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Washington 2 Nov. 1812 Dear Sir. The Senate has not made a quorum, and there is no probability that We shall make one Today. Eighty four members of the other house have taken their seats. We have eighteen Members Present, but the admission of Louisiana requires 19. to make a quorum. The absence of a majority of our members at this time augurs badly-- I fear that the conduct of the members of our body is but too faithful a picture of the public feeling. What is to become of the nation? The Republican Party I am apprehensive will furnish a melancholy proof of their incapacity to govern in Perilous Times. The unclear management of the war department is sufficient to unclear any party