The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1857-01-02
BIDDEFORD, MAINE, FRIDAY, JANUARY g. 1857
The President Elect and the ONCE
Seekers.

The President Elect and the Once
Seekers.
Il is well-known that the residence OF Mr.
Buchanan, at Wheatland, is at present be
scised and overrun with all manner Of Office
seekers, who are eager to take opportunity
by the forelock. The Baltimore Patriot
gives few extracts from the diary Of one
of those interesting tourists at Wheatland
Here it is:
I'm ROUTE.
Started from Bungtown-credentials oil
in due form-strongest possible recommen'
dation from b. and G. and d. Very con-
tident Of good place-puzzled what to
ask for, though. Strike for collectoship'
but will take first class consulhip rather
than none. ....
wurArIASD-xoSpiY.
Presented by Forncy. Extraordinary i'm
provement in Mr.. Buchanan since We met
last-thought him then cold and selfish,
facile and unr0liable-fnd him courteous,
benevolent, bland, and Of sterling integrity,
Mutually pleased with each other-shall
ask for collectorship.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Am more and more struck with tho ma
jestic simplicity Of the President elect
Talked about tho Ostend manifesto-all O
mistake - administration deceived him
never expected it would sec the light
moreover was mesmerized by Soule, and
signed it under the influence Of his will
Mem. Interesting fact to pschychologists-
must write the daily papers all about 1t.
wuEATLAND-wEDNEsDA
Great crowd here. Couldn't edge in q
word for long time, so stood offand watch
cd the countenancc of tho President elect
much struck with its remarkable beauty
Even the triAing occular defect singuiarly
enough is no blemish, but adds marvelously
to the expression. Neckcloth spotless
white-the type Of innocence. Rather like
it than not, especially on him. Converse
ton shifts from politics to religion-his eS
cellency much animated-speaks warmly o
the Presbyterians.
Mem. Mr.. B. Presbyterian - must
write to the newspapers.
Conversation continued. Anecdote oi
Mr.. BIS visit to Bedford Springs-met Q
Methodist Protestant clergyman thne-lik-
cd him exceedingly. Thinks tho Methodist
Protestant creed undeniably excellent.
Mem. Mr.. B. q Presbyterian Methods
Protestant.
Conversation continued. Refers to his
visit to Philadelphia-invited to occupy {
scat IN the Episcopal convention went :
didn't like Washington Hunts re marks
Thinks on the whole Episcopalianis IN nd
mirable-knows nothing of its ma rriag
service, but would like to be good Elsisco
palian, nevertheless.
Mem. Mr.. B. q Presbyterian Methcdis
Protestant Episcopalian.
P.S.-Am doubtful whether to enlig ht
en- the daily papers on these points or not
After dinner, spoke of Archbishop Hugh Q
know him well-rather like him think
him good friend of his. Catholicism very
grand and picturesque, and awe inspiring
Cannot say he believes in all the dogInas o
that church, but docs believe IN that article
Of faith which teaches that one substance
can be converted into another. Has expert
enccd the truth OF that fact in his own per
son. Witness his conversion into the Gin
cinnati platform.
Mem. On consideration, have decided t
say nothing about this in the newspapers.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Had private interview with Mr.. B.
Asked for collectorship- application
lectle too late. Asked for a consulship
would do anything in his power; was ar
IDENTIFY dcsirous Of gratifying his friends q
Bungtown, and would take the ir recommen
dation into profound considcrat ion but tn
loavcs and fishes, numerous rs they were
would not begin TO feed such IN ultitude o
hungry clamorists, and therefore somebod
must be disappointed. Ho trustee it woul
not bo the friend Of his Bungtown friends
but he seriously advised that friend to re
turn forthwith to Bunstown and wait wit
pElosophic patience until distn butio
took place.
BuSorowN, April !, 1851.
Have waited. Have not got tn collect OIL
ship. Have not got the consuls nip. Pu
in for postmaster Of Bungtown. Didntge
that. Didn'tgetanythinS. Yes. promises
Can't live on them.
Old Buck is great humbug. Never ha
much sense. Always thought 80. Il
squints-is wry nccked; wears dirty whit
neckcloth; Is by no means plea amt in hi
manners is Journalist is ms inccre; wi
make wretched President. Wonder ho'
people came to vote for him. iet no mor
support from Bungtown, that's certain.