to take an occasional walk, in pleasant  weather. I have not been out an evening since I came here. I have read with much interest Dr. Expedition to the Polar Seas & it brings up anew precisely the same feelings with which when young I used to read Robinson Crusoe. Yesterday was a mild pleasant day, and as the Senate was not in Session I took a long walk up to our old house and about that part of the city. I called at Mrs. Ulricks & found her well. She seemed glad to see me & sent much regard to yourself & the girls. I have been shocked at reading the death by drowning of the son of Fits Henry Warren. You have doubtless seen the account. You may recollect this child. Mr. Warren often had him with him at the office. He was then a very nice little boy, & I think his only  child. I am gratified to learn that the gas