New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-09-18
THE NEW SANDER AGAINST COL.
FREMONT EXTINGUISHED.
From Ye,,erdays Courier and Enquirer.

From Yes,erday's Courier and Enquirer.
Mr.. Cook is not satisfied with the position IN which
we left him Yesterday and removes the seal Oh secrecy
from his sworn statement. We have 1t In yeserdays
Commerc,aL 1t is very prolx, occupying full column
of that paper The first half or twOhirds OF Il relates
simply to the antecedents of the interview win wncn
Col. Fl emOnt had nothing 10 40. Lie 'ci VIC" i''o
is thus rehearsed: :.
On shaking hands Col. Fremont asked me to SIT
down. and remark ed as he sat down. am willing to
any questions that you may please 10 ask me,
stand ON what has been said that would prescribe
man ON account of his religion, but do believe that
the spirit of Roman Catholicism y directly antagonisc
to the genius of Republican institutions, ana aii
free 10 express that would cOnscientously prefer
man for the high office for which you are candidate,
who does not profess the Roman Catholic faith, but
am forced TO ask you few questions, owing 10 pecu
liar arrangement between Mr.. Potter and myself.
at is pretty generally stated that you were married
BY Roman Catholic priest, which suppose you too
acknowledge TO be the fact" His answer was " do
"Did you at that time acknowledge profess to be
believer in the Roman Catholic faith y His answer
was, II did not"
"Have you at any time either before or since your
marriage professed or yourself believer
in the doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church." His
answer was, 81 have not.
| said. that is ALL Mr. Comstock Immediately
asked if was satisfied. replied that was. said
this because considered had consented TO receive
Col. Fremons denial decisive in my agreement
with Mr.. Porter.
Mr.. Potter exclaimed "There s another good Free
mont man made, Colonel. This is what We are doing
and mean TO do every day" l replied, :" Yes, Mr.
Fremont suppose have got to vote for you, or for
felt a thousand dollars. However, think shall pre-
fer voting for you. He extended his hand gave mine
a hearty shake, and replied, II thank you, and allow
me TO congratulate you upon your decision
then remarked TO Col Fremont that had two very
in ortant easons for asking those questions One
that very well acquainted with highly lnteili.
gent Roman Catholic, whom l believed to be wen
posted in all the forms and ceremonies OF the ROnlsh
II - sb.t. nth. lt0p rlna
would not dare to merry couple unless one or both of
them proesscd to be a Roman Catholic, for marriage
was of their religious sacraments and considered
the most sacred OF all.
The other reason that gentleman who pro-
fes cd to be well acquainted with Col. Fremont while
in California had told me that it was there generally
understood that Col. Fremont was Roman Catholic
Colonel Fremont replied IN substance Us fo!iows
In reference to my marriage all that can say Is that
have taken little interest IN the tenets OF that
"Church and know but little about them. But myself
and wife were married by Catholic, and believe
hat there are many instances where Professionals have
"been married by Catholic clergymeD." l'te here
mentioned case, but do not remember the names.
"In regard to my being Catholic while in Califor.
MIA can say that while there l labored excessively
hard and when Sunday came was very much atigued,
and did not feel like going to Church. although my
wife did when it was convenient But generally stald
at home and spent my time in reading, writing and at
tending to such matters # business as considered of
importance, and o my k owledge was never inside
of any Chu ch wi lie in California"
He then said, I" am often asked about my being a
Catholic hy all Parties. and even by Catholic deega-
"tions and presume the one up stairs now waiting
for an interview with me wishes to nterrogate me
upon this same question. Uhen they do, shall
put the most tarorabe construction upon the matter
that can, cushing to offend no one but secure the
"r0tes Of all II TtH not do 10 deny these things too
90 a0utiy, for IL rs securing me rery many rOtes."
He then further stated in substance that he had re-
ceived by that morning mail letter from gentleman
in Maine saying that if he Colonel Fremont did not
anti hieft
Colonel FL being Catholic, the State will be lost to
the Republicans; and that he Colonel Fremont) was
also in receipt of letter from distinguished politician
in Indiana saying that if he Col would authorize
him to state that he Col. +. was Roman Catholic,
be was sme Of scouting large Catholic vote, but to
neither OF these, added Col. Fremont, Z" can make
"a public reply, for if l commence there will be no
90 end to the calls
Hence have thought best not TO make any public
denial Of any charges but leave it TO my friends who
can manage these things much better than l. When
called upon by various persons and delegations for
an interview am obliged 10 answer such Questions IA
asked tie best way can, but authorize no one 10
make a public use Of any statement that make. al.
though cannot help it if they feel go disposed.
There are other charges comingyout against me,
andtgam informed that gentleman is Coming on,
with an affidavit stating that am saveholder.
did think that should answer that publicly. but be-
heve that shall not. However, will say that that is
uIquaiiedly false, for neither myself nor wife ever
held slave II is also stated that am an inebria.e
chew, smoke, or tobacco in any way nor can use
hquor, for all Of these things 10 very offensive
We here babe Mr.. Fremont good afternoon and
retired. No other gentleman than those named was
present at the interview which was held with the door
closed. tSigned) b. T. Cooy
Now will the public compare this statement with
hat which first appeared in The Commercial Adrer-
iser, as follows:
Mr. Il. +. Cook made some interesting and important
statements respecting an interview he had with Col
Fremont on the subject of his alleged Romansm. II
in substance this: Some friends having desired TO
.nt the speaker in the OF so-called Republican
EN- lie expressed desired to have all doubts removed
III this moced question bu; said that nothing short of
IN assurance from Col Fremonts own lips would sat
Ely him An interview was arranged for. The object
IF the visit being understood by the Colonel. he
vowed himself ready TO answer any questions pro-
.osed. Mr.. Cook proposed the following aud received
~ each the answer annexed:
Wee you married by Roman Catholic priestP
I vds," the Colonels lip quivering as be spoke.
Did you at the time believe H. profess to believe
h.. Gath alioion =.