Anti-masonry is still flourishing. I do not know the state of feeling in the eastern section of Pennsylvania, but I am now perfectly convinced that no western county will return _a mason_ to the next Legislature. Strong, however, as anti-masonry is, much of its apparent strength is borrowed from extrinsic circumstances. In this city, for instance, many persons are anxious to be rid of a set of rulers who have managed with so much political dexterity as to control the destinies of this county for many years. _These men happen to be masons._ No other hobby could be mounted with the same prospect of success. The honest anti-masons, the old Adams men, and the disappointed office-seekers are easily induced to unite their influence against the “powers that be.” The motley materials are thus thrown into one caldron and stirred up into a _dangerous compound_. These remarks I have made to account for the extraordinary strength of anti-masonry in this quarter...... I am obliged to you for the salutary counsel contained in your last letter. I believe that a whole volume of advice (both moral and political) is contained in that single direction, “Be wise as the serpent, but harmless as the dove.” ...... My health is very good. Your grateful and affectionate brother, GEO. W. BUCHANAN. It appears, however, that a meeting was held at Lancaster in March, at which he was nominated for the Vice-Presidency, with what effect may be learned from the following letters written by his brother George from Pittsburgh: [GEORGE W. BUCHANAN TO JAMES BUCHANAN.] PITTSBURGH, March 23, 1831. DEAR BROTHER:— I have just read with great pleasure the proceedings of the Lancaster meeting which nominated you for the Vice-Presidency. Whether success shall crown the exertions of your friends or not, no public man can receive so flattering and precious a testimonial as the unanimous and unsolicited voice of his neighbors and acquaintances. In this part of the State, the idea seems to take very well. Both this county and Washington will, I think, hold meetings in your favor. I saw the editor of the _Manufacturer_ this morning and ascertained that he will be disposed to take a prominent part. The _Democrat_ will probably not be unfavorable. The editor, however, is a very timid creature. On Thursday last I was so unfortunate as to fall and break my arm. The pain has subsided in a great degree, and I think that my arm will be restored in a short time to its wonted strength and action. I can now attend to any business that does not require the use of both hands. I write under a feeling of great inconvenience, and will therefore close. Your grateful and affectionate brother, GEO. W. BUCHANAN. PITTSBURGH, April 29, 1831. DEAR BROTHER:—