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peace, by imposing upon that nation the necessity of offering it. I am fearful that the state of things which now exists, and which, at least in the Eastern Section of the nation, is daily becoming more gloomy, will render it extremely difficult for us to create such a necessity. Massachusetts is nearly gone-- New York at least as bad between Federalism and Clintonism-- New Jersey is likely lost, and wholly by the Pusillanimity of their member of Congress. With those examples before his eyes, I am fearful Mr Madison will still halt between the removal of incapable officers, and a regard for their feelings. This is amicable in the man, but it is cruelty in the magistrate. The Florida Message has not yet been rec'd. We are looking for it with