The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-09-27

THE OLD BARGAIN-ASD-sALE ISLANDER SETTLED
F0REVER.-MAJ0R JOHN II. EATON ON THE
STAND.
AT the request Of the Buchanan and Breckenridge Club
Of this city cheerfuy make for the following
highly interesting and important correspondence. The
testimony Of Major Eaton OF the most trusted Of Cen
eral Jackson personal and political friends puts at rest
aud puts at forever the silly stories which have been
circulated from time TO time in regard to the position as
snmed by Mr. Buchanan in the memorable contest Of 1924
WASHINGTON, September 2, 1856.
SIR | notice in the Anew York Herald" of August 80,
1856, communication signed by +. p Blair esq, in which
words:
In January 1926 few days before it had been known
that Mr. Clay and his friends had declared in favor Of Mr.
Adams was called upon by Mr.. Buchanan. He said IL
pretty well asceraned that overtues making by
the friends of Adams the subject OF cabinet appoint
ments that jackson should fight them with their own
pons He said the opinion was that jackson would retain
Adams and that IL doing him injury that the Gen
er should state whom he would make Secretary of State
and desired that would name il TO him My reply was,
that satisfied General jackson would say nothing
the subject Mr. Buchanan then remarked we'll ii he will
merely say he will retain Mr. Adams that will
replied was satisfied General jackson would neither
who should shonld not be Secretary of State, but
that be Mr.. Buchanan) knew him we'll, and might talk
with him well as could Mr. Buchanan then said that
on the next day. before the General to the Senate be
would call. Heidi SO as afterwards understood.
"JoHN II. EATON.
"FRASKLIY, Tennessee, September IL 1927"
Now the impression sought TO be made by Mr.. Blair in
reference this old is that
Mr. Buchanan Of the prime in that affair
and that he sought as the friend of Mr. Clay secure the
premiership from General Jackson for Mr. Clay and than
for and 10 consideration of said position Mr. Clay would
assist in securing his Jaeksons) election Now sir am
sure the public would feel greatly obliged you your
Uecs in reference to charges here made well your
impressions to the part Mr. Buchanan took in that
test Very respectfully, your obedent servant,
J. W. IRWIN.
Major EATON, Washington.
WASHINGTON, D. g., September 4, 1856.
SIR: am not that in reference to the suggested
matter OF your note can add anything beyond what is
contained in my letter of 1926 which you REFER and
letter as il appears is correctly stated.
On what authority it that Mr. Buchanan acted when
he conferred with me- from whom he came of his
accord cannot be stated, for know not well know
though, that he arly socous for the election of
General Jackson and would have resored any proper
course to effect IT. Besides his individual preference
his State the county in which be resided and the district
be represented had given large for General jack
son at the preceding October election His approach
manifested the desire that the candidate of his
and my preference should be defeated by any and
improper combinations Of interest parties.
live in DISTINGUISHED place, and have suffrage
were il otherwise to show my appreciation of this gentle
derived from acquaintance of about thirty years.
should cheerfully bestow TO him my vote.
Respectfully,
JOHN II. EATON.
Col. j. w. IRWIN.