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or Wednesday last. His ancient household troops have been rallied, and great exertions are making enlist new recruits. The material success of the attempt cannot at this moment be ascertained. We have some strange reports on this subject. The house of Representatives on Thursday last passed the enclosed bill as a substitute for Macons bill which was lost by the final disagreement between the two houses. The bill was the result of a partial unclear held on Tuesday night at which about 30 members attended. It has been? this day referred by the Senate to a Select committee consisting of Repr. Smith, Repr. Crawford unclear Anderson and Bradley. My impression is against the passage of the bill. The loan bill is still in the possession of the other house, but there is no doubt that it will pass before the adjournment. I am dear sir respectfully your friend and humble servt. Wm H Crawford