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President that he had submitted the whole of the papers to Mr Wirt, who had given an opinion that no decision could then be made, because promises had been held out to both parties, which had been fulfilled. I inferred from the conversation that the promises alluded to were, that the evidence furnished by both sides would be submitted to the parties respectively, and further time given to collect rebutting Testimony; and that the further time intended to be allowed, was to the 1st of Jan. next. He stated that the Attorney Genl had informed him that he was ready to give his opinion upon the evidence furnished, but supposed it to be Premature. I have seen the Attorney genl. but once, and had no opportunity to ascertain what his opinion was. Newman and others have represented that you have estimated that my influence was to shield you at all events, in the cabinet. This I am sure is false; but it may be well to be guarded upon this subject, even in