A. II. SEWER.

Washiaeton Ctsg, Jan. II. 1886.
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Washington Ci5y, Jun. II. 1886.

 Dear Sir-You will see, from the papers, that the greater part of this day has been consumed upon the petition of Michigan. In order to understand this controversy cor rectly, you must examine closely into the main question under consideration. She as- sumes the ground, (that is, Michigan), that she can be an independent State, aoahout tte consent qf Congress. This was the question incidentally alluded to to-day. All her diff ficulties grew out of her boundaries. But she will certainly be admitted this session, on terms and these terms will be, modii- cation of her southern boundary. But that admission will not take place before our Con- sttution gets here. ! shall expect it during the first week of February. have assured our friends, that our constitution will be here by that time. think it necessary to lnalse this nasty explanation, for fear of misconcep- ton in Arkansas.

 Tile probability is, that we shall have q war with Fsaaee. Mr. BARTON, our late re- presentativc to that kingdom, is expected here hourly i; and, when he gets on, a special inessage is expected from the President. The French Charge has made his bow, and IS on the eve of leaving the United States for France. So we go.

 Yours, truly, A. II. SEVER.