, 1859-03-05
Interview with James Buchanan.
[corespondence Of the Worcester py.l


One day had an interview with Mr. Buchan-
an. Mr. Scott, Nr. Collins Of Amoor Rsver.
and Mr. Aspinwall OF Californis accompanied
me. We found the old gentleman dressed in
his morning gown and clippers, in his office.
Our reception YVES very cordial BE Is q vener-
indicate-but he has the ire Of youth in his tar
cultits Jet.
We we're attended by Mr- Scott, Of our State,
who il 8 great fAvorite with the President,
And the conversation immediately turned upon
things important, ss-"Hsd any Of us come
overlandf" Yes; then be must be informed OF
the Journey. He expressed himself strongly in
favor Of keeping open all the avenues to the
Pacific, because they develop resources sud aid
settlements, and are thus benefit to the whole
nation. But be shid that there Was danger that
these avenues might be closed up, On account
Of the factious opposition Of majority Of Con-
Eress to any meaaure he had proposed for the
national good. In fact, he said. there was dsn-
ger Of tho Government becoming bankrupt, be-
cause Congress- seem determined to adjourn
without proTidinR means to ply the demands
upon the Treasury-Rud that be will probably
have to call an extra session in August to meet
the emergency which will arise. He declared
the Democratic party-the great party that
elected him-thas built tho Cincinnati platform,
except himself to BE- disorganized, split mp in.
to ali sorts Of taotionsi incapable Of adhesion,
or of carrying any measure as party his own
adherents are so few in numbers that without
the aid Of the 'Black Republicans" he conld
no. have carried through any measure at tho
present session. To them he was under obligs-
tions for unexpected assistance, On several ocea-
sious, but, said he, "not man Of them has
ever called upon me-" He said, if he had q
Republican Congress. he could get along better
than he doee with the faesiou3y unmauageable
Democrats, who, the moment he proposes
measure for the honor and glory Of his country,
raise embarrassing questions, in tone that
teased, continually, and his recommendations
pass for nothing. 4 Republican Congress, said
be, would feel some degree Of responsibility
resting upon it, and would acs with reason.
he spoke Of the admission Of Oregon. but be
did not claim that as party success. He was
much pleased with the result, giving credit for
it to the high.minded Republicans, who we're
not afraid TO do right, esen when, By 10 doing,
they voted agRiuBt their own friends.
The President declared that he would not be
held responsible for the failure of any measure
Of his Administration. He believes We are IN.
der the protection Of Divine Providence, and
has faith in the future vindication of all his
acts, before the people, and that his administers.
tion will be not only successful but popular
o1e. He told u be Was then preparing mss.
sage, asking ior power to protect our uitlsens
in trdnsitn over foreign territory-the same
message which has since excited the yirtuous
indignation Of the press North and South.
He spoke Of CUBS and the Thirty Million bill
It's passage was matter Of time it might tall
this gear, bat i; you'd eou,s up sKaia, and Unbs
would inevitably be ours. He evidently relies
upon the success Of this schen e, more than ane
other, to make illustrious the page of history
which snail celebrate the renoTn Of President
1amea Huehan:a.
We remained about half an hour, having en-
joycd Tery pleasant interview.