The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1856-07-24

Peter Parley,s OPINION of Fremont.

Peter Parley's Opinion of Fremont.
The following letter from 5. G.. Goodrich,
our late Consul a. Paris. WAS addressed 10
friend in Connecticut some weeks since. and
expresses the views and opinions he formed
of Mr.. j. c. Fremont. upon acquaintance with
him abroad Tie letter, as is evident,
private one, aud. OF course. not prepared for
publications. circumstance proper TO be
stated, in explanation OF the form in which it
is expressed:
New YORK. June II. 1856.
DEAR B-It is true, aS you suppose, that !
knew Mr. Fremont at Paris. He was there
for several months while | was Consul. and
had frequent business at the Consulate. |
also me- Inn in society. Heis abo ltforty five
years old, tall and slender. of moderate de-
meanor, aud of quiet. undemonstrative man
ner At first, he makes impression upon
you, bat in conversation, by degrees. you
come 10 the conclusion that you IA The
presence of no common man. There IS a
deep intensity OF expression in his eye, which,
taken in connection with his calm, measured
words, forces upon You The convletlon that
his extraordinary career Is but just Fetlec-
ton OF his inherent charaeter. UunhlnchIng
courage fixed purpose, patience that coniuers
difficulties 8 mastery Of himself. which ena-
bles him . master others. are the qualities
which acquaintance with him, we'll as the
the events OF his life, emlnendy display
This was the impression he made upon leading
minds, foreigners as well rs Americans in
Paris. recolect 10 have heard it said Of him.
that his habit Of seIf.counseling, evident from
his manner and conduct, reminded one strong
" of similar qualities in Loais Napoleon
and which have given Aiua such an ascen-
dency. siuce his accession to power in France
These are the impressions | received in
Paris aud hence it has ms a. all surprised me
to find manv minds turning towards Mr.. Ere
mont tor the Presidency. He has undoubted-
s1y those qualities of tirmness and decision
which eminently Fl him fer he administration
of public affairs Heis not a man TO Be whee-
died; he is pure, amiabe, and incorruphoe III
private life, and wherever he is placed, he will
not, If Judge him rightly, depart from that
sound morality, which thus forms the basis OF
his character.
think it is possible, nay probable, thai he
will be nominated bv the Republican Con
vention for the Presidency. | do not how
ever, propose to take any active part in poll
tics | have had enous sh-too much of It.
If our good State of Connecticut should go
for Fremont, she will at least have a respects-
BILE candidate.
He is man of education; has higher scien
vet held the Presidency. and though inexpe
rienced in technical legislation. few persons
have had equal practice in governing, guld-
ing and controlling men under difficulties.
When | see his platform, MS associations, his
whole position as we'll as that of other candi-
dates-and provided, moreover, he be nom
mated shall then be able decide wheth-
er shall vote for him or uot--a matter of no
consequence. indeed, to any one but myself.
l should be glad 10 finland | tell you
frankly-;hat | am satisfied these points,
and that | could conscientiously give him my
support. Mrs. Fremont. you know, is a
daughter Of Senator Benton, and was educat-
ell chiefly BY him. She speaks several Ian.
guages, and is alike pattern housewife and
an accomplished lady. She has good deal
of Western hear.iness about her. though she
has been familiar with refined society from
childhood.
You will understand that this is written
wholly for yourself | will write more fully
hereafter.
Yours truly, S G- GOODRICH.