He sent McMaster a copy of the Protest against the indemnity bill which attempts to confiscate the right to redress on the part of the victim, but has not yet seen it published in any New York paper. It should be published there, for that city will probably see the law tried and the people should be educated to the idea that it is null and void. He attempted to make the Protest concise and dignified, but it met with disfavor from the Republicans. He thanks McMaster for the article on the Speakership and asks that a copy be sent to Hon. W.E. Frick of Somerset, Ohio, Hon. John O'Neil, Zanesville, Ohio and Hon. F.C. LeBlend, Celina, Ohio. Does McMaster know Mr. Kernan of New York, or anyone who has any influence over him? On his trip West he met many people of all parties and the change even since Dec. 1 in favor of peace is wonderful. The issue between the Union and States' Rights in regard to slavery and Separation will be made up as soon as the radicals realize the proclamation has failed. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.