The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-09-09
From the st. Louis Union, Sept l.
Dinner to Lieut.. Col. Fremont.

Dinner Lieut.. Col. Fremont.
We have the pleasure of laying before readers me
following complimentary letter to Lieutenant Colone
Fremont, rendering to him public dinner with ms reply
thereto On his arrival here, there general desire
among our citizens TO express in suitable Way ,her
admiration of his and character ana he loow
ing letter was prepared and signed by large
number Of our most influential citizens OF all parties II
time had permitted or had been desirable, IT would nave
received the signatures OF our citizens generally inns
highly gratifying to Colonel Fremont; and il is TO be re-
GREETED that circumstances prevent his accepting the pup
lie dinner rendered him Yesterday a large number OF
citizens called him at the residence OF Colonel bran
and rendered to him. IN person. their congratulations al
his safe RETURN and the briancy OF his on
his distant theatre of action He will leave TINS alter
noon, or tomorrow, for Washington city
ST. LOUIS, August 30th 1917.
Sir. The undersigned your elow-citizens tender to
you their upon RETURN in health, again
the bosom your country and friends
us for California ON a exploration under the in
strucons and that long after hav
ing completed similar one IN Greg
The result of the expedition to Oregon is well known
The Of Fremont W live in its history, classed among
the first OF her beneiactors is confidently believed by the
undersigned, and your friends large that equally
yabe fame will result from your labors and discoveries in
California, and that your field of benefacon will be
larged your contributions science will be and in
valuable. Civilization owes much for the labors pr
sased share of these in California, and RESPONSE
bty that did not attach toyou the first TOUR how much
With knowledge of the political difficulties that would
beset your path in Oregon and California, at the time OF
your departure arising from the then delicate relations of
the United States with Great Britain and Mexico, took
the earliest opportunity to avoid them after your arrival val
miles alone, and separate from your companions TO Monte
y 70 ne The
only satisfactory but your request was granted to
winter i'm the rich valley OF the San Joaquin
Mexican perfdy first drove you from the peaceable
and scientific nature OF your mission, to occupy an en-
trenched position the summit Of the Sierra overlooking
the town Monterey by marching overwhelming force
all against you: and then, for the first time,
10 the las, man, under the law of sefpreservaton
The summit Of the Sierra is natures monument the truth
Alter the Mexican force which declined an attack, was
wthdrawn-trte to the determination avoid if possible
all collisions with the authorities Of the country, you with
drew from your entertainments, and took up your line of
Oregon,
ward advance unexpectedly stopped by deep and i'm
passable the mountains, and Indian enemy in
'front.' threatening to attack and nstgaed to do so by the
At the same time large Mexican force was collected in
your avowedy to war not only on but also on all
the American settlers.
The mind is curious to know and inquire the of all
The answer 5 given in the hollow preext and false
charge ofa mcditated overthrow of the government under
Them your party and the American settlers
involved IN common danger, you deliberately took the
seek safety, with the American settlers, by overhrowing
the government
Accordingly you rapidly advanced on Sonona an i'm
portant military post, and captured it.
In few days afterwards the 4h of J.y 1876 at
nonla surrounded by number of American settlers, sud-
denly collected together, and under solemn resolution
adopted by them you did declare the independence of Cali
fornia.
That gave civilization California with freedom,
and your name celebrity mpershabe the of
the Sierra
There yet incident early stirring events that
surrounded you in California, which feelings will
allow to pass unnotced.
II is that directly appeals the heart of every good
and when recalled to your recollection fail
raise in bosom the most pleasurable We
ailude the of Don Jose de Jesus Pico who your
prisoner, charged before military tribunal with crime
by your hands at the ntecession of his wife. What pic
a.@ IL. ed HANDS, plorng you to forgive
the crime and restore the husband life and both
piness Justice relents, and mercy triumphs!
They live and the parties this bssul scene all now
Ive-the offer, and the other receive daily hon.
ageand the author TO feel that he is better by the
deed.
ueadng the soil of your native land and be
assured that that ecome wH accompany yo ohereper you
90.
Oregon points you the early and cherished pioneer to
her most extensive settlements and California will
slow to besow upon you the same deserved title.
you partake OF public dinner, small testimonial OF
and admiration which entertain for your
public services and the many Uirtues which adon your
private character.
You will be pleased to fix the day that will be most agree
able yourself for the dinner
Advised MS that your stay in the city will be short
may be assured that your friends will be
the occasion.
With of our best wishes for your health and
prosperity, believe us, sir,
Very respectfully, your obedent servants,
John Smith J. G.. Shelton
Thomas GRAY j.. o. FilIev .