The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-11-18
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MIR. BUCHANAN AT HOME.

MIR. BUCHANAN AT HOME.
Under date of November Ist, CORES
poudent of New York paper, writing
from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, draws the
following attractive picture Of Mr. Buchanan
at home"
"On approaching Wheatland the visitor
is struck by the air of comfort and trimness
that pervades the place. The mansion is
plain brick one, without any pretension to
architectural beauty, but the site on which
it is built commands some picturesque
views, and Is shaded by fine old trees. 1t
il simple, substantial, republican looking
dwelling, without any of the composite
decorations with which our city miIlionaires
are in the habit of ornamenting their
suburban villas 1t has warm, genial,
homestead aspect, promising hOspitable
welcome and substantial cheer to those
who may enter its walls.-Previous to its
purchase by Mr. Buchanan, it belonged to
Mr. W. NJ. Meredith, late Secretary of the
Treasury under General Taylor, and was
built, we believe, by brother-in-Iaw of
Robert Emmett.
"On entering the house | was shown into
the library where found Mr. Buchanan,
With about ten or Il dozen gentlemen who
were all unknown 10 me- but who, believe,
were for the most part leading politicians
Of the neighborhood. The conversation
appeared to be animated, and turned, of
course, on the subject of the election. Mr.
Buchanan, listened attentively 20 the
remarks made, but took very little part in
them. From his calm, impaSsive manner,
one would have supposed him to be the
party least interested Of all the persons
present on the subject under discussion. 1t
was many years since had seen him, and
] was forcibly struck by the little alteration
which time and the cares Of office had
effected in his appearance. lie looked even
younger, fresher and stouter than when
We last met-Nothing could he kinder or
more cordial than the manner in which he
received Inc, although the motive Of my visit
was more of personal than a political one.
He is exceedingly fortunate in possessing so
much ION hOmDie Of manner, for | can
assure you it is severely put to the test
lie Is be7ct by hosts Of visitors OF all
conditions, some al them queer samples Of
humanity. Only think of an enthusiastic
female phrenologist making a LONG Journey
10 take cast Of his head Mr. Buchanan
r. ceived his lady visitor with the greatest
politeucss, invited her to dinner, and told
her she was welcome TO examine ANYTHING
She pleased about the premises, with the
exception of his bumps. You can imagine
the modification Of this ardent vo:ary of
science at being compelled to leave without
accomplishing the object Of her journey.
The only familiar face which | en-
oountereI during my brief visit to Wheat
land was tina of Mr. Brady, # Broadway,
the well-known photographer. lie came
there to take views Of the house and
surrounding scenery and l believe has
succeeded in obtaining representations Of
every object of interest about the premises.
These pictures will form an interesting
feature in the fine historical gallery which
this enterprising artist has succeeded in
collecting together at so much expense. In
the event If Mr. Buchanan's election they
will probably be engraved for general
circulation"