The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-10-21

democratic portion OF the Senate. When he in the
Senate OF in the committee room, he heard with the
pToioundest attention and again and again was ne
greeted by these veteran democrats as one oil our aoest
champions HIS speeches during this session WIN COM
pare with those OF any other senator" tHawlhone)
He is beloved in the private relations OF life. and most
by those who best know him. THIS may be regarded
as The surest test OF mans character Ef
"0ld men OF New Hampshire. who have known him
from his boyhood, aud have been intimate with him IN
his ripef manhood, info med that he has always
been remarkable for his sobrety OF habits and certainly
he presents appearance OF n,emperance IN his looks or
manners. have seldom any man so beloved by MS
neghbors Gen Pierce. and no higher tribute could be
paid to his moral worth than the respect and love OF
those who have known him longes, and best" (Chief
Justice Tarpley, MISS
While be true TO the rights OF the people, he enerains
aproper respect Tor Their Judgment. s&
In speech delivered in the House OF Representatives.
April IS. 1886. touching the false and absurd charges
which had been made against the Secretary OF tue Treas
ury, Mr.. Pierce remarked: "To repe such charges,
which have been made against the Secretary may be re-
gaded The work OF supeferogaon tor IN this country
there is fortunately much intelligence, the avenues TO
correct information open to all are SO multiplied anu Va
rous that no administration and public ofacer can
suffer long seriously III consequence OF mere Dod'
sweeping denunclaon; and he who expects to make
successful attack with such weapons alone does great
injustice the character OF the yeomanry OF this coun
try, in whose hands It's destines They are waichful
OF their public seivanslea9us. you please ous 'ney
are at the same time just They not convinced and
they cannot be alarmed by mere naked charges Ihey
look beyond the charges 10 the evidence upon which
they are predicaled and trust Will this House do:
before they adopt any new or extraordinary course OF
proceeding"
He is true TO The constitution and to government
"The southern delegates in the Baltimore Convention,
whose choice General Pierce was, knew ms history wei
and iamar with his POLITICAL career they knew
that he truly and empha,cay a natloaa man, de-
voted to the maintenance OF the constitution ana us Pu
" and integrity, and firm and unwaverng supporter oil
the rights ard interests OF every section OF The Union
4 Ghpt kpn 3,i W lent
under his administration OF the government The NORM
and the South, the East and the West, would be alike
equally protected" (Hon. T. Soue, La)
He is true to the Union and to State righs-an uncom
promising enemy sectional legislation, or favorsm
in administering the affairs OF the general government
In 1889 some of the abolitionists of New Hampsh,
requested Mr. Pierce to present petition praying ior 'he
abolition of slavery in the District OF Columbia
In presenting the petition he made short Speech from
which the following extracts are made -
We have been charged with having denied the right
of petition and although the charge IS wholly Without
foundation, have doubt that, IRON its frequent epe-
lion If may have had an influence upon the minds
of many honest and patriotic men, 80 Tar from having
denied, we have uniformly asserted and maintained th's
! right 80. A., IA
yet cannot, in justice 10 my own convictions OF uuty
comply with the request without expressing my deep re-
get that these petitioners many on wponi' a ae
actua,ed by pure motives, should 40 lar msake lher
own moral responsibilities, and The power and duty OF
Congress in relation TO this subject" (Speech u D. SEN
"On The agitating subject of slavery, Pierce was al
ways prepared TO without delay; TO reject the prayer
of the petitioners, 10 lay them on The table, or give them
any other direction that might be thought BEST
to silence the agators, and ,ranquze the pubic mind
bu in arion 10 the subject of The right OF petition, he
adds mad and fanalica regard the schemes OF the
abotonsts and deeply as deploe the consequences OF
their upon all sections OF Inc country can give
no vote that can be construed into denial Of the right OF
petition and thus enable them TO change their position
and make up false issue before The country" (Spesch
4 D. s. Senate, Dec, is, lS37) , :,
In the same speech we give the following noble decla
ration :" have party purposes to answer; should
be unworthy OF seat here and unworthy OF confidence
that has been Ieposed by honest, intelligent, and
patriotic people ii could indulge anything like partisan
feelings on occasion like this. No, SIR no, sr !
have but obeciiha IS to guard against the dssoiu
,on OF this Unon 10 preserve nyioale the pubic aith
and the provisions OF the constitution under which we
have so long lived 10 prosperity"
He exercises comprehensive judgment in regard 10 the
future, anticipating and providing for probable evils,
and being prepared for all emergencies.
81 have been taught that the way TO overcome ditf-
cuies and threatening danger is TO meet them on the ad
vance, and not await their approach and although
would create unnecessary alarm, assure the mover
OF those resolutions that he shall not hnd me standing
tamey by attempting to pull Others into false security
by the cry AlPs well, when believe there Is danger;
when know there is an enemy IN motion, PROCESSING
and claim ng 10 be influenced by considerations and gov
ened by motives above and beyond the constitution and
laws OF my country, and that enemy likely TO be sustained
by alliance with party polucs. Nopeech IN y. Q
Senate, Jan. Q, 1881
He has enlarged views OF patriotism, comprehending the
sympalhes OF men, influenced by generous and ele-
waited motives, and directed 10 common good, gene
raj happiness.
Gen Pierce was not a southemer, but OF the natlon
from among the people, the heart Of the people he n
the man OF all men now living for democratic Pres-
dent He plain, modest, unassumng not distant un-
reserved candid, and honest" tHon Mr.. Soue, OF Lou
siana.)
Hell gentleman of self-possession, being endowed
with that rare quality of mind which admits OF no sur
PRISE is blinded by passion, and deluded by no pro-
fessons.
In hi. speech on the subject of laws against dueling
Mr. Pierce holds the following language in respect
to the dignity OF debate in the councils OF the nation
hope to see the day when there will be insinc-
tive shrinking in both houses OF Congress from anything
like rude personality. II that day shall arrive we may
then expect here and throughout the country, an end OF
this practice, which, in the abstract, must be condemned
by moral and brave men, whatever region they may
have had their brth under whatever influences they
may have been educated"
q We are here TO deliberate, TO discuss when we differ
bat not to acerae the feelings OF each other by wanon
and rude personalities and let the individual who shall
commit the first violation OF your rules upon this sub
ec be called in,funtsr to the bar Of the House. and
aurred to apologize the spot be punished by
pulsion from the body" (Speech u 8 Senate. April
He is gentleman of great versatility of talent and
mands resources of knowledge suitable for various
and extraordinary occasions. t#4f
" His career in the councils OF the nation in per
feet harmony with his public in his native State
Both in The House of Representatives and Senate Of the
United States he was the model Of enlightened demo-
cratic The dgnhed simplicity of his character