The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1856-10-24
Col. Premont's Endorsers.
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California at the. commencement Of hostil
ties between the United States and the n
public Of Mexico; he there raised and con
mandcd battalion Of California Volunteer
consisting Of about 400 men. his serriet
w9s rsry sdlke6is; hebors eon,pieioss par
in the eonquesi ef California, AND IN NJ
OPINION is BETTER ENTITLED TO Bl
CALLED THE CONQUEROR OF CALI
FORNIA THAN ANY OTHER MAN.
JAMS BUCHANAN.
As to his honesty in California
al neither know nor believe that tho de
fcndant himself individually, or for his owr
private use or benefit, ever received any con
sidcration tor said bills or any Of them, ant
do not believe there was any consideration
whatever for drawing or accepting Of tn
same bills, or any or either Of them, 9TH
Err THAN 70 PROCURE SUPPLIES FOF
THE FORCES UNDER HIS COMMAND
IN CALIFORNIA."-[JAxrs BUCHANAN.
"The conduct Of Col. Fremont entitled
him TO or confidence, and on him We could
more naturally rely than on any other por'
sons who have not had the Same connection
with the claims.-[SEyAroR CRrrrrSpES.
"Col. Fremont IN my opinion, isa man
of most extraordinary merits and ability"
-[SEsAroR BAGBY.
at is my opinion not only that the con-
quest of California was effected by Col.
Fremont, but that the United States have
derived the advantage Of his conquest at
comparatively little cost. lie justified Col.
Fremont in all he had done. Lilo madc some
reference to the course which Col. Fremont
pursucd-a course in some instances rem
dered indispensable for his own prcserya-
ton, and always characterized by skill and
promptitudc. c."-[SESAroR ArcuisoS.
"Thc personal merits Of Col. Fremont, in
these expeditions, have been great, and
evincc high talents for command and for en-
tcrprisc. With an average Of twenty-five
men, and no officers to aid him, he has made
ten thousand miles Of march among tribes
Of savagcs, without ever being exposed to
surprise or defeat, providing for the subsist-
ence of men and horses, and preserving Or
der. subordination and cheerful obedience
throughout his command. Without the
aid of Scientific assistance he has 80 enrich.
ed his report with science as to seem to
have been the work Of professional sdvdns.
Hc has taken no copyright in his maps or
journals, but placed oil in the hands Of the
government, for the benefit Of the country,
and as If oil he had done was only begin.
ming, "a remark which has since been vsri-
flcd) he has hastened Of to commence third
expedition. The honorary reward Of brcvet
captain has been bestowed upon him. Lew.
is and Clark received something moro sub.
stantial-double pay, sixteen hundred acres
Of land each, promotion to generals, ap-
pointment Of Governors, commission to treat
with Indians, and copyright in their jour-
nal. Certainly, as first explorers, they were
entitled to great merit; but they lack the
ciencc which Capt. Fremont carried into
his expeditions; and returning on the same
line by which he went out, their discoveries
lack the breadth and variety which distin-
guish his."-[DnocRArIc REVIEW.
"Col. Fremont, in his opinion, was the
most mcritorious American Of his age now
in existence, and had he (Mr. Az the pow
or of appointment, hc would ere this, have
given him military appointment. in Mcxi-
co for which nature had 80 clearly formed
him."-(SESAroR ALLEN.
"Upon our whole Pacific border no bat
tallion behaved with more distinguished
bravery than that under Fremont. No bat
ties were ever fonght against such trcmen-
dous odds. The battle Of Buena Vista, even
was not fought against such ;odds rs were
some Of the battles fought by this little bat.
tallion under Fremont. But this brave sol.
der, who served his country faithfully and
hononbly, is now incarceratcd abroad for
debts incurred for the benefit Of his govern.
mont, the payment Of which is sought to be
denied by mere Qulbbling."-[Goy. GoRnAS
of Indiana.
"llc Is small man, but he Is as gallant
Us any mass Of stuff Of the same sine that
was ever wrapped up in coat that would
fit him. And, sir, no met combination
Of enemies, such Us very few Of the servants
Of this republic have ever mct-both enc
mics that man presents, and enemies that
God presents; mountain enemies. ravine
enemies, enemies Of frost and Of heat, and
Of fasting. - Sir, you might as well
undertake to separate Fremont's soul from
his body by your action here, he being three
thousand miles distant, as to separate Fro.
mont's from the fame Of the Pacific side oI
this rcpublic.-[HoS. DAVID r. GARTER oI
Ohio.
"For Mr.. Fremont entertain nothing
but respect and esteem. Our seats wer,
next to each other during his brisf term in
the Senate Of the United States, and / wa,
q witness to his intelligent and faithful scr
vice. Our homes in Washington were with
in biscuits throw Of each other for much
longer period, and can bear the most cor.
dial testimony to the attractions and accom-
plishments Of more than one Of those be.
meath his roof. His scientific attainment,
and explorations have reflected the highest
country as well as to himsclf.-lRoBKRr g.
WINTHROP. ....
"a man Of pluck, Sir, man Of spirit
he asks no favOrs of any one, Sir, not even
from the President Of tho United States,
Sir. r.r-fCoL. BENTON in 1913.