The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-04-26
NUMBER 80.
of our old friendship, or rather in the ex-
preston of it, which hope will not here
after have SO long an interval s p,..
am yours, very truly,
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: am yours, very truly,
r j. G. FREMONT.
Uov' Chas. Robinson, Lawrence, X. T.
: In this connection we presume ourreaders
would also like to know how the name of
Col. Fremont, in connection with the Presi-
dency, is regarded by the leading opposition
papers of the country. We give few ex-
tracts below from the most influential Free
State journals of the East:
The Boston Atlas says of Col. Fremont's
letter.: e,4 ...- ...s.-.
"His letter breathes the spirit of the nine
teenth century, spirit not only Of the en-
terprise which founds great States, but of
the humanity which makes them the abode
of industrious, intelligent, unenslaved popu-
lations. He writes in the spirit of the true
American pioneer, who penetrates forests,
and crosses deserts, and seeks unknown lands
| that he may carry there not only the pros
perity of our beloved country, but all those
institutions to which we are indebted for all
our happiness. When great principles are at
stake, man with heart is sure to find the
right side. Col. Fremont expresses in his
letter the best and purest sentiment of the
nation-a sentiment most warmly embraced
by the young men of the country, whose gem
erous natures disregarding the ties of decay
ing and unfaithful parties, and leaving to the
dead past the task of burying its dead, will
show themselves worthy of the times in
which they live"
The Boston Telegraph says of the letter:
''It shows Col. Fremont's position with re-
gard to the Kansas question, and will height
hat H., ,sol 20
cherished by all who are familiar with the
story of his life."
The New York Times, says: rs - -,
''The manly and patriotic letter of Col.
Fremont to Gov. Robinson, of Kansas, can
not fail to receive the attention and conside-
ration to which it is so well entitled. If a
man has good points, says the frank and
chvalrous explorer, then they become salient
and we know each other suddenly. This is
precisely what will be said by all honestmen
who read Col. Fremont's letter. His good
points have become salient, and We know
him suddenly" . .- 80,
The Concord IN. H. Reporter, edmund
Burke's paper) remarks:
owe think we can imagine, from the gen.
eral feeling of favoritism expressed in the pa
pers we have read for the last two months,
that John G. Fremont stands better chance
for the nomination at Philadelphia than any
other man. Of untarnished reputation, of q
high order of intellect and an expansive
mind, he has within him the very elements
of success" ~i
The New York Evening Post says:
"Mr. Fremont, our readers know, has been
spoken of among those who are likely to re-
ceve the nomination for the Presidency at
the Philadelphia Convention. This letter
gives him high and prominent place in the
list of those distinguished persons from
whom selection is to be made"
A Boston correspondent of the New York
Evening Post says:
"The feeling is now gaining ground very
fast, that Col. Fremont can be elected Pres
ident We have good accornts from abroad
on this subject, and particularly from Wash
ington." e-2 ss..I Esir
The Washington correspondence the New
York Commercial says: ps@1 t.t
"Col. Fremont is likely to become the
leading candidate of the Republican party.
Ex-editor Blair and Mr.. Greeley are said to
be for him."
The San Jose Telegraph, California, hoists
the names of Fremont and Blair for Presi-
dent and Vice President.