Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-10-20

ton OF this line OF conduct ho was not
long in winning the confidence of the
political parties Of the day and partic-
ularly the prominent men Of tho Sen.
ate. Calhoun, Benton, Wright, Walk
er, Buchanan, and, indeed, almost all
tho democratic members of both hous-
es, honoisd him with their friendship.
In 1872 he sgnifcd his intention of
retiring from the Senate, and, return
ing homo, entered again npon the
practice of his profession.
Mr.. Pierce now pursued with a well
determined vigor the practice of his
profession. Whether his fame in Con-
grcss aud more recently in the Senate
had any effect in securing him prac-
tice we do not pretend TO determine,
but certain it is that he started with
a very respectable practice. Hc was
careful, vigilant, painstaking lawyer,
and did everything in his power to
satisfy his clients Though frequent
ly importuned to accept political place
at this time be positively refused to
bo separated from his family, unless
the imperative necessities Of his coun-
try in case of war demanded the sac
rifice.
MS MILITARY RECORD DURING THE
MEXICAN WAR
The time shortly after approached
that the pledge would have to DO re-
deemed. The Mexican war came on,
and Franklin Pierce, who had already
distinguished himself in the forum and
at the bar, volunteered for the service
of his country in the field. He receiv-
ed the appointment of colonel of tho
Ninth infantry 10 February, lSi7, and
the following month was promoted
TO be brigadier general. His atten-
tion to the men under his command
has been frequently alluded 10 in
terms Of no mean praise. He contri-
butcd whatever lay in his power to
alleviate the snifcrings of his wcaried
soldiers, who, broken down with the
fatigues of the campaign, considered
the most trifing help n boon thatcould
scarcely be over.ostimated.
On the arrival OF the renforcements
which General Pierce commanded, Gen.
Scott broke up camp and commenced
the march upon tic capitol Of Mexico.
On the 10th Of August the sanguina-
ry conflict OF Contrcras occurred. Tho
engagement proved moro severe than
vas first expected. Pierce led his
brigade and bravely fought all through
that terrible conflict While leading
his troops and encouraging them by
their love of country and the renown
of her arms TO carry the day, his horse
slipped under him and both horse and
rider came to the ground. The fall
broke his leg and otherwise bruised
him Notwithstanding this he still
continued on, and even followed in
pursuit of the routed Mexicans, who
were flying towards Chcrubuseo. 1t
was at this last engagement that Gen
Scott, observing his suffering condi-
tion, ordered him back 10 St Angus
/ tincj but he pleaded to be left with
his brigade, and the General consen-
ted At this battle he appeared to
forget his injuries and became appa.
rently reckless in the face of the enc
my. The American army was here
victorious.
After tho victory Santa Anna pro-
posed an armistlce. Gen. Scott grant
cd il, but proved afterwards only to
be ruse Of tho willy old Mexican TO
prevent the American army from i'm
mediately taking possession OF the
capital. General flerce was ono OIL
the commissioner appointed TO arr
range the terms oil peace nus asso,
oates were oeneraIs Vu''inhh hnu
fersiier r. om'th' INC hegoua'lons
laieu ana again inc oat.le cry was
sounded. inc next pait'e was .nnt
Oh Molino oel heyi ana az tuIS @ nerco
aho oosuna'eiy contested vHgso,uonS
uehernl flerce nctou WIN n's usuu,
bravery nc was orusTeu '., o 70 ono uppo.' ,.
uen' worth, VINO, WIN oiVVV mn, m,
mac attacked Ii'VVV MeAiCa's' no
lntrep'aIty displayed py uoni Iierce %
when he arrived WIN nls reihIorce-
ments, ana the determlnSu ,S iron. ms
men presented, had the eIect OF uraw-
ing tho hre from OnaPu'tCpec upon
ms iorces' Ihey stoou ~ ~, nRo rock,
and the Held was won nus pnysiea'
strength, so scyereiy oeer,ex9d ior
@ suv 'aos s W" ~, IA ,1' ,o,ai,a r. hod S,on,
whicb he rose IN fnd The Mexlcan war
bronght ,o n close and tho stars and
s,rinc, wav;ng abovo tho Iialls Of
ho Won,o~nnness -.
Gen p;orco ro,rr,,i h.n
con,hor and a,a;a an.'i,.I nsI Iv',o ,l'' :" De-
tho n,.ao,;ce =; Ian NJ ,.0I Io.n r,,"so'i s 70
olocicd prcsidon, os ~. iSyv cN,., iio WA, was
drown ,oae,hor ~ =, n.',is. ~ Nonfeu'lon ~, 'i
m,;"n .c H. nan &C. c.. 'uv eonsI'-
iabored tor ~" sa,'. 80 1e -, i1ro i,,., ne
Co,hoI;o ,os, 40 id,', va, =. .ne l'l'poral
s,a,n,o hooi, 81 81 'ys ,hls, sun ssaln upon the
coaJad II or or,o.n,'i;'s, ~ suae ot''e, anu sue
Conveniion comld dn ml 'nat M 'he
TSts =, ,L, ,;,,sa w ~ the matter.
] !. ,s So. iiec ~ Poou
uehl ol uhputci anu when Mr.. Pierce