The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-09

east park OF the Capitol had been arranged,
at which Mr.. Whittlesey, OF Ohio, was to
read the Declaration OF Independence. 1t
was warm weather, and some OF the Cabi-
net and friends were OF the opinion that
the President should not attend. He, how
ever, insisted and went. 1t was at the
next celebration, July 4, 1850, at the mon
ument, that he was Frustrated by the heat
and died July 8, five days afterward.
There was scarcely dry eye among those
in the house, for We had learned TO love
him.
Mr.. Fillmore succeeded Gen. Taylor,
and in the two and half years OF the time
there were many receptions and levees. IL
seemed to me that Mr.. Fillmore had more
OF these than was customary before, and
some OF US before the term was ended were
thoroughly drilled as to ourdutes on such
occasions The Presidents opponents in
timated that he was looking forward TO
another term. The monotony OF life at
the White-house was somewhat relieved
bv the littlegoddess Cupid. The President
had daughter, aud it was no secret to us
that she had suitor, and in fact an al
fianced one. This was Mr.. Campbell, OF
New York, one OF the most gentlemanly
young fellows ever knew. He was a
lawyer, | believe, and he had frequent
business here, and, OF course, called at the
White-house, and not infrequcntly would
spend few days with the family. They
were most interesting couple, and they
were looking for the marriage in the fall
following the retirement OF the President
in 1858. She died n few months after the
close of the administration, and her in
tended husband subsequently died. Mr..
Fillmore generally received callers about
10 o'clock, and managed to see all, or
nearly all, who came to the house.
"GES. PRANK PIERCE"
continued the veteran, twas inaugurated
in 1853 and the family were under aillic-
ton at the time, Il son having died few
months before. Mrs. Pierce, who was
somewhat delicate, as well MS the Presi-
dent, was much affected, and | often saw
them gazing on n locket containing the
picture OF the deceased son. The usual
routine Of receptions, dinners, etc, was
kept up, and had the President followed
the suggestions of friends he would have
given two or more receptions per week.
The President took considerable out-of-
door exercise, and enjoyed horseback rid
ing very much. lie was also most sure TO
take ride on a fine black horse rs far as
Congressional cemetery daily. lie was
fond OF company. and was fond OF driving,
rs well as riding. / remember that
Marylander, with fine pair OF horses
and he owned some blooded stock-made
an engagement with the President for
sleigh ride. The Marylander called
in the afternoon, and soon they
were distancing all their Compel.
itors on the avenue. After an hour
or two spent in the city they went out on
some OF the country roads north OF the
city Here the two were thrown out into
n snow bank, and the horses, taking fright.
ran away. They were found late in tho
evening at the stable door Of the
owner. This caused some alarm, par
ticularly when ii was knogR at the White
house that both parties, having been
thrown out in snow bank, aud getting
wet, had concluded not 10 risk a cold 10y
returning in an open sleigh. They re-
manned near the Soldiers home till the
next morning
PRESIDENT BUCHANAN's HABIT.
"Mr. buchanan, you well know. was in
anguratcd in 1857. and do not know that
! can tell YOU much Of interest about him,
Tor lac Is well remembered by most OF the
citizens. lie was an early riser, inclined
To help himself. was rather partial % plain
food aud frequently walked out, generally
walking around Lafayette square several
times. lie was not quick walker, but
his strides being long Il was difficult for
an ordinary sized man to over take him.
| remember that toward the close OF his
term, when he deemed the war to be in.
cyitablc, he often remarked: 1T will be-
terrible, and would rather see all the
nations OF the earth ut war with each
other than to see this country engaged in
sectional strife. There Is one thing |
should mention. He was n very charit-
able man, aud among his many callers
were numbers seeking pecuniary Nssis.
lance. For these he would lay aside $50
az time, and two or three times per
week this would be replcnshcd.
"lt is almost unnecessary 30 speak OF
the next President, Mr.. Lincoln, save 10
say that the many stories credited TO him
/ believe were told by him. lie seemed
to have the faculty OF remembering every
story be- had heard or read, and Ia have
the faculty Of always putling II In the
proper place. lle, too, was very CHAR.
liable"