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 We have published more than once the regula- tions of the Pension Office. in relation to the boun- ty lands script due to volunteers who have served in Mexico. The Hon. R. ". Johnson has furnish el us with she forms received from Washington, which conveys all tho information necessary pro- sccste and perfect bounty claun giving the latest forms adopted by the department. We are unable to give place to them before eur next, but In the mean time publish the following letter from Col. JOHNSON In reference to them.

 LITTLE Rocx. Od. 7tA. ls47. Cor. L. J. REARDoS.

 EDiTok ov THIS BANNER.

 Sv.-EncIosed hand you for publication, mat Ger Of interest to the returned volunteers of our State. and to the heirs and relatives of deceased volunteers. It was forwarded 10 me in answer to an application made by tnysefto the War Depart ment. al the request of number of volunteers, for the forms. instructions and regulations adopted required. or recognized by the War Department in the settlement of the claims, pensions bounes, &c, due the soldiers relatives of deceased soldiers of the Mexican war.

 With hope that these papers may prove bene. feial to our citizens in procuring Er them early liquidation and payment of their claims against the general government. have to request that you will publish them in your first paper.

 Whilst upon this subject, l wish to express the opinion, that any legislative action which negieets or excludes the Battalion of Lieut.. Col. Vim. Gray, recently western frontier, the benefit Of the same bounties and provisions enacted in favor of tte soldiers of the Mexican war, is wholly unjust my attention the Representative of this State in this Congress. has been repeatedly called to this matter. as one of deep interest to the members of tha, Battaiion and to the relatives of members of the Bettalion dying in the public service. The records of the Battalion am informed show loss of life equal to that, sustained by those regiments which were at the seat of war. There are many reasons which show that to this Battalion should be extended the same rights and bounties granted to all other volunteers Those reasons are unneces- sary to be here rePeated-they well known to all those interested, who have reflected upon the subject and shall be urged in the proper quarters 10 obtain relief. With my consent the Battalion shall not be made the scape goat of the present To the Regiment, as to the Battalion, I offer my services, humble may be the estimate put on them by some to aid them to attain their rights and claims upon the government. Those services offer as the Representative of Arkansas, regarding such course obligatory on me as a matter ol duty. l am with the highest respect. your friend and obt servt