I have no time to add more than that I desire sincere love to dear Annie, to whom please present for me the accompanying piece from my favorite Bellini, and the book on Etiquette, after it shall have passed the ordeal of a mother's examination, as I have not had time to read it myself." On March 4, he writes to his brother:-- "I have nothing new.

Smith continues to annoy me, but I think I have got him in check by a demand for compensation for my services for seven months, for doing that for him in Paris which he was bound to do.

The agreement stipulates that I give my services for '_three months and no longer_,' but, at his earnest solicitation, I remained seven months longer and was his agent in 'negotiating the sale of rights,' which by the articles he was obliged to do; consequently I have a right to compensation, and Mr.E.and others think my claim a valid one.

If it is sustained the tables are completely turned on him, and he is debtor to me to the amount of six or seven hundred dollars.

I have commenced my operations with posts which promise well at present." "_March 23._ My Telegraph labors go on well at present.