Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-10
WHOLE NO. 935

benefits of commerce. and the human race
and embodies the results of his searches au
discoveries in a,work which has commended
him to the nigh consideration of the learnet
men throughout the world.
But the greatest achievement in this
world-renowned undertaking is that he ded
icated this country to Freedom, or rather
lhe prevented that soil which the God of Ma
ture had left for the foot prints OF Free Men
Free Speech and Free Labor, from being
polluted by the curse of Slavery. This new.
born State,the first in our Confederacy, whose
shores are washed by the waters of the great
Pacifc-the great highway of commerce be-
tween the People of the old and new world
sent this gallant leader with Free Con-
stitution in his hands, commissioned as one
of her Senators to add another bright star
to the American flag. His career as a Sem
ator of the United States was brief, as he
drew the short term and was there only
twenty-one days. He was an active men,
Der end did not vote, as has been already
charged, for the Fugitive Slave Law, but did
vote for the abolition of the SLAVE TRADE in
the District of Columbia But who utters
this cry of want of craftsmanship and leg
islative experienced None but those polit-
ical supporters of Buchanan or Fillmore,
who are wofully disappointed that we have
got man in the field who is sure to win
the race.
For intellectual capacity, frmness of char
acter, integrity of purpose, JOHN c. FRE-
MONT is, 20 say the least, the equal of either
Buchanan or Fillmore. True, he has not
been so long in political life, and equally
true that he has not beer contaminated with
the sins which unfortunately attach to so
many of our public men. ..-..
Our candidate for Vice-President, WIN.
L. DAYTON, is not only statesman of tried
experience, having been two terms in the
Senate of the United States, in which he
greatly distinguished himself as friend to
the rights OF man, as an able and most elo-
quent advocate of the cause of Freedom and
the Constitution, ID as bold opponent of
the Compromise Measures of 1850, the Fu-
gitive Slave LAW included.
Such is our ticket; and with such men
and engaged in such a cause as this, to say
that success is not sure and certain, is to
deny the capacity OF man for self-goyern-
menr, and blot out the recollection not only
of our own glorious Revolution, but the
record OF every good and brilliant achieve
ment in the worlds past History.
Why was Fremont not sent back to the
Senate from California! Because he was true
to Freedom, and opposed the proposition
of the Pro-Slavery party to divide the State
and make one Slave State out of its Terri
tory; and after one hundred and forty bal
lots, J, HIN B. WELLER, the Pro-SIayery
candidate, was successful. He is no new
to our cause, but from that time to
this his heart and influence has been in it,
In his letter to Gov. Robinson, of Kansas,
Of 18th March, 1856, he says:
NEw YoRK, Monday, March II, 1856,
No l16 Seconi-avenue. J
My DEAR SiR: Your letter OF February reached
ne in Washington some time since. | read it
With much satisfaction.
had both been thinking and speaking ofyou
atterly. The Banks ballotiAg in the House, and
,our movements in Kansas, had naturally carried
ny mind back to our one hundred and forty odd
,alots in California and your letter came season.
ably and fifty TO complete the connection. We
we're defeated then, but that contest was only an
Incident in q great struggle-thc victory was do
erred not lost. You have carried to another field
he same principle, with courage and ability %
ma intnin, and make you my sincere congraula-
ions your success incomplete SO lar, but destln
ID in the end to triumph absolutely. | had been
waiting TO see what shape the Kansas question
would take in Congress, that might be enabled to
1--WE you views In reiatIon TO the probable re-
ut Nothing yet has been accomplished, but
IN satisfied that in the end Congress will take ef-
cient measures to lay before the American people
he exact truths concerning your atfair5 Neither
ou nor can have any doubt what verdict the |
eOple will pronounce upon truthful exposition
is TO be feared from the proclamation OF the Pre-
iden, that he intends to recognize the usurpailon
n Congress as the legitimate Government and that
he sedilion law, the test Oaths. and the means |
AIKEN to expcl it's people aliens, will all, direct
y or indirectly, be supported by the army OF the
United States. Your position will undoubtedly he |
ifficuIt, but YOU know have great confidence in
rmness and prudence. When the critical mo-
lent arrives you must act for yourself. No man
an give you counsel. A true man will always
nd his best course in that inspiration which
ood cause fails 10 give him at thu instant OF
ial All history teaches us that great results are
lled by Il wise Providence, and We are but units
1 the great plan. our actions will be determin
by events as they present themselves and at this
istance can only say that sympathize cordially
nth you and that as you stood by me firmly AMI
enerously when we were defeated by the nulhti
rs in California, have every disposition To stand
Y you in your battle with them III Kansas.
| am yours, very truly,
. . -. J.C FREMONT
Gov. CHARLES ROBINSON, Lawrence, Kansas.
His letter from New York of ApriI 80
$50 is clear and to the point,i is as follows:
New YoRk, April 90, 1856.
GENTLEMEN: have to thank you for the honor
{ an invitation to meeting this evening, at the
roadway Tabernacle and regret that other engage
tents have interiered to prevent my being 9fcstnt
hearty concur in all movements which have
" their object 10 repair the fnlschieis arising
from the viola ton oi good faith lii the repeal ot
the Missouri Compromise" | am opposed to sav-
ry in The abstract and upon principle. sustained
nd made habiual by long settled convictions.
While fee ineXible i'll the belief that II ought |
OF To be interfered with wheTelI exists under the
iield of State Sover isInty, | am intiexiby op-
,sed to its extension this Continent beyond its
cSent Limits.
With the assurance of regard for yourselves,
l am very respectfully yours.
J.C FREMONT,
Iessrs. E, D. MORGAN and Others, \ Committee,
The National Intelligencer, paper shy
its praise and never beStows it., when it
not deserved has tie following:
THE PHILADELPHIA EoMTNATION.
The Anti-NebraSka Anti Slavery Convention,
h ch met ut Philadelphia the 18th instant to
ominate candidate for the Presidency, made
loice yesterday, on the first ballot ut John Charles
remont OF California.
What we say. however, of the unexpectedueSs
us of Col Fremonts nomination is not intended
convey any disparagement of that gentlen an
mself The fact is, though full young to be
ought forward for the Presidency, he is man of
gh qualities, modest, wise for his years. seli-re
AMI, brave, collected and calm amid dangers. lie
as encountered trials and conquered difficulties .
hich few men could have cOped with successfully.
is victories have been the rigors OF Nature,
their sternest aspect-in the bottomless snow
lifts OF desert aud untrodden mountains. In the
irdy pursuits OF the explorer few men have peril
as much or suffered as much Col. Fremont.
this path of duty and disn,tion he ea'ly excit-
our admiration and interest He served, II is
ue, briet space in the Senate OF the United
ates; but his yet short life has been 50 largely |
'ent III the intrepid adventures OF the wIlderu,
at he is comparatively unknown as . politician.
In saying thus much in justice 10 Col. Fremont, |