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have implicit obedience from his Office
holders. To be an office holder under
him, is to forfeit the right to speak and act
as good Judgment and good citizenship die
tate. The following is from the Washing
ton correspondence Of the New York Her
aid, strong administration Journal
WAsHINcToS, Dec. IL, 1857.
Mr.. Buchanan is already opening the
eyes Of members of Congress to the fact that
in him they have President, having mind
of his own has the frnnkness and manliness
to avow il, adhere 10 his views, despite all
outside demonstrations. In fac: the Presi-
dent is developing trait in his character
for which he has not heretofore had credit
--frmness and decision. In this respecfs
since he has been in tie executive chairS
he more nearly approaches the Jacksonian
standard than any President since that day.
Mr.. McKeon and Mr.. Stanton have already
| discovered it; and few more of your New
York ofiiceholders will be apt to participate
in this species Of information, unless they
can sho,r clean bill Of health.
On Thursday, a deputation Of New
York members and others, called on the
President, principally to talk over the posi-
ton Of the New York office holders, and tho
ruu1or Cat that time, but since fact, that
Mr.. McKeon's removal was contemplated.
Mr.. c forming an amiab!c gentleman, but
somewhat inexperienced as politician, un-
dertook the task Ct depressing the Presi-
dents wrath against the late district attor|
, ney. Mr.. C. good naturcdy suggested
| that the election Of mayor was not viewed
by some democrats as party matter, and
+ that perhaps Mr.. MtKeon, in the active
part he took against the democratic noni-
nee, was not aware that the President felt
any interest in it. Sir" said Nj. Buc-
hanan, "it is useless for you 10 say anything
! to me on the subject; my mind is made up!
: A municipal contest in the great CONNER
cial metropolis Of this country, cannot be
confounded with the chickering's Of village
or hamlet. It was political contest, and
as such Iptl permit no Ofice-hOlder Of nine
10 set an example of Reorganization and
violation Of party rules. As for the plea Of
ignorance you set up for Mr.. McKeohi il
is not sustained by the facts. He knew
very well l had written letter expressive
Il of my views on the subject, but because, l
j suppose, it was addressed 10 Mr.. Richard
Schell, hs saw fit to act contrary to my
I wishes" Mr.. C. replied that he only al.
7 peared as mutual friend, and he supposed
d the President would like 10 know the feel
!; ing Of the delegation and have their endorse
: ment. The President at once Strengthened
e himself up: Sir" he rejOined,.."I alone am
i responsible for the removal and appoint
:, ment Of my officials. do not shrink from
S that responsibility, nor do desire to share
with any one duty which my Office and
the oaths have taken impose on me. l
have decided upon removing Mr.. Mckeon,
and shall not hesitate 10 remove any Off
Ger of the government who infmy Judgment,
is guilty Of insubordination." The effect Of
this declaration on the bystanders, was e.
" lectric. 1t at once proved that in Mr.. Buc-
'r hanan there was different material from poor
NJ Pierce.
lie The conversation then was directed tc
il the choice of successor to Mr.. McKeon
r. The President said he would tender the po
1t sition TO Judge Sutherland, so as to publicl,
mark his reasons for removing McKeon.-
lis Mr., James T. Brady's name was suggest
ns ed, Mr.. Buchanan remarked that he ha,
'r- no objection to Mr.. Brady, if that gentle
It mau'S friends could show he had actirel
ed ererted himselfin behalf Of the democrati
,s- nominee for mayor. Of course, this rule
nv Brady out.
!, A question was asked ., 10 Rynder'
a.. conduct during the election, and in such
sin manner US led to the inference that III
All marshal would probably never reach III
=, Senate, unless he could furnish some undou5l
an ed proof that he was among The faithful.
!: trust that any apparent inpropriety j
w =, thus publishing an account of the interview
HN wall be more than compensated by the nc
20 - tive which leafs to it, II is but propc
'"' that the people Of the country should kno,
n. I that the President is no puppet 10 be pulle
o,. back and forth by the so-called ''leaders
here; but live man, who, having been els
- waited to the highest Office in the gift of hi
~ country is determined TO act up faithful
. TO his oath and the requirements of bis pt
sition. ..a 49,
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