Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-06-14
SPIRIT OF TIE MORNING PRESS.

The Union contains the following letter
heretofore unpublished) from Mr.. Buchanan
to the Hon. Geo W. Jones, of Tenn, elected
by call on him from that gentleman for in
formation on the subject, which effectually
sets at rest the accusation against Mr.. B. on
account of his alleged opposition to the last
war. We advise all democrats who propose
to take interest in the approaching canvass to
preserve it, as embracing fall and entirely
satisfactory explanation Of the course of Mr.
B. with reference to the last war with Britain !:
WASHINGTON, April %, 1s47.
MY DEAR SIR Il have this moment re-
ceived your letter of the 18th instant, and
hasten to return an answer.
In one respect have been fortunate as a
public man. My political enemies are obliged
TO go back more than thirty years to find plau-
sible charges against me
In 1914, when very young man, [being
this day fifty six years of age, L made my first
public speech before n meeting of my fellow
citizens Of Lancaster. The object of this
speech was to urge upon them the duty of vol
unteering their services in defence Of their in
vaded country. A volunteer company was
raised upon the spot, in which was the first,
oeIeVe, 10 enter my name as q private. We
forthwith proceeded to Baltimore, and served
until we were honorabIy discharged.
In October, 1914, was elected q member
Of the Pennsylvania legislature; and in that
body gave my support to every measure cal.
culated, IN my opinion, to aid the country
against the common enemy.
In 1915, after peace had been concluded,
did express opinions in relation to the causes
and conduct Of the war, which very soon af-
ter regretted and recalled. Since that period
have been ten years q member Of the House
OF representatives, and an equal time Of the
senate, acting part on every great question
Ny political enemies, finding nothing assail-
able throughout this long public career, now
resort back to my youthful years for express
sions to injurs my political character The
brave and generous citizens of Tennessee, to
whatever political party they may belorz,
viii agree that this is a hard measure of ius-
tlce; and il is still harder that, for this rea-
son, they should condemn the President for
having voluntarily offered me q seat in his
cabinet.
L never deemed it proper, at any period of
my life, whilst the country was actually en-
gagged in foreign war with foreign enemy
to utter a sentiment which could interfere
with its successful prosecution. Whilst the
war with Great Britain was raging, should
have deemed it little better th an moral trea-
son to paralyze the arm of the Government
whilst dealing blows against the enemy After
peace was concluded, the case was then differ
ent. Ny enemies cannot point to an express
sion uttered by me, during the continuance
Of the war, which was not favorable to its Wig
Orous prosecution.
From your friend, very respectfully,
JAMES BUCHANAN.
The hatsIf,ssneer is pleased greatly with
the refusal Of the Charleston Mercury to en-
dorse the portion of the Cincinnati Conven-
lions platform referring to foreign affairs
That journal also contains very recent letter
from Col Benton to the people of Missouri.
accepting the Republican party nomination
for Governor thereof, and announcing his ad.
herence TO Buchanan-an odd combination in
the quirIical ColonePs political gyrations, as
to accept that nomination to run against the
regular Democratic nominee for Governor. is
an advertisement to the world that while pro-
Tossing to be for Mr.. Buchanan he is willing
to do his best to defeat him, for the eneft of
the Blairs ct. a.,