However, as their political views clashed and caused animosity (Pierce was a vociferous and deeply opinionated Free-Soiler), Pierce left after only a year of politically tinged employment to take up newspaper work in the Midwest.
Due to their differing political viewpoints, which resulted in hostility (Pierce was a strong advocate for free trade), Pierce left his job after just a year due to the contentious nature of the work and moved on to journalism in the Midwest.