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

Long before these lines reach our readers, the
democracy throughout the land will be reused and
united by the joyful intelligence that their National
Convention has named franklin Pierce OF New Hamp-
shire, for President. and William r. King. OF Alabama,
for Vice President. OF the United States.
When we say that the nomination OF Gen. Pierce will
be hailed by the democracy with spontaneous accla
nation OF enthusiasm throughout the length and breadth
of the land, give but inadequate Interpretation
Of the immense and resistess unanimty testified by the
in the extraordinary vote which presented him
the people the representative OF democratic princi
PIES and the chosen standard bearer of the democratic
party. After most aruous and proiracted sessonatter
forty eight baongs in which the friends OF distinguished
leaders of the democratic party in all sections of the
Union had given noble proof of their fidelity the men
whom circumstances had first commended to their respect
i've preference over others whose eminent claims TO the
confidence of the country were yet never for mo-
msnt questioned--,he assembled democracy, as if with
consent turned its eye to General Pierce ashe only
man who could at this time unite in his support every
democratic element and interest Of the whole Union In
such result at this time the country will recognises
with full confidence OF hope, parallel to that
BILE procedure in the Democratic Convention of 1914,
which, by the nomination of the lamented Polk, gave
assuredly of the powerful, energetic and SPLEEN
did administrations which have yet adorned annals
The striking coincidence in the two cases is most
suspicious omen.
There can be no doubt that in the nomination of Gen
Pierce the convention have given to the democracy whom
they represent absolute of glorious vic
tory in the coming campaign The democratic party OF
the North and the South, of the East and the West, will
support him II is Difficult, TO say which
ton of the party will most readily and cordially rally to
elect him. nomination having in it of the ele
ments OF irresistible hardly be imagined The
of patriot OF the revolution who bore arms at Bun
ker Hill Gen. Pierce is emlnently man OF the peo
pie Though experienced in civil life, and eminently
qualified for its highest duties, far from seeking Office
he has repeatedly declined it when rendered 10 him. and
resigned it when in his possession.
He declined but recently the nomination 10 the Office OF
governor OF New Hampshire. After having served with
distinction in the House Of Representatives,, he was elected
the Senate Of the United States. He resigned his seat
in that body and retired 10 private life and the practice OF
his profession before the expiration OF bus senatorial
term, but not before he had displayed an ability as
statesman, comprehensveness OF PATRIOTISM, sound
ness OF democratic principles and mastery IN pariia
mentary debate which challenged for him conspicuous
position, even 10 that august assembly When the
war with Mexico came on, General Pierce was one OF
the first who answered as uoiunteer TO bis conntrys
call Without solicitation on his part, and unexpect
edy 10 himself he received from the hand of Pres
ident Polk his comm ssion Of brgadier generals
and how fully he justified this high distinction was
proudly acknowledged by his companions-in-arms, and
has become part of the history of his country Peace
came and again high civil Office rendered to General
Pierce Presideu, Polk offered him position 10 his
cabinet as Attorney General but even this high sta
on-ihe official head of his professionalism not tempt
the sYoung Hickory OF the Granite Hills" from the p
vate station OF honor and usefulness which his modesy
bad chosen and his merit adorned.
lie now comes forth a, the spontaneous and enhusi-
asc call of the assembled democracy OF his country He
comes to conquer So surely az be shall ve-and he is
still 10 the very prime OF fe not having yet reached his
heih year-he will, as we confidently believe, be the
next President OF the United States
The broad national spirit in which that highest trust
will be fulhed when committed 10 his hands may be
in the following noble sentiment which, that It has
acquired and most auspcious significance. we re-
publish with the brief comments which, but few weeks
SINCE first introduced il TO The attention Of our readers
From the Washington Union March, 1854
We observe the following noble sentiment offered by
General franklin Pierce at democratic festival IN honor
of the glorious result OF The late election in New Hanp
shire 1t is characteristic Of that gallant gentleman,
whose name is synonymous with sound principle and
exalted patriotism:
'sBy Gener Franklin Pierce The promise
Of 1850 and the New Hampshire democracy-UpJn the
former the batter have fixed the zeal OF their phato APP
probation. No North, Souih tst. West under
the constitutions; but maintenance OF the common
bond and devotion to the common brotherhood"
In naming William X. King. OF Alabama, for Vice
President the convention has presented 10 The country
as the associate Of Gen. Pierce in honor Statesman OF
the hishes, character Of eminent ability and varied
perience We need no, at this moment enlarge upon
the highly distinguished public career OF DIR. Nng. Il
is well known to the country, and by his present emf
nent station is conspicuousy presented to the public
eye We do but respond TO the universal democratic
sentiment and voice when say that there Is no man
in the country upon whose domination for the Vice
Presidency all sections OF the democratic party can rally
with more cordially and enthusiasm.
In conclusion, we would congratulate the democracy Of
the whole country upon this cheering and gratifying
result of the abors OF the National Democratic Conven-
ton We regard them as completely dispeling what.
soever clouds OF doubt may have any moment or in
any quarter, seemed 10 hang the harmony OF our
party, or the triumph Of its noble and .honored
cause Nothing now remains bat for the defnoc-
racy in every section OF the land 10 enter upon
tn contest which is before them with deep and
abb ding sense Of its unreasonable importance TO The
peace the prosperity, and even the perpeiu'iy OF our