The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-09-05
Important Statement by q Gait
eOrOaan.
Col. Fremont offered The Nomination for
the Presidency by the Democracy.
lie WOULDN'T TAKE IT.

Hon. Geo. c. Bates, formerly Attorney
General of Mich, but latterly Of San Fran
cisco, made the following highly important
statement in public speech Mt Kalamazoo,
on Wednesday last. We invite for it the at
tention of all honest Democrats. We quote
from the Detroit Tribune:
Hon. Geo. {. Bates Of California, in the
course Of his speech, made the following i'm
portant political statement When he (Mr.
Ba,es) was expected to sail for California in
August, 1855, he was persuaded by Mr..
Palmer Vt the firm Of Palmer, Cook L Co.,
bankers OF San Francisco, to remain until
October, when he and Col. Fremont would
accompany him thither. Mr.. Bates post
poned his departure as desired. But when
the time Tor departure arrived Col. Fremont,
although histrunks were packed, did not 90,
but ordered his baggage TO the Metropolitan
Hotel instead. This was in consequence Of
the following facts: Gov. FLOYD Of Virginia
had just arrived in New York city for the spe-
cial purpose Of having an interview with
Col. Fremont, and the result Of that inter-
view was an offer made to Col. Fremont. by
Floyd, in behalf Of tho Democratic party, he
having advised with its leading men North
aud South, OF the nomination for the Pres
idency. He said that party wanted new man
IA man Of integrity and who had won dstinc-
ton outside OF politics. Col Fremont, after
listening patiently, and even submitted to
two separate interviews, and knowing the
platform he Was expected to stand upon, re-
Piled, that while deeply sensible OF the high
distinction OF the proposition made him,
anu naitered by the promises it extended,
yet with his opinion OF the repeal OF the Mis-
sour Compromise i would be impossible for
him to entertain the proposition. lie con-
sidered that repeal an infamous breach Of
pIghted faith, and should never desist de-
nonncing the act andi its author. Col. FREE
mont planted himself impregnably on this
position. Mr.. Palmer, being cognisant OF
these facts, communicated them forthwith to
Hon. \. p. Banks, and Hon. Henry Will
son, OF Massachusetts,, and they came and
saw Col. Fremont, and to state Ia brief the
result Of that interview, he consented to lead
the hosts OF freedom in this campaign il the
people should call him to that position. All
this happened in September, 1855, il We
correctly recall Mr.. Bases' statement. He
gives Ting, n:mc. and places, ard rcuchcs
Tor the entire accuracy OF the above state
mens; md althoughit did not come to him
with the injunction Of secrecy, he stated he
would not have revealed it had he facts not
already been partly disclosed in last SATURDAYS
n. I. Herald. Any statement made by Mr..
Bates commands implicit reliance in this CON-
munity, whore he has been known for wears,
and is universally respected.
CAS- no rHgfR owS KlssINo.-ln this vii.
age lives very exacting landholder. Not
ong since he called for rent OF a very wor-
nv mechanic, who rejoices in the possession
Of apretty wife. She could not liquidate
the amount due, but the landlord, really
told her he would give her re-.
ceipt in full for just one kiss. ssSir," said
she, boiling with indignation, "myself and
husband are very poor; perhaps We canpot
pay our rent; butl tell you, sir, we're not
50 poor but that we can do our own kiss /
ing"
Amt that glorious consolation for poor
folks ?-l Elmira Gazette. !