The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-01-02
COL. FREMONT AND MR.. ISAAC NEWTON ONCE

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COL FREMONT AND MR.. ISAAC NEWTON ONCE
The following explanation appeared in the Union of De
cember nth tl3.t g Xxx a 44alg
" In issue of the 9th ultimo stated language
intended be unequivoca and positive that Colonel Ere
mont paid visit to Philadelphia time between the l4tt
of October and LIST of November last stopping while in that
city at the residence Of Mr. Isaac r. Davis We stated fur
Their that while the iRoog guest of Mr.. Davis he had
interviews with Mr. Isaac Newton, of the
ddaes the Fillmore electoral ticket aud that during these
interviews he made of arguments and appeals which
honorable could not approve Of for the purpose OF win
ming Mr.. Newton to his (Col Fremonts) support.
This statement has been untrue by Mr. New
ton his signature His card of denial has been
published in several leading backrepubcan Journals
eompaned by editorial remarks quite in keeping with the
known character Of these papers. 9sgs ~ ID
Our Information in regard to the facts forth in the
statement alluded to derived directly from gentleman
whose character for the srictest honor and veracy will
cheerfuy confirmed by all who enjoy the pleasure of his
sona acquaintance He and friend had the statement sub
stantiay published in the Unon direct from Mr. New
ton three gentlemen at the time being guests Of
the National Hotel in this city. y ~p8
Immediately after the publication of Mr. Newtons card
addressed letter to informant desiring permission
to his name, in order that might be relieved of the
embarrassing situation in which placed by Mr. ~
but have been also furnished with name Of the other
gentleman who present when the revea
ton made. Both names, therefore, this Office
and may be by all who may feel interested in the
ter"
In the New York Tribune of the als ultmo, two weeks
after the publication of the above find the following
characteristic arcle ~
In all former presidential contests the victorious party
have had the decency stop anderng the defeated cand
dol tha hutt TAI
Fremont made conspicuous exception. The national
gan of the successful party originated month after the
election the foul calumny that Colonel Fremont repaired
crey to Philadelphia during the canvass and while there
concealed, sought and obtained interview with Mr. New
ton Of the Fillmore electors whom he tried buy
to his (Fs) support. The Pennsy Mr. Buchanan
State organ greedy copied this caumny from the Union
and, though Mr. Newton promptly and emphaticaly
radcted this libel stating that he COL Fremont
but and that months before he nominated for Pres
ident and had any political conversation with him.
was abundany proved that Col Fremont was not
Philadelphia at all while candidate for President yet
neither the Union the Pennsylvania promptly copied
this refuaton of their caumny and believe neither of
them has done SO to this day." 81 5lafalsy t 5t
The editor Of the Tribune we have to believe is
an attentive reader of the Ui and it is therefore with
some surprise that notice his intentional uninten
tonal overlooking explanatory statement in coli
umns which gave Mr. Newton the full benefit of his denial
of the truth ofthe allegations which originally appeared in
this paper the 27h Of November Mr. Newtons denial
simply raised question Of veracity between himself and
informant AT this point informant not only
ierated his statement with precision and circum-
stantiaty as to date place. and the words spoken but
he brought forward gentleman who present while
these remarkable revelations made and who unhes
atngy and emphaticaly corroboraed his testimony Our
informant has placed at disposal the following letter
from this gentleman: h''tSS2 4"
New BEDFORD, Dec. II, 1856.
Ny DEAR SIR: In compliance with your request, Will
state what Mr.. Newton said in the conversation had
with him in the dining of the National Hotel Wash
ngton, on Tuesday, Q think) the 18th of November "
would not pretend to state the precise words he used
and will only put down what remember distinctly Of their
substance.
Mr. Newton was at first seated at the long table and we
dining at one Of the side tables After dinner he
joined before he came to table You sent your wine
to him. and after some remarks about him. told che was
elector the Fillmore ticket in your State, and you
beevedhe could in no way have been induced to have
voted for Fremont gs
When he came to u.s. You repeated what you had said to
about his voting, and asked him If you had told the
truth He said you had and added II don't wish flat
thee but if Fremonts face had been such as
thine won't say what might have done; but don't like
his face He then stated in to inquiries made by
you that he had Col Fremont several times about
month before at his house; his house. understood
him to say in answer to question of mine in Della
(Co F had stopped at the house Of Mr.. Davis neigh
Dor of his After further conversation in reference
Col F visit to Mr. Davis and to his house. Mr. New
ton went to say that would be astonished il we
could know the offers that had been made him. and the
trouble taken to bring influences to bear upon him. In
der induce him and electoneer for Fremont;
and added that after his DEATH some one would find let
that would create great astonshmen You said Then
they put their offers in wrting" He replied they had
done but that no one would the paper long
he lived. 80 st.s5.. M S,.lytls3o asIsS ta
hold myself responsible for the truth Of these state
ments all ways and all persons but at the time
should be very reluctant to have my name used in the
newspapers in connection with this affair." and hope such
course may not be necessary. IN
Will the Tribune publish the above letter. or will 1t pre-
another fornghps silence then cooy
charge the Uaaon with having acted unfairly towards
Messrs Fremont and Newton7 The names Of both the
gentlemen who thus appear witnesses against Mr. New
will be cheeruly given to any authorized friend Of Col,
Fremont Mr. Isaac Newton the editor of the New York
,sf ,6f,g s.ol ~ Eapa7
!, 'as :, RECEPTION OF THE REsoLUTE. "a
The New York papers Of yesterday morning contain the
following additional particulars in relation the reception
Of the Arctic discovery ship Resoue at Portsmouth:
"The old Arctic discovery ship Resolute recovesed
American whaling ship and presented TO the British
ton by the United States Congress- arrived thead on
the 18th December under the command Of Capt Hsrsein
~ the United States navy She was under American col
bnt on letting 20 her anchors the British ensign was
RIM nm alongside the American and the following av
exchange salutes being fred the Resoute changed her
colors 10 British On the morning Of the 18th Captain