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of the responsibilities which l am a. bout to assume, that accept the com :. mission you have rendered, with so much of delicate and gratifying encour- agement.

 The appreciation which you convey of my services in the twenty ninth Con gress is especially pleasing, because therein was manifested my fixed opinion on the taxing and expending powers oi the federal government, my uniformity entertained and often avowsd creed of strict construction for the constitution of our Union,

 [cannot express adequately my thanks for the high commendalion you bestow on the services rendered in Mexico by the first Mississippi R fiemen. As the representative of the people you give us that need of pralse, which is the great incentive, inc only reward of the citizsn soldier for all which he may suf- fer or do in the cause of his country.-- As State troops, under your organiza ton, we entered the service of ihe U States. Proud of the name of Missis- sippi proud of her former achievements in war; anxious to burnish on the battle field her shield rusted in the repose of peace it was my wish, it was my effort to preserve our distinct organlzalioh, our Slate Individuality that thus we might bring back whatever of our honor able distinction we should have the good fortune to acquire, and lay il at the feet of Mississippi, as our contribution to the joint property Of her citizens, the reputation of the S'a'e.

 You have jns,ly anticipated my views in relation to d peace with Mexico; an event to be desired not merely from it's influence on our domestic policy. but also to save from monarchcal alliance. or entire 2rostration, republican con federacy, which. despite our caution and magnanimons fo'bearance has forced us into war. Tee common desire of our countrymen 10 see the principle of self> government extended over this contin' ent, and recogn zed as the policy of A merica, has justified past administrations in toleratlng serious offences bs Mexlco, and still seeking 10 cultivate friendly re iations. This desire has, l douht not, led to d general approval of the course pursued by the present administration, in It's steady efforts to open negotiations for a treaty of peace. Should these ef- forts continue to be unsuccessful, we will have the satisfaction to know that our government has acted as became the United States, in avoiding unneces say injury to weak, though pefverse and offending neishbor. Sincerely trark' ing you for your kind expressions and generous confidence, promise all which zeal and industry can effect in the duties of the high station 10 which l am a>- signed.

 Very respec fully,

 Your oht srrv'i,

 JEFF. DAVIS.