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interesting object, in a manner so impartial
that it cannot fail to be satisfactory, we indulge
the hope that your excellency, participating, as
it is not doubted that vou do, in the desire to
terminate the uncertainty so long existing upon
this subject, will submit the resolutions to the
favourable consideration of the legislature of
Virginia at their next session." And we sub-
mit, herewith, a copy of governor Tyle's letter
in reply; by which you will ptrceive that his
excellency received our communication in the
most friendly spirit; and that he considers the
propositions contained in the resolu ion "as well
calculated to bring the subject to a close."

The Legislature of Virginia being now in
session and the resolution having been sub-
mitted to their consideration, by governor Ty-
ler, we may, it is believed, confidently calcu-
late upon provision being made to meet our pro-
position, and that a speedy and final settlement
of the line will follow.

We have purchased ten copies of Stricklands
reports on Canals, Rail Roads, &c. as directed
by the resolution No. 92, and caused them to
be distributed as provided for. It is a most
valuable work. The information it contains
will be found of great importance at the present
interesting period, in aid of the spirit of inter-
nal improvement that so generally pervades the
country, and so laudably animates the people of
Maryland

As required by the resolution No, 93, we