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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-24
The Detroit T-i5uns, speaking of ques-
tions put 5y correspondents in regard 10
Fremont's views about slavery, siYs:

The Detroit Tr;5uns, speaking Of ques-
tions put 5y correspondents in regard 10
Fremon,'s views about slavery, siys:
"'Is he right they ask. Yes, we an.
swer, with our whole hearts-yes, on the
record and in life, in'head and in heart
He is right-wholly right. And the think
ing man will realize this the moment he
reflects. Col. Fremont was reared, as is
well kno xn, in the State of South Carolina.
His education was calculated to force him
to sustain the institution in winch he Was
born. His own mini, his own heart forbid
it. High official station was offered 10
him--he could hive been President OF the
Charleston and Augusta Railroad; he could
have been Professor in the COLUMBIA c. l.
lege of i:ouih Curolina-wih h large salaries
and the certainty both OF fortune and of
high position-and yet he refused both, be-
cause he would not live and bring up his
family in slave state!
fen years ago, when pressed to purchase
a favorite slave, he replied, Never will
own properly in mln.' Nov, burn as the
writer OF this article was in slave state,
and having had occasion to watch closely
the action of southern men, he has yet to
find the first one, eyincng the life, spirit
and purpose which Colonel Fremont has
e.inced, who has ever faltered in defending
freedom. The are true. They tno,o the
evil; it is burnt il upon their heart OF
hearts.
"Beyond profession, above platform, then,
they stand on ground which makes them
mmovable-whch enables them to grapple
with that evil wisely and courageous "
which will cause them to resist its aggres.
sion and extension with promptness aud
vigor at all times and everywhere. This
is Col. Fremnnt's position. We have his
word, and that he will never break. But
his life, his character, and the spirit, color
ing, shaping, guiding and controlling both,
assure US of his fidelity and firmness as no
other facts could or should; and therefore
90 we repeat, that on the great issue Of the
day he thinks Nth his heart. and thinks as
the Father thought--that he is RIGHT
WHOLLY RIGHT"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-24

WILLARD's History ON Fremont Wiz
lard's supplementary history Of the United
Statesentit!ed Last Leaves" Published IN
1853, after alluins TO the difficulties be-
tween Commodore Stockton. Gen. Kearney,
and Col. Fremont. in California, in ls47.
says: "On one occasion, Fremant was, it
seems, threatened with being put in irons.
IL he could have actually received irons up
on his limbs and worn them home, then
there would have Seen cry of a second Co.
Iumbus, brought in chains frnm new world
which he had discovered and secured for his
country; and (he, me antime, guilty of no
vice or folly) it might, liz coming years,havs
made him President Of the Union. Such il
the spirit of the times and people" II 10
we'll to take note of it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-24

The friends of Mr.. BUcHAxAN who desire
to secure for him the support of the North
are realizing the fact that he is rapidly de-
clining in popularity, and his chances OF
success are daily diminishing. They are
also beginning to discover that Mr.. Bnch-
anau was too quick in accepting the plat
form; and that Pierce, Doug as & Co, are
running the cause bv claiming the platform
as sour PLATFORM and insisting that the
Cincinnati Con, enton did what those who
do not Ike the principle say they oniy pre-
tended to do, viz: endorse Pierce's Admin
istration and Douglas principles. Pierce
and Douglas, however, are determined that
the party hav; NJ refused to carry the men
who sacrificed their character in the Cause
o. slave driving Democracy. shall carry the
principles that were established for its spe.
cial benefit. The load. however. is likely
10 prove 100 heavy for Buchanan; and his
friends at Inc North are already coming t.
the rescue.
The New York Sun, Buchanan paper,
referring to speech made by Dougla in
New York, in which he claimed the Demo-
cratic platform as his (Douglas's) platform,
says:
We do not believe Mr.. Buchana, will
thank his officious friend for placing him
upon any such platform as that. We do no:
believe that he or any other man would be
willing to present himself to the people as
entertaining sent ments so utterly mean and
cont mptibe. We do not believe that e, en-
Senator Douglas dares 10 avow distinct ly
aud plainly such creed and such principles.
And yet be must know that he is considered
as the representative and very embodiment
uf them, and that un less he casts them of
hile there is yet time to do SO, ali the
Darkness and infumy which attaches to
such unholy conduct will stick to his skirts
and 60 with him to the grave.
There is future evidence of. weakness.--
The party has been exhib ting weak points
from the start, and the Democracy and its
candidate are now weak all over. It's use.
less to attempt to change the gloomy pros
poets by an effort to relieve Buchanan from
the weight OF Douglass platform. Miss
Marcle' swallowed the Latter. and was 81
delighted with it, that he would not tax.
from or add single plank to it. II was 81
perfect TO his view, that the election, HI
was satisfied, would turn upon the platform
and not upon the candidate.-C,a. Gazette
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-24
Yours truly.
S. G. GoopRICH.

Hoy. WIN. STANBERY.--The Newark
North American gives the following report
of the speech of Mr. Stanbery at the Newark
Ratification Meeting:
Hon. VIM. S,anbery occupied the stand
next, AMI as his generous circumference ap-
peared upon the rostrum: d tornado OF shouts
and cheers rose up from the assembly. He
said he was not there as Wing. Free
Soiler or a Know Nothing. but as a man and
ii citizen 10 protest against great wrong,
and rejoice over the happy selection OF a
standar5-bea for the people. He spoke
of Buchanan-a man whom he esteemed
personally-he had known him wei! during
the time they were in Congress together
and he was tricky, prostitute old Lawyer
poitician. He reverted 10 his caiumnies OF
Clay, aud his shameful intrigues to induce
the chivairous Henry to vote for Jackson. -
Mr.. Stanbery's hits at the Doe-less BUCK" )"
were not few and unprovocatIVe OF mirlh.-
He spoke of Col Fremont in the highest
terms--he believed him a man OF sense and
OF courage sufficient to make one OF the very
best Presidents we had ever had. He, at
first, he said, being an sold fogy," had
wanted another sold togy' nominated; but
when he saw the "bcys" were bound to have
young America" why. he meant to be
"Young America" too. He closed his hu-
mor1us and telling speech amid much ap-
piause.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-24

THEIR CoArs NOT TuRsED.--We CHANGED
10 meet the other day. the venerable William
c. Bradley Of Westminster. This gentle
MAJ is now, probably, the most remarkable
man in the State. In ISl3-lSl5, and ia
IS22-27, he was member Of Congress. At
those early periods he was a distinguished
champion in the political sch1ol OF Jeffer-
son. In subsequent years. during the sue
cessive administrations of Jackson, Van
Buren, Harrison and Polk, he stood at tho
head Of the Democratic party in Vermont.
In st i'll later wears, he has no active part in
poIitcs,-bu has paid more attention to tbs
legal profess ion. of whicn he has been chiof
ornament We found him feeling a keen
solci,ude for the success o. Fremont and
The Repr blican cause. He was congratula-
ting US an the position now taken by Judge
Kellogg, and other prominent Democrats on
the side of Freednm and Fremont. when hs
remarked: IL told my friends they hadn's
turned their coats, but had only unbg'oiD,d
them. Tiny had long felt pressure with
in. and now they had unbuttonad their coats
they felt better and brea-hed." The assault
on Sumner aroused them, and the letter Of
Chic Justice Red6sld, published in the
Journal, was the to:sin TINT sounded tho
alarm. Ever since that event, the process
of urba ttoning Democratic coats mas been
rapidly coming On.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-24

Before the assembling of the Philadel-
phia convention, the Pennsylvania of that
city took occasion to gay that the members
Of the Republican party "are genera ly
infidels, who deny the inierpos:tion of Deity
in the affairs of men, either by general or
S, ecial pr whence" AS Significant com
meutary upon this, the sessions of the Nat
ional convention were opened every day W i;h
prayer by eminent divines of Philadelphia;
and although the room was crowded to
suffocation and there was considerable
struggle for standing room, the audience
ON each occasion was hushed 10 devotional
silence and showed as much devoutness as
any worshipping congregation upon the
Sabbath day.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-24
Jackson's Opinion of Buchanan.

On the night before leaving Nashville 10
occupy the White House, Mr. Polk.in COM
pany with with Gen. Robert Armstrong,
called al the Hermitage to procure some ad-
vice from the old hero as to the selection Of
his cabinet. Jackson strongly urged the
President elect to give no place in it to Buch-
anan, as he could not be relied upon. IL 50
happened that Polk had already determined
to make that very appointment, having proo-
ably offered the situation to the statesman Of
Pennsylvania. This fnc: induced Gen. Arm
strong subsequently, TO tell jackson that he
iIzd given Polk a rather hard rub, as Buchanan
Fad already been selected for Secretary of
State. 81 can. help it," said the old man;
81 felt it my duty to warn him against Mr..
Buchanan, whether it was agreeable or not.
Mr.. Polk will find Buchanan an unreliable
man. know him well, and Mr. Polk will
yet admit the correctness of my prediction.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-24

G-In looking over an old scrap book, in
which we have preserved some precious re-
cords of the struggle os 1910, we find the
following -Pe!srsJurg Int.
The Whg ladies at Quincy, Massachu-
setts, had a picnic party on Thursday
Among the speakers were Mr.. Gushing (Ca-
leb) Josiah Quincy, Jr., and S. G. Goodrich,
(Peier Parley.) We copy the following an
ecdote, with which the latter closed his ad-
dress, from the Boston Alias. At the time
of the las: Presidential election, Gen. Har-
rison passed through a small village in Ohio
Soon after, james Buchanan also passed
through it. The same James Buchan IN
that called "Honest John Davis liar.
and attempted to shoot down that faithful
sentinel, said Mr. g., pointing to the por-
trait of Gov. Davis, that decorated one end
Of the pavilion, because he raised his voice
in warning to the p2ople Of the iniluity of
their rulers.
He stopped at a small tavern, kept by a
man in reduced circumstances, who had been
enabled to give his daughter, now compelled
to serve as bar-room ma d, a finished eCu-
cation. swell MISS" said Buchanan, step
ping up in his usual mihcing style, Il pre-
sumo you saw old Harrison when he went
through. Did you present him with sword
or your peiticoat!" Sir" said the lady,
with the dignity and scorn Of one that could
appr eciate the insult, Il am not ignorant of
the history of my country. l know full well
the merits of General Harris IN, and had
a sword to give, there is no one to whom
would rather present j; than to him. And,
sir, had a pettcoat TO give, I can think of
no one who would be more richly deserving
of it Than one who, ike Yourself, Co1tri thus
insult woman"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-24

Judge, Curious Whig of this City,
GETS off the best hit on BUCHANAN we have
heard. One OF the patent Democrats meet
Ing him the other day. asked his opinion OF
The nomination. .'Sir" said the Judge, Il
can heartily support it. And | do So for
three REASONS
"First-Mr BUCHANAN is lawyer, and in
INV opinion, lawyers alone are fit tor the of
ice of President, or any other otIce!
"Secnnd Mr.. B. has been a constant
Federalist; he was in 1915, and has remained
one ever sincet'
Here the young enquirer left, not wishing
20 hear the third reason, which the Judge
observed was the strongest of all, namely
Mr.. BUCHANAN hates the people with per.
feet and undying hatred.
The Judge has been asked his opinion a
numter of times since, by the Democracy
all of whom have apparently been satisfied
alter hearing the second reason!-C Columbus
Elevator.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-24
The Nominee at Home.

: We will not pretend to disguise, that 10
consider Mr. Buchanan the strongest man
of the three named; and It is therefore, that
the opposition should forget all minor diff
ferences, and make vigorous and patriotfu
effort 10 unite upon single and powerful
ticket, Such ticket would sweep everything
before il. This course is the more essential
because the platform with which Mr.. Buch-
anan is identified. and 20 which he will be
compelled to snbscr be, ia thoroughly ultra
in its character, sndis in strong hostility 10
the sentiments of very large majority OF
The American, ps5ple. fe 10 tho platform
upon which Franklin Pierce has been acting
since the commencement of his offensive
course as Chief Magistrate, with few fea-
lures add d thereto It,akes Sou harn ground
upon the subject of slavery; Il eulogises the
reoeal Of The Missouri Compromise; it en-
forces the Kansas Nebraska inlqu ~, and II
Indirectly sus.aiEs the recognition of Nicar.
aqua and thus the filibustero spirit of this
lay. I, is nnw for the American people to
decide whether they will confirm and endorse
me principles of the Pierca Administration.
md even go still further in the march OF
lltrAism. We believe that they have ex-,
quite enough of the errors and
nfirmities of such a dynasty, and are no,
isposed TO sustain them, even although .
hange. 70, the sake of policy. has been
eemed necessary in relation TO the STAN
srdbearer. Again we urge the necessity OF
non aud cooperation on the part of the
opposition. These secured. and the consef. Z
ative voters everywhere throughout ths
orntry would rally with confidence and
nthusiasm
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-24
Murder will out-Douglas on the
ACQUISITION of Territory.

At the rece Mt ratification meeting OF the
Black Democracy, in New York, Mr.. Stephen
Arnold Douglas said: "ln the cour Of
events, war between Mexico and the United
States grew out of it, (the annexation Of
Texas, the ju7tice of which Mr.. Buchanan
asserted rs a member of Mr.. Folks cabinet;
and maintained in the House of z ,pss sen
tatives by my votes and my speech, and my
every act as Il representative of my Sta'e;-
When there came probability that bv that
war we would acquire territory from Mexico
Mr.. Wilmot, of Penn<ylvania, on the 9th
dav Of August. 1916, offered proposition to
prohibit S avery in all the territory we might
acquire from Mexico. If That propos ition
had been adopted, there ,oould hare been no ter
riiory acquirs!. IL cas a proposition to DIS
grace The country, By forcing us to loithdralo
our armies from Marco. and maSe peace w,.h
her ,oihout getting justice for our wrongs."
There is the whole truth in nutshell. II
the territory wres'ed from Mexico could not
be slave territory there would be "noterritorv
acquired" Unless the area of Save driving
could be extended, we would have been forced
..lo Withdraw our armies from Mexico, and
make peace with her without getting Justice
for our wrongs" This is just what we
always charged, but this is the first official
acknowledgement on the part OF the Slave
Democracy we have seen.-O. ) Journal.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-24
Fremont as an Officer.
,Exnactfrom letter to geutlema in New York

tExtractfrom letter to geutlema in New York .
NEWPORT, r. L., June %.
have met my friend Captain Law
ton here. He was a fellow-camp mpagDer with
Fremont in some of his military and expIor-
ing expeditions, and knows him well.
wish could convey to you fair impression
of the enthusiasm with which he speaks of
him, as a resoiute and skillful commander or
.eader, and asa high-minded generous man.
You may be assured" said he, ''that Ere.
mont Is utterly incapable of mean action.
He is a man of great ability and noble SEN
timents."
1t is cheering to hear such testimony from
those who have summered aud vintered with
Fremont. You may see men on parade
and on set occasions, decked out for show,
and be deceived as to their real character;
but the testimony Of their daily companions,
in the rough experience Of forest and camp,
where the metal Of man is tried by adver-
siry and disappointment, cannot easily be
set aside. ..a ...
You know Lawton--Capsain- Robert
Lawton, owner of the yacht General Taylor,
which he brought from Mex,co.s Lawton
is himself trump. Fal E. G.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-24

The Cry Is STILL TREY CONE The
Manitowoc (Nis.) Tribune, the organ OF
the pro-Siavery party, and its Edito, Mr.
Smith, the Chairman of the Democratic
Central Committee, has rePudiatsd Buch-
anan, and hauled down the black flag Of
Slavery, and run up the banner Of Freedom.
Inscribed with the name of Fremont. and
true Democracy. The minority Of the sub
.cribers Of the Tribune 90 with the Eiitor
for Free K MEAS This makes the ilh
Editorial accession 10 the right side within
month, in Wisconsin, Chicago Tribune.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-24

ftTDavid R. A;ch>on writes t. gentle /.
man n South Carolina, and TIE let'er is pub.
li,hed in the Caroli.s Times. We quote
p,ragraph:-
Nv opinion il that The South will BE- stir
red by the transactions of these few weeks.
and will come up with men and mGnsy.-
The latter is particularly wanted to assist the
men. III few months, in my ooinion, there
will not be an Abolition s, in kauzas; they
will be swept with clean broom. Then
the ,rar tciH be carried e.seaSiere if ,car gs
arc io klre.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-24
The ~ y Independent comes out fat-fooe.
! fo- Eremont The editor savs.r

The n. y. Independent comes out tat-fooe'
ed for Fremont. The editor Says:
The Iadepsadent winenter the, ,fsld side bJ
side with all who desire to do battle Cor truth.
jnsiice and humanity. With all ihs power
God may give it, it will urge the Christian
public to d. with their might " hat their hands
find to do, to save our beloved country from
the death grasp Of Slavery. twill advocate
FreeGnm OF Speech. Freedom of Press, Free
Soil. Free Man. and--FRE- MONT for the next
President. Those who think a religious pa
per should not thus freely join with the secu-
lar press in doing this extraordinary work.
are informed that the matter has been calmly
considered. the cost counted, and the concls-
sion deliberately and conscien'iou>ly arrived 4.
at, that duty to God and man precluies
moments hesitation as to the coursc whicl
ought to be taken by this paper.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-24

How 1T LOOKS FOR pENNsYLvAxIA.-The
American Organ, published at Washington,
says: .#-
Senator Brodhead a Administration DEM
ocraD OF Pennsylvania, openly declared, Il
few days ago, in this city, that Mr. Buchanan
could not carry Pennsylvania. Mr.. Brodhead
is one OF the shrewdest politicians in the couu-
try, and knows Pennsylvslia cs well as any
man living" ...........
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-24

A Virginia correspondent OF the New
York Ereniag Post, makes the sabjoined
offer: ii will pay fifty dollars for any book
or newspaper, printed within the first fifty
wears after the adoption OF the present Con-
sritution of the United states, which con-
tains the denial (of any person outside of
the asylum for lunatics or idiots) of tbs
constitutional power of Congress to prohi-
bit the Introduction of negro slavery in the
Territory of the Uaited States" Here
an opening for ambitious Democrats.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-24

DoING Her HOUSE WoRK.--Mrs. ]. C.
Fremont claims the honor OF having pre-
vented Slavery in California. In the des-
tilu,ion of donestics, she set the example
of doing her house work with her own
hands, nd being exceedingly popular. made
il the fasAon of San Francisco. So that
the peril passed by, never To recur.-Salem
Ga.stis
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-24

OrTThe Noble county Star. formerly an
independent paper, with Buchanan tendsn-
cies, comes to-us this week. with the Fre-
rnonk and Daytoa banner uniurled to the
breeze. Truly Truth and Feeedom are right
and will surely prevail.-GasrRSey Times.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-24

MELANcHnLY.-rhe democratic presses
are in despair at the loss Of their favorts
arguments in political lcsmpaiSns,'h he "Har;-
ford Convention" and 'oll federalism" llav-
ing nominated fer President almost the only
old Federalist remaining, they are in sad
ouaniarv
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-24
Criminal poetrg.
Expectation.

gslr NRSS
By LILY MAY. ?" -
-
wsat means thi- ceaseIess moaning
Oh. wiid and restless heart;
Is there Sc cret sorow --...... ..
That bids the iear-drops START
Hath shadows dark and gloomy
The future o'ercast;
Do liie's enchanting lessons
Lie buried with the pasti
Believing, trusting spirit,
1link not Itat such can be;
Not cen bliehilag shadow
Hath fingered over me
One moment. e'er q vision
Most glorious will blend;
'Tis this unspeaking pleasure
cannol comprehend.
Bexildered by the beauty
THAI Lntsts upon my sight,
And sheds upon my split
Unspeskable delight,
long TO gain the power
That l may plainly tel,
Howmy iull heart is treRbling
With this unbroken spell.
feel il in the sunshine,
see it on the sky,
And hear il in the murmur
OF WATERS rippling by;
But in my quiet chamber
Tread this firm decree.
Be s.iIl my hearts wild murmur,
Soon shall the Weakening bo.
Oftimes quiet beauty
iPervades the very air;
And Naturs seems to Danish .r
Her blessings everywhers,
Again the tempesi lashes
With Jury and alright,
Which shows the reckless terror
OF an unconquersd might.
Thus when my hearts, wild murmur
Is eilenced for awhile
No e.Tthly snares could tempt me
This calmness to begai'e,
But when swift thoughts come crowding
Wi b strong unhroken power
Not 'Iill with iorce exhausted
Succeeds the calmer hour.
ridgeport Ohio, July 6ih 1856.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-24

Dr.. Writer, a Democratic member Of the
Iowa Legislature, from Scott county, has
declared himself q Republican.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-24

Senator Hamln. OF Maine, has bGen nou-
mated for Governor BY the Republicans.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-24
Gboits MlisteIanp.

- lfiom the Home Journal
The Seven Lost Brides.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-29

EUaENR B. FRANKLIN, AUorIoNRER.-BY FRANK
~ LIN. NICHOLS 20, to MORO friday morning at
lOa O'clock sseoom 50 Nassau alton ara
second hand ard new cabinet made furniture
witch advances have been de- the whole making csta
ioRue OF goods worthy the attention OF the and buyers
consists N part Of Brusses three ply and ingram
meta mrrora oil paintings paror, chamber dining and
library furniture hair resses palasses clocks sy err
plated ware table cutlery French china tea SETS
stone chra ware fancy goods &c. re. The sale will cm
mence with second hand goods Catalogues the morning Of
sac. Goods carefully packed on tho premises, or stored
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-29

<yILBFR7 8. SAVAGE, ACCOMMODATIONS A
VI SAVAGE will sell, on Friday, the soth inst, at their
tractye OF far goods and paintings oxeher with
furniture consisting Of rosewood and psor suite In brocsel
Of The very bss, quality liberal cssh advances on consgn
ments