48 My Dear Simms, New York, 1st June, 1825. Your letter & all papers were very acceptable, & shed additional light on the strange & discordant principles which have so long governed our unhappy country, but the worst of it is, that the discor? seems to be as widely diffused amongst the governed as amongst the governors ! We have received the Parliamentary Proceedings to the 22a April, wch gives the 27 majority in the Commons, & Mr. Lawless's Apple of Discord, than which I cannot conceive anything more untimely, unwise, or mischievous; & fully justifies the observations of many of the London prints, that"our own feuds are our greatest enemies. It is really melancholy to see, that the egotism of two political rivals is likely to frustrate a great measure by which a whole nation is to be served We (in this quarter) have little hope of success for the measure in the Lords, so, if it miscarries there, we shall not be disappointed. The personal influence of Peel & the Chancellor, added to the Church, seem too strong for any combination of talent or power. The English Revenue & Commerce appear at length to have got into liberal & enlightened hands, & great consequences, I suppose, are likely to follow. How far Ireland will be permitted to participate, we have to learn; tho' the opinion goes that she already manifests much improvement. This country rapidly advances. The rise on cotton seems wonderful, & is extending its culture in proportion. As for this City in growth, there is no example. We built 1,600 houses last year, & it is probable we shall double that number in this. There are 5 new Churches at this moment building in my neighbourhood ! Our New Exchange will be 114 feet front, all of white marble, & will be finished next Spring. Our Canals are doing wonders, & produce Revenue beyond all anticipation They have excited a spirit throughout the whole Union for similar undertaking & their number & extent, (by & bye) will far exceed those of England. As for the Canadas, (if your government is wise & active, ) another great empire will be raised there, sufficient to drain off your superfluous popul- ation & manufactures. Present best wishes to friend Tennent & any other old friends near you. Mrs. C. unites in kindest remembrances to Mrs. Simms, your daughter, & family, & believe me, with unaltere? esteem &C. Dr. Simms, yours, J. Chambers. I see your good son, Robert, frequently; he seems to be doing well & in good health. (Note -- Addressed -- Mr. Robt. Simms, Belfast.) The above is the last letter from Chambers to Simms It would be interesting to know the cause of the cessation, perhaps de- cease of one of the parties.