 A. H. SEWER.

Ugaslington Citg. .Karch r. ls96
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Washington Cdy, .Narch r, 1896.

 DEAR SIR-For seyeral days the bill for our admission into :he Union as a Stale, has been in ihe hands of Mr. Patton of Va. who is the chairman of the committee who had charge of fl, aud ihlis far, special or ders, having precedence, have precIuded him from reporting it to Inc House. He will doubtless have an opportunity 10 do so in the course Of u day or two. Nothing has been lost, however, Us all other reports have had 10 abide Il similar fate.

 This morning attend the sitting of the select committee of the Senate, tn whom the consideration of our Constitution had been reiefreds and l have the happiness to inform you that inc committee were usani- nous in instrueiing alr. BUCHANAN, the chairman, to report a bill for our admission forthwith. He will make his report on Monday next.

 Tn regard 10 ihe Ordinance, which will be il separate matter, shall have some irou- ble. l have no fears of being able to obtain q Congress as much as nay other state has erer reeeirsd. But shall know more about Aaiss "HSi eaH GEi ttle .SSpeCtife commit ires 10 act, and shall advise you according ly. shall certainly gel all can, and, if I obtain IS much as other States Aarc receiped, l hope my nets as a treaty maker will re- eeive the affirmation and ratification of our legislature. This shall have right to ex- peci, and expecting fl hope shall not be disappointed, as the heavy responsibility of adjusting these important interests has been committed 10 my management without my solicitation or knowledge.

 saw the Commissioner of the General Land Office to-day, and learned of him that the injunction imposed upon the issuance of patents, in co- sequence nf alleged frauds, &c. &c. has been removed. Patents for Donations and Pre-emption Certificates will now be made out as rapidly as possible.

 also learned of him that inc township of land 10 5. l " lyIng below he mouth oi The Arkansas river, which IS proclaimed for sale Ut the Helena District, ihis spring, lciH not De soid. and that he will recommend Congress to pass law affirming the entries nude in that township.

 Your friend, 4. II. SEWER.