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the Senate of the U.S. I congratulate you on the vote of the legislature by which the hopes, of a despicable Faction in the State, have been completely blasted. The majority was more overwhelming than I had expected, altho I expected that the majority would have been greater than it was two years ago. The more respectable part of the supporters of Genl Irwin must have abandonned his cause-- if so they deserve some credit for it. I am happy to hear that the elections, so far as unclear have reached me, have resulted in the selection of the men most capable of executing the duties assigned them; a principle which ought to influence every election, but which was most flagrantly disregarded by the last legislature. The election of State officers has not reached us. I make no doubt from what the legislature has done that these elections will terminate in the same manner. Present my respects to Mrs. Mitchell and accept the assurance of my high consideration and respect for yourself Wm H Crawford