The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-07-01

TWO PORTRAITS or THE DEMoCRATIC CAEDI-
DATE FOR THE PREsIDRsCY. TIRE PUBLIC MAN
AND THE PRIVATE CITIZEN.
In late number Of the Courier and Journal published
at Potsdam New York we find tho following admirabo
sketch of Mr. Buchanans public career
JAMES BucuANASis puBlIo CAREER.
He is Of Scotch deseenH&nd native Of Lancaster eoun
r Pennsylvania where he resides From his parents
he inherited neither family influence wealth. but no
bust health powerful intellect End uuycding ntegrity
He was mostly selfcdueated and what he learned was
thoroughly impressed upon hs mind lie acquired know"
edge for use and not for display.
He WAS early admitted the bar and devoted himself
10 practice with IN energy that knew no tire aud sue
cess not surpassed Ills industry prudence and economy
enabled him. early day, TO become the support ot
his less fortunate relatives and rendered him independent
in his circumstances. The friends and neighbors OF bS
youth manhood required him to represent theu
in the legislature Of his State This service was rendered
with such marked ability fidelity and success that IN 1921
his constituents transferred him to the House OF Represent
atvcs in Congress, where he remained until 1881 The
records of the proceedings of that body prove the wisdom
of the transfer and that for all the purposes for which
men are elected that body he had superior II was
there 1925 that he first became acquainted with and
learned to appreciate the noble qualities of Sas Wright
whom
They afterwards served together like brothers (nne years
in the Senate co-laborers in defending aud maintain"
ing the principles of the democratic party, and resisting
the powerful efforts OF their adversarics to overthrow
them Their esteem and confidence mutual and en-
during because founded upon qualities which command
the esteem and admiration of all good Mr. Buchanan
was deeply affected the of the death OF his frend
and now cherishes his memory with sincerity and aec-
! tl, nnrifv and
heart.
The talents and public career Of Mr. Buchanan In the
House attracted the eagle eye General Jackson He had
shown those qualities of mind and heart which quahed
him for the arduous and responsible duties of minister to
Russia.
General Jackson commissioned him in 1881 to represent
this country at ST. Petersburgh at time when talent
knowledge and prudence demanded 1t can be truly
said tina, Mr. buchanan largely contributed to that steady
friendship and that enduring national regard which Rus
a has since constantly manifested towards our own gov
ernment and people His treaty of December 1892, with
Russia ia model specimen of diplomatic labor, which
still binds the two nations together and protects the inter
eats Of each On his voluntary the United States
PENNSYLVANIA selected him represent her in the Senate OF
te United States where he served from 1895 to 1s45,
when Mr.. Polk selected him to fill the State Depart
ment Hs jabors in the Senate various and import
ant AS debater he always ready clear and strong
AS Iogican he accurate plain, and conclusive Al
though his debating oemen Clay, Webster Calhoun
Preston and Caytou he was oyerthrow disabled
He trumphed because he possessed the will and ability to
present truth in her irresistible character When he
tired FROM the Senate in I845 he left behind supe
rior and what speaks volumes in his favor not an enemy
to envy his promotion the premiership. Not democrat
who served with him in the Senae fails TO rejoice in his
present nomination; and those who were POLITICALLY op-
posed to him frankly admit that lie is honest capable
and faithful the constitution and true representative
Of democratic principles
The sbity and fidelity he displayed in Mr.. Polk5 ad-
minstraon proved the wisdom Of his selection. Amid
the various diplomatic conflicts which he had 70 eneoun
ter he failed to show his superior capacity in the
field of brilliant achievements The power OF his pen was
often felt and Acknowledged by the abest diplomats On
the election of Gen Taylor bic retired to his delightful farm
Lancaster and spent the next four years in Its improve"
ment, and IN eultvating those friendships which bhms-
less years bad brought into existence and which the SIM
pcy and purity Of his life had cemented and strength
ened
Soon after his election Gen Pierce selected Mr. Buchan-
an to represent our government at London Ihe umeS
were pregnant with great and perlous events Inc ren-
tons Of the governments were critical aud or'apL
WISDOM Rrnnsss and full and critical knowledge Oh
public affairs were demanded by the crisis To esequa
tics M Buchanan united gencpess and coneilaton In
his intercourse in England he left the impress Of his own
and the American character Truth, frankness fearless
ness bodness honesty activity, and 6rmness were im-
parted rs some Of the leading elements which compose
both lie was highly esteemed BY all classes for ms gem
erous and noble qualities; and those who knew him best
most regretted his retiring from there On bis arrival in
his native land he was enthusiastically received BY ell
classes He was not cheered alone b. politicians. There
was aground swell from the mssses' which, n they had
desired politicians could have resisted Fortunately
for the public welfare the ard politicians al appre-
ciae his worth and unite in recommending him to the
favorable consideration Of the pos the worthy repre-
sentative Of the principles Of Js y and JacsGon, by
both of whom he was esteemed andN-ioyed
Mr. buchanan is siStyfour years Of age. He Is tall,
large and muscular and enjoys full health and Is appa-
rently as active as Of forty His manners are SIM
pl, and cordial The poor and lowly feel atome in his
presence Hell plain in his dress and appearance and tenn
perate in all things In bis general views and feelings he
Is conservative as contradsnguhed from dashing and
recklessness In his attachment to his friends be
bes Gen. Jackson II is known that he has personal
enemy in the world He in all respects exemplary
man When in Washington, he most generally attends