We have high hopes that Governor Strong will be our governor next year.

I have no belief that our _war hawks_ will be able to involve the country in a war with Great Britain, nor do I believe that the President really wishes it.

It is thought that all the war talk and preparations are intended to effect the reelection of Mr.Madison.
The _Henry Plot_ is a farce intended for the same purpose, but it can never be got up.

It will operate against its promoters." While the father was thus writing, on March 21, of the political conditions in America from his point of view, almost at the same moment the son in England was expressing himself as follows:-- "_March 25, 1812._ With respect to politics I know very little, my time being occupied with much pleasanter subjects.

I, however, can answer your question whether party spirit is conducted with such virulence here as in America.