He was especially aggrieved that the President refused to nominate him to the Supreme Bench in 1846 as the successor of Henry Baldwin.

In view of Mr.Buchanan's career, both before and after that time, it seems strange that he should have desired the position.

It seems stranger still that Mr.Polk, after refusing to appoint him, should have nominated George W.Woodward, a Pennsylvania Democrat, who was unacceptable to Mr.Buchanan.

Mr.Polk, however, appreciated the temperament of Mr.Buchanan, and apparently knew how much he would endure without resentment.

While his presence in the cabinet was evidently not a source of pleasure to the President, he realized that it brought character, strength, and power to the administration.