not be living.  But I have your word for it, too, and the returning elasticity of spirits which is manifested in your letters.  But I want to ask a close question, “Are you now in feeling as well as judgment glad that you are married as you are?” From anybody but me this would be an impudent question, not to be tolerated; but I know you will pardon it in me.  Please answer it quickly, as I am impatient to know.  I have sent my love to your Fanny so often, I fear she is getting tired of it.  However, I venture to tender it again.

Yours forever,
Lincoln.

TO JAMES S. IRWIN.

Springfield, November 2, 1842. 
JAS. S. Irwin Esq.: 

Owing to my absence, yours of the 22nd ult. was not received till this moment.  Judge Logan and myself are willing to attend to any business in the Supreme Court you may send us.  As to fees, it is impossible to establish a rule that will apply in all, or even a great many cases.  We believe we are never accused of being very unreasonable in this particular; and we would always be easily satisfied, provided we could see the money—­but whatever fees we earn at a distance, if not paid before, we have noticed, we never hear of after the work is done.  We, therefore, are growing a little sensitive on that point.

Yours etc.,
A. Lincoln.

1843

Resolutions at A whig meeting at Springfield, Illinois, march 1, 1843.

The object of the meeting was stated by Mr. Lincoln of Springfield, who offered the following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted: 

Resolved, That a tariff of duties on imported goods, producing sufficient revenue for the payment of the necessary expenditures of the National Government, and so adjusted as to protect American industry, is indispensably necessary to the prosperity of the American people.

Resolved, That we are opposed to direct taxation for the support of the National Government.

Resolved, That a national bank, properly restricted, is highly necessary and proper to the establishment and maintenance of a sound currency, and for the cheap and safe collection, keeping, and disbursing of the public revenue.

Resolved, That the distribution of the proceeds of the sales of the public lands, upon the principles of Mr. Clay’s bill, accords with the best interests of the nation, and particularly with those of the State of Illinois.

Resolved, That we recommend to the Whigs of each Congressional district of the State to nominate and support at the approaching election a candidate of their own principles, regardless of the chances of success.

Resolved, That we recommend to the Whigs of all portions of the State to adopt and rigidly adhere to the convention system of nominating candidates.