From the Baltimore Patriot
CONGRESSIONAL NEWS.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 7ih.


The Senate did not sit to-day.


In the House, an important Message
was received from the President at 2
O'Clock, covering an important correspon-
dence as follows:


lst. A letter from Mr.. Buchanan to Mr..
Polk.


Cd. "A letter from Mr.. Buchanan TO
Mr.. M'Lane, dated December l3, and ask
ing the meaning of English war prepara-
tions.


Sd. A letter from MIR. M'Lane TO Mr..
Buchanan, dated January 3, stating that
he had an interview with Lord Aberdeen.
who assured him that the war preparations
of England had no reference to American
affairs--believes Lord Aberdeen sincere
still thinks it possible that hostiIities may
come--in which England would be prepar-
ed to deal powerful blows against the U
States.


4th. A letter from MIR. Pakenham to
Mr.. Buchanan, dated Dec. 27, proposing
arbitration.


9Th. A letter from Mr.. Buchanan TO Mr..
Pakenham, dated Jan. 3, declining arbi-
tratlon--yet cherishing the hope that The
difficulties may amicably be settled by ne
gotialions.


9Th. Mr.. Pakenham to Mr.. Buchanan
dated Jan. 3, stating that he will send the
answer of Mr. Polk, transmitted above by
Mr.. Buchanan, 10 the British Ministry. in
London. fse,n1g.4
7lh. Another letter from Mr.. Pakenham