The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-06-10

As part Of the history Of the day, we trans
fer To our columns the following letter which
we find in the Southron, paper published in
Jackson, Mississippi. Its publication was elic-
tied by the discussion which some time since
arose as to the manner in which it was alleged
by some the scheme Of the Nashville Conven-
ton had been gotten up.
A letter from Mr. Calhoun 10 Colonel G. S.
1gpiey, Of Mississippi
FoRr HILL, July 9, lS49.
DEAR Sin: am greatly obliged to you for a copy
Of the proceedings of your Mississippil meeting
have read IL with great deal OF pleasure
You ask me for my opinion ms TO the course which
should be adopted by the GMississippil State Con-
vention, in October next. have delayed answer
ing your letter until this time, that might more
fully notice the developments at the North before !
gave il. They more and more adverse TO us
every day. There has not been single occurrence
since the rising Of Congress, which does not indi
cate the part Of the North fixed determination
push the abolition question to the last extreme.
In my opinion there il but ono thing that holds
DOT the promise OF saving both ourselves and the
Union, and that is a southern conventions; and that,
If much longer delayed, cannot. II ought 10 have
been held this fall and ought not To be delayed be-
yond another year. All our movements ought to
look TO that result, For that purpose, Every south
crn State ought 70 be organized, with a central
committee, and ono in each county. Ours is al
ready. IL IL indispensable 10 produce concert and
prompt action. In the mean time, nrm and TeBO-
lute resolutions ought TO be adopted by yours, and
such meetings may take place before the assem-
bling Of the legislatures in the fall They, when
they meet, ought to take up the subject in the most
solemn and impressive manner
The great object Of a southern convention should
be, 20 put forth, in solemn manner, the causes Of
our grievances, in an address To the other States,
and 10 admonish them, in a solemn manner, ss 10
The consequences which must follow, If they should
not be redrcsscd and TO take measures preparso tory
20 il, in case they should not be- The call should
be addressedto all thosc who DESTROYS TO save
the Union and our institutions, and Who in the al
tentative. should ii be forced US, of submission
dissolving the partnership, would prefer the latter
No State could better take the lead in this great
conservative movement than yours II is destined
10 be the greatest Of sufferers IL the Abotionists
should succeed; and am not certain but by the
time your convention meets, or at farthest your
Legislature, that the time will have come to make
abe call. With great respect, am, &c.
JOHN G. CALHOUN
The Massachusetts Legislature, through Gov
eraor Briggs, rendered 10 President Taylor an in
ytstion to visit Boston The following Is the Pres-
dents reply;
wAsHrSoroN, June LIST, 1850.
SIa I have had the honor 10 receive your com
munication Of the 2sth ultimo, transmitting the
solves Of the Legislature of Massac husetts by which
! am invited 20 visit that State during the present
season
need not say how much was disappointed in
being prevented from cxtesding my journey last
year AZ far eastward as Massachusetts. A desire
20 make the personal acquaintance Of many friends
an that ancient Commonwealth, and 10 manifest n
grateful acquiescencc in the wish Of her legislature
officially expressed caused me deeply to regret the
necessity under which J suddenly returned TO the
seat of Government II is my hops yet to fulfil my
intention Of visiting Massachusetts, an additional
incentive 20 which Is found in the renewed invita-
ton of the Legislature Whether Il will be posi-
BILE to do during the present season, depends upon
the adjournment Of Congress, and the Executive
duties at the seat of Government
My most grateful thanks arc due to the Legisla.
tore for the honor Of their invitation, and to your.
self for the courteous terms in which II has been
conveyed
am, sir, most respectfully,
Your friend and obedient servant,
". TAYLOR.