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this, because Eustis and his friend affect to believe that no body but the Southern and Western people are dissatisfied with him, and that his office, and not his misconduct, is the object of our desires. We understand that Chandler has passed into Canada with 6000. men, and that Smythe with about the same number, has crossed the Niagara river. Harrison will enter upper Canada with about the same force if provisions can be procured and transported for the sustenance of his army. This is somewhat doubtful-- Tupper, at the head of about 400 mounted volunteers defeated a party of British and Indians at the rapids of the Miame, near the lake where the British escaped with little loss by their activity, and help of boats. Russel was more successful on the Illinois river against the Indians. In great haste I am dear sir respectfully yours etc Wm H Crawford