The daily union., 1852-08-06
For The Union
whiggery's Idea Of Decency and Honestyi

II is gratifying fact that the democratic party in con-
Quoting the presidential canvass has abstaned from sour
ry and abuse, and acted upon the advice given al the
democratic ratification meeting in Washington, by that
able and accomplished statesman and patriot Lewis Cass
With that confidence ia and respect for the intelligence
and virtue OF the people which characterize the democ
racy they have scorned address their passions
but appealed 10 their calm and sober judgment
AS Cen Cass apy said there differences enough in
the principles and policy OF the opposing parties dis
cuss, without indulgng in scuniiy. SANDER. and abuse
In discussing the merits OF Gen. Scott the whg noIn
nee for the presidency, the democracy has awarded 10
him all the praise due disngu ushed and successful
soldier, The only recommendation his advocates pre-
sent for that responsible ofide The democratic party
as the world knows, selected franklin Pierce their
candidate Tor the presidency, not account OF his
military achievements, but in consequence OF the ability
and craftsmanship he displayed in the State and national
councils OF the government his patriotic, conservative
and national views OF governmental policy. and faithful
support OF democratic principles, enabling them better 10
uniie upon him than upon any one OF the many rival
candidates for the nomination SO firm and consistent
has he always been in opposing the sectional and local
questions which distracted the country and endangered
the Union, correct and lucid his views OF the con-
stuonal powers and duties Of the general government
and true and steady has been his support of those
great measures of the democratic party which are now
established and approved by the Judgment of the people
him. but in the madness and violence OF their opposi-
ton, they have resoted TO scurty and detracton-the
unerring sign OF weak and dishonest cause.
That low and unprncipled demagogues and conemp,i-
BILE scrbblers OF obscure newspapers should stgmaze
brave coward, and hold him up for ridcue
not to be wondered at but when members of Con-
gress and leading newspapers induIgng in rbald esis
and pu SANDERS il is matter OF surprise and mel
anchoy evidence Of the weakness OF poor human nature
While Gen. Scott in obedience TO the command of his
governmen and the calling Of his profession TO
Mexico TO conduct the Franklin Pierce. in obedience
To the call Of patriotism. renqushed the comforts and en-
deaments OF home. and sacrificed lucrative practice OF
the law, 10 Uotunfeer soldier 10 fight the
battles Of his country in distant land. Having advo.
Gated the Mexican war just, while the wings de-
nounced il as unjust when New England called on
furnish her quota OF men TO sustain that war, uDpop
uar it in New England, he felt bound in con.
sstency 10 offer his services, and encourage by his
ample other patriots TO rally around the standard of their
country; and such was the influence of his example,
that the brave New England boys" he used to call
them when he rallied them to the hottest OF the fight in
short space of time ocked in crowds around that stand
ard. He was elected colonel OF the New Hampshire
regiments but unframed arms, with his characteristic
modesty and sense of justice he declined the appointment
in favor of Col. Ransom, educated soldier, and who
gaanty fell at the head of his regiment in the storm
ing of Chepuepec But President Polk who had served
with him in Congress-, knew the man. and appointed him
brigader general. In letter 10 Gen. Pillow he said
Gen. Pierce is the first man in New England. He
is of fine talents He is my personal friend and
you may fully conde in him." His in Mexico shows
that that confidence not misplaced: we have the
recorded evidence OF some OF the most distinguished Off
OF the Mexican that he Doby did his duty; that
he landed al Vera Cruz June s47 amidst disease and
DEATH that with and undsciplined troops in pesti-
ential climate, during the hottest season of the year.
he made rapid and successful marches, through coun.
try infested with guerilas who harassed him on every
side. At the National Bridge, as he led bis brigade
against the attack Of the guerllas, ball, fortunately
for him and his country. perforated his hat instead OF
his head. With but slight loss he arrived safely with
his brigade at Pueba and reported TO Gen. Scott On the
of the day before the long and bloody battle Of Con-
reas General Pierce in leading his brigade attack
upon the front OF the enemy's enrenched camp, while
crossing bed OF volcanic rocks amidst shower OF shot
and shells, his horse stepped into concealed ssue and
fell upon him, and seriously injured him that it was
with difficulty he could be lifted into his saddle and KEEP,
there, while the troops retiring TO their bvouac for
the night The next morning, when the regular battle
commenced. General Pierce, though suffering PAIN and
sened from the effects Of bis bruises, and the cold wet
air of the night nothing daunted, determined TO lead
his brigade into the acon Gen Scott and other officers
seeing his weak and exhausted condition, ("barey able TO
keep his saddle.) attempted dissuade him from his
purpose. but il all OF avail The revolutionary
spirit OF his ancestry burned in his bosom to aid in
avengng bis counts wrongs AT the bead of bis troops
he marched into the fight, with his manly voice heard
above the and din OF battle, in eloquent tones en-
couragng his "bave New England boys" to the onset
but, unfortunately, in the midst OF the conflict over
come by pain and exhaustion, be tainted and fell,
and thus horne from the field within range OF
the enemys musketry. Gen. Scott in his official des
patches, bore testimony to his military skill and intrepid
bravery and Justly styled him "the brave, talented and
accomplished Bngaaier General Pierce" Yet this is the
man whom the pariisans OF Gen. Scott brand COW.
ard-in the face o these facts, and the declaration OF
Scott himself that he "brave, talented, and ac
complished" officer. This Is the man whom the base
mnons Of party call in dersion "the fainiing General
This is the man whom whig leaders and whg members
OF Congress, at wbig ratification meeting in this city,
and before the assembled people at other places all over
the Union, had the efronery TO insult intelligent pub
lie by ridcung his military character, and basey in
snuang that he tainted from fear, and not from ex-
bauson and pain and narratng the ridiculous cent
iory-conduct unworthy OF the high position they oc.
cupy, and OF hgh.mndei and honorable men, and
downright insult the good OF the people in sup
posing they would believe be influenced by such
farrago Of nonsense.
Tne wings, with all their odous principles and meas
repeatedly condemned by The people, dare not pre-
sept them again issues before the country; but claim
ing a the talents and all the decency have resorted 10
scuuily and abuse OF the democratic nominee on the
one hand. and fulsome aduaon OF their military cand
date the other, vainly imagining by such dsreputa
BILE course TO retain the emouments OF Office for which
they Sighting, and for nothing else Let the demo-