The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1853-11-24

at Concord, 10 consider the mGtter, and re-
quested MIR. Burke to write TO some of the dele
yates and request their attendance. This MIR
Burke did, but was unable to attend the meet
ing himself In letter, however, he suggested
plan of operations Gen. Pierce replied TO
this letter, acknowledging its receipt, and sta
ting that the delegates present concurred in Its
views. What that plan of operations was will
appear presently. Shortly after, Burke and
Gen Pierce had an interview, at the request Of
the latter, and fully discussed the plan, whieh
lcas carried out almost 10 the very letter at Bdlti
more
In the following extract, Mr.. Burke fully ex-
poses the cunningly. devised scheme which,
under the artful management of shrewd poll
tIcians secured the nomination of Gen. Pierce
as the Democratic candidate for the Pres-
dency
AT that time, Gen. Pierce expressed his de-
sire that onr delegation should not cast It's vote
unanimously for any one candidate before the
Convention. The reason he assigned was, that
in consequence Of the high character for fdeli-
" to principle which the Democracy of New
Hampshire enjoyed among their brethren of
the Union, the united vote Of her delegation,
though small would have a greater moral force
taan the votes of delegations much larger in
numbers; and if given for any leading cand-
date in the outset, would endaDger the ultimate
end we had il view
1--WE then went to Baltimore, having some
weeks previous engaged rooms for our entire
delegation at the Eutaw House, one of the best
hotels in that city. The Convention assembled,
and throughout its session We exerted every
energy to carry ont the wishes of Gen Pierce.
On some Of The first ballots, gave my vote for
Mr.. Douglas. in accordance with what | knew
was General P.'S express desire in regard to
our delegation giving united vote. Suhse-
quentIy. we ali united on Gen. Cas-: and then
We again divided, Mr. Athelton and myself
voting Tor Hon. James Buchanan. and cur col
leagues voting for Gen. Butler of Kentucky.
At length, the delegates from Virginia intro
duced the name Of Gen. Pierce, and then our
delegation gaze him n united Uote until he ,0dS
nominated. These facts the records of the Con-
ventiJn abundantly prove"
In continuation, Mr.. Burke speaks of his own
services after the nomination, and SAYS among
other things that he, in cooperation with an
eminent and distinguished naturalized citizen,
aided in inducing Kossuth to take ground in
favor Of the Democratic nominees, which he
did"
The remainder of the article is occupied with
~ nj N''N'''' va VIZ BCAbOhai lSldtiobo NIlOu
have existed between himself and Gen Pierce
since the nomination The article it will be
is in reply to the reports indus
.riously circulated, that the General was per-
'onally hostile to Mr.. Burke. In this connec-
ion, an extract from one of the private letters
81 Gen Pierce is given, in which he says:
can state, distinctly, that the charge that |
Im y0ur enemy has, 50 far as Iknolc, NO FOUND.
,,rp On
Subsequently, General Pierce personally as
'ured Mr.. Burke that he did not countenance
the reports. Mr. Burke says We prefer to
believe that he is man Of truth and honor,
abd that they Butteriield, George, and others,
calumniatOrs of both him and US"
Our readers can put their own Interpretation
On the following sentence:
eve have seen several Presidents in our day,
and we have learned to look upon them as men,
and not as gods. We approach them with no
fear and trembling They are men, but the
Office which they I'LL is the most exalted of hui
man honOrs. IL represents the majority of the
people, and whoever fills it il entitled to the
respect of the people while in office. But there
IS one character far above that of President
it is the GENTLEMAN. That implies truth,
honor, integrity, and justice.
"a President, personally, may be without
these eminent qualities but gentleman, never
The President who represents and carries out
our principles will have our political support if
be is no gentleman. The pretended friends of
General Perez would attempt to show that he
destitute of truth and honor, and therefore
no gentleman. We prefer to believe that they
are Of that character, and not he. The facts
we have above enumerated go to show they are
he ones who are destitute of truth, integrity,
md honor, ami not Gen. Pierce"