Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-10-24

Our disting uisbed President has been rusticatng,
as the papers ten Us, for few days, at his quiet
home in Lancaster, and we must needs embrace the
opportunity Of paying him our respects. SO on
Monday morning. two of as walked OUT about
mile from the city, to his residence. The house,
which is a short distance from the public highway,
does not expose itself to view til you approachvery
near slipping lawn, inclosed by plain fence,
and nearly covered with forest trees, lies in mont
The dwelling is Of brick, two stories high, with
colonnade portieO fanked BY wing on each side,
Of the same height and materials One Of these
side buildings contains the library, the other is
used for domestic purposes. 1
Mr.. Buchsnsn's retinue ct Wheafland consists of
a housekeeper a female servant, and little boy;
the latter came to the oOor to answer call, and
in moment before we had time to euter, the Presi>
dent himself came out, and cordially greeting US
conducted Us TO the parlor. He at oBoe entered
into free GODgersatioB, which he commenced BY
asking as to the state Of religion IN The several
places Of our residence Then followed q minute
account of that peculiar inclination of the head
which has often been noticed bg those who have
attempted to describe him. The substance OF the
accounts is, that bis eyes are not mates, one being
short the other long sighted This, he thinks, was
always the condition Of his eyes and occasionally,
early in life that lateral curvature of his neck which
is q noticeable feature of bis physique
Nothing about this truly great man is more Won
derful than the aud simplicity Of his manners
in private life he throws of all reserve, and makes
his visitor feel quite at home in his presence
While we sat there, a rough, labOring walked
in without coat and saluted the President, "Good
morning, cir - and handed him some newspapers.
The rich brogue," betrayed the mans nationality
! Mr. B replied with calm smile, "Thank you"
took the papers and the man left
more pleasing instance Of this freedom from
ostentation and pride, was his manner at church on
the preceding Sabbath. He walked from his resi-
dence, which must betw miles, the church is in
! the opposite suburb of Lancaster and cane little
after the service began. His feet were covered with
dust and the perspiration Standing on his fore
/ head. No stir was made in the congregation; he
! quietly entered his own pew, and engaged in silent
/ devotion psalm book handed to him, and
| he at once participated in the song Of praise He
seemed greatly interested in the sermon, which vas
indeed worthy the attention of kings and all others
in authority, as well of all under authority II
was based on the passage, "Almost thou persusdest
| me 10 be 8 Christian" and besides possessing ex-
! tTaOrdinary merit piece of composition was de-
| Iiyered with eloquence and power.
After church The President walked devOutly and
entirely unattended through the streets of Llneas-
| ter. What stranger, looking upon that solitary
! pedestrian apparently obiviOus of self, and not
! expecting admiration, could have imagined that he
vas the Chief Magistrate Of this mighty nationl
Whatever judgment is formed Of Mr.. Buehansn's
public policy or his political opinions there can be
no question as TO his purity Of character the humi
ity Of his department, and the sincerity Of his
| ligious professions. Long and pleasantly viii we
remember the Goth day Of September, the day
spent with the sage Of Wheatland, at his own home
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