The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-04-22
From the Lancaster ga intelligencer.
Mr. BuchAman's Visit. 4.

8 We announced in our last the arrival of the Hon.
James Buchanan, who has sought IN friendly ysll to
his home, amongst his townsmen and neghbOTs brle
relaxation from his arduous abOs Secretary OF State
at Washington Our distinguished vsiter leaves here 10
return to his public duties at IL O'Clock to day.
During his brief soourn in Lancaster MIR. Buchanan
mas been waited on by hundreds of citizens, many Of
whom came great distance from the country to shake
by the hand and exchange salutahons with one whom
they have long and Intimately known, and whom thus TO
know is to esteem and admire. The occasional visits OF
Mr. to this city always distinguished by the ia
mliar greetings OF old and devoted friends who to
revive former ntmacles, and in review the interest
ing "reminiscences OF the past But former occasion
were these visits numerous, warm hearted, and
thusastic, on the present
Among other manifestations of the regard of the com
muny, our citizens without distinction OF party tender
ed to Mr.. Buchanan the compliment OF public dinner
Which he was ewing to the Of his
his praises is the FACT that whilst public in the
nation susnns his political opinions with frmness
and consistency, he has ever espoused them in
to retain the entire respect OF political opponents who do
not hesitate to award to him the most commanding talents
and the pures personal character. We subjoin the in
teresg correspondence that has passed this occasion
LANCASTER, April H. 1913.
DEAR SR The undersigned, citizens OF Lancaster, avail
themselves of your brie presence amongst your old neigh
in this city at such time may suit the demands of your
public duties. We have known you long and intimate y,
public policy affords the most Plea sure 10 ali offer
this slight mark OF social Kindness and of respect for your
tmony be none the less gratifying because il from
individuals OF all parties and is intended only sincere
proof OF high regard for the purity of your private e
and our admiration OF the eminent abilities which you have
displayed to the nation and to the WORLD in the discharge of
your public duties.
Very respectfully, your fellow citizens,
(Signed by l56 names.)
Hon. JAMES BUCHANAN.
LANCASTER, April IL, 1913.
GENTLEMEN have been honored by the recep of your
kind invitation to partake Of public dinner with my
"od neighbors and friends Of the city OF Lancaster This
testimonial of your personal regard has afforded the
most cordial satisfaction proceeding it does, from those
who have known me longest, and known best 1t YES
assurance that when return to Lancaster shall be well
coined home by society estimabe the Union,
among whom cherish The hope that, with Gods blessing,
i shall pass the last days Of my pilgrimage earth.
This testimonial o. your regard assure you IS none the
less grateful TO my feelings because it comes from ndi-
Bile blessing secured to every citizen under happy form
government, aud "o speak his thoughts every
mans right. 1t would be with this sacred right to
suffer political differences disturb the private relations OF
deavoed in my Intercourse with my fellow citizens to act
in accordance with this sentiment Devoted as am TO the
principles of my party, have condemned any
for holding opposite opinions am therefore, proud
to number among my personal friends many who have
been my most decided political opponents. Let ever in
Lancaster, in kind and iorbearing spirit agree TO disa-
gree upon great political questions and thus we shall pre-
harmony and good neghborhood throughout
cial circle.
Under these circumstances, it is with great reluctance
that feel myself compelled to foego the privilege and the
pleasure of accepting your invitation must return to-
morrow to the performances OF my public duties at Wash
ington but shall bear with me the cheering conviction
that still retain place in the regard of my fellow
citizens of all political parties in the city of Lancaster
JAMES BUCHANAN.
Ellis Lewis, Michael Carpenter A. L. Hayes. Christian
Bachman, Lewis Hurford, G. Hager, George b. Keroot,
John F. SHREDDER, esquires, and others. 4a