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257 it over into the National Treasury and 114 against it.- Instead of closing the election on the day fixed upon, it was protracted by the introduction of speeches on the past of Mess Schermerhorm & Currey & the two Ridges. In consequence of this, together with the rains which fell, and the exhaustion of the provisions with which each individual had supplied himself (except one day's ration in meat furnished by Mr Schermerhorn) the people experienced great privation & fatigue. Among so large a concourse of people assembled under such circumstances, there have been, as might reasonably have been expected, some unavoidable accidents which, in a greater or less degree, affected their health. The Speaker of the General Council, Going Snake, very narrowly escaped destruction at the encampment of the first night after the close of the election, by a shod horse treading on his head; but he is now much better, and it is confidently believed that he will soon recover. Owing to these various causes, you will readily see the impossibility of complying with the suggestion of Mr Schermerhorn, to pay you a visit, at the agency on the 29th inst. Did circumstances permit, I should take pleasure in going up to see you. I am, Sir, Very respectfully Yr obt. hble: servt: John Ross P Chief of the Cherokee Nation.