Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-06-16
THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES

In sacrificing on the altar of their country, the
strong individual preferences entertained by the
Democracy Of Michigan, in favor Of Gen. Cass,
they give the most conclusive evidence of their
disinterested zeal for the harmony of the great
party in whose welfare they feel so deep and so
abiding an interest. In supporting Gen. Casa as
they have done, they have carried out their con-
victions Of duty towards citizen of spotless'
character-a statesman of no common order--a'
man "without fear and without reproach." As
pioneer in the western wilderness, he has con-
trbuted much, very much to its growth and
prosperity-the evidence of his wise policy and
judicous forecast are spread out in all our bor-
ders-a forecast which guarded the early settlers
against the untoward contingencies of the fu-
ture-a policy which has already caused the
once untrodden wilderness of the Northwest.
ITO bud and blossom as Al rose"
The hold such man must have upon the CRATE
fu affections of those who have reaped the fruits
of his sagacity, is alike strong and enduring, and
the evidence of their undertaking attachment is
found in the warm and enthusiastic support of
the people of Michigan, which, since the return
of Gen. Cass, from foreign service, has been in
no instance withheld.
Faithful to their principles and to him as their
exemplar, they would be more or less than hui
man not to feel disappointed at the issue Of the
deliberations at Baltimore, yet in the discharge
OF their duty to the cause, by passing all other
considerations, the Michigan Democracy will be
found behind none other in their frank and cor
dial support of the new leaders. In Franklin
Pierce, of New Hampshire, the nominee for the
Presidency, they recognise firm and unyielding
Democrat,who has already, in various public sta
tions done himself and his country no little cred
it, as the eloquent advocate of that party, which
has seduously maintained the interests of the
many as opposed to those of the few and the in
terests of the country as antagonistic to those
Of other nations, less liberal and enlightened
aparty which with but few EXCEPTIONS has sway
ed the destnes of the Republic since its birth,
and perfected all the great measures to which
our nation owes its prosperity at home as well
as its commanding position among its fellows
throughout the world. A finished scholar, n
practised orator, a ripe statesman, and gallant
soldier, he is living exponent of the spirit of
progress which is characteristic of true republi-
canism.
His associate, on the Democratic ticket is e.
qually an honor to his country. The name Of
VIM. r. Kirg of Alabama has long been iden-
tilted with our party, to which he has ever been
firm and faithful ally through good and lhrO'
evil report. Almost lifetime in the public SER
vice, he is fully conversant with the internal af-
fairs of the nation while his experience in diplo
macy, as our representative at the most brilliant
of European courts, has made him perfectly ia
miliar with our true foreign policy. To no man
could the Chair of the Senate be more safely con-
fded.
These are the names that are now presented
to the National Democracy as the standard bear
ers, who are to be inscribed on their banner and
henceforth to constitute the rallying cry of the
conflict. With stern determination, shoulder
to shoulder to enter upon the stirring duties Of
the campaign, fully prepared to sustain our men
and our principles, the Democratic forces-con-
testing every inch of ground, with their antago-
nsts-may rest assured that the issue can be
neither doubtful nor disastrous Free Press.
VIM. r. KING.-This gentleman nominated
for Vice President, took his seat in the U. S.
Senate, Oct. %, 1919, when Alabama was admit
ted into the Union, and held the office until April
%, 1914, when he was appointed Minister TO
France. Mr.. Bagby from his State, having been
appointed Minister to Russia. Mr.. King after
an absence of little over four years, by an APP
pointment from the Governor, took his place in
the Senate July Is, lS4S and has since been re-
elected. He has served more years than any 9TH
er u. S. Senator; and had he not gone to France,
he would have been an older Senator than Col.
Benton who entered the Senate upon the admis-
sion of Missouri, Oct. 2, 1920,
Col, King was President of the Senate pro
tenn from 1886 to lS4l when he had to give way
to the wings who controlled the Senate up to
the time he was sent Minister to France, May 8,
1850, he was again elected President pro tenn of
the Senate and in virtue Of Mr.. Fillmore's pro-
motion to the office of President, he is now the
Acting Vice President Should Mr.. Fillmore
die or resign, he would now be the President
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