The intelligence from the United. States appears for the time
to favour the prospects of Colonel Fremont for the Presidency. The Colonel is known in this country principally by his explor- ing enterprises, his repute for learned accomplishments, and his dealing in the stock of Mariposa mines,—a Jason of Californian, classic, and share-broking renown.
More important, however, is the definitive announcement that Kansas has been admitted into the Union as a Free State. This fact not only settles the question as to the institution of Kansas, but will -assist in establishing that majority in the American Congress which will put a hoop of iron around the spread of slavery. It will also perhaps teach both North Eq44 South that they can settle that "domestic institution" better than by a civil war, the mere whisper of which is materially depressing the value of shares in the American Union.
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