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The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-02

The NeU Orleans Picayune publishes extracts
from the last will and testament Of Julien Poy-
dras, late of the parish of Point Coupee, and of
great wealth. The testator died in possession of
six large plantations, and on each of them there
are great many slaves, who are directed to be
sold at public sale, the purchasers to bind them
selves to emancipate the slaves with their in
crease, at the end Of twenty-five years from the
day Of sale. The remainder of the estate, after the
payment Of the legacies, is to be divided among
q number of nephews and nieces Of the oeceas-
ed. To each of his god-children, Mr.. Poydras
bequeathed $500: 10 each of his negroes, large
and small, he bequeathed $40. To Felix Ber-
nard, E.ustache Lebedel, Willis Aston, and
Madame Zacherie, he left each $4,000. To Miss
Frances Gallatin. daughter of Albert Gallatin,
he left $4,000; to Mr.. Lafitte, notary in New
Orleans, $4,000. To Joseph Theodore Bandue,
Of New Orleans, and Guy Richard, of Point
Coupee, his executors, he left each SOS 900.
Rich requests are made TO all the charitable in
stitutions Of New Orleans. To the parishes Of
Point Coupee and West Baton Rouge, he leaves
$780, each. The interest of this sum is TO
be employed in giving dowry to all girls of
the said parish nho may get married; the unfor-
tunate to be always preferred.
What will be the effect of this process Of
emancipation upon the value of the negroes,
and their treatment after sale What the means
of carrying cut the will regards the c,nanci-
patton of the negroes
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-02

This officer, Sept II, reported himself at
Washington in arrest and demanded trial
within thirty days from that period. al wish
he says ga full trial and speedy one. The char
ges made against me by Brigaiier Gen. kearney,
and the subsidiary accusations in newspapers
when was not in the country, impeach me in
all the departments ofmy conduct military, civil'
polite al, and moral while in California, and
if true would subject me to be cashiered, and
shot, under the rules and articles of war, and to
infamy in the public opinion" He states it to
be his intention to meet these charges and accu-
sations in all their extent.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-02

This body, respectable in numbers, and ar
dent in conviction, met at Albany on the 10th
ult The following day an earnest and anma'
ted debate sprang up on the general subjsct-its
policy, and the legislative measures which
should be adopted.
The main point, was to the repression Of the
traffic by law.
A majority were in favor of repeating all laws
as regards license, and ,saving every dealer in
alcohol responsible, at common law, for all the
evil consequences Of his business, as an expert
ment. The folio wing resolutions were passed;
|. That we believe tie Temperance reforma-
ton originated from the same source whence
''cometh every good ami perfect gift,' and its
hitherto steady progress against ali oPPosing in
tiuences CO afirms our trust that il will not be
reversed, nor ssse ntially retarded, by any local
and temporary triumph Of its opPosers.
2. That the result Of the election in April last
affords no Just ground 10 believe that majority
OF the peope OF this Shie are in favor OF iicen-
sing the sac of intoxicating drinks; and thai
the precipil,te repeal o that law, without any
attempt 10 amend and perfect il, was uncaled
for by any sufficient oppression Of public senti-
ment.
:. That the system Of licensing men to sell
intoxicating drinks is rsiicaliy wrong, and ought
TO be abolished; and al laws, or parts Of laws,
thai sanction and juxify the traffic in such
drinks ought 10 be REPEALED.
4. That this Convention recommend TO the
friends of Temperance throughout the State to
memorialize the next legislature to pass law
LIST Repeating all laws, parts of laws, Ii
censing any person, on any terms, TO sell any
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Nlecban1cs.


We say not what-but opening Cincinnati
paper we found the following paragraph:
1--WE are to have a splendid building for our
new Mechanics Institute. MILES GREENWOOD,
a man that labors, is at the head Of the move
ment, and we know it will be carried through.
The corner lot of Vine and Sixth is agreed
upon"
And the very next paper, which was from
Boston, had this paragraph:
"Tbe Mechanic fair opened with encour-
aging prospects. The collection is displayed In
FIVE different sections, beginning at Old Faneuil
all, at the centre door Of which Is the entrance.
These different sections embrace cabinet furni-
ture, carpe,ng. cloths, silks, hats, fars, cloth
ing, hair-work, military goods, various manu-
features of leather. musical instruments, glass,
gold, silver and copper ware, clocks, specimens
of gliding ana book binding, steam engines,
machinery of various kinds, stoves, furnaces,
agricultural implements. &c. &c. In the tenn
porary wooden building, on the south side OF
Quincy Hail, axe locomotives, railroad cars, car
riages, &c.
Where is our Mechsnic's Instituted Where
do we hold our mechanics fair What means
are being used to build up the one, or secure the
other, Mechanics! look into this matter. II
is your duty to do so. Ifyou would unite, you
could have library. give apprentices an oppor-
tunity to learn, and do good to yourselves and
the community. What say you7 Let us see il
we cannot start these things in Louisville. Il
needs only an effort-who will make IT, W.
stand ready, at least, to second any one who vii
| take the lead.
Come, friends, up and be at work. IT'S thu
you may make labor respectable, and teach mel
to know tina, labor 10 the true badge Of human
worth,
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-02

They elected him. For the FIRST time, he x,oos,
out, the Champion of Emancipation befcr. thu
world. He went to the house Of Commas.
He stood outside Of the bar, in passive pea,sfaI
resist ance, but a man Of might-a very king
Hot words passed. Refusals, denuncistion.
threats followed; for British royalty felt ag.
grieved. But the wares without could NOT !.
resisted, and at length O'CoySEIL triumohed,
We give part of the close of Gov. srw.,ns
addresses, regretting that We have not room 70,
the whole of il:
On the lofty browof Monticello under a yrs-,
old oak is block Of granite, and underneu,I,
are the ashes of JEFFERSON. Read the er,it.nh
it is the Sage's claim to Immortality:
"Author of the Declaration of Indep.na.no.
and of the Statute for Religious Liberiv.'
Stop now and write an epitaph for Dawn
O'CoSSELL:
'.He gave Liberty Of Conscience TO Euro,e
and renewed the Revolution Of the Kingdom,
toward Universal Freedom, which had begun IN
America and had been arrested by the snarcbv
| of France"
| Let the Statesman Of the age read that eptaDs
| and be humble. Let the Kings and Arisiocr,
| cies Of the Earth read il and tremble
Who has ever accomplished 50 much for Hin.
man Freedom, with means SO feeble? Wha
but he has ever given Liberty 10 People. BIZ
the mere utterance Of his voice. without an ar
my, navy or revenues-without a sword. a spear
or even a shield1
| Who but he ever subverted Tyranny, saved tia
lives Of the oppressed, and yet spared the op-
pressor'
Who but he ever detached from aveper,hI.
constitution column of Aristocracy, dashed +,
to the earth, and yet left the ancient fabric
stronger and more beautiful than before
Who but he has ever lifted up Seven NI1iia,s
| of People from the debasement Of ages 10 ~.
dignity Of Freedom. without exacling an ouncs
Of gold or wasting the blood of one human
heart
Whose voice yet fingers like O'CoxSELI's in
the ear Of tyrants. and in the ear of the most DE-
graded slaves on earth, swaking hopes Of r.
DOM
Who before him has brought th- schisna,,c.
OF two centuries together, conciiiaiing taef, a,
the altar Of Universal Liberty. Who bur n,
ever brought Papal Rome and Protestant A,o.r
4 ca to burn incense together
| Ii was O'CoNNELL's mission 10 teach man,
kind that Liberty was not estrangeG from Cb-;s
tianity, as was proclaimed by Revoiutjon,r,
rance-that she was not divorced from ~,
and Public Order-that she was not a demo,
like Moloch, requiring to be propitiated with m,
blood Of human sacrifce-that Democrsrv :
the daughter Of Peace, and, like true Religion
worketh by Love.
The Grafton, appeared in the Tribune the dsy
il was delivered, together with al account Of
the procession, &C., and vet that Journal VA.
full as usual of other matter. We mention
this. not only tina, We may give the proper
credit, but rs some evidence of the great enter
prize of the PrOprieiors Of tina, paper.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-02

Reputation no longer disgraces this State.
The last Legislature declared that all arrearages
Of the State debt should he funded on the LIST
October, and the quarters interest paid on the
LIST January ls4s, in cash. The receipts under
the new system of taxation have exceeded hith-
erto the estimates. This makes it certain, that
Maryland is, in fact, a redeemed State. Who
lags behind What other State refuses to pay ,
Let no sovereignty consent to stand under the
disgrace Of repudiation!
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-02
BelPre and CiHcinmast Hail Efoad-RaIl.
VIVA. &c.


Another new railroad! Why, Ohio will soon
be OVERHEAD with railways, and Cincinnati
made their centre. And whence will II DO 80
She has the population to support theml Let
US get that population, by Kidding ourselves Of
slavery, and we may be iron bound, too.
In the fret Of railroads, very little CAL
ssis'ien u as made upon travel ;none whatever on
iody travel. Now this Is tho arst thing cnnsid-
cred. Whenever a railroad is proposed in
New England or England, before all others, the
question Is asked, what is the population to the
square mile along the track. If that be large,
it In itself 1t can yield full share Of oay trarei,
the project is almost sure to be carried out, and
to prove successful.
Another important consequence follows.
Cheep fare. Why are the tolls higher in the
Stare States than in the free States7 Why do
we pay more over turnpikes in Kentaeky than
the people do over turnpikes In Ohio7 1t is
mainly owing to the difference in amount of
population. If slavery be the cause---as it is
then every man who travels in the South is
taxed to support it. Taxed heavily, too. For
1t is the mary who pay most, and who have the
hardest work to do it.
As to the effect Of cheap fare, on railways
and turnpikes, there can be but one opinion.
Look at the rates in New York and New Eng
land, and the results, as exhibited in the
table for ls46:
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-02

The Editor Of the Eaton tPreble county Reg
lister Ohio, has just returned to his post from a
visit to Indiana, in the course of which he
spent some time on portion of the line of the
Madison and Indianapolis Railroad. Ten years
ago, he resided at the point where he now tar
ried. Farmers produce would not then pay for
being carried to market. transportation eating
up the entire price obtained for it. Now it pays
a large profit, and production is greatly stimua-
ted Then the farmers were wofully poor
now they are generally in comfortable crcum.
stances, and some of them getting rich. What
has effected this change Mainly the consiruc-
ton of this Railroad.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-02
Silas Wriyht.

We see it stated that Mr.. Wright left property
valued at about $4,000. This moderate sum
reflects moro honor upon him than wonld a for
tune of ten times the amount 1t shows that
nobler objects than the accumulation of wealth
engrossed his attention, and gave enjoyment TO
his gigantic mental powers
Would that this were the universal sent-
ment, Ifmen were simply content with a COM
potency, ''nobler objects" would ever occupy
them I, is the curse of our country, that the
str ugg.e is for wealth-for the dollar-for that
which neither gives happiness, nor sustains vir-
tue
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-02
a Greater Good.

A partial friend, IN stirring letter, thus ex-
presses himself:
al think il would be productive of great good,
if the Examiner could be put into the hands of,
and read by every preacher in Kentucky. This
would not fail TO exert most powerful and hap
py iDhUence for tho cause
greater good would ensue. if these ministers,
who have a power they little dream of, would
only speak as their master bids them. We
know the fact that large bodies of men Judge of
Religion, by those who preach the Gospel. How
deeply important is it, that they should be truth
full! How essential tina; they should face popu-
lar error, and speak out, not man wills, but as
God directs. And if this were done, how few
of them could conscieniiously oppose emanei-
paiion2
We do not wonder when We see politicians
quail before fised public opinion. They live
by it. They fsel-a sad mistake even in them
they feel that they could be nothing without it.
But when men who have dedicated themselves
to the Living c cd fater thus, and bow down be-
fore this power, we mourn over them, not only
men, hut as holy otficers of the truth who en-
danger that truth, every way, by such conduct.
When did our Saviour yield TO a wrong public
opinion7 Where did he ever quail before popu-
lar error Yet he is "the way which they
preach, and profess TO follow!
Brothers! if thus We may speak to YOU, let us
beseech you 10 be true. You have undertaken
to teach men. Voluntarily, you have declared
~lx,az liz, = III
selves worthy your calling. Make good, what
ever be the cost, your pledge. Let the welcome
De-not now-but hsssfter-wel done, good
and faithful servants enter into the joys of your
Lord
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-02
tries, as follows:

See how Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland,
Tennessee, kentucky rank in the list. II is diff
fcult to say, how far this average would apply to
the peoples but it is fair to suppose that the great
bodies Of them come from these Southern States.
II SO, how futile the declaration tina, Southrons,
generally, 60 to the South West. The slave States
named help largely to swell the population Of
Illinois, but what people helps to increase them
by emiqration3
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-02

and IL bloody ends. our men dare and do -
much. shal We cover when our battle u lOr
freedom Shall we slink away from tho dust
and heat and conflict, when the goal VIC might
win, is the good of our racel Let our motto BE-
-''try." Let our answer be-sswe never sur
render"-to every opposition. Then will vic
tory perch on our banner!
We fear We have occupied too much space;
but it is DONE We must, at least, defer "our
budget for another opportunity.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-02

Hon. w. KEY BOND, while on board the steam-
or Morris. last week at Cincinnati, was knocked
into the river by one Of the spars falling upon
him. His head was bruised, both his legs bro
ken. and, II in feared. his spine is injured. Hi.
situation 10 very critical a
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-02
kaYer Platte.

Dates from this region up to August 9TH have
been received. The English have withdrawn
from their partnership with the French in block
aiding Beunos Ayres. and the portion of the
coast held by Gen1 Orbe. The Siege Of Mon
teviedo continued.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-02
l.i.nlninM a,eearr Priuecr.

Professor HoUsr is in Cincinnati, putting his
new Telegraph machine into operation. 1t has
this advantage over Morse's plant prints let
tiers instead of making characters, is as rapid,
and cheaper. II his invention hold to its
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-02

The number of passengers this year is much
larger, and the difference in favor of New Eng
land greater, These conclusions follow: let.
The cheaper the fare the greater the travel A
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-02

Twelve deaths by yellow fever are reported
on the 18th, in Mobile, and among others that
of Rev. Francis P. Lee, young clergyman of
the Episcopal Church, full of promise, and pos
sessing the best character
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-02

The distinguished missionary, Rev. DR.. King,
has been expelled from Greece.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-02

Premiums were awarded on the l6th at the
State Fair. N. Y. We notice among them,
| this:
Tobacco and Cigars, James Kelly, Roches-
ter, made from tobacco, the growth of this
State"
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-02

Samuel P. Wright was assassinated in Mem
phis, a. is supposed, by Plummer Thurston.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-02

The forgery case in New York, of Mr. Bart
lett was la rger than was at first supposed
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-02
Tsrpensiue.

North Carolina turns out 800 400 bbls. of this
article-gives employment thereby to 5000 la
borsrs-and realizes therefrom,, 81, 100000
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-02

The reader will find several communications,
on the first page. from Kentucky writers. Each
of course speaks for himself. We want our
writers to feel that they can differ, and then to
argue upon their differences like christian men.
In this way, we shall get at the truth. We shall
have occasion by and by to refer to the subject
matter of several of these respected correspon-
dents
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-02

X. G. Coomb's house (near Salem, Indiana, }
wns entered on the 2lst ult by an old offender.
The sister Of Mr.. G. resisted, when the scoun-
drel stabbed her. The knife penetrated her
lungs, and II is feared she cannot recover.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-02
as~rpeau.ss.ss IA per.


Our friends, of the Cincinnati Gazette, refer
ing to the new paper about being established at
Washington, BY the Psrpetualists, say;
We have now before US the circular Of G num-
bar of gentlemen In Charleston, South Caroli-
ma, soliciting subscriptions TO carry out the
project To this a note is appended by a friend,
declaring the movement a desirable and earnest
one-snd that .'the amount already subscribed
Is ve-y large, but not one tenth Of what Is eH.
pected.' Then the Southern gentlemen intend
10 establish the paper. and open the way for free
disepssios. Very well, we advocate free dis
cussion, properly conducted on every public
question, snd are pleased with this move. We
doub, not DR.. BSily and the New Era will be
delighted with H.
And why not the whole country ls 1t for
.sseuthern gentlemen" by establishing PaPe Z
70 open "tho way 10 free discussionf This
10 every mans right. But we presume our
frienos referred "to the South" and meant to
oonfine their remarks to that quarter. And in
this they are right An old time friend, writing
us. says:
ave have thrown away the scabbard, and
mean to Sght for our rights with the pen-reas-
on shall be our weapon, aud as We are bound TO
have more territory, and along with that, an
extension of slavery, we shall use it, to stop dis
union principles al the North, and establish
equal rights for the South"
So be il. The pen is the true weapon; reason
our surest defence. Let them be employed fair
ly, freely. If when so employed the perpetua-
lists can win the day, We shall yield. We ask
for nothing, but freedom of speech manly,
christian freedom.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-02
al.l..l. C..ve.,,en.-ss..ser. saen.

In the constitutional convention which has
Just adjourned, says the Warssv (IH) Signal.
were members from the various States and coun-
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-02

The Steamer Washington left New York
Thursday week, for Bremen.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-02

The Sarah Sands arrived at New York last
week, in twenty days from Liverpool.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-02

A bridge h 70 b. built across the Wabash at
Lafayette. oasis, ~
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-02

The stockholders Of the New Haven, Hart.
ford and Springfield Railroad held their annual
meetin az, at Hartford, the 18th ult The re-
csipis, according TO the Directors Report. are:
For passengers. sIII.I33 o.
For tr,isht, e0,Uci ~
Rsnts ssora se .tsam boaa sxpenses, &C. $3.50 %
Total receipts s3s4..z5 %
Deduct expen.es and interest on bonds l67 ,25l 90
Rslsnce Si57,4.3 ~
Cash OH hand. Sept. l. ls@7, s6S.s24 u.
A dividend Of four per cent was declared on
the LIST October.
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ess unaslsiag cP.

State losses by Slavery, according to the cal
culatisns we have made, (that is, applying the
Ohio law Of increase to kentucky may be
summed up thus:
Under slavery. With freedom.
Loss of population, f79,s2s 2.66S,6il
" Of political power, 10 rep. to con. 80 Rep;
IN anal income. s., 30s, $50 S35, 0OO,O00
ain value Of land, lbs, 3s3, 500 256,l4s POO
Now, let any man ask himself, If this be not
too costly system1 Let those especially who
say, ..don't argue the question morally, but
prove that ii won't pay" answer, whether il
should be maintained at so monstrous sacrifice
Its maintenance involves loss in every thing
Our population diminishes, our political power
wsnes, our income grows smaller, the value o.
our property decreases, under its whitening
blight. Shall Il be sol Men of Kentucky, vii
you, cen you longer suffer this evil when
Illus blasts every real source of your prosperity
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tial native has TO say:--
ACTION, united action 10 what we need The
msteriai 10 In the community; but II is dor.
mant' sno requires some stimulus and organiza.
lion to bring it into useful action. One active,
WORKING man can do more than a hundred
idle weil-wishers.
We have an opportunity to make ours FREQ.
happy, and prosperous State, and If we let il
pass another opportunity may not occur.
am told that that noble man, DAVID RICE, came
near getting the Emancipation clause inserted
in our Constitution. How much nearer are we
now nifty years having passed) than we wore
then2
LET no man say, in view of this, 81 am for
emancipation, but now 10 not the time" Noo
Is the tune. And if the kentucky boys will be
true to themselves, true TO their country. and
true to humanity, we will forever wipe tie foul
blot from our glorious State! ...aaa
"Let our motto be-TRY." .4,
Here is something for our MARYLAND friend
TO read! Here il something for the hest of u.
to think about There is enough material, aud
Of the right stuff, too, to do the work. It in in
us. 1t 10 ali around us. Rouse it-oreanize II
give it palpable shape-let it sound forth the
word-fry-and act upon it, and we shall hesve
of slavery in our day-in few years-as Ger.
tain az we live and make the effort. Talk abou,
difficulties! Tell us the case is hopeless. Why,
what are difficulties but pathways to be cut by
human energy for human Advancement What
the most hopeless Of them but earth rubbish, TO
De cleared away that mortals may look higher
and higher, and look even toward the perfect
day. Did not our citizens, a handful, defeat
and scatter hosts of poor Mexicans at Buena
Vista: Are not our soldiers now, bare elk thou.
'ano In number, masters Of their city, contain.
ng over two hundred thousand people, and de-
enesd besides by mighty armyi II for war,