The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-04
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION OF 1928.
The Election or General Pierce to the Pren.
dency, and the Part the New York
Herald took In the Canvass,
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| From the New York Herald, June 9, 1881
THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS AT LAsT--GENBRAL
/ PIERCE, or NEW HAMPSHIRE.
/ The democratic nominations have taken place at
last. The Hon. Franklin Pierce. of New Hampshire,
has been fixed upon-the best selection that could
be made, under the circumstances When such
| respectable Statesmen Cass or Buchanan could
not get it, the democracy ought to be heartily
| glad that the demagogues, Marcy and Douglas,
who have caused all the difficulty have been de-
feated. General Pierce is good man and young
discreet one-a man of modesty and decision Of
character. He distinguished himself in the Mexi-
can war; and In his political principles he is sound
to the ck-bone-a democrat Of the old school, free
from all the isms OF the day. He is about the
bert man that could be chosen to run against Scott
and, in all probability, if all the sections Of the
probable) will beat General Scott most terribly be-
fore the INTEL gent democracy Of this free country
The nomination for President is very remarkable
peculiar char acter. In January last we pointed
out the result, from these circumstances, and almost
predicted the actual nomination which has now
taken place, in the following words
From the New York Herald, Jan. Isl
These the most important movements in reference
the mel. Presidency ,h. We have yet seen throug ,out
the country They indicate very dexterous system Of
Iolicy-all Of them similar to that which has been
adopted in this State. Everywhere the opposition to
General lass who seems to have been the leading
dds has brought separate Candidate in every
Stats-Marcy IN New York, Buchanan in Penns ylvania
Butl In Kentucky Pierce IN New Hampshire stockton
in New Jersey, Allen in Ohs, Donslas in Illinois, Lana
In Indiana Houston in Te,as Walker in Wisconsin, and
others In other States. This Is species Of guerilla
fare on the former position Of General Oass which may
succeed in the Baltimore Convention in demoshng his
rects in spite of all the old strength which he may
laton foreign or domestic policy Al present Bu
chspan is his most formidable opponent but oy and BY
friends Of ali the then strong candidates should quarrel
In the Baltimore Convention, should not be at al
very formidable non a. .oAon ali ne faeions might
Re able to unite. In such case instead Of the contest
being between Cass and who will be almost do
moeled before they get into the Baltimore Convention
will be between Pierce Of New Hampshire and Butler Of
Kentucky, both popular men-both hs1ican general
tage the side Of Pierce, who has brains, but
shorter legs than Butler has Thus stand the democracy
The nominations were received yesterday after
noon in this CITY, with general exultation by all the
respectable and most influential members of the
democracy. They are now confident of carrying
the State Of New York, in November, against any
Wing sapn;didatssm e.. Webster OF Fillmore
ton TO take of the wiry edge Of General Scott who
has nothing else to trust TO- Pierce it, besides good
statesman-a sound p0litician-a sensible mana
discreet man-and never wrote any hasty-plate-of-
soup" letters in his life. He did not even answer
the letter Of Captain Scott, of Virginia. inquiring
how be would use the veto power 1.-The only coon
u
is perfectly sound on the Compromise, and on
every other question of great national interest He
went through the great campaign Of Mexico with
bravery, courage and patriotism. At the close he
rested quietly on his deeds, and made no attempts
to get up quarrcls with his brother officers. or to
claim exclusive credit others for performing his
duty to his country: The WING journals and politi.
talk lightly of his talents, his merits, and his
popularity. But they had better lay aside all super
ciiournees and prepare for one Of the greatest poll
NknN4 A~~1 IT,
States. They will require all the popularity and in
nuence Of Scott, Webster and Fillmore, to save
themselves from terrible defeat, which the demo
crazy, If united, have now in their power to give
them.
The nomination Of Pierce was first brought for.
ward In the Convention by the Virginia delegation,
aided by Tennessee; but 1t has long been maturing
by the best democratic statesmen OF the North and
South. He Is new man-untrammelled by any
ties or Iromi es-and will be acceptable to all the
factions and sections, but especially to the respec-
table, educated, and better portion of the demo-
ciacy. In Pierces nomination all the rowdy in
luences at Baltimore have been overthrown, and
the discreditabe intrigues OF Douglas and Marcy
finally Frustrated. General Pierce Is sound on the
I public questions OF the day-Fugitive Slave law
and all He is in favor OF the natural progress of
this great republic In the proper direction, and by
proper means. In short, all the worthy and popu-
lar qualities of General Pierce indicate his admir-
able chances Of success-but nothing more so than
the bitter alarm and spite of the Seward antislavery
section Of the wing party.
| from the New York Herald, June I. 1891
TIE PRESIDENTIAL ELEcTIoN--THE NEW MAN AND
! NEW MOVEMENT.
The enthusiastic nomination Of Franklin Pierce,
of New Hampshire, by the Democratic Convention
at Baltimore has fallen this metropolis, and on
the country, and on all parties like clap of thunder
in clear sky. Few OF any party were prepared for
such consummation Of the proceedings OF the Con-
vention. The wings exultngly looked for division
and final explosion; and the democrats, with fear
and trembling, expected the nomination OF . candi-
date with little available popularity. The result
has paralyxed with astonishment the wings, and
created general burst Of fervid enthusiasm among
all sections OF the democracy in this city, and
apparently throughout the whole country Us far
as known, within the range Of Geographic commu-
niCaton. The lat days scenes in the Convention
fully justify the rejoicfngs Of the democrats and
the terror and alarm of the wings That CONVEX
ton, after working like soldiers in contested
campaign, four days and four nights came to
no result; till at length, through the instinct Of
good fortune and sound sagacity, the Virginia de-
legation stumbled upon the man, of all Others more
calculated to unite the strength of their party mt the
polls, and satisfy all sections of the country, than
any Of the previous nominees. The perusal Of the
Geographic report, describing the movements of
each Southern State, wheeling in with enthu-
sasm, amid cheers and bouquets In support of the
nomination Of Franklin Pierce, is calculated TO
create corresponding sentiment in the mind of the
reader and has already almost brought tears into
the eyes OF many OF the old democrats, who had
well nigh despaiIed OF ever seeing another demo-
cratic candidate In the field capable OF being elected
1t was an interesting scene-like scenes in the
days Of jefferson and jackson. The report of the
last days proceedings one Of those features which
is more calculated to produce an impression on the
I country than anything else Of the kind which has
been seen or heard Of for "A long time. y
The democratic candidate, Franklin Pierce being
now placed In the field by the Convention, a. man
on whom they intend to unite, the whig candidate
Will undoubtedly, according to all indications, be
zen. Scott FOR 10 other In the wing ranks can mite
go much strength or procure such a nomination as
ne can, In their approaching convention. General
Scott may, therefore, be considered as the undoubted
wing candidate TO be run in opposition to General
Pierce, OF New Hampshire; and these two men NAV.
therefore, be regarded as entering the field at the
same time for the great prize Of the Presidency Of
this mighty republic In this contest, begnniaU