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n, as contraband of war? Mr. Macfarland answered "No." [We unhesitatingly say "yes," and we cannot understand why Mr. Macfarland should be ignorant of the fact.] Mr. Ambler replied, and in response to a question from Mr. Macfarland, whether England ever refused to pay her debts, and all pecuniary obligations to France, even while engaged in war with that nation? Mr. A. said he had not looked into that question. [As "amicus curiŒ," we sent a note to Mr. Ambler, informing him that McCauley's History of England shows the fact that, pending a war between England and France, it was made a penal offence for any corporations or Banks of England to make payments of money to the enemy. Mr. Ambler was thus enabled to reply to Mr. Macfarland, the last-named gentleman being completely dumb-foundered by the unexpected answer.] Mr. Holcomer made an able and very forcible speech, which was listened to with no less attention than interest. After which the Convention adjourned.