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

For the purposes OF immediate and general refer
ence we place before the public the following condensed
sketch OF the life and services Of The distinguished
citizen whom the Democratic National Convention have
selected as their candidate for the presidency.
franklin Pierce is native of the State OF New Hamp.
shire He was born al Hllsborough, in the year 1904
received bis classical education Bowdon College, and
subsequently, studied the profession OF the law with Judge
Could at Litehiied. in Connecticut Returning 10 bis
early home he had finished his legal course,
he was at admitted TO the bar, and speedily ac-
ouired lucrative practice. Ia the following year
he was elected to the legislature. of which body,
alter serving member with great efficiency for
one or two sessions, he was chosen Speaker, which
important post he filled with marked ability Having,
by his admirable capacity and sterling political integrity.
acquired the entire confidence OF the democracy he was
in the year 1885, elected member of the House OF Rep
resentaves of the United States and after four years
service in that body chosen senator by the Legislature
ofNew Hampshire. AS a senator he served five years.
and resgning his position before the expiration bis
term, retired again to private life During his whole
congressional career he was distinguished by his readi
ness in debate, his close attention business hi,
firm and constant support of democratic measures and
principles, and his uniform political consistency.
Upon his retirement from the Senate he resumed his
practice the bar. which, with brief interval he has
ever since continued, and of which in his native State
he il admittedly the leader. The Offices of governor Of
the State OF New Hampshire and senator OF the United
States successfully rendered 10 him. he declned and
when President Polk, who highly appreciated his worth
offered him the post of Attorney General of the United
States and seal in his cabinet be also declined to
sumo that elevated position, complimentary the
,us was and strongly il appealed 10 his professional
pride.
Upon the commencement OF the Mexican war, how
ever bis patriotism prompted him 10 be among the first
offer his services 10 the country. He volunteered
private soldier; but Presiden. Polk conden. in his fitness
to lead we'll in his ardor TO serve, sent him,
cted first the commission OF a colonel and then that o.
bgadier general in the army Of the United States II
this and untried position his intelligence and gallan
try won for him the high Communications of the Com
chief, and his manly and solderke but gen
and urbane department. the respect and affection
his subordnaies and the whole rank and file of The army
On bis return from Mexico he again declined repeatedly
roered political bonors, and upon the occasion OF BIZ
unanimous nomination by the Democratic State Copyen
ton as their first choice for President of the lei
States, he expressed very decidedly his wish q hii
name might not be suggested for that office. The Genera
Convention OF the democracy OF the Union hare, how
ever seen ct to reverse that decision and doubt
that the party throughout the country will unanimously
ratify their choice.