Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-08-26
President Polk, in reviewing the sentence of

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satisfied that he facts proved in this case con-
sstitute the military crime of 'mutiny' am OF
the opinion that the second and third charges
are sustained by the proof, and that the convic.
lon upon these charges warrants the sentence
OF the court. The sentence of the court is there
lore approved: Dut, IN consideration of the pe-
culIar circumstances in the case-ef the previ-
Gus meritorious and valuable services of Lien
tenant Colonel Fremont. and of the forepoin0 %
recommendation OF a majority of the court to
the cierneney of the President, the sentence Of
dismissal from the service isremitted Lieuten-
ant Colonel Fremont Will accordingly be reeas-
ed from arrest, viii resume bis sword, and re-
port for duty" Dated February II, 1887
All the base calumuies against Col. Fremont.
are now raked up from the kennel where they
were long since cast like dead dog dispised' -
by the very party now making use of them to
defeat has election in order to fasen slavery up
on the free territory of the United States.
la the midst of this torrent of vituperatiye
abuse, let US look back and see what Col Ere.
moRts present hbellers thought of him prior TO
his nomination for the Presidency Then they
spoke honestly now they speak with desire
to make political capital. But unfortunately
for them their former sayings are ON record.-
We subjoin a few extracts:
Senator Dix, (Democrat) of New York, in a
speech reported in the Congressional Globe.
(vol. Is, p. $3.50 said
do not know that an explanation further
than that which has already been given by the
honorable Senator from Michigan is necessary
TO vindlcaic the propriety of passing the bill
ne pecunlary obligations for the discharge OF
which 1t provides. Were contracted In good faith
Tor the purpose Of subduiug the country. and
expehding from it The military forces of Mexico
In me e9ec,tsoa u these objects, the yos,g and ac.
co1npIeSited officer Col. Fremont, ExHIBrTED A
COMBINATION OF ENERGY, PRoMPrITUpE sAGAc!TY
AND PRUDENCE WHICH INDICATES THE HIGHEST ca
PACIfY FOR CIVIL AND MILITARY COMMAND and in
addition to what he has done for the cause of
science, 1t has given him reputation at home
and abroad, of which men much older and more
experienced than himself might well be proud.
1HAT THE COUNTRY WILL JUSTICE TO HIS yiLr-
ABLE AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICES | ENTERTAIN
NOT THE SLIGHTEST DOUBT
There is no doubt that his (Fremonts) rap
Id and decisive movements kept California out
OF the hands of the British subjects, and PERHAPS
out OF the hands OF the British Government.
"a 1t is in this point Of view that these trans
actions possess the greatest interest and impor-
tance, anu that the sngrtltg }rogJtitudc and Dr.
cas5on Of gotkfta c0anto,dsr az California at
the time disturbances broke cut have given
him the strongest claim TO his country n,ef -
Any taltering on his part, any hesitency in act
Ing promptly, might have cost us millions of
dollars and thousands of lives, and IT might also
have cost us q contest of which the end is not
readily seem
On the same day, Mr.. Atchiaon remarked:
lie gave 1t as his opinion, not only that the
conquest OF California was effected by Col Fre-
mont, but that the United States had derived
the advantages of his conquest Al comparatively
little cost. He justified COL Fr6,no7tt IL, all lie
had dc7e. If he had done less, he would have
deserved and would have received the cxecra-
uon OF the whole country. He made some ref
erenee to the course which Col. Fremont puI--
sCed-a course in some instances rendered in
dlspensible for his own preservation, and always
characterized by skill and promputude'
William Allen, Democratic Senator from
Ohio, said in the C. s Senate
"Col. Fremont. in his opinion, ,raa the most
mordoTio,s Amcrjcan Of his age nor IN cristerce,
he would ere this have given him military
appointment in Mexico, for which nature had
so clearly formed him"
Mr.. Calhoun of South Carolina said
q do not oppose this measure on the ground
Of opposition to Col Fremont.
have a slight acquaintance with the Colonel and
4 favorahly impressed rs to him, that |
would as readily trust him as any other ,udiv-
idual"
Mr.. Crlttcnden of kentucky said
"The conduct of Col. Fremont entitled him
to our confidence, and on him we could more
naturally rely than on any other persons who
have not had the same connection with the
claims"
The Bangor Democrat Buchanan organ in
Maine, in January last used the following Ian
yuage
Col: Fremont is and ever has jecn firm Ma
tional Democrat. and is now looked upon in CAL
lfornia the STRONGEST NAN to oppose
that arch demagoeue. Henry s. Footc, who has
deserted the Democracy and joined the dark
lantern association. Frcmonts whole life has
been spent IN ADDING TO THE GLORY
AND BENOWN OF HIS COMMON COUN-
TRY.
Such was the character of Col. Fremont be
fore he received the nomination Of TIE Phila-
delphia Convention. What has caused this
great change in the opinions Of Sham Demo-
Gratis What crime has he since committed
that reIders him so Objectionable at this time
The thing is easily explained. This, and no.
thing but this, is bis oHense: he has said
AN ISFLExIBLY OPPOSED TO THE EXTENSION
OF SLAVERY on THIS CONTINENT BEYOND ITS PRES
ENT LIMITS. FREE LABOR Is THE NAT
URAL CAPITAL WHICH CONSTITUTES
THE REAL WEALTH OF THIS GREAT
COUNTRY, AND CREATES THAT IN
POWER IN THE MASSES
ALONE TO BE RELIED ON AS THE
BULW ARK OF FREE INSTITUTIONS"
This is the whole secret in nut she'll. He
refuses TO bow To the dictates of Sout hcrn slave
holders, and is proclaimed sectionalist. But
the freemen of the Union are not to be led
astrav by the deceptive fabrieations of slavery
extensionists- The reputation OF Col Fremont
as the most meritorious of American states
Inen," is recorded upon the pages of impartial
history, and in the language of Senator Dix,
9 the country will do justice to his valuable and
distinguished services.
MosT TREMENDOUS FEAT.-Miss Katy
Cooke has announced for her forthcom-
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