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Life of James Buchanan, Fifteenth President of the United States. v. 2 (of 2)

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The volume offers a chronological account of James Buchanan's private life and public career in the years leading to the Civil War, detailing his purchase of a country estate, diplomatic service in England, presidency, cabinet choices, and political correspondence. It analyzes national controversies over slavery and territorial organization, including the Compromise measures and the Kansas struggle, and traces foreign relations, social episodes abroad, election contests, and inquiries into administration conduct. The narrative relies on letters, official documents, and contemporary reports to present motives, policy decisions, and personal traits that shaped his role in a deeply divided nation.

INDEX.

  • Aberdeen, Lord, Course of, on Oregon question, i., 568;
    • Is informed by Mr. McLane of Mr. Buchanan’s despatch on Oregon Question, 558;
    • Gives information that Oregon treaty is approved, 604.
  • Aberdeen Lord, Premier, ii., 104;
  • Adams, Chas. F., Nomination of, ii., 9.
  • Adams, James H., Commissioner from South Carolina, ii., 370.
  • Adams, John Quincy, Candidate at popular election of 1824, i., 38;
    • Received unanimous votes of what States, 39;
    • Election of, by House of Representatives, 44;
    • Opposition to, who composed, 57;
    • Administration, who were friends of, 58;
    • Minority of friends in Congress, 70;
    • Reference to election of, in 1825, 506;
    • Reference to administration of, 511, 394;
    • Referred to by Mr. R. P. Letcher, 514;
    • On secession, ii., 603.
  • Aix-La-Chapelle, i., #219#.
  • Alabama, Secession of, ii., 42.
  • Albert, Prince, of Prussia, i., 207.
  • Albert, Prince, ii., 112.
  • Alexander, Emperor, of Russia, i., 155, 221.
  • Alfonskoi, Russian physician, i., 195, 196, 198.
  • Allen, William, U. S. Senator, reference to, on Texas question, i., 519; ii., 195, note.
  • America, Central, Negotiations with Lord Clarendon concerning, ii., 126 et seq.
  • American Institute, i., 201.
  • American System, Mr. Buchanan’s views of, i., 76.
  • Anderson, Major, Removal of, from Fort Moultrie to Fort Sumter, ii., 365, 370;
    • Temporary truce of, 449 et seq.;
    • Extraordinary despatches from, 497;
    • Letter of, to General Dix, 496, 518.
  • Anne, Empress, of Russia, i., 204.
  • Annexation. (See Texas.)
  • Annunciation, Cathedral of, i., 199.
  • Anti-Masons, who were called, i., 231.
  • Antoine, Rev. Father, Abbot of monastery, i., 202.
  • Appleton, John, of Maine, Mr. Buchanan’s Secretary of Legation in London, ii., 179.
  • Appropriation, Annual, Motion to strike out salary of minister to Russia, i., 129.
  • Argyle, Duke of, Lord Privy Seal, ii., 105.
  • Ashburton, Lord, i., 504.
  • Assumption, Cathedral of, i., 199.
  • Atherton, Chas. G., i., 519.
  • Arthur, Prince, Son of Princess Lieven, i., 217.
  • Author, Refutation a duty of the, ii., 511, 517.
  • Baker, J. B., Letter to, ii., 622.
  • Baker, Mrs. Geo. W., Niece of Mr. Buchanan, i., 531, note;
    • Death of, ii., 159.
  • Baldwin, Mr. Justice, Death of, i., 561, 26.
  • Baltimore Ladies, Spirit of, in 1863, ii., 612.
  • Bancroft, Geo., Letter of, to Mr. Buchanan, i., 590;
    • Mission to England, 574, 575.
  • Bank of the United States, i., 184;
    • Mr. Buchanan an early opponent of, 15.
  • Bank Question, Retrospective view of, i., 411, 416.
  • Bankrupt Act of 1841, Mr. Buchanan’s speech on, i., 461.
  • Bankruptcy, Meaning of, under the constitution, i., 30.
  • Bankruptcy Bill, Discussion on, in 1821-22, i., 31.
  • Barbour, Gov. James, of Virginia, i., 606.
  • Barbour, Philip P., i., 26.
  • Bargain and Corruption, i., 41, 56;
    • Unfounded charges of, 43;
    • Mr. Buchanan’s course in regard to, 41, 56;
    • Revival of, i., 506.
  • Barlow, S. L. M., Mr. (of New York), quoted, i., 22, note;
    • Account by, of proceedings of Cincinnati Convention, ii., 170 et seq.
  • Barnwell, Robert W., Commissioner from South Carolina, ii., 370.
  • Bashnia, Souchareva, i., 196.
  • Bates, Joshua, Partner of Baring Bros. & Co., i., 226, and note.
  • Beale William, State Senator, i., 10.
  • Bell, Mr., Senator from Tennessee, ii., 195, note.
  • Benton, Thomas H., Opposed to administration of John Q. Adams, i., 58;
    • Politics of, 232;
    • Resolutions of, on surplus money, 243;
    • Resolutions of, in relation to defence of U. S., in case of war with France, 268;
    • Expunging resolution of, 291, 293, 294, 305, 306;
    • Antipathy of, to paper currency, 496;
    • Subject of vituperation by his party, 510;
    • Hue and cry against, 512;
    • Pretensions of, to Presidency, 517;
    • References to, 519, 528;
    • Conduct and speech of, on Oregon question, 559;
    • Course of, on Oregon question, 570;
    • Reference to, 612.
  • Bernard, General, Reference to, as favoring General Jackson’s election, i., 55.
  • Bernsdoff, Countess, ii., 159.
  • Berrien, J. Macpherson, Reference to, i., 545.
  • Beverly, Carter, Conversation of, with General Jackson on incidents preceding the election of Mr. Adams, i., 49;
    • Visit of, to General Jackson, 49.
  • Bigler, Mr., U. S. Senator, Note of, to President, ii., 465.
  • Bills in Congress, Conscription, 1815, i., 9;
    • Bill for relief of surviving officers of revolution, 58;
    • Panama appropriation, 67;
    • Alteration of tariff, 75;
    • Cumberland Road, 81;
    • To amend and extend judicial system, 95;
    • To repeal 25th section of judiciary act, 110;
    • Fortification Bill, 240;
    • Removal of executive officers, 281;
    • Removal of the public deposits from the Bank of the United States, 291;
    • To restrain use of mails for the circulation of incendiary publications, 338;
    • To accept services of volunteers for defence of frontiers, 368;
    • To prevent interference of Federal officers with elections, 378;
    • For the renewal of the charter of United States Bank, 413;
    • To rescind the Specie Circular, 417;
    • To authorize issue of Treasury notes, 422;
    • To prevent Pennsylvania Bank from reissuing and circulating notes of old bank, 423;
    • For a bank with power to establish offices of discount, 459;
    • To create a Fiscal Corporation of the United States, 459;
    • Bankrupt Act, 461.
  • Birney, James G., Anti-slavery candidate for Presidency, i., 543.
  • Black, Jeremiah S., Attorney General, ii., 194;
    • Letter of, 309;
    • Opinion of, 319;
    • Objects to the answer of President Buchanan to commissioners, 379;
    • Fears of, in regard to inauguration of Lincoln, 491, 514;
    • Letter of, to Mr. Schell, 519;
    • Letter of, to Mr. Buchanan, 562.
  • Blake, Dr., Letters to, ii., 601, 614.
  • Blake, John B., Letters of, to Mr. Buchanan, ii., 524, 525.
  • Bligh, Mr., British Minister at Russian court, i., 150;
    • Accompanies Mr. Buchanan as far as Cronstadt, 217.
  • Bonaparte, Napoleon, References to, i., 198, 222.
  • Borgo, Count Pozzo di, Conversation with Mr. Buchanan, i., 175;
    • Called on by Mr. Buchanan, 220;
    • Mr. Buchanan dines with, 222;
    • Reference to conversations with, by Mr. Buchanan, 234.
  • Branch, Mr., ii., 491.
  • Breckinridge, Mr., Candidate for Vice Presidency, ii., 177;
    • Nominated by Southern Democratic Convention, 288.
  • Bright, Jesse D., Senator from Indiana, ii., 360.
  • Broglie, Duc de, Visited by Mr. Buchanan, i., 221;
    • Conversation of, with Mr. Buchanan in 1833, 234;
    • Reference to his note to Mr. Barton, 239;
    • His assurance to Mr. Livingston, 252;
    • Conduct of, as Minister of Foreign Affairs, 271;
    • Letter to, by Mr. Livingston, 273;
    • Famous letter of, to Chargé at Washington, 274;
    • Letter of, to M. Pageot, 279.
  • Brown, Aaron V., Postmaster General, ii., 194.
  • Brown, James, Senator in Congress from Louisiana when Mr. Buchanan entered that body, i., 25.
  • Brown, Sir William, Mr. Buchanan dines with, at his country house, i., 137, 138 and note.
  • Brunnow, Baron de, Reference to request of, i., 167.
  • Buchanan, Family of, Scotch-Irish, i., 1, 3.
  • Buchanan, Miss Annie, On Mr. Buchanan’s character and last days, ii., 674 et seq.
  • Buchanan, Geo. W., Brother of the President, i., 3;
    • Letter of, to his brother James, 109.
  • Buchanan, John, Grandfather of the President, i., 3.
  • Buchanan, Mrs., Mother of the President, Letter of, to her son James, i., 134;
    • Death of, 209, note.
  • Buchanan, James, Father of the President, i., 1;
  • Buchanan, James, the President, His autobiographical sketch, i., 1 et seq.;
    • Birth of, 4;
    • Education, 4;
    • College career, 4, 6;
    • Admitted to the bar, 7;
    • A Federalist in politics, 8;
    • Volunteers in the War of 1812, 8;
    • On defence of the country, 8, 10;
    • Oration of, on July 4th, 1815, 12;
    • Elected to the legislature, 8;
    • Re-elected to the legislature, 14;
    • Counsel for an impeached Judge, 16;
    • Rising to eminence as a lawyer, 17;
    • Suffers a great disappointment in love, 17 et seq.;
    • Elected to Congress, 23;
    • First debate of, relative to military establishment, 30;
    • Speech on tariff of, 1823-4, 36;
    • Professional income, 37;
    • Scandals as to supposed agency of, for Mr. Clay, 40;
    • Action of, in regard to, 41;
    • First acquaintance with General Jackson and Mr. Clay, 41;
    • Interview with General Jackson at Seven Buildings, 42;
    • Letter of, to General Jackson, 44;
    • Integrity of, 51;
    • Letters of, to Mr. Ingham, 51, 54;
    • Letter of, to General Jackson, 55;
    • Opposition of, to administration of John Q. Adams, 58;
    • Speech of, in support of bill for relief of officers of Revolution, 59;
    • Speech of, on Panama Mission, 65;
    • Remarks on slavery, 68;
    • Opposes Mr. Chilton’s resolution on abolition of offices, 71;
    • Replies to Mr. Everett, 72;
    • Powers as a debater, 74;
    • Views of, on tariff, 74;
    • Speech on tariff, 74;
    • Replies to Mr. Sprague on tariff, 75;
    • Views on subject of navy, 78;
    • Opposition of, to administration, how carried on, 80;
    • Speech of, on appropriation for surveys, 80;
    • Course of, on Cumberland Road, 81;
    • Speech on Cumberland Road, 82;
    • Speech of, against second election to Presidency, 92;
    • Action of, in election of General Jackson, 94;
    • Report of, on judicial system, 95;
    • Chairman of judiciary committee, 95;
    • Re-election of, to Congress in 1828, 95;
    • Speech of, on judiciary act, 95;
    • Supports bill on judiciary system, 99, 100;
    • Favors increase of Supreme Court Judges, 104;
    • Views on judicial appointments, 105;
    • Report of, on recommendation of judiciary committee, 107;
    • Trial of Judge Peck, 108;
    • Speech as a manager of the impeachment, 108;
    • Letter from his brother George, 109;
    • Remarks on twenty-fifth section of judiciary act, 113;
    • Spoken of as candidate for Vice Presidency, 122;
    • Letter of, to George Plitt, 122;
    • Qualifications of, for great success at bar, 123;
    • Letters from his brother George, 124, 125, 126;
    • Letters of, to Mr. Eaton, 130, 131;
    • Letter of, to General Jackson, 134;
    • Letter of, to his brother Edward, 138;
    • Diary of, on journey from Lancaster to Europe, 136;
    • From London to St. Petersburg, 140;
    • Letter of, to General Jackson, 142;
    • Letter of, to his brother Edward, 144;
    • Letter of, to John B. Sterigere, 146;
    • Letter of, to his brother Edward, 147;
    • Letter of, to General Jackson, 149;
    • Letter of, to his brother Edward, 152;
    • Letter of, to Mrs. Slaymaker, 154;
    • Letter from his mother, 158, note;
    • Letter of, to his brother Edward, 159;
    • Letter of, to General Jackson, 164;
    • Interview with Count Nesselrode, on commercial treaty, 165;
    • Despatch of, to Secretary of State at Washington, 167;
    • Commercial treaty, summary of, by, 168;
    • Letter of, to General Jackson, on maritime treaty, 174;
    • Failure of the latter, 174;
    • Despatch of, to Secretary of State, 176;
    • Letter of, to Secretary of State at Washington, 181;
    • Letter of, to Mr. Sterigere, 189;
    • Journey of, to Moscow, 192;
    • Arrives at home, 227;
    • Elected to the Senate, 228;
    • Senator’s duties, 230, note;
    • Remarks of, on relations with France, 236;
    • Reply of, to Mr. Clay, in relation to France, 238;
    • Remarks of, on President’s message in regard to France, 238;
    • Position of, in relation to France, 236;
    • Vindicates an amendment to fortification bill, 241;
    • Surplus revenue, remarks on resolution of Mr. Benton concerning, 243;
    • Speech of, on power of removal by the President, 282;
    • Speech of, on expunging resolution, 293;
    • Views of, on censure of President by Senate, 292;
    • Course of, as to slavery, 315;
    • Remarks on slavery, 316;
    • Remarks on reception of Quaker memorial, 319 et seq.;
    • Presents a petition from Society of Friends, 337;
    • Remarks of, on bill to restrain circulation of incendiary publications, 340 et seq.;
    • Remarks of, in favor of admission of Michigan, 358;
    • Remarks of, on bill for services of volunteers for defence of frontiers, 368;
    • Speech of, on interference of Federal officers with elections, 378 et seq.;
    • Speech of, in support of bill against Pennsylvania Bank, 423;
    • Relations of, to political warfare on the currency question, 449 et seq.;
    • Letters of, 452-457;
    • On the administration of President Tyler, 459;
    • Reply of, to Mr. Clay on veto power, 460, 472 et seq.;
    • Opposes bankrupt law of 1841, 461 et seq.;
    • Describes the Exchequer Board, 471;
    • Opposes ratification of treaty with England, 504;
    • Reference to conversation of, in 1825, 507;
    • Letters of, 509, 511;
    • Third election of, to the Senate, 515;
    • Proposed nomination of, for Presidency, 516;
    • Withdraws from canvass, 517;
    • Letters of, 518, 519, 523, 524 et seq.;
    • Domestic and social life of, 531;
    • Letters of, to Miss Lane, 533;
    • Domestic circle of, 534;
    • Private fortune of, 535, note;
    • Letters of, to Miss Lane, 536 et seq.;
    • Remarks of, on annexation of Texas, 545;
    • Becomes Secretary of State, 547;
    • Interviews with Mr. Pakenham at State Departments, 555;
    • Despatch of, to Mr. McLane, 558;
    • Letters of, 559, 574;
    • Despatch of, to Mr. King, on Texas question, 584;
    • Action of, in regard to Texas, 585, 586;
    • Despatch to Mr. Slidell on Mexican question, 595;
    • Further instructs Mr. Slidell, 596;
    • Position of, as to Presidency, ii., 8;
    • Reference to, 9;
    • Letters of, to his niece, 11 et seq.;
    • Supports compromise measures, 11;
    • Letter of, to Central Southern Rights Association of Virginia, 23;
    • Letter of, to Shelton F. Leake and others, 24;
    • Letter of, to John Nelson, William F. Giles, etc., 26;
    • Address of, to citizens of Philadelphia, 28;
    • Candidate for nomination, 34;
    • Letters of, 39, 40, 41, 42;
    • Speech of, at Greensburgh, Penn., in 1852, 43 et seq.;
    • Offered mission to England by President Pierce, 76;
    • Conversation of, with Mr. Pierce on English mission, 76 et seq.;
    • Letters of, to President Pierce, 69, 83 et seq.;
    • Declines a farewell dinner in Lancaster, 93;
    • Letters to Miss Lane, 94 et seq.;
    • Arrives in Liverpool, 99;
    • Visits Lord Clarendon, 100;
    • Conversation of, with Sir Edward Cust, on court etiquette, 107 et seq.;
    • Letters of, to Miss Lane, 109, 112 et seq.;
    • Attends the Queen’s first levee of the season, 112;
    • Dines with the Queen, 113;
    • Letters of, to Mr. Marcy, 117 et seq., 119, 121;
    • Letter of, to Mr. Capen, 120;
    • Letters of, to Gov. Bigler and Mr. Marcy, 122, 123;
    • Letter of, to his housekeeper, Miss Hetty Parker, 124;
    • Letter of, to his niece, Mrs. Baker, 124;
    • Social position of, in England, 142;
    • Letters of, to Mrs. Baker and Miss Lane, 148 et seq.;
    • Returns to United States, 169;
    • Nomination of, for the Presidency, 170;
    • Letters of, to Messrs. Wm. B. Reed, James C. Dobbin, Nahum Capen, 178-181;
    • Letter of, on Pacific Railroad, 183;
    • Letter of, on Presidential election, 183;
    • Letter of, on subject of mission, 185;
    • Inauguration of, as President, 187;
    • Inaugural address of, 188 et seq.;
    • Cabinet of, 193;
    • Upholds the Territorial government in Kansas, 197;
    • Results of this action, 198;
    • Position of, as President, in regard to slavery, 202 et seq.;
    • Administration of, 211;
    • Foreign relations of United States during this period, 211 et seq.;
    • Policy of, in regard to Mexico, 219;
    • Messages of, to Congress, Dec., 1859, 220, Dec., 1860, 221;
    • Complimentary gift to, from Prince Albert, 228;
    • Letters of, to Queen Victoria, 229, 231;
    • Letters of, to Miss Lane, 240 et seq.;
    • Protest against action of House of Representatives, 249 et seq.;
    • Letter of, to Mr. J. G. Bennett, 261;
    • Letter of, to Arnold Plumer on election, 286;
    • Letter of, to C. Comstock, 289;
    • Speech of, from White House, 290;
    • Soundness of views of, on anti-slavery, 295, 296;
    • Course of, in 1860, after Mr. Lincoln’s election, 304 et seq.;
    • Letter of, to editors of Lancaster Intelligencer, Oct., 1862, 307;
    • Refuses to garrison Southern forts, 307;
    • Reasons of, for not acting upon General Scott’s views, 309 et seq.;
    • Letter of, to Attorney General Black, 319;
    • History of annual message of Dec., 1860, 330 et seq.;
    • Message of Dec., 1860, 337 et seq.;
    • Reception of message in cabinet, Congress and country, 352;
    • Account by, of General Scott’s second recommendation, 367;
    • Letter of, to Governor Pickens, of South Carolina, 368;
    • Interview of, with South Carolina commissioners, 372, 377;
    • Result of the interview, 374;
    • Orders of, to Major Anderson, respecting the forts, 375;
    • Reference to conversation of, with General Jackson, 381;
    • Draft of proposed answer to commissioners, 384;
    • Modified by Judge Black, 386;
    • Letter of, to General Cass, 398;
    • Memorandum of, on resignation of General Cass, 399;
    • Action of Congress on annual message, 418 et seq.;
    • Letter of, to James Gordon Bennett, 431;
    • Special message of, to Congress, 433 et seq.;
    • Course of, reviewed, 444 et seq.;
    • Attacked by Jefferson Davis, 444;
    • Interview of, with Senator Clay, of Alabama, 452 et seq.;
    • Letters of, to Mr. Tyler, 466, 467;
    • His account of an interview with, 468;
    • Message of, of Jan. 28th, 1861, quoted, 473;
    • His action in regard to Fort Sumter 474;
    • Note of, to Mr. Holt, 474;
    • Conference of, with General Scott and Mr. Holt, 475;
    • His account of the neglects of Congress, 478;
    • No suggestion made by, to Mr. Davis, of Confederate commissioners, 485 et seq.;
    • Special message of, 494;
    • Note of, to Mr. Tyler, 495;
    • Knowledge of, and reverence for, Constitution, 502;
    • His interview with Mr. Lincoln, 505;
    • Departure of, for Wheatland, 506;
    • Letter of, to Mr. Toucey, 514;
    • Letter of, to Miss Lane, 522;
    • Letter of, to Judge Black, 523;
    • Letter of, to John B. Blake, 524;
    • Noble conduct of, 526;
    • Letters of, to Messrs. Holt and Bennett, 530;
    • Letters of, to General Dix, 535;
    • Letters of, to Mr. J. B. Henry, 541, 548;
    • Letter of, to Mr. J. C. G. Kennedy, 546;
    • Letter of, to General Dix, 542, 544;
    • Letter of, to Mr. Stanton, 545;
    • Letter of, to Mr. Baker, 545;
    • Letter of, to Dr. John B. Blake, 562;
    • Letter of, to Mr. Hallock, 555;
    • Letter of, to Mr. King, 557;
    • Letters of, to Mr. Leiper, 559, 561;
    • Letters of, to Mr. King, 563, 567, 569, 579, 582, 636;
    • Letters of, to Mr. Bates, 565;
    • Letter of, to a committee of the citizens of Lancaster County, etc., 565;
    • Letters of, to J. B. Henry, 566, 578, 598, 601, 657;
    • Letters of, to Miss Lane, 569, 571, 572, 576, 597, 605, 609, 612, 623, 631, 632;
    • Letter of, to Mr. Cobden, 570;
    • Letters of, to Mr. Leiper, 572, 578, 588, 593, 604, 613, 615, 622, 624, 627, 633, 641;
    • Letter of, to Charles Graffin, 651;
    • Letter of, to J. W. Wall, 635;
    • Letter of, to Messrs. Osborne and Baldwin, 652;
    • Letter of, to Rev. P. Coombe, 636;
    • Letter of, to Miss Jane Buchanan, 650;
    • Letters of, to Dr. Blake, 573, 580, 584, 587, 588, 591, 594, 595, 598, 601, 605, 606, 609, 614, 615, 629, 646, 661;
    • Letter of, to Judge Woodward, 577;
    • Letters of, to J. Buchanan Henry, 578, 598, 625;
    • Letter of, to John A. Parker, 579;
    • Letter of, to Mrs. Boyd, 583;
    • Letter of, to Mr. Stanton, 583;
    • Letter of, to Judge Black, 585;
    • Letters of, to Isaac Toucey, 586, 599, 620, 641;
    • Letters of, to Wm. Flinn, 591, 634, 645;
    • Letter of, to Mr. Hughes, 595;
    • Letter of, to C. E. Bennett, 596;
    • Letters of, to Mr. Capen, 596, 599, 604, 607, 608, 609, 616, 617, 618, 624, 626, 630, 639, 644, 649, 651, 654, 655, 657, 658, 663;
    • Letters of, to Mr. Schell, 610, 617;
    • Letters of, to Mr. Hassard, 627;
    • Letter of, to Mrs. Viele, 619;
    • Letters of, to Mr. J. B. Baker, 611, 622, 633, 644, 655, 658;
    • Letter of, to James Buchanan, 623;
    • Letter of, to Mr. Johnston, 633, 659;
    • Letter of, to editor of Evening Post, 637;
    • Letter of, to Horace Greeley, 639;
    • Letter of, to a friend, 641, 645;
    • Letter of, to C. J. Faulkner, 643;
    • Letter of, to Manton Marble, 643;
    • Letters of, to Mrs. Johnston, 645, 648, 649, 653, 656, 660, 662;
    • Letter of, to Miss Henrietta Buchanan, 647;
    • Letter of, to Rev. Ed. Y. Buchanan, 652;
    • Letter of, to Mrs. Shunk, 654, 656;
    • Letter of, to Mr. Schell, 659;
    • Letter of, to Miss Baker, 662;
    • Death of, 664;
    • His character as a statesman, a man and a Christian, 664 et seq.
  • Buchanan, Wm. Speer, Brother of the President, i., 3;
    • Death of, 158.
  • Bulow, Baron, Dines at Prince Lieven’s, i., 224;
    • Dines at Lord Palmerston’s, 225.
  • Burke, Edmund, Quoted, i., 302;
    • His use of word “expunge,” 310.
  • Burnett, Mr., From Kentucky, ii., 491.
  • Burr, Aaron, Visits Talleyrand, i., 225.
  • Butler, W. O., Nomination for Vice Presidency, ii., 8.
  • Buttre, John C., Engraver, Referred to, ii., 240.
  • Cabinet, Crisis, ii., 383, 385;
    • Reconstruction of, 400;
    • Scene in, 518, 521;
    • Letter of Mr. Schell to Judge Black concerning, 518 et seq.;
    • Judge Black’s reply, 519, 520;
    • John B. Floyd, 518;
    • Pretended remarks of Messrs. Black, Holt, Stanton, Dix, etc., in the cabinet, 519.
  • Calderon, Madame, Wife of Spanish minister, letter to Mr. Buchanan, i., 618.
  • Calhoun, John C., Secretary of War under President Monroe, i., 24;
    • Vice President, 94;
    • In the Senate, 232;
    • Remarks on relations with France, 239;
    • Illustration referred to, 288;
    • Position towards slavery in District of Columbia, 315;
    • Votes against memorials being received, 319;
    • References to, 322, 333, 341, 343;
    • Reference to a bill of, 345;
    • Report on defence of Western frontiers, 372 et seq.;
    • Secretary of State under President Tyler, 543;
    • Popularity on entering Senate, 559;
    • Political death referred to, 570;
    • Letter to Mr. Buchanan, 576;
    • Plan for bringing Texas into the Union, 581;
    • Reference to, ii., 9;
    • Death of, 10, note;
    • Correct conclusion from doctrines of, 315;
    • Senator from South Carolina, 361.
  • California, Demand to be admitted into the Union, ii., 9.
  • Cambreleng, Churchill C., Enters House of Representatives with Mr. Buchanan, i., 25.
  • Camidge, Rev. Matthew, Pastor of English chapel in Moscow, i., 199;
    • Dines at Mr. Cavenaugh’s, 204.
  • Campbell, G. W., Memorial from bar of Nashville, in relation to seventh circuit, i., 96.
  • Campbell, Judge, ii., 514.
  • Cancrene, Count, Minister of Finance at St. Petersburgh, opposition to commercial treaties, i., 152, 162, 166, 168.
  • Canning, Sir Stratford, Ambassador from England, refused by the Emperor of Russia, i., 216.
  • Carlisle, ii., 607.
  • Carlos, Don, Possible succession to throne of Spain, i., 149.
  • Carolina, South, Celebrated ordinance adopted by, in 1832, i., 183;
    • Secession, ii., 316, 319;
    • Commissioners from, arrival in Washington, 367;
    • Ordinance of secession adopted by convention of, 370;
    • Attitude of, 369, 372;
    • Demands of her commissioners, 372, 375;
    • President Buchanan’s draft of answer to the commissioners of, 385;
    • The reply which was sent, 386, 392.
  • Cass, Lewis, i., 559, 570;
    • Position in regard to Presidency, ii., 8;
    • Nomination for Presidency, 8;
    • Candidate for nomination, 34;
    • Influence of, 74;
    • Secretary of State, 193;
    • Letter of, 217, note;
    • Resignation of, 396;
    • Letter to President Buchanan, 397.
  • Castlereagh, Lord, i., 161.
  • Catharine, Empress of Russia, Character of, i., 154.
  • Catharine Second, of Russia, i., 204.
  • Caton, Betsy, Younger sister of Lady Stafford, ii., 102.
  • Catron, Mr. Justice, Conversation with President Jackson, i., 235, note;
    • Reference to, 529, note.
  • Cavenaugh, Mr., Dinner given by, i., 204.
  • Chamfort, French writer, quoted, i., 38.
  • Channing, Rev. Wm. E., Quoted, on anti-slavery, ii., 296, and note.
  • Chantry, Lady, ii., 153.
  • Charleston, Democratic convention at, ii., 287.
  • Chase, Ormond, Fate in Mexico, ii., 218.
  • Chase, Wm. H., Commander of State troops in Pensacola, Florida, ii., 461.
  • Chatham, Lord, Reference to letters of, i., 533.
  • Cheves, Langdon, i., 26.
  • Chicago Convention which nominated McClellan, ii., 624.
  • Chilton, Mr., Resolutions on curtailing expenses of Government, i., 70.
  • China, Relations of United States with, ii., 226;
    • Amendment of treaty with, ibid.
  • Clarendon, Countess, Asks for autograph of Gen. Washington, ii., 113.
  • Clarendon, Lord, Foreign Secretary, ii., 104, 116;
  • Clarke, James, Candidate for election to Senate in 1834, i., 228.
  • Clay, Henry, Reference to, i., 26;
    • Candidate for the Presidency in 1824, 38;
    • Course in regard to, 39;
    • Reference to Mr. Buchanan in 1827, 53;
    • Views on subject of protection, 74;
    • Candidate of Whigs for the Presidency, 231;
    • Leader of Whig party in 1832, 231;
    • Reference to, 232;
    • Resolution on removal of deposits, 291;
    • References to, 295, 297, 301, 302;
    • Course on slavery, 333;
    • Reference to remarks of, 347;
    • References to, 496, 502, 503, 506;
    • Conversation in Jan., 1825, 507;
    • Secretary of State under J. Q. Adams, 511;
    • His meaning in “carrying the war into Africa,” 514;
    • Whig candidate for Presidency, 520;
    • His position in regard to annexation of Texas, 544.
  • Clay, Senator from Alabama, President Buchanan’s memorandum of visit from, ii., 452, 454.
  • Clay, J. Randolph, Reference to, i., 558;
    • Letter to, 560.
  • Clayton-Bulwer Treaty, ii., 82;
    • Negotiations with Lord Clarendon concerning, 126, 133;
    • Ambiguity of, 212.
  • Clay, Henry, Compromise measures of, ii., 10, 47.
  • Clayton, John M., Senator from Delaware, references to, i., 232, 263;
    • Secretary of State, ii., 9.
  • Clayton, Joshua, ii., 195, note.
  • Clinton, De Witt, ii., 49.
  • Cobb, Howell, Secretary of Treasury, ii., 193.
  • Cobden, Hon. Richard, Letter to Mr. Buchanan, ii., 560.
  • Cochrane, John, From New York, ii., 491.
  • Colcock, Wm. F., United States Collector at Custom House in Charleston, resigns, ii., 483.
  • Coleman, Miss Anne C., Betrothed to Mr. Buchanan, ii., 17 et seq.;
    • Their engagement broken off, 17;
    • Sudden and melancholy death of, 17, 22;
    • Lasting sorrow produced by it, 21, 22.
  • Coleman, Robert, Father of Miss Anne C. Coleman, i., 17, 21.
  • Cologne, Mr. Buchanan visits, i., 219.
  • Commercial Treaty between United States and Russia, when and where signed, i., 169, 170.
  • Compromise Measures, Supported by Messrs. Webster and Calhoun, ii., 10;
    • Become a law, 11.
  • Compromise, The Crittenden, ii., 421.
  • Confederate Congress, First Assembly at Montgomery, ii., 476;
    • Of what States composed, ibid.
  • Conference, Ostend, ii., 136.
  • Congress, The fatal inaction of, ii., 420 et seq.
  • Connecticut, Memorial to President Buchanan; his reply, ii., 199 et seq.
  • Conrad, Chas. M., Secretary of War, ii., 11.
  • Conscription Act, Constitutionally valid, ii., 610.
  • Constantinople, i., 195.
  • Constitution, Nature of the United States, as understood by Mr. Buchanan, i., 283.
  • Convention between United States and France, i., 234.
  • Convention, The Peace, ii., 439, 445;
    • Mr. Buchanan’s account of, 439, 444.
  • Corrupt Coalition, Charge of, between Adams and Clay, i., 44.
  • Corwin, Thomas, Secretary of Treasury, ii., 11.
  • Court Costumes, Mr. Buchanan’s course in regard to, ii., 110, 116.
  • Cove Gap, President Buchanan’s birthplace, i., 2.
  • Covode Investigation, Account of, ii., 246 et seq.;
    • Mr. Buchanan’s message on, 254, 260.
  • Crampton, Mr., British minister, ii., 81;
    • Recall demanded by the United States, 134.
  • Cranworth, Lord, Lord Chancellor, ii., 104.
  • Crawford, John, Candidate at Presidential election in 1824, i., 38, 45.
  • Crawford, Mr., Commissioner from Confederate States, ii., 486;
    • Representations of Mr. Buchanan by, 487.
  • Crittenden Compromise, History and rejection of, ii., 420 et seq.
  • Crittenden, John J., Senator from Kentucky, i., 378, 379;
    • Attorney General, ii., 11.
  • Cronstadt, Mr. Buchanan visits, i., 217.
  • Cumberland Road, Bill for, discussion of, i., 32, 33;
    • Historical Sketch of, 82, 83.
  • Cushing, Caleb, ii., 78, 80;
    • Visit to Charleston, 368;
    • Letter delivered by, 368.
  • Cust, Sir Edward, Interview with Mr. Buchanan, ii., 111.
  • Cuthbert, Alfred, Senator from Georgia, i., 355, 357.
  • Dalgorouski, Princess, A friend of Mr. Buchanan, i., 155.
  • Dallas, Geo. M., Vice President, i., 528.
  • Daschkaw, Count, Grand Master of Ceremonies at St. Petersburg, i., 206.
  • Davidson, Dr., Principal of Dickinson College, i., 4.
  • Davis, Jefferson, Secretary of War, Conversation in regard to appointments, ii., 78, 81;
    • Theory of, on secession, 328, note;
    • Senator from Mississippi, 360;
    • Vote on Crittenden Compromise, 423;
    • Course on secession, 424 et seq.;
    • Assumes the Presidency of the Confederate States, 470, 484, note, 485 et seq., 489.
  • Davis, John, Senator from Massachusetts, i., 345.
  • Davydoff, Mr., Accompanies Mr. Buchanan to the American Institute, i., 201.
  • Dayton, Mr., Candidate for Vice Presidency, ii., 177.
  • Dedal, Mr., Dines at Prince Lieven’s, i., 224.
  • Democrats, Who were, in 1828, i., 52;
    • Who were, in 1832, 231, 232.
  • Democratic Convention, Course in 1860, ii., 287 et seq.;
    • Becomes divided, 288, note;
    • Factions of, 289.
  • Democratic Party, Platform of, ii., 8, note.
  • Derrick, A. H., Letter to Mr. Buchanan, ii., 591.
  • Devitcher, Monastery of, i., 198.
  • Diarist, The anonymous, confuted, ii., 393, 395.
  • Diary of a public man, ii., 391, note.
  • Dickerson, Mahlon, Senator from New Jersey, i., 58.
  • Dickinson, Daniel S., Candidate for nomination, ii., 34.
  • Dickinson College, Mr. Buchanan a graduate of, i., 4-6.
  • Dino, Duchesse de, Wife of Prince Talleyrand’s nephew, Dines at Prince Lieven’s, i., 224.
  • Diplomatic Intrigues, i., 167.
  • Dix, John A., Letter of, to Mr. Buchanan, ii., 288, note;
  • Dixon, Mr., Senator from Kentucky, ii., 194.
  • Douglas Democrats, ii., 603.
  • Douglas, Mr., Candidate for nomination, ii., 34;
    • Author of Kansas-Nebraska Act, 195;
    • Discussion by, 195 et seq.;
    • Nomination of, 288, 360.
  • Drogomirov, Barrier de, i., 198.
  • Duane, Mr., Secretary of Treasury, i., 205, 297.
  • Durham, Lord, How received at St. Petersburg, i., 150.
  • Eaton, John H., Reference by General Jackson in 1827, i., 53;
    • Colleague and friend of General Jackson in Senate, 42;
    • Letters to Mr. Buchanan, 130, 131, 132.
  • Eldon, Lord, Reference to letters of, i., 533.
  • Elections, Interference of Federal officers with, i., 378;
    • Result of, in 1856, ii., 177;
    • Author’s comments upon, 177.
  • Elizabeth, Empress of Russia, Reference to, i., 204.
  • Ellmaker, Amos, Letter of, i., 19;
    • Candidate for election to the Senate in 1834, 231.
  • Ellsworth, Mr., Action in regard to impeachment of Judge Peck, i., 108.
  • Eminent Men in Congress, notices by Mr. Buchanan, i., 25-30.
  • England, Threatened war with, i., 553;
    • Relation of the United States towards, ii., 212;
    • Her protectorate over the Mosquito coast, 212.
  • Estcourt, Colonel Bucknall, British Commissioner to United States, i., 604.
  • Esterhazy, Prince, Dines at Prince Lieven’s, i., 224;
    • Dines at Lord Palmerston’s, 225.
  • Etiquette, A question of court, met by Mr. Buchanan, ii., 105 et seq.
  • Everett, Edward, Supports administration of John Q. Adams, i., 58;
    • Peroration of, 63, note;
    • Action on impeachment of Judge Peck, 108;
    • Reference to, ii., 81;
    • Letter to Mr. Buchanan, 184.
  • Ewing, Thomas, Senator from Ohio, i., 232;
    • Reference to, ii., 9.
  • Executive Officers, Removal by President, i., 281;
    • President Jackson attacked for, 281.
  • Expunging Resolution of Mr. Benton, i., 291.
  • Fairfield, John, Reference to, i., 519.
  • Farragut, Admiral, Victories of, ii., 626.
  • Federal Executive, Power of, i., 405.
  • Federal Officers, Interference of, i., 379, 398.
  • Federalism in 1820, i., 23.
  • Federalists, Opposition to the War of 1812, i., 8;
    • A political sermon, 8, note.
  • Ferdinand, King of Spain, Reported death contradicted, i., 149.
  • Figlemont, Count, Austrian Ambassador at Russian Court, i., 143.
  • Fillmore, Millard, Accession to Presidency, ii., 10, 35, 45, 81.
  • Florida, Secession of, ii., 427.
  • Floyd, John B., Secretary of War, ii., 193;
    • Resignation of, 406, 409 et seq.;
    • Supposed distribution of arms by, 411, 416.
  • Force Bill, Introduction of, into the Senate, i., 183.
  • Foreign Relations during Mr. Buchanan’s administration, ii., 211, 227.
  • Forsyth, John, Minister to Mexico in 1856, quoted, ii., 215.
  • Fortification Bill, Amendment of, i., 240;
    • Opposed by Mr. Webster and Mr. Clay, 240;
    • Vindication by Mr. Buchanan, 241;
    • Fails to become a law, 242.
  • Foulke, Joseph, Member of Society of Friends, ii., 181.
  • France, Conduct of, i., 234 et seq.;
    • How viewed by Mr. Buchanan, 236;
    • Danger of war with, 237;
    • Recommendation by President of partial non-intercourse with, 237;
    • Mr. Buchanan’s opinion of this measure, 238 et seq.;
    • Mediation of Great Britain, 280.
  • Franking Privilege, ii., 610.
  • Franklin, Walter, Judge, impeached, and defended by Mr. Buchanan, i., 16.
  • Frelinghuysen, Theodore, Senator from New Jersey, i., 232.
  • Fremont, General, Candidate for Presidency, ii., 177.
  • Friends, Religious Society of, Memorial of reception in Senate, i., 319;
    • Mr. Buchanan’s views concerning, 320 et seq.
  • Galaxy”, Knot of young men from South Carolina, i., 26.
  • Galitzin, Prince, Dinner given by, i., 211.
  • Gallatin, Albert, Eligibility to Senate, i., 304;
    • Reference to, by Mr. Letcher in 1825, 508.
  • Galliard, John, Senator from Louisiana, i., 25.
  • Geary, Governor of Kansas, Resignation of, ii., 198.
  • George IV., King of England, i., 217, note;
    • Friendship for Prince Esterhazy, i., 225.
  • Georgia, Secession of, ii., 427.
  • Germains, Lord St., Guest at White House, ii. 238.
  • Gevers, Mr., Accompanies Mr. Buchanan as far as Cronstadt, i., 217.
  • Gladstone, Hon. Wm., Chancellor of Exchequer, ii., 104.
  • Gorham, Benjamin, Enters House of Representatives with Mr. Buchanan, i., 25;
    • Opposes the new tariff, 36.
  • Government, Confederate, Commissioners sent from, 485, 490.
  • Government, Federal and State, i., 401;
    • Attitude left in by Mr. Buchanan, ii., 501, 506.
  • Graham, Sir James, First Lord of the Admiralty, ii., 105.
  • Graham, Wm. A., Secretary of Navy, ii., 11.
  • Grant, General, Rising reputation of, ii., 626.
  • Granville, Earl, President of Council, ii., 104.
  • Greeley, Horace, Action on secession, ii., 427 et seq.;
    • Opposition to coercion, 428.
  • Green, Duff, References to, i., 55;
    • Visits President elect, Mr. Lincoln, ii., 426;
    • Letter of, 426.
  • Gretsch, Mr., Editor of the Bee, at St. Petersburg, i., 198;
    • Visits the cathedral with Mr. Buchanan, 199.
  • Grier, Mr. Justice, Successor of Mr. Justice Baldwin, i., 563, note.
  • Grimes, Mr., of Iowa, ii., 514.
  • Grow, Mr., of Pennsylvania, ii., 491.
  • Grundy, Felix, Senator from Tennessee, Reference to, as, i., 96;
    • Reference to remarks of, 346.
  • Guadalupe-Hidalgo, Treaty of, signed i., 601.
  • Guizot, M., Present at death-bed of Princess Lieven, i., 218, note;
    • Reference to, 568.
  • Hale, John P., Senator from New Hampshire, ii., 361.
  • Hall, Nathan K., Postmaster General, ii., 11.
  • Hamilton, Alexander, Reference to, i., 225.
  • Harris, Mr., American chargé d’affaires in Paris, i., 219.
  • Hastings, Warren, Impeachment of, i., 302.
  • Hayne, J. W., Visits the President, ii., 452, 487.
  • Hayne, Robert G., Senator from South Carolina, i., 58;
    • Debate with Mr. Webster on nullification, i., 183;
    • Reference to, ii., 161.
  • Henry, J. Buchanan, Domestic circle of Mr. Buchanan described by, i., 534;
    • Reference to, ii., 161;
    • Account of inauguration by, 187;
    • Account of incidents of administration, 235;
    • On Mr. Buchanan’s character, 671 et seq.
  • Hensel, W. U., Account of ex-President Buchanan’s journey from Washington to Wheatland, ii., 507 et seq.
  • Herald, The New York, President Buchanan’s appeal to editor of, ii., 431.
  • Herbert, Sidney, Secretary of War, ii., 104.
  • Heytesbury, Lord, English ambassador at Russian court, i., 143.
  • Hickman, Mr., of Pennsylvania, ii., 491.
  • Holland, Lady, Reference to, i., 218;
  • Holland, Sir Henry, Reference to, ii., 151;
    • Letter to Mr. Buchanan, 231;
    • Guest at White House, 238;
    • Letter to Mr. Buchanan, 592.
  • Holt, J., Secretary of War, Note to President concerning Fort Pickens, ii., 462;
    • Letter to officers at Fort Pickens, 464 and note;
    • Answer to demand by Governor Pickens for surrender of Fort Sumter, 457 et seq.;
    • Note to President on defence of Washington City, 492;
    • Memorandum of President on, 493;
    • Letter to President Lincoln, 498;
    • Letters to Mr. Buchanan, 531, 536, 550.
  • Hopkins, Mr., of Lancaster, Mr. Buchanan studies law with, i., 7.
  • Houston, Gen. Samuel, Conversations in 1824-5 on election of Gen. Jackson, i., 514, note.
  • Hughes, Bishop, Offered a mission to Mexico, ii., 627, 628.
  • Hunter, Senator, ii., 485.
  • Impeachment of Judge Franklin, i., 16;
    • Ably defended by Mr. Buchanan, 17;
    • Of Judge James H. Peck, managers appointed to conduct the, on part of House of Representatives, 108;
    • Article of, prepared by Mr. Buchanan, 108.
  • Incendiary Publications, Bill to restrain use of mails for circulation of, i., 338;
    • Mr. Webster’s remarks on, 339.
  • Ingersoll, Mr., American Minister at London, ii., 100.
  • Instruction, Doctrine of, i., 229, 230;
    • Mr. Webster’s views on, quoted, 230, note.
  • Internal Improvements, Meaning of, i., 35;
    • Mr. Buchanan’s course in regard to, 79, 80 et seq.
  • Ischermoff, Reference to, i., 195.
  • Ivan Velikoi, Belfry of St. John’s Church, Moscow, i., 197.
  • Jackson, Andrew, The President, Candidate for Presidency in 1824, i., 38;
    • Receives unanimous vote of what States, 39;
    • Letters to Mr. Buchanan, 45, 47, 48, 49;
    • Wrong impressions concerning Mr. Buchanan’s conversation, 1824-5, 50;
    • Integrity of, 51;
    • Letter to Mr. Buchanan, 52;
    • Increased popularity in 1826, 70;
    • Election of, to Presidency, 94;
    • Supposed illiteracy of, 129, note;
    • Letter to Mr. Eaton, 132;
    • Course in regard to Russian complaint of American press, 176;
    • Proclamation against nullifiers, 183;
    • Views on nullification, 185;
    • Regard for Emperor of Russia, 213;
    • References to, 224, 228;
    • Second election of, 231;
    • Opposition in Senate to administration of, 231 and note;
    • Message in regard to France in 1834, 235, note;
    • Reception in Paris as a threat, 237;
    • Partial non-intercourse with France recommended by, 237;
    • Reference to action of, by Mr. Buchanan, 255;
    • Reference to, by Mr. Buchanan, 257, 258;
    • Reference to message of, 272;
    • Secretary of Treasury removed by, 281;
    • Attacked by opposition for removal, 281;
    • Speech of Mr. Buchanan on bill regulating removals, 281 et seq.;
    • Second administration of, 315;
    • Special recommendation in Dec. 1835, 338;
    • Devotion of followers of, 407;
    • Reference to, ii., 47, 49;
    • Message of, 274, note;
    • Action of, against nullifiers, 302, 361;
    • Excitement on election of Mr. Adams in 1825, 506, 508, 514.
  • James, Mr., Senator from Rhode Island, ii., 195, note.
  • Jay, John, Reference to, i., 506.
  • Jefferson, Thomas, Reference by Mr. Buchanan to administration of, i., 263;
    • Reference to message of, to Congress, 265;
    • Reference to, by Mr. Letcher, 507;
    • References to, ii., 47, 212, 361.
  • John, The Third, of Russia, Reference to marriage of, i., 198.
  • Johnson, Andrew, The President, ii., 362.
  • Johnson, Governor of Pennsylvania, ii., 28 et seq.
  • Johnson, Reverdy, Attorney General ii., 9.,
  • Judge, Thomas J., Commissioner from Alabama, ii., 487.
  • Judiciary Act, Proposed repeal resisted by Mr. Buchanan, i., 111;
    • Report on, 111;
    • Twenty-fifth section of, 114.
  • Judiciary Committee, Views on extension of Circuit Courts, i., 95.
  • Judicial System, i., 95;
    • Mr. Buchanan’s views on, 95 et seq.
  • Kansas, Conflict of parties in, ii., 197;
    • Convention of anti-slavery party at Topeka in, 197;
    • Mr. Buchanan’s letter on, 199, 208.
  • Kansas-Nebraska Act, ii., 204.
  • Karamsen, Mr., Russian historian, i., 203.
  • Kent, Governor, Reference to death of, i., 512.
  • Kentucky, Resolution of legislature on election of 1824, i., 39.
  • Kern, Col. Jacob, Speaker of Senate of Pennsylvania, i., 228.
  • King, John P., Senator, i., 324.
  • King, Rev. Dr. John, Pastor in Mercersburg, i., 4, 5.
  • King, Rufus, Senator, i., 25;
    • Remarks of, 304.
  • King, Wm. R., Senator, elected to Vice Presidency, ii., 35, 40, 43, 69.
  • Kremer, George, Reference to, by General Jackson, i., 55.
  • Krudener, Baron, Reference to, i., 152;
    • Russian minister at Washington, i., 162;
    • Action as minister, 175.
  • Lafayette, General, Visited by Mr. Buchanan, i., 220;
    • Policy of, 221;
    • Loss of popularity in France, 221;
    • Loses confidence in Louis Philippe, 221;
    • Assists in regard to French treaty, 223;
    • References to, by Mr. Buchanan, 244.
  • Lancaster, City of, Alarm at, in 1863, ii., 609.
  • Lane, Elliott Eskridge, Reference to, i., 531.
  • Lane, James B., Reference to, i., 531.
  • Lane, Mary Elizabeth Speer, Sister of Miss Harriet, Reference to, i., 531.
  • Lane, Miss Harriet, Niece of Mr. Buchanan, i., 22;
    • Is brought to Lancaster, 531;
    • Education conducted by Mr. Buchanan, 531;
    • Where finished, 532;
    • Becomes a member of Mr. Buchanan’s household, 534;
    • School-girl life, 535;
    • Social position in England, ii., 142;
    • Letters to Mrs. Baker, 142, 146, note, 147, note;
    • Accompanies Mr. Buchanan from Washington to Wheatland in 1861, 506;
    • marriage of, 631, 632.
  • Lane, Mrs. Elliott T., i., 531.
  • Lansdown, Marquis of, Reference to, ii., 104.
  • Laval, Count, Chief censor of Russian Press, i., 150.
  • Lawrence, Hon. Abbott, ii., 151.
  • Law, Salique, Abolition of, by Ferdinand of Spain, i., 149.
  • Lazareff, Messieurs, Armenian noblemen, founders of Armenian Institute, i., 201.
  • Lecompton, Convention of slavery party at, ii., 198, 201, 202;
    • The constitution of, 206.
  • Le Fevre, Dr., Physician of British embassy at Russian court, Reference to, i., 148.
  • Leigh, Benjamin W., Senator from Virginia, Reference to, i., 323;
    • Action on slavery, 335.
  • Leiper, Mr., Letters to, ii., 604, 613, 622, 624.
  • Letcher, R. P., Conversation in Jan., 1825, ii., 507, 509;
    • Letters to Mr. Buchanan, 510, 512;
    • Reference to, 514.
  • Lieven, Princess, Reference to, i., 217;
  • Lincoln, Abraham, The President, Reference to, ii., 301, note;
    • Troops present at inauguration of, 301, note;
    • Election to Presidency, 315;
    • Policy shaped by Mr. Seward, 351, note;
    • President elect, journey to Washington, 477, 478;
    • Tenor of his public speeches on the way, 477, 478;
    • Action of, towards Montgomery commissioners, 484;
    • Inauguration of, 497;
    • Mr. Buchanan’s account of events on March 4th, 1861, 497;
    • Address “to whom it may concern,” 624.
  • Livingston, Edward, Senator from Louisiana, Action on proposed abolition of offices, i., 71;
    • Becomes Secretary of State, 132, note;
    • Letter to Mr. Buchanan, 132, 135.
  • Lomonosoff, Mr., Dines at Prince Lieven’s, i., 224.
  • Lord, Rev. Dr., On abolitionism, ii., 607.
  • Louis Philippe, King, Course toward Russia, i., 149;
  • Louisiana, Secession of, ii., 427.
  • Lowndes, William, Representative from South Carolina, Reference to, i., 25;
    • Character described by Mr. Buchanan, 26, 27 et seq., 29, #note:vol1_f9.
  • Lowther, Lord, Reference to, i., 218.
  • Lyttleton, Lady, Reference to, i., 604.
  • Macalester, Lily L., Letter to Mr. Buchanan, ii., 244;
    • Mr. Buchanan’s answer, 245.
  • MacGregor, Hon. James, Letter on election, to Mr. Buchanan, ii., 178.
  • Macon, Nathaniel, Senator from Georgia, Reference to, i., 25, 58.
  • Madison, James, The President, Reference to, on President’s power to remove officers, i., 285;
    • Reference to, on sedition law, 390;
    • Reference to, as a member of Mr. Jefferson’s cabinet, 508;
    • References to, ii., 47, 161;
    • Opposed to use of force against a State, 327.
  • Mails. See Incendiary Publications.
  • Malahide, Lady Talbot de, Reference to, ii., 153.
  • Mangum, Willie P., Senator from North Carolina, Reference to, i., 331.
  • Marcy, Wm. L., Candidate for nomination, ii., 34;
    • Letters to Mr. Buchanan, 35 et seq., 75, 80, 81, 90;
    • Secretary of State, 106;
    • Despatch to Mr. Buchanan, 111, 116;
    • Course of, 135.
  • Maritime Treaty, Report of Mr. Buchanan on, to Secretary of State, i., 172.
  • Markley, Philip S., Advocate of Mr. Clay for Presidency in 1824, i., 42;
    • Conversation with Mr. Buchanan in 1824, 51, 54.
  • Marly, Palace of, Reference to, i., 207.
  • Martin, Dr., Reference to, i., 518.
  • Matuscervie, Count, Resident at English palace at Peterhoff, Reference to, i., 206.
  • Maury, Mrs. Sarah M., Letters to Mr. Buchanan, i., 610, 612, 613, 614, 615.
  • Maximilian, Empire of, Reference to, ii., 222.
  • McClellan, George B., Nomination for Presidency, ii., 624, 625;
    • His letter of acceptance commended, 626.
  • McCook, George W., Ohio, Reference to, ii., 520.
  • McDuffie, George, Opposes Mr. Chilton’s resolution of abolition of offices, i., 71;
    • Manager on impeachment of Judge Peck, 108.
  • McIntire, Peter, Nominated by President as United States Collector at Custom House in Charleston, ii., 483;
    • Senate refuses to act upon nomination, 483.
  • McLane, Louis, Reference to, i., 26;
    • Opposed to administration of John Q. Adams, 58;
    • Letter to Mr. Buchanan, 191;
    • Becomes Secretary of State, 191, note;
    • Despatch to, by Mr. Buchanan, 212;
    • Reference to interview of M. Serrurier with, 254;
    • Reference to letter to M. Serrurier, the French minister, 255;
    • Minister of United States at London, 553;
    • Letter from Mr. Buchanan, 558;
    • Reference to ability of, by Lord Lansdown, 569;
    • Recalled from London, 574.
  • McLane, Robert M., Minister to Mexico, Reference to, ii., 218;
    • Treaty made by, 222.
  • Mercersburg, Early residence at, by Mr. Buchanan’s father, i., 2.
  • Meredith, Wm. M., Correspondence with Mr. Buchanan in regard to Wheatland, ii., 2, 3 et seq.;
    • Secretary of Treasury, 9.
  • Message, President’s annual, of Dec., 1858, Reference to, ii., 108;
    • Special, of Jan. 8th, 1861, Reference to, 433, 438.
  • Metternich, Prince, Feeling towards American people, i., 225.
  • Mexico, Origin of war with, i., 579;
    • War declared, 599;
    • Consequences of war with, ii., 5;
    • Relations of United States with, 215;
    • Description of, by Mr. Buchanan, 215 et seq.
  • Michael, St., The Archangel, Cathedral, visited by Mr. Buchanan, i., 199.
  • Michel, Grand Duke, Reference to, i., 207.
  • Michigan, Admission into the Union, i., 358;
    • Speech by Mr. Buchanan in favor of admission, 358 et seq.
  • Militia, In the service of the United States, i., 16.
  • Minister, English, Recall of the, ii., 135.
  • Mission to St. Petersburg, Correspondence with Mr. Buchanan as to, i., 130, 131, 132.
  • Mississippi, Secession of, ii., 427.
  • Missouri Compromise, The repeal of, ii., 194;
  • Missouri Compromise Line, Mr. Buchanan’s course on, i., 544.
  • Molesworth, Sir Wm., First commissioner of public works, Reference to, ii., 105.
  • Monroe Doctrine, Characterized by Lord Clarendon, ii., 132.
  • Monroe, James, Administration of, i., 23-37;
    • First and second elections of, 23;
    • Cabinet of, 24;
    • Veto message on Cumberland Road bill, 35;
    • Speech of Mr. Buchanan on, 82 et seq.;
    • Message of, on Cumberland Road, 87.
  • Montgomery CommissionersCommissioners, Appointment of, to Washington, ii., 477.
  • Moran, B., Secretary of American Legation, Letter to Mr. Buchanan, ii., 234.
  • More, Hannah, Comment of, upon Pope, i., 574.
  • Mortier, Marshal, Duke of Treviso, French ambassador at Russian court, i., 143;
    • Dinner given to, 149;
    • Called upon by Mr. Buchanan, 220.
  • Moscow, Visit to, by Mr. Buchanan, i., 194;
    • Appearance described, 194 et seq.
  • Muhlenberg, Peter, Reference to, by Mr. Letcher, i., 513.
  • Myer, Doctor, An agent from St. Petersburg, i., 197.
  • Napoleon III., Emperor, Attempted assassination of, ii., 146;
    • Power of, 152;
    • Designs in regard to Mexico, 220;
    • Interference of, 222.
  • Navigation, Interests of, i., 78.
  • Negro Suffrage, Reference to, ii., 658, 659.
  • Nelson, John, of Maryland, Mr. Buchanan enters House of Representatives with, i., 25.
  • Neophyte, Russian archimandrite, i., 204.
  • Nesselrode, Count, Return of, to the capital, i., 149;
    • Reference to, by Mr. Buchanan, 152;
    • Head of Russian chancery, 161;
    • Descent of, 161;
    • Feelings of, towards Mr. Buchanan, 162;
    • Undisposed towards commercial treaty, 162;
    • Interview with, described by Mr. Buchanan, 167;
    • Action on commercial treaty, 165 et seq.;
    • Freedom of American press not understood by, 180;
    • Interview with Mr. Buchanan, 207, 210;
    • Mr. Buchanan takes leave of, 215.
  • Neutrals, Conduct of England towards, ii., 134.
  • Nevin, Rev. Dr., Letter to Mr. Buchanan, ii., 644;
    • His funeral sermon, preached at the obsequies of Mr. Buchanan, 681.
  • Newcastle, Duke of, Secretary for the Colonies, ii., 104;
    • Guest at White House, 238.
  • Nicholas, Emperor, of Russia, Reference to, i., 142;
    • Referred to, by Mr. Buchanan, 223.
  • Nicholas, Mr., Senator from Louisiana, i., 310.
  • Nieschouchin, Garden of, i., 198.
  • Niles, Mr., American chargé d’affaires at Paris, i., 249.
  • Novaselsoff, Madame, Mr. Buchanan dines with, i., 195.
  • Novogorod, Mr. Buchanan visits, i., 193.
  • Nullification, Debate on, in the Senate, i., 183;
    • Ordinance of, 185 and note.
  • O’Conor, Charles, Political opinions of, ii., 619.
  • Official Organ, Charges against, by Baron Krudener, Russian chargé at Washington, i., 175;
    • Mr. Buchanan’s interview with Count Nesselrode on this subject, 180 et seq.
  • Ompteda, Prince, Dines with Lord Palmerston, i., 225.
  • Oregon, Dispute between England and United States on title to territory of, i., 551 et seq.;
    • Mr. Buchanan’s course as Secretary of State in regard to, 552;
    • Cabinet consultation in regard to, 555;
    • Mr. Buchanan’s interview with Mr. Pakenham, British minister at Washington, 555 et seq.;
    • Settlement of Oregon question, 560, 577. See note.
  • Orloff, Aide de Camp of Emperor, Reference to, i., 195.
  • Orr, James L., Commissioner from South Carolina, Reference to, ii., 377.
  • Ostend Circular, The, Reference to, ii., 136 et seq.
  • Otho, Prince, of Bavaria, Reference to, i., 248.
  • Ouroussoff, Prince, Visited by Mr. Buchanan, i., 196, 202.
  • Ouseley, Sir William and Lady, Reference to, ii., 153, 160.
  • Oxford, Commemoration day at, ii., 147, note.
  • Pageot, M., Reference to letter of Duke de Broglie to, i., 259;
    • French chargé d’affaires at Washington, Action of, on French treaty, 275.
  • Pakenham, Mr., British minister at Washington, Course on Oregon question, i., 552, 553, 554 et seq.
  • Palmerston, Lord, Dines at Prince Lieven’s, i., 224;
  • Panama, President’s message on mission to, i., 64.
  • Paraguay, Expedition to, ii., 224;
    • Account of, by Mr. Buchanan, 224 et seq.
  • Paredes, Declared President of Mexico, i., 593;
    • Refuses to receive Mr. Slidell, 599.
  • Paris, Mr. Buchanan arrives at, i., 219.
  • Parker, Miss Hetty, Mr. Buchanan’s housekeeper, i., 534.
  • Parliament, Opening of, Mr. Buchanan’s absence from, ii., 110.
  • Parties, State of, i., 57, 231.
  • PaschkoffPaschkoff, Madame, Party given by, i., 199.
  • Paxton, Rev. Wm. M., D.D., Conversation of, with Mr. Buchanan, on religion, ii., 670 et seq.
  • Peace Convention, Account of, by Mr. Buchanan, ii., 439 et seq.
  • Peck, James H., Impeachment of, course of Mr. Buchanan on, i., 107, 109.
  • Pedro, Don, Reference to, i., 149.
  • Peel, Sir Robert, Timidity of, i., 218;
  • Pensacola, Harbor of, Reference to, ii., 461.
  • Pennsylvania, Invasion of, by the Confederates, ii., 609.
  • Peterhoff, Fete of, attended by Mr. Buchanan, i., 206.
  • Petition, The right of, Reference to, i., 323, 338.
  • Pickens, Fort, Charge of General Scott in regard to, ii., 461 et seq., 465;
    • Qualified armistice respecting, 465.
  • Pickens, F. W., Governor of South Carolina, Letter to Mr. Buchanan, i., 608;
    • Letter to the President, quoted, ii., 383;
    • Letter to President demanding surrender of Fort Sumter, 456;
    • His urgency to have Fort Sumter taken, 476.
  • Pierce, Gen. Franklin, Nomination for Presidency, ii., 34;
    • Election of, 35, 40, 43;
    • Letters to Mr. Buchanan, 68, 74, 80;
    • Letters to Mr. Buchanan on English Mission, 86 et seq.;
    • The President, reception of, in Philadelphia, 91.
  • Pinckney, William, Action in Federal convention on word “expunge,” i., 310.
  • Pleasonton, Stephen, Reference to, i., 538, note.
  • Poinsett, Joel R., Mr. Buchanan enters House of Representatives with, i., 25.
  • Poland, Conduct of Russia in, i., 175, 179;
    • Debate in House of Commons on affairs of, 213.
  • Polevoy, Mr., Editor of Moscow Telegraph, Reference to, i., 202.
  • Polignac, Prince, Reference to, i., 218.
  • Polk, James K., The President, Opposes administration of John Q. Adams, i., 58;
    • His chances of election in 1844, 511;
    • Election to Presidency, 520, 543;
    • Letter to Mr. Buchanan, 522;
    • Administration of, 579;
    • Attitude towards Texas, 582, note;
    • Letter to Mr. Buchanan, 589;
    • Administration of, ii., 81.
  • Polycarpe, an archimandrite, i., 204.
  • Porter, Alexander, Senator, References to, i., 328, 333, 335.
  • Portraits of Mr. Buchanan, ii., 672, note.
  • Poussin, Major General, Reference to, i., 220.
  • President, Election in 1824, i., 38;
    • Election of, devolves upon House of Representatives, 39;
    • Ineligibility of, 92.
  • Press, American, Complaints about, i., 175;
    • Mr. Buchanan’s course in regard to, 175;
    • Baron Sacken’s imprudent note, 177;
    • Liberty of, 345.
  • Preston, Wm. C., Senator from South Carolina, Remarks on abolition of slavery referred to, i., 321, 335;
  • Prussia, King of, Reference to, i., 219.
  • Public Deposits, Removal from Bank of United States, i., 291.
  • Quaker Memorial, Reception in Senate, i., 319;
    • Mr. Buchanan’s remarks concerning, 319 et seq.
  • Radicals” in 1820-21, Reference to, i., 24.
  • Randolph, John, of Roanoke, Reference to, i., 26;
    • Character of, 29;
    • Opposes administration of John Q. Adams, 58;
    • Minister to Russia, 129;
    • Reference to, 189;
    • Death of, 205.
  • Ranlett, Captain, Reference to, i., 207.
  • Rasoumoffsky, Count, Russian nobleman, References to, i., 200.
  • Read, John M., Reference to, by Mr. Buchanan, i., 527.
  • Rebel Raid” into Pennsylvania, ii., 622.
  • Republicans, National, Who were called, in 1825, i., 57.
  • Republican Party comes into the field, ii., 174.
  • Resignation of Gen. Cass, ii., 396, 401;
    • Of J. Thomson, 401, 405;
    • Of Philip F. Thomas, 404 et seq.;
    • John B. Floyd, 406, 410, 415.
  • Resolution offered in the Senate censuring Mr. Buchanan, ii., 600, 601.
  • Retrenchment, Political cry of, i., 70;
    • Discussion of, 70;
    • Mr. Buchanan’s course on, 72.
  • Rigny, Count de, Reference to note to, by Mr. Livingston, i., 245;
    • Reference to, 257;
    • Mr. Livingston’s conference with, 269.
  • Rives, W. C., Senator from Virginia, Reference to, i., 379.
  • Rogers, Hon. Molton C., Reference to, i., 41, note.
  • Roman Catholic Priests sent to the army by President Polk, ii., 627, 628.
  • Romanoff, House of, i., 204.
  • Roosevelt, Mr. James J., i., 518, note.
  • Roosevelt, Mrs. James J., i., 518.
  • Rowan, John, Senator from Kentucky, Reference to, i., 58.
  • Rurick, Family of, Reference to, i., 203.
  • Rush, Richard, Reference to, i., 45;
  • Russell, Lord John, Reference to, i., 569;
    • Ministerial leader of House of Commons, ii., 104.
  • Russia, The Empress of, Reference to, i., 143;
    • Despotism in, 187.
  • Sacken, Baron, Russian chargé at Washington, i., 175;
    • Reference to letter to Secretary of State, 175;
    • Course on subject of American press, 176.
  • Sergeant, John, Representative from Pennsylvania, Reference to, i., 26;
    • Character of, 29;
    • Candidate of Whigs for Vice Presidency, 231.
  • Saulsbury, Senator, Letter from, ii., 601.
  • Sauveur, St., Cathedral visited by Mr. Buchanan, i., 198.
  • Schuyler, General, Reference to, i., 225.
  • Scott, Dred, Case of, ii., 205.
  • Scott, Gen. Winfield, Placed in command of United States army, i., 601;
    • His plan of campaign, 603;
    • Claim of, to the command, 605;
    • Nomination for Presidency, ii., 35;
    • Electoral votes obtained by, 35, 45, 47;
    • Civil qualifications for Presidency, 49;
    • Views of, 297, 314;
    • Mr. Buchanan’s reasons for not acting upon them, 309, 314;
    • Arrival in Washington, 365;
    • Interview with President Buchanan, 365;
    • Advises the President, 365, 368;
    • Blunder of, 416 et seq.;
    • Note to President, 445;
    • Action of, 445 et seq.;
    • Memorandum for Secretary of War, 448;
    • Charge against Mr. Buchanan, 462.
  • Search, Right of, How dealt with by President Buchanan, ii., 213 et seq.
  • Seaton, Miss Josephine, Letter to Mr. Buchanan, ii., 589.
  • Sefton, The Earl and Countess of, Reference to, i., 224.
  • Senate, The great leaders in the, i., 233.
  • Serrurier, Mr., References to, by Mr. Buchanan, i., 257, 260.
  • Sévigné, Madame De, Reference to letters of, i., 534.
  • Seward, Wm. H., Letter to C. F. Adams, ii., 351, note;
    • Action as Secretary of State towards Montgomery commissioners, 484;
    • Charge against Mr. Buchanan concerning Federal marine, 513.
  • Seymour, Horatio, as Governor, ii., 610.
  • Sherman, General, Victories of, ii., 626.
  • Sierge, St., Shrine of, i., 202.
  • Silsbee, Nathaniel, Senator from Massachusetts, Reference to, i., 58.
  • Slavery, First introduction of subject in the Senate, i., 315;
    • Petitions for abolition of, 315;
    • Subject again discussed, 338;
    • Summary of the questions on, ii., 262, 285;
    • Under the Constitution, 263 et seq.;
    • Anti-, organization of Societies of, 273;
    • Attacks upon, 275 et seq.;
    • Emancipation in Virginia, 277 et seq.
  • Slidell, John, Mission to Mexico, i., 591, note;
    • Letters to Mr. Buchanan, 593, 601;
    • Letter to President Polk in regard to Mexico, 603;
    • Sketch by Mr. Barlow, ii., 173, note;
    • Note to Mr. Buchanan, 445, note;
    • Mr. Buchanan’s reply, 445, note.
  • Sloan, Mr., Member of House from Ohio, i., 507.
  • Smith, Geo. Plumer, Statement by, of origin of cabinet scene, ii., 520 et seq.
  • Smith, Mrs. Caleb B., Letter to Mr. Buchanan, ii., 602.
  • Smith, Samuel, Senator from Maryland, Reference to, i., 58.
  • Smith, William, from South Carolina, Reference to, i., 25; Senator, 58.
  • Smolensko, Town of, Reference to, i., 198.
  • Smyth, Mr., Senator from Virginia, Proposed amendment of Constitution by, i., 92.
  • Society of Friends, Petition to abolish slavery in District of Columbia, i., 332.
  • Somerset, Duchess of, References to, ii., 114, 159.
  • Sophia, St., Church of, visited by Mr. Buchanan, i., 193;
    • Princess, married whom, 198;
    • Daughter of, 198.
  • Southard, Samuel L., Secretary of Navy, Reference to, i., 24, note;
    • Senator from New Jersey, 232;
    • References to, by Mr. Buchanan, 244, 358, 361.
  • Spain, Relations of the United States with, ii., 222;
    • Described by Mr. Buchanan, 222 et seq.
  • Sparks, Jared, Letter to Mr. Buchanan, i., 505.
  • Specie Payments, Suspension of, during war of 1812, i., 14.
  • Speer, Elizabeth, Mother of President Buchanan, Her marriage, i., 3, 4.
  • Speer, James, Grandfather of President Buchanan, and his wife, Mary Patterson, i., 3.
  • Spencer, Ambrose, Manager, on part of House, on impeachment of Judge Peck, i., 108.
  • Sprague, Peleg, Speech on tariff, i., 74;
    • Motion of, 75.
  • StackelbergStackelberg, Baron, Visits Imperial House of Education with Mr. Buchanan, i., 195.
  • Stafford, Lady, Reference to, ii., 163.
  • Stanton, Edwin M., Reference to, ii., 514;
  • Star of the West, Fired upon, ii., 447 et seq.;
    • Arrival off harbor of Charleston, 448.
  • State Rights, Virginia principles of, i., 24.
  • Status Quo, Supposed pledge of, ii., 375, 382.
  • Steiglitz, Baron, Conversation with Count Cancrene, i., 171.
  • Stephens, Alexander H., Vice President of the Southern Confederacy, ii., 476.
  • Sterigere, John B., Letter of Mr. Buchanan to, i., 524.
  • Steuben, Baron, Reference to map obtained from library of, i., 506.
  • Stevenson, Andrew, Enters House of Representatives with Mr. Buchanan, i., 25.
  • Storrs, Henry R., Manager, on part of House, on impeachment of Judge Peck, i., 108;
    • Action of, 108.
  • Stuart, Alexander H. H., Secretary of Interior, ii., 11.
  • Sturgis, Mrs. Russell, ii., 152.
  • Sullivan, John, Reference to, i., 542, note;
    • Death of, ii., 609.
  • Sumner, Senator, Assault upon, ii., 175.
  • Sumter, Fort, Reference to, ii., 302, note, 445;
    • Governor Pickens’ demand for the surrender of, 456;
    • The President’s reply, 457, 460.
  • Sutherland, Joel B., Candidate for election to Senate in 1834, i., 228.
  • Talleyrand, Prince, Reference to, i., 161;
    • Dines at Prince Lieven’s, 224.
  • Taney, Roger B., Letter to Mr. Buchanan, i., 133;
  • Tappan, Benjamin, U. S. Senator, Reference to, i., 519.
  • Tariff of 1823-4, Discussions on, i., 36, 74.
  • Taylor, Gen. Zachary, Military movement of, in Texas, i., 596;
    • The President, Character of, ii., 6;
    • Nomination of, for Presidency, 7;
    • Election of, 8;
    • Administration of, 9 et seq.;
    • Death of, 10, 49.
  • Tchenchine, Mr., Principal Director of Alexander Institution, Reference to, i., 201.
  • Telegraphic Despatch to Montgomery from Charleston via Augusta, ii., 476.
  • Tennyson, The poet, Reference to, ii., 147, note.
  • Texas, Independence of, i., 368;
    • Affairs of, 370;
    • Petition of Philadelphia citizens on, 370;
    • Annexation to the Union, 543, 562;
    • Negotiation with, 580;
    • Proposed admission into the Union, 580;
    • Secession of, ii., 427.
  • Thal, Mr., Accompanies Mr. Buchanan to the Barrier of Drogomirov, i., 198.
  • Thompson, Jacob, Secretary of Interior, ii., 194;
    • Resignation of, 401 et seq.;
    • Secretary of the Treasury, resignation of, 404.
  • Thompson, Mr. Justice, Appointment to Supreme Court, i., 24, note.
  • Ticknor, George, Letter from Paris, quoted, i., 237.
  • Tiver, a Russian town, Reference to, i., 193.
  • Tod, Mr. John, Mr. Buchanan enters House of Representatives with, i., 25.
  • Toucey, Isaac, Secretary of Navy, References to, ii., 193, 513;
  • Tracy, Albert H., of Buffalo, Reference to, i., 26.
  • Treaty between United States and England, Negotiation of, i., 504.
  • Treaty, Commercial, with Russia, i., 161.
  • Tribune, The New York, Strange course of, ii., 427, 430.
  • Troops at the Capital, ii., 491, 492, 495, 506.
  • Trostza, Monastery of, i., 202, 203.
  • Truce, Temporary, of Major Anderson, ii., 449, 454.
  • Tscherbatoff, Princess, Reference to, i., 153.
  • Tsidore, Monk, Reference to, i., 204.
  • Tyler, John, President, References to, i., 495, 528, note;
    • Marriage of, 529, note;
    • Cabinet of, 543;
    • Attitude towards Texas, 581;
    • Letters of, to President Buchanan, ii., 466, 467, 469;
    • Commissioner, 472;
    • Interview with the President, 472;
    • Note of, 489.
  • Vail, Aaron, American chargé in London, Reference to, i., 146;
    • Dines at Prince Lieven’s, 224.
  • Van Buren, John, Reference to, ii., 603.
  • Van Buren, Martin, Senator from New York, Reference to, i., 25, 58;
    • Secretary of State, 132, note;
    • Vice President, 231;
    • Democratic candidate for Presidency in 1837, 232;
    • Reference to, 394;
    • Pretensions to Presidency, 517;
    • Reference to, 519;
    • Conduct of, 524;
    • Relations to election of 1844, reference to, 550;
    • Attitude towards Texas, 581;
    • Nomination of, ii., 9.
  • Vernon, Mount, Reference to, ii., 230.
  • Veto Power, Mr. Buchanan’s reply to Mr. Clay on, i., 472, 504, 550.
  • Victoria, Queen, Satisfaction in regard to Oregon settlement, i., 604;
    • Cabinet of, ii., 104;
    • Ministry of, 105;
    • Accession of, 105;
    • Letters to Mr. Buchanan, 231, 233.
  • Virginia, Intervention to prevent war, ii., 471, 478;
    • President Buchanan’s message to Congress, 479, 484.
  • Volunteers, President Buchanan’s reasons for not calling for, ii., 501.
  • Wales, Prince of, Arrives in Washington, ii., 230;
    • Becomes a guest at the White House, 230;
    • Letter to Mr. Buchanan, 590.
  • Walker, Robert J., Secretary of Treasury under President Polk, i., 540;
    • Territorial Governor of Kansas, ii., 198;
    • Instructions given to, by President, 198;
    • Attempted insurrection suppressed by, 201.
  • Wall, Garret D., Senator from New Jersey, Reference to, i., 379.
  • Walworth, Reuben H., Enters House of Representatives with Mr. Buchanan, i., 25.
  • Ward, Commander, Expedition organized for, ii., 621.
  • Washington, President, Message in 1796, referred to, i., 364;
    • Reference to, ii., 47, 60.
  • Webster, Daniel, Speech on the war of 1812, i., 13, note;
    • Supports administration of John Q. Adams, 58;
    • Becomes a Senator, 58, note;
    • Views on subject of protection, 74;
    • Debate in Senate on nullification, 183;
    • Views on question of instruction, 230, note;
    • Opposes administration of General Jackson, 232;
    • References to, 263, 267;
    • Construction of Constitution by, 284;
    • On expunging resolution, 292, 306;
    • Reference to, 328;
    • Opposes bill to restrain use of mails for incendiary publications, 339, 344, 350, 351, 353, 357;
    • Treaty negotiated by, in 1842, 504;
    • Retires from President Tyler’s cabinet, 543;
    • Attitude towards Texas, 581, note;
    • Opinion on Texas question, 582;
    • Secretary of State, ii., 11, 35;
    • Relations to question of right of search, 213, 361.
  • Weed, Thurlow, Reference to, ii., 51.
  • Wellesley, Marchioness of, Sister of Lady Stafford, ii., 102.
  • Wellington, Duke of, Described by Princess Lieven, i., 218;
    • Reference to ii., 105.
  • Wessenberg, Baron, Dines at Prince Lieven’s, i., 224;
    • Dines at Lord Palmerston’s, 225.
  • Wharton, William, Reference to, ii., 181.
  • Wheatland, Purchase of, by Mr. Buchanan, ii., 1, 3.
  • Wheaton, Henry, Author of Elements of International Law, i., 218, note.
  • Whigs, Who were called, i., 231;
    • Rivalry among, 409.
  • White, Hugh L., Senator from Tennessee, i., 58;
  • Wickliffe, Charles, Reference to, i., 108.
  • Wilcox, Miss, Niece of Mr. Ingersoll, Reference to, ii., 100.
  • William IV., Reference to, ii., 104.
  • Wilmot, Proviso, Reference to, i., 544.
  • Wood, Sir Charles, President of the Board of Control, References to, ii., 105, 121.
  • Woodbury, Mr. Justice, Reference to, i., 175.
  • Wright, Governor of Indiana, Reference to, ii., 182.
  • Wright, Silas, Jr., References to, i., 331, 332, 366, 519, 522.
  • Yates, James Buchanan, Reference to, i., 536, note.
  • Zaitsova, Inn at, i., 193.