And, as for war with Mexico--I confess I've had a continually growing fear of it for six months.

I've no confidence in the Mexican leaders--none of 'em.

We shall have to Cuba-ize the country, which means thrashing 'em first--I fear, I fear, I fear; and I feel sorry for us all, the President in particular.

It's inexpressibly hard fortune for him.

I can't tell you with what eager fear we look for despatches every day and twice a day hurry to get the newspapers.