Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-13

AN UNCHANGING NATIONAL POLICY

All who have read the Arabian Nights, will
remember the adventures of the man who climb
cd the mount for the singing birds and golden
waters. As he proceeds, regardless OF peril,
and resolved to succeed, even at the sacrifice OF
life itself, he is threatened by a thousand stem
torian voices, threatening resistance and death,
unless he look back, and at the same time ne IS
perplexed by unseen hands opposing his adj
vance, But he does not blench---he does not
pause. With high consistency and fortitude he
makes good his way, and SO escapes the fate OF
those who preceded him, and who were turned
into stones. This fairy tale reminds us OF the
lesson taught in the daily experience OF every
man. If we suffer mere clamor and impalpable
visionary resistance to impede our progress In
great designs, and look back, and turn back up
on our path, our hesitation ends In making our
selves obstacles to the advance OF others.
All those who know the character of Frank
liz Pierce, know also that he is not one OF those
who, convinced of the right, lack the ability and
energy to press forward in the accomplishment
of their designs. Hewill not look back upon
his path to make of hipself an impeachment in
the way of an ghtenedprogr "Excelsi-
or" is his motto; and with him as his whole life
proves resolution has always proved itself to be
the highest sagacity. Those who expect to
intimidate him liz the fulfilment of his purposes
will find that they have misunderstood his char
acter.
For years past, the hope of this nation has
been in putting agitation at rest. Patriotic men
in all quarters have cried aloud for peace, and
there was no peace. Statesmen Of all parties
have deplored that there should be any division
among the citizens of this country and all men
with some inconsiderable exceptions have hail
ed every sign of even partial settlement OF
even the slavery question with satisfaction. All
the substantial interests Of the people have suf-
fered under the continued and constantly recur-
ring excitement upon that question. Business
has been delayed in Congress in consequence
of the disputes which its discussion has elected
Public money has been wasted in frutless de-
bates, and measures Immediately essential to all
classes and conditions of our countrymen in all
quarters have been postponed. The comprom-
Use measures were successful at most critical
crisis in our affairs. The vital elements OF
these measures were Cancellation, tranquility
and unity When they succeeded, the nation
reioiced from its centre to its circumference
When the popular decree of 1852 ratified and
sealed these measures by the vote that was cast
for General Pierce, it was hailed with intense
qualification by the press and the people, and es-
pecially because the result was an earnest that
all sections had agreed TO protest against the re-
viva and renewal of past troubles. To this
policy of peace and of union General Pierce is
solemnly committed. He is instructed by the
sentiment of his countrymen in every State OF
the Union They spoke no Delphic language
and he sees his duty in their majestic and un-
broken uDanimity.
The wing leaders who attack this policy act
upon the principle that the slavery element is
the only point upon which they may hereafter
rally their scattered forces. But when they re-
call the recent past, and realize the determine
ton of General Pierce against their designs,
and estimate the profit and loss of the enter
prise, Ito them first-rate considerations we
think they will hardly persevere in their efforts
to build themselves up upon the ruins of the
constitution. Washington Union.