He does not remember whether he wrote to Francis at the holydays, but he has been looking in vain for a letter for some time. Josiah wrote that Francis and their mother planned a visit after Easter. He hopes that they will not fail. They have been having colds. About two weeks ago Bishop Rappe visited Tiffin but his visit was short. He preached several times and confirmed 25 or 30. He expects to receive from Louis Napoleon some good paintings for his cathedral, which will be finished next July. He called on the president when he was in France two years ago. Kossuth is traversing the Buckeye state. He told them in Cleveland that of $160,000 collected, only $30 went to Hungary, the rest spent on parades and the like. This prince of humbug as Brownson called him, is not such a success. The people of France have been fooled, too. A whig editor, a Methodist, says that since the Democrats advocate intervention, the Whigs must do so too to elect a Whig president. He mentions news about Findley Cochran, Frank Logan, Jeremiah Logan, and William Reilly. The emigration to California this winter and next spring will be immense, about 150 from the county alone. Those who cannot pay are borrowing. Last Sunday the State House in Columbus burned but a new one was already being built. Money is hard. A railroad to Sandusky City is under contract which will shorten the distance and have a better grade. A plank road to Crawford County about 30 miles will soon be commenced. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 4pp. 4to.