The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-10-29

We shall enter upon no euloglum of this
individual now. We're we disposed to do
so, we could accomplish our aim in no way so
forciblp as by presenting the bare record Of
his deeds. His own remarkable history and
his own unaided acts have rescued his name
forever from oblivion, and gained him an i'm
perishable renown. But the peculiar quail
ties Of the man have been dweltup during
the canvass, and must have become tolerably
we'll understood by the people at large,
though we feel now, as we have often felt
throughout the campaign, that We had an
argument and an element of popularity and
political influence in our candidate which
might have been employed to greater advan-
tage than they have been. And this is not
mere partxan sentiment elected at the turn
ing point Of the crisis, for our readers will
remember that long before he was nominated
we urged the consideration Of the qualities
and position of the man Fremont spon the
Republican party, as being those eminently
fitted for the important occasion. All re-
mark at that stage was prompted by single
ness Of purpose and the welfare of the
cause What we see in him now, we saw in
him then. lie is poor judge Of men, and
takes but the most cursory notice that rs pos
sible of the passing Developments and eva
dences Of character, who can refer to Mr..
Fremon. as a weak man, or as any other than
one Of the most remarkable men OF the
times. lie had earned, and by common con-
sent enjoyed, that reputation when ne WAS
taken up as candidate for the position to
which he has been nominated. Had his name
and character been discussed in that connec-
ton without the least possible suspicion that
he was TO be made candidate for that
place, 50 that opinion would have been en-
tirey unparalleled and spontaneous, there
are but fe. who would not have advocated
his eminent fitness for SO peculiar Il crisis as
this. And that We sincerely believe Of him.
IntAst belief we urged bis name upon the
party And if, as we feel confident he will
be, he is elected, We believe the result will
amply yindicate the soundness Of our judg-
ment.
Under adverse circumstances, with moth
ing favorins him; in humble position, un-
aided BY friends or influence, hampered By
poverty and constrained to labor for the sup
port Of a feeble mother and children Young
er than himself, as we'll as to procure his own
subsistence and education, he started out
upon the voyage Of life. Surely that was
an unpromising commencement to one who
scared above the most dependent and hum
BILE condition. If we were to leave him
there, pass over his intervening life, and
contemplate him where We found him before
the nomination for the Presidency was be-
slowed upon him, we should find the contrast
indeed TO be great. With q name which had
become household word throughout all
the land a name and a character concerning
which you could scarcely have questioned a
man OF decen. information in all the eiyili-
zed world without obtaining an intelligen,
reply; name upon which science, and pa
triotism, and ebiyalric feeling had all con-
splred to hestow fame that might be enyi.
81 ~ snc greatest and proudest Of the age
! were IL not taat his nonors were so wei
earned and 50 meekiy worn that there eonic
he found none mean enough TO envy him
surely, such man mus, have achieved hi,
reputation ID exercise VI the highest powers
, and the nchest spirit. Il was strong arm
; and an insincible resolution that, ngains,
such obstacles. acquired SO exalted posi-
ton. tie teas an obscure and ignorant or.
phan lie is sayan an explorer, a con.
qaeror, and governor, having contribute
vastly in every department to the benefit al
manAind and the glory Of bis nation. with
the eminent men OF every land and the uni.
ted voice Of the statesmen ana rulers Of hi.
own 10 proclaim hia serviaes and establish
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man If practical and positive talent al