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MIssIssIrrt SENRroa-t;ov. Brown of Missi has appointed Col Jefferson Davis 10 fill tho vacancy in the '. s. Senate oeeasioncd by the death of Gen. Speight. Col. Davis in a handsome letter accepts the commission and in alluding to the course our government has pursued In Mexican affairs says

 You have justly anticipated my views in relation to peace with Mexico; an event to be desired no, merely from It's influence on our domestic policy, but also to save from monarchial alliance, or entire prosirafion, republican confesoracy, which, des- pite our caution and magnanimoas forboarsnce has forced rs into war The common desire of our counirymen to the principle of self-governnent extended this continent, and recognised ss the policy of America, has justified past administrations In toierating serious offences by Mexico, and still soeking to cultivate friendly relations. This desire hss, doubt not, Id to general approval Of the course pursued by the present administration, in its steady efforts t9 open negotiations for treaty of peace. Should these efforts continue to be upsnc- cessful we will have the satisfaction to know that eur government has acted as became the United States, In avoiding unnecessary injury to weak, though prevcrse and offending Deighber- Sincerely thanking you for your kind expressions and gen srons confidence, promise all which zeal and in- austry can effect In the duties of the high station to which am assigned.