Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-09-03

Letter from Con. Pierce.

The following excellent letter from General
Pierce appears in the Washington Repn6hc'
having been furnished for publication 10 that
Journal by the person to whom it is addressed.
We need hardly call the attention Of our
readers to the conclusive terms Of the letter.
or 10 the entire frankness of lis whole tone
and character:
CoHronD, (N. H. July %, 1852.
My DEAR sR-Surrounded by pressing en-
saselnentS' seize the earliest opportunity TO
reply 10 your letter of the l7ih instant. much
regret thai anything connected with myself
should have been the cause of disagreement
between you and gentleman with whom you
have been associated in the editorial depart
ment OF the Southern Press. | do not remem-
ber ever TO have seen what purports 10 be a
report of speech delivered by nae at New
Boston. IN this state, in January last, until my
attention was called to il as republished in the
Republic. The pretended report is, and pre-
sumo was designed 10 be, an entire misrepre-
seniatlon Ii Is not merely untruthful, but 1t
is 50 grossly and absurdedy false as 10 render,
IN this vicinity. any denial Of It's authenticity
entirely unnecessary. The two papers quo
ted-the Independent Democrat, published in
this place, and the Democrat published in
Manchester-are thoroughly abolition Jour
mails; and have been, and are. zealouslv op-
posed TO the Democratic party. For long
time prior 10 the meeting at New Boston, and
ever since, they have been unsparing in their
attacks upon me personally, and in their bitter
denuncldtIon of what they have been pleased
TO term my pro-slavery sentiments. But 1t
would be something new for either Of these
papers 10 deny The consistency of my opinions
M a ,L,S
relation TO slavery. Ny opinions, and The
avowal oi them, have been everywhere the
same. Ever mindful of the difficulties and
dangers which SO long brooded over the as
bdge of wise men and pure patriots TO
hose spirit of concession and earnest efforts
We are indebted for the constitution under
which we have enjoyed such signal prosperi
y, advancement and happiness, have re-
gaTdrd Ihe subject as too vital and delicate TO
| be used IS an element of sectional appeal IN
! party conflicts. My action and my language
IN New Hampshire, touching this matter, have
/ been at all times and under all circumstances
I In entire accordance with nv action and Ian
guase at Washington. My votes in the Sc
male and House Of Representatives were not
/ repubiished IN the Era tor the first time. They
have been again and again paraded to arouse
the passions and prejuelces Of our people
against me Individually, and against the party
with which !, has been my pride and pleasure
! 10 act There has been no attempt 10 eyate
the force OF the record. 1t has been al all
times freely admitted, and my position sus-
tanned upon grounds satisfactory To my own
mind. | am not surprised to know that the
attempt 10 prove me an abotlonlst pruvokes
much merrmeut among men Of all parties
here; and this weak and unruIhful sketch of
what purports 10 be INV speech is really too
ridiculous TO be considered In any serious
! light.
/ | am In the daily receip, Of letters, pro-
pounding the greatest variety OF curious ques-
uons upon all conceivable subjects. Letters
/ OF thIs character can net be answered, of
course, No individual could command either
the time or strength the hercuean task would
require. | may add, that such a correSpon-
dence would by no means comport with my
views of duty. The democratic party sent
its delegates to Baltimore, not alone 10 nomi-
nate candidates, bnt 10 re-atiirm principles and
to present the leading issues upon which the
canvass should be conducted.
Ii | could deem myself capable of impro-
wing the platform there adopted, it is quite
certain that should decline, either at the call
| OF individuals or associations, to incur the
charge of arrogance 10 which any attempt 10
alter. amend, or enlarge it, would inevitable
subject me.
| Your letter IS Of an entirely different charac-
ter 1t seeks truth in relation to an alleged
fact; it speaks of history, TO which too search
/ ing an appeal can not be made. | appreciate
the estimate you appear TO have Of my charac-
ter for direcrneSs, and beg you to accept my
thanks for your efforts to vindicate my claim
TO that trat, at least. before the public.
| am, with high esteem, your most obedient
servant,
FRANK PIERCE.
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