True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-07-30
Peter Parlsy's Opinion Of Fremont

We have permission to publish The fol.
lowing letter from 8. G. Goodrich. our
late Consul at Paris, addressed to friend
in COnnec,icu. some days since, and ex'
pressing the views and opinions he formed
OF Mr.. J. c. fremont, upon acquaintance
With him, abroad. The source whence
this letter comes, as well as the particular
point Of view in which The subject is pre-
sented, viii give it weight with all just
and rejecting minds. The letter. as is
evident, was private one, and of course
not prepared for publications. circum-
stance proper to be stated in explanation
of the form in which it is expressed.
New YoRK, July II, ls56.-Dear B.:
1t is true, as you suppose, that | knew
Mr.. Fremont, At Paris. He was there
for several months while was Consul,
and had frequent business atthe Consul
a'e. / also met him in society. He is
slender, of modest demeanor, and Of quiet,
undemonstraiive manner. At first, he
makes no strong impressions upon you,
but in conversation, by degrees, you come
to the conclusion tina! you are in the pres
ence Of no common man. There is a
deep integrity Of expression in his eye
which taken in connexion with his calm
measured words, forces upon you the con-
viclion, that his extraordinary course is
but just reflection Of his inherent charac
ter. Unfinching courage, fixed purpose
patience that conquers difficulties, a mas
terry Of himself, which enables him &c
master others, are the qualities which
acquaintance with him, as well as the
events of his life, eminently display
This was the impression he made upor
leading minds, foreigners as well as Amer
leans, in Paris. recollect to have heart
i, said of him, that his habit Of self.rel
ancs and self.counselling, evident from
his manners and conduct, reminded on
strongly Of similar qualities in Loui
Napolson, and which have given hin
! such an ascendancy, since his accession
to power in France.
4 These are the impressions l receive
in Paris, and hence it has not at all SUI
prised me to find many minds turnin
! towards Mr.. Fremont for the Presidency
He has undoubtedly those qualities o
, frmness and decision which eminent
. fit him for the administration Of publ
affairs. He is not man to be wheedet
he is pure, amiable, and incorruptibls i
D private life. and wherever he is placed
3 he will not, if / judge him rightly, depaI
y from that sound morality, which thu
4 forms the basis Of his character.
i ! think it is possible, nay probable
= that he will he nominated by the RePut
lican Convention for the Presidency.
}. do not. however, propose to take any al
tive part in politics. have had enoug
Il to much Of it.
If our good old State Of Conneclicl
y should 60 for Fremont, she will at lea
e have a respectable candidate.
y He is a man Of education has high
h scientific attainments than any one WI
# has ever yet held the Presidency, ar
though inexperienced in technical legisl
y tion, few persons have had equal practi'
It in governing, guiding and controlliI
men, under difficulties. When see h
!. laform. bis associations, his whole POI
lion, as well as that Of other candidates
i and, provided, moreover, be be nomiu
y ted shall then be able 10 decide whel
% er shall vote for him or not--a mat
Sc Of no consequence, indeed, to any o.
ii but myself. ... ..
" Ishould be glad to find-snd tell "
's frsnkly-that am satisfied on the
to points, and tina. l could conscientious
Of give him my support. Mrs. Fremol
~ you know, is daughter Of Senator BE
=, ton, and was educated chiefly by hi
- She speaks several languages, and is ali
:" a pattern housewife and an accomplish
ey lady. She has a good deal Of westt
til heartiness about her, though she has be
ad familiar with refined society from chi
,h hood. t". ... ...
y. You will understand that this is writ
NJ wholly for yourself. l will write M
fully hereafter. Yours truly,