The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-07-12

The following correspondence, which we lind In
the Albany Eoening Journal, has melancholy in
terest, as containing perhaps, the last letter writ
. ten by the late President TAYLOR:
MousT HOPE, ALBANY, May IS, 1850.
His EzcelIency, Z. TAYLOR, President U. s., &c.
Sin: The New York State Agricultural Society
was greatly disappointed that the state of your
cellency's health did not allow you to become its
guest at Syracuse last autumn. The society and
farmers Of New York, however, hattering them
selves that their disappointment was attributable
only to temporary ndsposition, have hoped that
the welcome they had prepared for their Chief Ma
gistratc was only postponed, not lost.
Acting as their organ, as the presiding officer of
the State society, and in accordance with an unan-'
imous vote passed at the last meeting OF it's execu
tive board, have now the honor of repeating the
invitation for their show, to be held This city
during the 6rst week in September next.
You, sir, have taken too deep an interest in the
great objects to which the society is devoted, to
make il necessary for me TO say more than to
sure your excellency that no part of this great
public could give you more cordial reception than
will await you at this great farmers festival.
am, sir, with great respect, &c.
f. p. PRENTICE,
President State Agricultural Society.
wAsHIsGToS, July 5, 1850.
f. p PRENTIcE, esq, Albany, ~. y.
Sir: ! have duly received your favors of May
18th and June 25th, the former Wishing to attend
. the Annual Fair of the New York State Agricul-
tural Society in September next the latter kindly
asking my company at your house on that occa-
| sion.
In the extreme uncertainty attending the adj
journment of Congress. until which event cannot
leave the seat Of government, find it quite impos-
siblc to give any assurances in regard to my pres
ence at the State fair was greatly disappointed
when circumstances prevented my attendance at
the fair of last year, and it is my hope this
to have the qualification of witnessing similar ex
bbiton. Unless prevented by an extraordinary
proongation of the session of Congress or by other
comply with the invitation which you have extend
ed TO me President Of the Agricultural society
fear, however, that shall be obliged TO decline
your very kind request that should make your
house my home during my attendance at the fair.
II will hardly be in my power to accept any private
invitations, but should do so, that of Governor
Fish, which some time since received would have
| the strongest claim upon my attention.
With many thanks for your hospitabc offer,
remain, very truly, yours, n. TAYLOR.
The following note from Mr.. James was probably
not intended for publication, but as II contains mo-
thing of private nature, We presume be will not
object to tho use We make ofit.-N. y. Mirror.
Aston Housr. NEW YoRK,l
july Z, 1850. s
MY pBAR STA: have seen, in the Ecening Mr.
ror, announcement Of my arrival in the United
States, and good -humorcd, ocular reference 20
probable book ON America from my pen. Let ne
say, seriously even in answer TO Joke, that have
no intention Of writing such book; como solely
have opportunity Of doing, through the kindness
OF my friends in this country; and to tho latter
object there will be difficulty if may judge Of
the future by the present. Without intending to
censure any one, however, have ways made il
rule, in regard to the many lands have visited,
never to receive hospitality and kindness from any
nation, and then to show them up Gas we term ID
to the British public, in book.
This rule, believe me, will not be violated in re-
- gard to the citizens OF the United States, by,
Very dear sir, yours faithfully,
GP. r. JAMES.
To III. FULLgn, esq.,
New York Mirror Office.
Tvs Mississippi MAsuFAcTurrNG CoyrANY.-
We take pleasure in calling the attention of our
readers TO the completion OF this institution, stu
ated ten miles south of Greensboro, Cboctaw
county, in high and heslthful region, in all re-
spccts elnnentIy favored with natural advantages.
The enterprise and able efficiency manifested on
the part Of ts proprietors have been such a. TO in
sure success, and commend II TO the patronage and
good wishes Of tho community at large. Well
may our neighboring county be proud Of the in
valuable work that has 50 recently sprung up In
her bosom, inviting the western omigrnnt TO cast
bis lot with her, aud promising at no distant day
TO secure her a community OF industry and inelli-
gence second to none, perhaps within the limits Of
the State The work OF improvement has COM
menccd, and clearly demonstrates that our re-
sources are yet undevcoped, that they are not
spsringly merged into the great channel of
cotton raising, submitting us to the mercies of a
1uctuating market. We trust this spirit will find
a hearty response throughout the entire State, and
especially from the citizens of central Mississippi
Doubtless the true policy OF our people would seem
TO be investment OF moro capital in improve
ments Of this nature, and less in bringing an UNI
timely bsrrenness upon many Of our large and fer
tile plantations from the culture OF cotton entirely.
We commend il to the favorable considerations Of
the pubc.-Ihoid Democrat.
The Common Council Of New York have granted
permission to the Hudson River Railroad Company
~ what thew term n dumb ocomotive N their
track in the city, for the purpose of testing whether
IL Ia dangerous or not IL IL built on the low pres