The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-07-03

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II is always wise 10 look any evil f"i IN 'ne
f,ce--to know its extent, and depth
slavery is no triAing subject. and though we
nav talk about IL glibcy enough, and say what
should and should not be done, yet II VIII re-
oure, in the disposal of IL, the greatest WISDOM
whether regard be had to black or white.
One benefit, indeed, likely to result from the
candid discussion of the question Of emancipa-
ton, will be this very result. Once let the pub
lie attention be fully turned towards Emane'-
patton, once let the best minds OF the Stale
rrapple with il in entire freedom, and we shall
have wise councils enough to lead us out OF the
difficulty. and do wisely whs, is best for master
and slave.
We know, as all know, that public men in
this country do not like to hag;ri their Populari-
ty They would love any thing rather than that
Hence ia grave question of this character, they
will moi. rs a general rule, move il, or move in
| il, until they see what the body Of the people
wish. This is wrong. Better be right, and un-
popular, than wrong, and popular Better stand
ON mcagre, and hated minority for principle
than be with majority that sacrifices it, even
if we win thereby the highest station. But
il is unwisc, as well wrong. Statesmen
make their regulations and win substantial
power, by looking ahead, and preserving what
riu be-, and taking their position accordingly.
Slavery, We must admit, is doomed, already,
by the fiat of heaven. Did 10 tongue wag a
word against il, and no pen play it, part in e1-
posing its enorrni,y, ii would die out by the ST.
lent orSing of the eternal laws of nature
But every action that is going on-s,eam, rail-
WAYS, inventions, the moral influence OF the
age, its religious spirit, the cost of slave labor
its discomfort--all. all, are evermore speaking
writing, toilng, struggling against slavery
and it must fall Now the statesman who looks
calmly ahead, and sees the operations of these
Causes, and acts upon them, boldly, and consis-
family, well be THE MAN Of the future.
|, We know another thing about our people, anc
public men. They lack patience. They ar,
willing to plant, if they can see the seed grow
, But they do not like, generally, to labor fol
, years. and wait to enjoy harv-st-time. They
do not relish the thought of letting an congress
sioaal term ortwo go by, # they are TO be shu
out by particular action. This is sacrificing
the present to the future. tits making a tempo
? rary ambition into a permanent fame.
Ii We look at history, land its Teachings arr
true, at least, in this respect shall find th'
great men of the past patient in their toll, pa
tent In their action patient ruth the people, pa
: ten; for them. CLARKsoS. when H. started
first agains, the slaye-trade, hal only few sup
porters. Had he followed, hal he stopped q
enquire what the people thought. had he foun'
, opposition, he never would have been honOre,
. as moral hero. or loved great man. H.
noticed and unknown.
4 Besides. there i a growing disposition, il i
{: working unperceptibly in some places, and bold
ly in Others, but il is working the civilized worl
over,---to demand of statesmen higher dutie
and to Judge them by higher standard Tn
question will not always be between the ins AM
the outs. What have You done, what you do.
II, ing TO improve the condition of society. and in
= crease its means Of culturr.-this VIII be asked
u and 50 asked, that public man can be rcspe CT
fully remembered in the future, or honore
\ in the present. who cannot answer the Querr
o satisfactorily. The highest eloquence cannO
: secure such fame without work faithfully per
= formed. The most brilliant talents will no
a give name among men unless they are honestl
o eSerted for their good
If right in these views and We think thei
, correctness will not be disputed what field lie
open for the public men Of Kentucky, on IN
n subject of slavery, The cleaners in il are few
= We can hardly name oae who is he > who
l. always in the fore front. doing good service, b
:. manly steady labor. Yet here it is before u,
!. the people ready to join u., thousands of theu
. painting TO Go il, the hour ready and waiting Il
r, the man. and the prospects of enduring benefit,
e the bond, aud perpetual blessing to the free wit
living fame for those who work and stan
ID brare'y up for the right
l. Who will be FIRST What public man of Ken
lucky will take the lead aad win this great goo,
,f and wear this bright fame