The daily union., 1854-02-07

took part was that ~ Manchesle aud held Novem
Der 20. 1850. His eloquent speech on that OCCASION
when the hiGhsraw hissed bin. 10 too well known
10 the country 10 need more than passing sllusion
Another meeting OF similar character was held at Gil
msDtowD, January 4. 1881. which he attended The
call before invites all to assemble who soi 10 dis
osismases spiss OF dlsobedence to tbs laws OF the
land" and who were opposed TO slavery agitation
On the question as TO the adoption OF resolution to
stand BY and support the compromise measures" as
series OF measures which adopted in wise and
patriotic spirit of concession and concilaon General
Pierce-lhe New Hampshire Patriot handled ths
whoIs subject in that nastey and splendid well
known 10 all. and 10 which description do JUS
iics" Daring the whole time he speaking the
great theme OF the constitution and the Union "a breath
lees silence pervaded the audience except when inter-
rsped ~ repeatedly by spontaneous and enthu
s,sstic applause"
On two other occasions. when this question was agi-
tated, Gen. Pierce exested all his power One the
constitutional convention OF New Hampshire January.
lso in support OF series OF resolutions pledgng thai
State to "frmy stand BY and maintain the compromise
W1" The eloquent speech he made was not reported.
The Patriot January g. 1851 that The opposition
"beabored the fugitive slave law 10 their hearts content"
The other occasion relative to the democratic candi-
mated John Atwood resolutions passed in favor Of
standing by the compromise measures and on this
platform tho nomination made. When the
candidate repudaled the platform, General Pierce took
the bold ground Of repudia.ng him. and led the de-
mocracy in changing, within few weeks. their candi,
date. No active on this occasion than was
General Pierce
The next occasion when the influence OF Gen. Pierce
wisely used for his country 10 relation to the
action Of the National Democratic Convention II was
to secure union to the democratic party. AT that time
portion OF the democracy opposed 10 action, by that
body, a. to the compromise measures. as it 10 ia
vor OF repeating the ugilve-s law In letter dated
May AZ 1852 Gen Pierce says The importance of the
action of the convention this question cannot be over
estimated. believe there will be disposition on the
part OF the South TO press resolutions unnecessarily Of
fens;ve TO the sentiments OF the North Blu, can we
say as much on our sde Will the North come cheer.
fully up the mark OF constitutional rights II not
breach party inevitable. The matter should be
the threshold, because il rises above party and
looks Il the very existence Of the coniederasy."
The democratic nomination for President was rendered
June 1884, to Gen. Pierce. The committee, on commu-
nicang him The nomination. called his attention to the
platform Of resoa,ions In his reply he raid accep,
tion not because this is expected OF me as candidate,
but because the principles embraces command lhe ap.
probation Of my judgment; and with them | believe
can safely say there has been word OF my life
conflict"
II - after such action politician and citizen,
that. on taking the presidential oath. Franklin Pierce
said TO his countrymen "Every measure tending 10
strengthen the atenal feelings OF all the members
Union has had my heartfelt appreciation. To every
9eoFy Of society or government, whether the offspring
OF evefish ambition morbid enthusiasm. calculated TO
dissolve the bonds Of law and affection which unite u.s.
shall oppose ready and stern resistance believe that
involuntary servude. it exists in different States of
this confederacy, recognised by The constitution be-
lieve that stands like any other admitted right and that
the States where il exis,s entitled efficient remedies
10 safoscs constitutional provisions"
We have thus gone over The positive points OF the
Of franklin Pierce, and specified occasions on
which he stood forth resist the schemes OF abolition
ists The negative side is equally strong His personal
history shows pandering TO this element He never
appealed to il in order to promote bis political sue
He never went TO the political market, place and
chartered for abolition Ii by no such dem
aGogue that he became speaker OF the New Hamp
shire hoase. It was by such course that hs sue.
ceeded in becoming representative in Congress As
member he never 10 get TO the Senate. endeayored 10
catch the abolition breeze. In private life he never
aimed TO concilia,e this dangerous element Nor did be-
when nominated for the hghes, place in the gift OF his
countfymen. hesitate TO give frank expression Of bis
opinion. Such charges would be lbes on his repula-
,ion. His course onward and upward has been always
in strictly democratic and rgdly constitutional path
way HE record in this respect will bear the severes,
tests.
Sach record this is rarely in a northern pub
lie man. II exhibits unbroken chain OF consistency
from his FIRST entrance upon congressional action until he
20 frankly threw the weight OF his official Influence,
President the side OF the constitutional rights OF all
the States Thus be is rcdeemng the pledges contained
in bis whole public His last words in his
sage relative 10 this subject in perfect accordance
with the opinion expressed when. young member Of
Congress- he frankly made known his views to pes
silental slavery agitation These views he has had no
occasion TO change, for they in sc, accordance
with the theory OF the constitution, and tha, course OF
action that il necessary pursue in order preserve the
harmony Of the Union
The confidence Of the American people 10 such man
10 not TO be shaken by bold falsehood They have
placed him where is his duty stand by The consiu-
tion and his whole record affords noble ba,