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


ESTER N. Y.
Our PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE.-The name
Of General Franklin Pierce, of New Hampshire,
flies at our mast head as the Democratic candi-
date for the Presidency, nominated at Baltimore,
on Saturday last. 1t would be idle for us to
say that, in common with the rest of the peo-
pie of Michigan, our preference was for another
and more distinguished citizen-the venerated
statesman and patriot of the Northwest /; nei-
Their would we do justice to the general feeling,
were we to deny the general disappointment
with which his failure to secure the suffrages of
the convention has been received by his friends
and constituents in this State. Knowing his
commanding abilities, tried patriotism, and un-
integrity, the people of Michigan
have delighted to do him honor, and alike in
defeat as in victory will ever cherish his name
and reputation in their "heart of hearts,
There is, however, no little qualification in the
fact that the choice Of the convention, after ma
ture consideration, has fallen upon man so
popular with the masses as Franklin Pierce the
old and faithful friend and advocate of Gen.
Cass-born also in the Granite State, and i'm
bued with the same political principles. That
his nomination is particularly acceptable to the
evidence in their presentation of his name to
the Convention, and in the unanimity with which
their ballots were cast in his favor.
Of the circumstances contributing to this re-
suit we have now neither time nor inclination
to speak Suffice it to say that, fully concur
ring in the Democratic doctrine of acquiesence
in the will of the majority, and entirely salts
fed of the unblemished character, pure polit-
cal tenets, and incorruptible integrity of Gen..
Pierce, we promptly and cordially endorse his
nomination, inscribe his name on our banner,
and enter the contest prepared to do battle un-
der our new leader with whatever of ability it
is in our power to command
Of the peculiar services and merits of our
candidate, it is not our purpose to speak. OF
democratic lineage-long leader Of the party
in New Hamshire-a Senator in Congress from
that noble democratic State-a volunteer in the
late war with Mexco-a commander of our ar
mics, of acknowledged bravery, shedding his
blood by the side of his country's best and
bravest, he stands before the nation as the en-
bodiment of Democratic principles, and the lead
er of the Democratic legions in their march 10
victory over the enemies Of the Union and the
Constitution.
THE VICE PREsIDENCY.-The nominee oil
the Democracy for the second Office in the Ma
ton is William r. King, of Alabama, the pres
ent President of the United States Senate No
man in the Union could have beer selected who
will more worthily and honorably discharge the
duties of this exalted station. With fine natu.
raj abilities, and great experience in public life
united with peculiar courtesy, and urbanity OF
demeanor, Mr.. King, if called by the people to
occupy the chair of the Senate, cannot fail tc
give great satisfaction.
An unwaverng democrat, and determined
supporter of the Constitution, his past service:
in the Senate, and as successor to Gen. Cass il
the embassy to France, afford guarantee o
his peculiar qualifications for the Vice Presiden
cy. bet. Free Press, June 7.
GEN. ScoTT.-Nothing can be clearer than tina
Gen. Scott is to be silent on the subject of the
compromise--now and hereafter--that his posi-
ton is one of willing constraint--that the much
larger portion of his friends who impose thi:
restraint, are those TO whom he looks for sup
port in the convention, and if nominated, befor,
the people--and that to declare himself, would
be to forfeit their confidence and zeal in his be
half, and promote the chances Of some othe
candidate. 1t is equally clear that the same
reasons which now operate still more strongly
if nominated, to seal his lips on this all impor
tant and absorbing public question--and thai
from the beginning to the end of the campaign
he will be the passive candidate for the Presi
dency-with one face for the North and anoth
er for the South--asking for the sufrages o
wings Of both sections of the Union, with TIL,
implied understanding all the while, that tn,
one or the other must consent to be cheated.
In contrast with this shuflling non-committal
evasive position of the wing candidate for tn,
Presidency, we point with pride to the open
manly and patriotic attitude of the distinguish
ed statesmen who have been named in connec
ton with the Presidential Office on the part o
the democracy, and who have recently declared
themselves on the subject Of the compromise
Their avowals, we predict, when they shall b.
given to the public, will show that all these dis
tinguished democratic statesmen occupy tn
same elevated ground of fidelity to the nationa
compact--its guarantees and compromises--ant
one and all, stand pledged to sustain undisturb
ed the great measures of Adjustment and Peace
as final settlement of an irritating and danger
Gus controversy--that on this great question thu
democracy of the Union are to 60 into the con
test as heretofore, with their flag unfurled thei
principles boldly and broadly emblaz oned to tn
world, and under leaders known to be true I,
their creed and to the country. Thus arraye,
under the old banner, aud standing on their an
cient pricinples, it would be an imputatio,
upon the patriotism and soundness of the mn