To Matthew Walton.

SIR,—I have duly received the resolutions of the inhabitants of Washington County, in Kentucky, assembled on the 28th of August.

The determination evinced by these Resolutions to maintain the National rights and honor, against aggressions from whatever quarter, cannot but be acceptable to those to whose responsibility those essential objects are in a material degree committed.

Persuaded that the difference in the views taken on some points from those which may prevail in the Executive Councils is combined with the purest zeal for the public good, I perceive in such a motive, and in that reasonable confidence which is expressed in the constituted authorities, a sufficient assurance that the conduct of my fellow-citizens, at whose meeting you presided, will adapt itself to the course of measures which may result from a further development and a comprehensive survey of our foreign relations.

For the expressions of personal regard and confidence towards me I tender my sincere thanks, and a return of my friendly wishes.