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In state politics I fear every thing is lost. The removal of many of our friends, and the retirement of others from the public service, has brought into power new men who have been assailed by flattery, and other seductive acts, by men who only wish for power to employ it to selfish and corrupt Purposes. Those who might, by proper exertion, have counteracted their efforts, were at a distance, or fallen under temporary displeasure, so that an easy victory seems now to be nearly within their reach. Mr Elliot who will certainly be one of the Senators in Congress, appears to have entered with some spirit into the opposition which must be made, if every thing is not to be abandoned to the enemy. It is possible that valuable acquisitions may yet be made, and that a signal defeat is yet in store for the combined forces which are to be brought into the fold in November next.