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have lost all confidence in the restrictive measures since the embargo was abandoned, but as I really do not know what to do, or what ought to be done, in the present embarrassed state of the nation, I have stuck to Macon's bill. I thought it proper to give the administration an opportunity of trying the efficacy of this measure, until I was prepared to offer them a substitute in which I had confidence myself. My idea of being a party man goes this far and no farther. When a measure is proposed, and I am doubtful of its tendency, I will go with the administration unless it violates some principle of propriety, or of the constitution-- in that case I must think and act for myself. If I was in the opposition, I should vote with the administration whenever their measures were approved by my judgment, but in all doubtful cases I should vote against them. I feel under obligation to you for the disposition of your unclear to promote young Harris. I agree with you entirely as to the family generally. He however