The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-10-13

x WGlI EG4k11xuU0E 10W pAAIkoAtC UN was. A celebration of the Fourth of July in the east park of the Capitol had been arranged, at which Mr. Whitlesey of Ohio was to read the Declaration of Independence. It was warm weather, and some of the cabi- net and friends were of the opinion that the president should not attend. He, however, insisted, and went, It was at the next celebration, July f, 1850, at the monument, that he was prostrated by the heat, and died July 9th, i've days afterwards. There was scarcely a dry eye among those in the house, for we had learned to love him.
 "Mr. Fillmore succeeded General Taylor, and in the two-and-a-halt years of the time there were many receptions and levees. It seems 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 our duties on such occasions. The presidents opponents intimated that he was look ing forward to another term, The monotony of life at the White House was somewhat relieved by the little god Cupid. The president had s daughter, and 1t was no secret to us that she had suitor, and in fact, an afiianced one. This was Mir. Camp bell of New York, one of the most gentlemanly young fellows ever knew. He was 6 lawyer, l believe, and he had frequently business hero, and, of course, called at the White House, and not infreqnently would spend few days with the family. They were a most interesting couple, and they were looking for the marriage in the fall following the retire. ment of the president in 1858. She died few months after the close of the administration, and her intended subsequently, died. MT. Fillmore gen. erally received callers about 10 o'clock, and managed to sec all, or nearly all, who came to the house.
 "General Frank Pierce," continued the veteran, twas inaugurated in 1858, and the family were under atfliction at the time, . son having died few months before. Mrs. Pierce, who was somewhat delicate as. well as the presi- dent, was much affected, and l often saw them gazing on locket contain ing a picture of the deceased son. The usual routine of receptions, din- ners, etc., was kept up, and had the president followed the suggestions of friends he would have two or more dinners per week. The president took considerable out-of-door exercise, and enjoyed horseback riding very much. He was almost sure to take ride on 8 fine black horse as far as Congress sional cemetery daily. He was some- what careful as to liquor, and gen. erally refused even wines. He was fond of company, and was fond of driving as well as riding. l remem- Der that a Marylandsr, with a flne pair of horses-and he owned some blooded stock-made an engagement with the president for a sleig ride. The Mary lander called In the alter noon, and soon they were distancing all competitors 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 snow bank, and the horses, taking fright, ran away. They were found late In the evening at the stable door of the owner. This caused some alarm, particularly when it was known at the White House. The anxiety, however, was relieved late at night, when a messenger con- veyed the intelligence to the White House that both parties being thrown out in a snowbank, and getting wet, had concluded not to risk cold by returning in an open sleigh. They remained near the Soldiers Home tiii morning.
 MT. Buchanan, you well know, was inaugurated in 1857, and I do not know that I can tell you much of interest about him, for he is we'll remembered by most of the citizens. He was an early riser, inclined to help himself, was rather partial to plain food, and frequently walked out, gen. erally walking around Lafayette Square several times. He was not . quick walker, but his strides being long, 1t was difficult for an ordinary sized man to overtake him. remem- Der that toward the close of his term, when he deemed the war to be inevi- table, he often remarked, "It will be terrible, and I would rather see all the nations of the earth at war with each other than see this country en- l 0o0ad in q sactfonal afrfEa ? Thara fs one thing should mention. He waa 6 very charitable man, and Among his many callers were numbers seeking pecuniary assistance. For these he would Lay aeide $50 at Q time, and two or threee times per week this would be replenished.
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