
          now appears to rest on the course taken
by Virginia. Should she go out maryland
will follow her and Washington will
be in the possession of the southern section.
This wil, it is supposed, be resisted by
the north and [hence?] the conflict. But
should the events occur which I have
mentioned there may be means found
to effect an amicable separation
provided due coolness can be retained

Professor Alexander of [?]
is now with us but will leave for
home tomorrow or Saturday. His daughters,
Harriet and Mary, are with him
and intend to remain a few weeks.

I have seen the Superintendent of
the Assay Office several times of late
in this city; I doubt whether he will have
much power to settle the affairs of the mint

Who is to occupy the place left vacant
by the death of Professor [Hackley?]? His
        