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all but any injuries. The evening before I left Lex-
ington I though she made an attempt a conciliation
but I thought with the Port.

"When one deceived I hurt not kings again."
She has gone to seek for riches and honour instead
of happiness. I will take my course through life
guided by honesty and feeling. Undiverted
from my course by any magnetic influence
I will see which of us will be most prospe-
rous.

For the two last months an humble
Ensign in the Army I have I believe
done my duty to the satisfaction of my supe-
riors. I believe I may add with some
applause. I have since I joined the Army
been on three scouts one towards
Fort McArthur one towards fort
Wayne and one to the head of the
Rapids which have given me an op-
portunity of seeing the most of the sur-
rounding country. About half of
it is very fine and will one day afford
great settlements.

I yesterday evening returned from Ft. Wayne
after an absence of 15 days. I was ordered to that
place with others to ascertain what volunteer
and what Regular clothing was on hand
and the state of the other supplies coming our