Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-04-27

in truth, or words to that effect; many Sc
we're remarks passed between us; he was
in state of great excitement when | re-
ferred, second time, to my having seen il;
he again, in high rage declared that l was
n gross error; that the President never
wrote such document, and if Gov Walk
er, or any other person, pretended to have
such document, it was a mere prctext to
cover up a pretended or intended treason to
tho Democratic party, or a mere pretext
for deserting to tho Black Republican ranks
he further stated that if any one attacked
the Administration on this ground, to use
his exact word, he will put shirt upon him
from which he will never escape.
Question Sin case you had made such
interview, what led to itG
Answer was making a visit to one of
the editors of the Constitution in reference
to another matter entirely; 1 met Judge
Black there accidentally; l did not expect
to see him, my business with the editor was
in no way, directly or indirectly, connected
with the object of this Committee; de-
cline answering the question solely on the
ground Of irrelevancy.
THE PRESIDENTS LETTER.
The following is copy of Mr.. Buchan-
ans celebrated letter to Robert j. Walker,
when Governor of Kansas:
WASHINGTON July IL, 1857.
My DEAR SRI duly received your letter of the 2sth
u Friday last and read it to the Cabinet then in
SION The views which it contained not calculated
to assure US OF your success although did not despopd
Hence you may judge with what feelings of satisfaction
we received the account OF the proceedings Of the Ma
tiona Democratic Convention held at Lecompton on the
third instant. The point which your de-
pends the submission Of the Constitution to the people
OF Kansas and by the people Imean the actual bona de
residents, who have been long enough in the Territory
identity themselves with its fate The Legislature deter
mined three months as the period of residence to enti
individuals to vote for members of the Convention and If
the Convention should think proper to adopt the
period to entite individuals to vote for against the
constitutions II appears to me this would be reasonable.
On the question of submitting the constitution to the
bona fde residents Of Kansas willing to stand or
fall 1t is the principle of the Kansas Nebraska BILL the
principle of Popular Sovereignty and the principle of the
foundation of all popular government The more it is
discussed the stronger 1t will become Should the Con-
venon of Kansas adopt this principle all will be settled
harmonousy; aud, with the blessing of Providence you
will return triumphanty from your arduous important
and responsible station. The structures of the Georgia
and Mississippi Conventions will then pass away, and be
forgotten
In regard to Georgia. our news from that State is becom-
ing better every day We have not yet had time to hear
much from Mississippi. Should you answer the resolu-
tons Of the latter would advise YOU to make the great
principle of the submission Of the Constitution to people
Of Kansas conspcuousy prominent On this you win be
irresistible With the question of climate every is
acquainted, and the you insist upon this the more
will opponents urge that violating the pnci
pie OF nonnerference at the foundation of the Kansas
and Nebraska bill 1t is strange that the people at dis
tance, who have practical acquaintance with the
don of Kansas should undertake to be wiser than those
the spot II is beyond all question, the true policy to
build great democratic party there to maintain the
constitution and the laws composed of prosavery and
Free State democrats and If the majority should be
against slavery to obtain such constitutional provisions
will the rights of Shareholders in Missouri and
other StOtes and maintain all the laws guarding the just
rights of the South.
You right in your conjecture as to the cause of
Judge Williams appointment We supposed II would be
peculiarly acceptable to yourself and that he might aid
in carrying out your policy.
Col. Cumming has been appointed Governor Of Utah
This will his place to be vacant after the brief peri
cd required for settling up his business and certainly
shall be disposed to fill 1t by the appointment Of Mr..
Stevens.
Harney has been ordered to command the expedition to
Utah, but we must continue to have him with YOU at
least till you out of the woods. Kansas vastly
important at the present moment than Utah The pres
sure upon me continues without intercession. | pray
that Divine Providence in which place my trust may
graciousy preserve my life and my health until the end
OF my term. But Gods will be done in any event.
With every sentiment of esteem,
Iremain always sincerely your friend,
CSigned1 BUCHANAN.
| To Hon. Robert j. Walker.