Mr.Calhoun is himself decidedly in favor of the measure, and I have no doubt but that such will be the result of the Presidential deliberation.

The question is too plain, and the considerations connected with it too obvious and important, to allow any prominent difficulties to intrude themselves between the conception and the execution of the measure.

If a post be established, it is almost certain that an Indian agency will be located there, and, in the event, it is quite certain that you will be appointed the agent." _Loss of the "Walk-in-the-water."_--This fine steamer was wrecked near the foot of Lake Erie, in November.

A friend in Detroit writes (November 17th): "This accident maybe considered as one of the greatest misfortunes which have ever befallen Michigan, for in addition to its having deprived us of all certain and speedy communication with the civilized world, I am fearful it will greatly check the progress of emigration and improvement.

They speak of _three_ new boats on Lake Erie next season; I hope they may be erected, but such reports are always exaggerated." _Geology of Detroit_.--"No accurate measurement that I can find has ever been made of the height of the bank of the river at this place.