Life of James Buchanan, Fifteenth President of the United States. v. 1 (of 2)
CHAPTER VI.
1829–1831.
The first Election of General Jackson—Buchanan again elected 94 to the House of Representatives—He becomes Chairman of the Judiciary Committee—Impeachment of Judge Peck—Buchanan defeats a Repeal of the 25th Section of the Judiciary Act—Proposed in Pennsylvania as a Candidate for the Vice-Presidency—Wishes to retire from Public Life—Fitness for great Success at the Bar