the prime and ygor OF manhood with everyI
physical requisite TO impan energy his and wis
dom TO his counses His are as simple as those
OF child; his modesy proverbai his ambition is chas-
tened and controlled by feeling of dsiaste for public
lie, and habitua Difference to the opinions OF his fe
low-czens Hence the confidence they always eposed
IN him; hence, too his resignation and refusal Of some
OF the most tempting Offices in the nation and his un-
bounded popularity at home, among those who haye|
known him from his youth. He is empbatcay one OF
Inc people lie was born and reared in their midst.
tie toled with them in spring time and in harvest He|
served them faithfully in both houses OF Congress- and
ne fought Tor them CALAMITY the sangunary fields OIL
Mexico As lawyer he swell read and universally dis
for the clear, sound, practical judgment which,
ne never fails TO display in the conduct OF his HeI
IS an able and effective speaker, and few rvet he
attention OF court aud jury with more intensity than he
bis military services interesting episode in hs5
life, because they prove that he is ready to served
his country in the hour of danger. He soldier
by professions he had refused high civil prefer
ment and was relying his labor; yet at the call
OF his country he left his home and pouneered pri
pate soldier to fight the battles of his country TheI
high Office Of Attorney General of the United StatesE
could not tempt him from his retirement but he promptly
entered the ranks when others seeking commissions
Without his solicitation, and against his wishes an i'm
portant command conferred upon him, and he dis !
then retired again to private life with the high esteem oil
his patriotic conduct arogang himself distinguished
merit for having been faithful to his country.
Until his nomination for the Office OF President no one
doubted or questioned his bravery his ability as al
military commander. While in the army he was above
The reach of censnre. and he returned private life with
his escutcheon bright and undmmed But since his
nomination TO an Office which he never sought, few
skukng traducers have been caping his well earned
fame Who or what they are, one knows, but their
caumnies have thus far met with no response but the
contempt OF the army and the public and they will
The casualties that beell General Pierce in two OF the
hardesfought battles in Mexico not to be men
toned for the first time There not an officer or
private in that army who not familiar with them
He wen, into one battle from bed Of sickness, exhaust
I'd and feeble against the circumstances of his physi
clans and rends-for, as Napoleon said like
sion, "ihe thunders OF the brave-and
overcome with fatigue and exeron, he sank on the
ground In the other conflict referred he leadng
his beroically field OF pedrigai naked lava,
sharp, impossible and dangerous to render i'll
Aimnai iaractcshie for it horse toI
'And upon it and while engaged, in the thickes OF
he FIRE that swept the field from the Mexican batteries
lis horse fell with him and upon him, and inflicted such
severe injury that be has yet fully reganed hsl
health, and probably will do II regarded
Is most extraordinary fact that he escaped with his
lie. These are the circumstances OF which some
Treched poltroons unscrupulous demagogues have
fabricated charge OF incapacity and want of courageI
Igainst General Pierce We place the word of General
Scott. and Of all the officers of the army who witnessed
us conduct in opposition TO the ISLANDERS Of his enemies
rne people will know whom 10 believe II is enough
o say that General Pierce came out of the Mexican
var with reputation for courage and judgment awarded
o him by the "army of heroes high any man ever
required in brief service Let the vipers bite on
hsy gnsw file.
The political principles OF General Pierce are thor
,nghly and inexibly democratic. He belongs 10 the
trctest sect The school of Jefferson was the one
n which he imbibed his first Lessons, and he re J
uced them 10 practice under the administration OF
ack son. He has been one OF the most consistent
politicians in the Union all his life, and we chal-
engc his antagonists 10 point out single essential
departure by him from the path. The platform OF
he late Democratic Convention at Baltimore he adopts
the basis of his administration should he be elected
is in strict accordance with his own convictions
lis administration will restore the legislation and policy OF
ne federal government 10 s pristine purity and ,courge
rom the temple OF freedom the "money changers" Who'll
low make it the theatre for their niqutous traffic. Hell
stands before the country unpedged to factionnnboughtl
BY aspirans,he tool OF man, and the slave of no]
.que of paftisans. He attained his present position
Without solicitation. or supple compliance, promises
II office, aud he will bear himself. II elected with equal
Lightly, independence, and patriotism Such must be the
osrse OF franklin Pierce. the tenor OF his past life
be dsgraced and shamsd by that OF his future This
annot be. The who reaches the highest station mi
his country without, blending The pregnant hinges of the
tnee will not begin to ruckle when the highest object
If his ambition is secured.
General Scott is native Of Virginia, and military goryI
'as been his exclusive pursuit since early manhood Hell