He has been too busy on his farm to write more than two or three articles for "The Crisis" which McMaster may not have recognized as his western efforts to five a right direction to the Convention of States at Chicago. He has arranged to have 1,000 copies at $200 printed, containing five times the matter contained in Vallandingham's great anti-war speech. This seemed the best he could do, and he agrees with McMaster that it could be done cheaper here than in New York. He would like for McMaster to dispose of 250 copies for him. He will finish the articles for the Freeman's Journal as soon as he can find time. He keeps his farm of 200 acres running, with only two farm hands. He encloses accounts of the Democrats of his township which were published before the meeting of the County Convention and though not adopted, prevented the adoption of war resolutions. This is a good sign where the leading politicians are New Englanders and, as Ben Halleck says, unacquainted with the old and time honored doctrines of the party. His name is on the list of delegates for the first time since the war. This is an evidence of the correct principles. He regrets that his health made him decline the service. He would like to hear particulars about the meeting to be held in Chicago about July 1. Such a meeting of true men might effect much good in extending the time of nomination till September. Their party needs time for reflection. The people are right in the rural districts; the leaders are every day getting their eyes opened to this fact. He is glad McMaster keeps the great truths of the contest between the Old Feds and the early Republicans before the public. These will convince the masses, even if too late to save them in the coming election. The failure of the war Democrats would be better than their success, for it would induce a rally on first principles and restore their lost rights. He asks to hear from McMaster at his earliest convenience. ` P.S. Newspaper account of meeting of Coal Valley Democrats in enclosed. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.