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The following addresses and testimonials, so honorable to Mr. Buchanan, have been deemed woi thy of being collated, so as to be transmitted to his numerous posterity : [From a New York Paper.] We learn with regret, that, James Buchanan, Esq. who has faithfully fulfilled the office of British Consul in this city, has, after a period of nearly twenty-seven years, solicited and obtained a release from those duties, which he has honorably fulfilled to the satisfa(!tion of his own Government and the citizens of New York, liberally pro- vided for in his retirement. [From the Commercial Advertiser.] We have not by any means intended io permit our old friend — fellow-citizen we may almost call him — to go away from among us, to be seen of us, perhaps, no more, with- out offering something in the nature of a public tribute to his estimable character as a man, and his efficient, yet always courteous and judicious conduct as a servant of a foreign power. For above a quarter of a century he has dwelt in our city; for almost half an ordinary life-time we have known him personally, and there is scarcely a native born resident, perhaps, whose form and features are more generally known. Indeed, though as the representative of a foreign government he has been, officially, among us and not of us, it seems hardly possible to look upon him as an exotic — as anything but a genuine New Yorker ; and when he departs to the new home which he proposes to make the place of his retirement, we shall miss him exceedingly. We shall look, but in vain, for the vigorous step, the robust form end hearty expres TESTIMONIALS. sioii of countenance which bear up so bravely under the weight of his more than three score and ten winters; we shall no more see him soberly trotting along some out-of- town road, on his old white horse, breathing the fresh air of the summer dawn, at an hour when scores of younger men are slill hugging the dear dt'lusion of a morning (Iroiiin ; ni)r shiU we see him braving; the keen encounter of a winter wind, without clo:ik, or dread-nought coat, or upper Benjamin, or anything more tlian a blue spencer, bjsi.ls his ordinary consular frock, with bright oiricial buttons. He will be seen of us no more, but we shall not forg.-t liim. W ; intend nl to i)lac(! before our readers copies of two addresses which have been, or ar.! about to be presented to Mr. Buchanan, on his approaching departure — numerous- ly siiin ' 1 ; one, wo ij.'licve by ritizens generally, and the other by citizens and residents of British origin. We had some idea, too, of giving an outline sketch, at least of many work-!, benevolent or otherwise laudable, u> -^vhich we know that ho has taken an ac- tive part while holding the olfice of consul at this port ; but having accidentally come into possession of a paper, drawn up by an Irish gentleman, who has lived almost, if not quite, as long in our city as Mr. Buchanan himself, and who knew him in Ireland — this paper, moreover, containing a brief narrative of good deeds done by the ex-con- sul almost half a century ago — deeds highly honorable both to his head and heart — we have chosen rather to place it before our ri!aders. Mr. Buchanan's public career may be said to have commenced so far back as the Irish rebellion of 1798, when he joined the Orange association, which was then a botly of true and zealous loyalists, and also enrolled himself in the attorney's corps of volun- teers in the city of Dublin, where he was practising the legiil profession. His zeal, sagacity, and discretion having become known to the government, Mr. Buchanan was selected by Lord Oastlereagh, who was then the Irish Secretary, to counteract the efforts of the disaffected in his native county of Tyrone. On arriving at Omagh, the capital of the county, when; his father resided, he found that Lord Port- arlington, who commanded the Queen's county militia quartered there, had disarmed the inhabitants. Mr. Buchanan at once interposed his authority, and restored above 300 stands of arms to their owners, at which Lord Portarlington was so displeased, that he ti.reatened to withdraw the sentinels. Mr. Buchanan thereupon turned out with sixty of the most respectable inhabitanta, re.idy to mount guard, but his Lordship deemed it prudent to yield, and the county continued loyal and quiet. In a few days, Mr. Buchanan having called a meeting at Omagh, such a spirit of loyalty was aroused, that above five thousand offered to place themselves under officers of the King's appointmint, and without pay, to |)rescrve the peace of the county, with whose address to that (fleet he j)roceeded to Dublin, and happily arrived on the morning when the accounts and defeat of the murder of Lord O'JN'eil, by the rebels, near Antrim, reached the capitol, M'ith exaggerated statements that the whole North of Ireland was in rebellion. To correct this report, Mr. Buchanan's arrival, with the address, was forthwith placarded all over the city. Soon after this, Mr. Buchanan, having become a magistrate of Tyrone, was selected by the Marquis of Abercorn, the lieutenant of the county, to carry into effect the arming of the loyal population ; and finding that the Roman Catholics were to be excluded, declined taking any part in the measure. His rs'nionslrr.nces against the injustice, as well as the impolicy of such a course, induced the Marquis to send him to Dublin, when, on his representations to the Lord Lieuten- ant, the order w.as promptly countermanded. The plan of arming, however, was not carried into effect, but Mr. Buchanan embo- died a corps of yeomanry, of which he held the command, under the son of the Mar- quis, the members of the corps being all Orangemen but two. His influence was hap- pily exerted to repress the spirit of insult and outrage which began to prevail between the Orangemen and Catholics, and such was the efiect of his example, that the corps, in order to show their good feelings to the two Roman Catholic members, requested Mr. Buchanan to allow them to march in their uniform to the Roman Catholic chapel at Newtown-Stewart, where the priest gave an excellent conciliatory address to an im- mense multitude attracted by so extraordinary an event ; and such was the effect pro- duced upon the entire corps, that the members unanimously voted two days' pay to aid in repairing the chapel. The good feeling thus awakened, had the happiest influence upt)n the peace of the county. The eflect of such conciliating efibi ts led Mr. Buchanan TESTIMONIALS. to advocate Oatholic omaneipation, so that his condiH-l was noticed by the Koinan Catholic Board of Irehuul, who voted him their thanka, and a piece of plate. The plate he refused to accept, on the ground tliat should he receive it his influence would be diminished, but the letter conveji.ig the vote of the Board he still retains with just appreciation, as an honorable testimonial and a memento of those trying times in which he bore so active a part. Such a testimonial to an Oransje magistrate, conunand- ing an Orange corps, is indeed honorable to both givers and receiver. A somewhat remarkable circumstance, connected with an event that took place since Mr. Buchanan became a resident among us, may not be unworthy of notice. Those who have visit- ed Westminster Abbey, on turning from the j)oet's corner down the great aisle, may have noticed a marble tablet bearing the following inscription — "James Buchanan, I'^sq., His Majesty's consul at New York." It was placed there by order of the Luke of York, to commemorate Mr. Buchanan's agency in exhuming and conveying to England the remains of Major Andre ; and he is perhaps the only man living who has the honor of seeing his name inscribed in that receptacle for kings, heroes, poets and statesmen. But more laudable than all these things, and more honorable to Mr. Buchanan, was his early agency in the establishment of Sunday schools, having erected at Common Green, near Omagh,at his own expense, a slated stone building, capable of accommo- dating from three to four hundred children, as a Sabbath school ; introducing and en- forcing the principle that no sectarian catechism or creed should bo admitted therein, or any observation or distinction beari^ig on any sect, while all, as .soon as capable, should read the Huly Scriptures, and commit such portions to memory as taught love to God and man, obedience to parents and fulelily to masters. As a consequence of following up this system, in the course of a few months the Jioman Catholic children attended us well as others, and at the annual exhibition and presentation of premiums, the lionjan Catholic priest, the Presbyterian minister and the rector of the parish attended, and afterwards partook of the hospitalities of his table. Thousands of children, now grown to be men and women, are scattered over the United States and Canada, who attendwl that school at Common Green, and can bear testimony to the just and liberal system on which it was conducted. Mr. Buchanan attempted the same thing here, but was de- feated, and to avoid contention silently withdrew from an important duty, which he pur- poses to follow up in his retirement. It should be mentioned that above forty years ago he was a director of Hie London Foreign INIissionary Society, and has always been active in circulating the Scriptures, and while deemed peculiar in his views, yet actua- ted by a peculiarly Catholic feeling toward those who ditler from him, he avoids all con- tention on religious subjects. A CnizKx of New York, formerly of Dublin. [From the New Vorlt Courier and Enquirer.] After referring to the appointment of Mr. Barclay, the editor speaks of Hie ex-Con- sul as follows : — But while thus gratified at the .selection made to succeed Mr. Buchanan, we fake pleasure in uniting with our fellow-citizens in recording our high appreciatiou of the distinguished ability and courtesy, with which that gentleman hiis always discharged his duties to his Government and the public with whom he has oilkially been brought in contact. Amiable and affectionate as he is known to be In all his private and social relations, his conduct as a public functionary, has been equally commendable and praiseworthy. In the discharge of his olFicial duties, he has very frequently been brought in contact, and sometimes in unpleasant collision with our local authorities ; yet in every instance he has so conducted himself, that while yielding nothing due to his Sovereign, he has never left an unpleasant feeling towards hims";!f in the minds of our own officials. He has in all respects, proved himself a faithful public servant, and a kind-hearted and ami- able man. With the consciousness that he has done his duty in e^-^ery position in which he has been placed, wo doubt not but the evidences h? has recently received of the just appre- ciation of his public services by our Foreign and American Merchants, and by the most distinguished of our Irish fellow-citizens, must be a very acceptable offering. To the faithful public functionary, these are the highest and most acceptable rewards that can TESTIMONIALS. be tendered or received ; and we regret that the demand upon our columns, renders it impossible to lay before our readers the numerously signed addrcssr^s to which we rc- ler and which have been kindly exhibited to us. In the spirit of both, we say in all sincerity, may lie and every member of his estimable family, experience health, happi- ness and'prospeiity, whenever, and among whomsoever their future lot may be cast, Pkaise Well Bestowed.— The Philadelphia Inquirer, copying a passage from a letter in the National Intelligencer, highly complimentary to Mr. Buchanan, for more than twenty years the British Consul at this port, on the score of his discreet official de- portment, adds the following remark : — " We may remark here, that the British government will find it difficult to supply the place of the present efficient consul. He has through his long term of service, faithfully devoted himself to the interests of his country, and has nevertheless, on more than one occasion, assisted in reconciling difficulties— preventing misunderstandings, outbreaks, and possibly bloodshed. He has not only discharged his duties with ability, but with tact, judgment and discretion. These are great qualities in an officer of his class, and at a port of so much importance as New York." If a Philadelphia editor can speak thus with confidence, we, who are on the spot, mav be allowed at least to bear testimony in confirmation. And we happen to know that Mr. Buchanan's judicious mode of proceeding has in more than one instance called forth the approving notice of the national authorities. We know, for instance, that in relation to the case of the slaver Butterfly, the Secretary of the Treasury wrote as fol- lows to the U. S. District Attorney : — " Mr. Buchanan rendered very efficient services, and his whole conduct was marked by the most liberal and considerate regard for the rights of the government of the United States." The following is deemed worthy of being preserved as coming from a gentleman perjonally unknown to Mr. Buchanan : — New York, October 30, 1841. To James Buchanan, Es;]., II. B. M. Consul for New York; — Sir : — Permit me, thidunh tile medium of my boy, Sidney., to present you a Chinese sword, tal-cn on tlie capture of the Bogue torts, and brought home by my son, who recently arrived in the sl.ip N.irr igausett. Althounh of no great value, yet its associations r>s connected with the achievements of Eritisli ariiii in China, arc calculated to render it to you an interesting trophy, and as such, I pray you to do me the honor of acceptrng it. Very respectfully, I am your obedient servant, ALBKRT VEDDER — PniTisH Consulate, ) New York, 2d November, 1641. ) Sir: — I feel not only honored but highly gratified by the reception of the Cliinese sword, taken at the capture of one of the Bogue forts, and brought home by your son, who recently arrived in the Narragansett from Canton. However much all warfare is to be deplored, may we net hope that the time is come when, under the influence of those liberal principles whicli aie "penetrating every cor- ner of the earth, and which are essential in the melioration of the state of the people, Cliina, Irul) miscalled tiw Celis'ial Empire, may, through the instrumentality of the destroying sword, be open- ':'d to the sword of tlio Spirit, " the' Word of God !" And as England has been the higlily honored moan3 of originating the liritish and Eoreign Bible Society, whose eflorts liave been zealously follow- ed up by the American Bible .Society, may we not hope that mithcr and daughter will have a new and glorioiis field fur llieir united endeavors, not only In promoting the temporal, but the eternal interests of ncu-ly one half the inhabitants of the earth, hitherto subject to tlio moe^l d<>basing servi- tude of both mind ,ind body, and to all human picception so utterly hoiicless, that the philanthro- pist and christian have regarded the removal ol their degradation -is all but impossible ! 1 cannot but view these events with a liighor estimate than the meVe extension of trade or the taking of a few forts, outposts to shut out the li^ht of civilization ; believing that empires and states are under the control of the Almighty Ruler of Heaven and earth, bv whom the fall of a sparrow is regarded — And I am hrmly persu^ided thM the rise and fall of empires are lievond the control of the ccniba- tants, however bold and daring tlieir enterjir se. Abhorring and deploring war as I do, upon christian principles, I must rejoice in the persuasion that the peace of the world mav be .sustained by the United States and England, for it they are united ia rcalraining ihe destroving sword bv the some TESTIMONIAL.^ spirit whicli unitus them in sending forth the sword of the spirit, nil the powers of the world dare not, thnir^li imite;), nn hentli the !irciirsp(i .sword of wnr :uid dcstntclion. Vour sift of the sword olttaiiii'd bv your son has railed forth tliese reflections, and laised feelings I did not atilici|)ato. Permit nie to add, sir, that I accept it with sentiments of sincere re.jpcct, and be:; to a.ssure yon, that I regard the compliment the more highly as eominj, from a gentleman to ine a perfect stanger. I remain your obedient and faithful servant, JAMES BUCHANAN. To Albert Vedder, Esq. The following letter from Ex-Chancellor Kent., will be regarded by all as a testimo- nial of no ordinary value New York, March .11, IM.T My Deai .Sir; — I signed, with great pleasure, an address to you engrossed on parchment, and whicli was shown to me at the Custom Hou.-io. Hut this is not enough for me, and I cannot deny myst'lf the pleasure, of writing a personal and private line to you, lo assure you . VVhcr v(!r you ^'o from hence, we led assured that in you, Irishmen shall ever find a steacH'asl t'riL'iiil, and anions ihem may you never be without one. Wishing to your- sell',aml every member of your eslim'able family, health, happiness and prosperity, we hiive the honor to subscribe ourselves witli great respect. Your assured friends. My liiu'lily ostrenicd CounlrviMcn : 11 is clH'criiii:, it is ;;r;ilil>iiiL;, iind lii,'iily cmisi,! itory mi -my cli'iiid-liirr, aftiT al)(ivo a (luarfpf of acpiiliiry in lliis ciU.ti) l)i' so" liiniMrcil In iIh.' lulilicss whicli yoii ihischIchI me this dny. liut what rcml ;j:iMlcful to my h.-.iii, is llic t;i<'l of its ciiiiiniit inn from (feii- llcmcn,'iii;inv i.i' xvIimmi ilil!;T «illi I'lc iw tn tlio ])riiiri|plcs nf ^tom riiin.'iit. ():i this nciMsii.ii, iilhiw liif to stiilc, t'hitt ifi inv i\lluclimeiitt(im> rounlrymiMi, I sI.hkI iiiioii the si.h- i;rouiid of mir beiiisthe S..MS ol' lOriii, iind It sii;ill be the /.euhiiis uim of "my Utw remaining' years, |o ileal tlie divi.siotis niiddiH- Neiisioiis wliii h, t(> (i!ir(lis^i-a( e, prevail aijioiiL; oiii-i'oiiiili.Minri in t'aii.ida.sd .isto lead them torherish brot'ierlv leeliiii; to each other, at the same time as the "surest iiieaiis to promote their prosperity in that liiu'hiv lavoreil I'n.viiice; to lead them t i ohey llw' laws and persevire in that devotion and lov- nlfv whiell thev so sit;nallv manifested duriML' tiie late iiMhpa|i\ uhdiioi. — the (iovernor (ieneral, Lord ,Seaton,liavini((lii-|arecl to ini', thai ouiiijj; tollie loyal comlnet ol inv eoniitrymfn, the I'rovince was saved IVoin inneh misery and hloodslied. Ever, my dear Countrynu n, your grateful and horiored humble servant. At the Anniversary Dinner of St. George's Day, the following tribute wais paid to Mr. Buchanan, by the Chairman of the St. (George's Benevolent Society : Mr. Fowlkr now rose, and with obvious . motion remarked, that as the tribute of respect which, was due to tho.se who arc now the repres.ntutives of the British govern- ment on this continent had been \r.M, he now asked them to do honor to one who has been, and for a very long period, a faitful .servant of the Crown. One of our specially invited guests at this festival is our late Consul, James Buchanan, Esq., and who, with the snows of three score years ami ten gathered upon his temples, has lately resigned his otficial duties, and is about to leave New York, in the enjoyment of the esteem and re- gard of all who have known him, otlicially and individually, during a residence of more than a quarter of a century. If that genaeman were notpi'escnt 1 should narrate many of his good deeds, of a public and private character; but on his account, and rather than give him uneasiness, 1 shall refrain, contenting myself with now presenting to him a spontaneous tribute, which has been rendered in consideration of his eminent pub. ^ services and private worth, by men of all nations, and more especially by the British and American merchants of this city. This address 1 shall now read to you : "To Jam. iii'CANAN, K»(}. — Sir — As ycai are aboii* to retire from the duties of the o{\'cp and are likely to liMve the ( ity of New York, wi' the iiudersiuiied, liereh) ol'er yoii our best wishes, and de- sire tlius to iicknriuledue the iiuinliei of years in whieli yoii have fiarhs^ly, iiidefati^rably, and lio- iioralily siistai'ied y.aiis.df as Jiritish ('(■rsiil: while in private life vou liave evidenced theiiroi)(r duties tliat belonj; to a husband, parent and friend. Ardently praying' lor your hap[)iness in your re- tirement." Mr Fowler then turned to Mr. Buchanan, and in delivering to him the address, through the medium of Mr Barclay, feelingly remarked — Long, my dear sir, may your life be spared to enjoy this reward ; it is one which station alone could not have commanded nor wealth have purchased ; but it may serve to fill the measure of public honor and private esteem, due alike to your official and private character. Now fill, gentlemen, to the health and happiness of our Ex-Consul, James Buchanan, Esq. Mn. Buchanan, deeply aflo-ctod by the presentation of the adddress, and cheering which followed, in a feeling manner cxprcs.se(l how greatly it Avas enhanced by passing to him, on this occasion, through the hand of his highly esteemed successor. When he landed on these shores nearly twenty-seven years ago, he little expected such an out- pouring of good-feeling and honours, not only by his fellow-subjects but also by several of the most distinguished of llie citizens — (cheers). As bis ofFicial duties were com- inend"d, he Mould lie pardoned in stating that he never anticipated such an approval. Me hnd endeavored to discharge his duty to his Sovereign by maintaining the rights of his fellow-subjects without compromising what was due to his country-(loud cheers^. He TESTIMONIALS. we was bound to express his gratct'ful feelings for the uniform and ninny acts of kindness he ever experienced, not only from the tleneral and State authorities, hut from liiose of this city, the cullivalion of which he. deemed of tjreal imjmtnnce in all offuial iutrr- coutue with them — (fi^reat eheerintr). Those who were fathers and ^randl'alliers could alone enter into his feelings, and duly appreciate the hi<;hly |)rized legacy wliicli would be handed to his posterity by the address, and while written on parchment, yet it was 80 deeply en<;ravcn on his heart, that he woidd enjoin upon his numerous children and their posterity ever to cherish a ;;rateful sense of the honor confered on their father, so that they shoulil ever prove to the signers and their posterity their gratitude — (great cheering). Before tie sat down he could not omit observiu'^, in these extraoidinary times, that it wasdieering to every man connected with P^ngland, tow itiiess that when repudiation was so wididy, and so ruinuusli/ to rhnraclcr, acted on, yet the liiitish mer- chants stood firm in upholding the moral principle — (loud cheering V ^Vhile he observ- ed, with proud fcelling for tin- honor of the firitish character, there were many at this festive board who thus sustained the hono"- of their country, and among those one who has ever stood prominent through his whole life, need I name your estimable and high- ly-respected President. 1 therefore claim the pleasure to give the health of Joseph Fowler — (tremendous cheering). From the Albion. The following works have been printed and published by Mr. Buchanan, which proved that his Consular life has been truly active : — 1819. Letter to Sir Robert Peel as to the prevention of crime, with a proposition as to unfortunate females, abandoned to prostitution in the cities of London, Dublin, and Edinbuigh. 1821. Sketches of Indian Character. This Avork ran through two editions. Facts are now being collected for a third edition, to be completed in his retirement, in Ca- nada. 1824. Plan for the Melioration and Civilization of the Indians in the British Pos- sessions : addressed to the late Earl Dalhousie. 1824. Project for the formation of an Experimental Depot in Canada, lor the Pau- per Population of the County of Kent : addressed to the Rt. Hon. Edward Stanly, (now Lord Stanly.) 1828. Report and Observations on the Banking and other Incorporated Institutions of the State of New York. This was the first work of the kind published here, and highly valued. 1828. Opening of the St. Lawrence to the United States Vessels, considered and and recommended to Government. 1832. Report on the State of Crime, and Effects of State Prison Discipline, in the States of New York and Connecticut. 1834. Facts and Observations, addressed to Sir John Colborne, Lieut. Governor of Upper Canada ; pointing out the evil consequent on providing for paupers in health, in a country like Canada, where all who will work are sure of being fed. 1834. Letter to Lord Viscount Dungannon, with a plan to preserve from Contami- nation and Crime, destitute female children in London, between the ages of eight and twelve. The annual returns show above 15,000 of such females. Her Royal High- ness the Duchess of Kent honored Mr. Buchanan with her approval and granted per mission such should be called the Royal Victoria Female Sanctuary. He hopes to set this on foot. 1836. Recommending and pointing out the importance of a railroad from Hamilton to Sarnia in Michigan. 1836. Letter to Sir Francis Head, pointing out the means of raising the funds for such railway, by levying from the lands within five miles each side, according to con- tiguity. 1838. War with England fairly stated ; addressed to President Van Buren. Ano- nymous. TESTIMONIALS. isr}!). T;cltrr to Governor Tipncral Thomson, pointing out the mensure of a Federal Union of nil ihi! Mrilisli Frovinccs in North Americn. Si^;ncd Chutham. IHII. Li'ltcr to the Uuko of Wellington us to tlu,' admission of (irain from all coun- tries upon the siiine terms as such countries received the Manufactures of England. This workcalleil forth much observation in England — also to reduce the duty on sugar, and replace such reduftion hy a general income tax. In ordiT to improve the capacity of the Mastersof British vessels, Mr Buchanan, in 1S3 t, submitted a plan to the Ship-owners' Society of London, which called forlh the public thaidvs of that body, and at length the measure has been introduced to Parlia- ment. Various other sulijocts have been recommended by Mr. Buchanan; and it may Ix; milled that tin; celebrated MeCnllogh in his Commercial Dictionary names Mr. Bu- clianan with approbation, for the information which he derived from his reports. These documents must prove very gratifying to Mr. Buchanan, and we have much satisfaction in giving them publicity. The Commercial, we perceive, has omitted to mention the fact, that Sir John Franklin, when on his expedition to the polar regions, named one of the rivers after the Consul. Capt. Back, if we recollect aright, paid him a similar compliment in one of his expeditions. It should not be omitted, that among the various piece,s of plate presented to Mr. Bu- chanan, is one from the surviving sisters of the unfortunate MajOr Andre, as an expres- sion of their gratitude for his patriotic zeal in relation to the removal of their brother's remains from Tappan to Westminster Abbey.