The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-01-22

| tHeHcot W pfotcCl mem IA tnOSe rights. but
ne felt bound by his own convictions of what
was right aud sound policy, as we'll as 10 his
sense OF duty 10 those he represented, TO pro-
! test, though no other Senator should raise his
voice against the passage of bill which would
throw wide open a door through which the evils
OF that institution would pour 10 upon the cOun-
try like devastating deluge, and that too Ofthe
very worst character Of negroes for such was
generally the character Of those sold for, except
in emergencies, the feelings entertained by own
ers Of good and faithful servants were that they
never parted with them, save from neeessity-
he said II had been his lot, ON former occasion,
to differ with the respected gentleman lust seat
ed Mr.. English on the passage Of similar bill,
when they were members Of the other branch
Of the Legislature--that he could not recognize
the force of the argument that the special lsgis-
laiion necessary in consequences Of the law of
1888 was any reason for its repeal, nor would
he agree to repeal prohibition so important, in
every view Of the question, though it required
even far more special legislation than il now did
He contended, as one Of the ardent friends Of the
law il now stood, that it was the duty Of its
friends always to vote for exemptions from its
penalties in such cases where exceptions should
be made; and, besides these convictions, ne had
feeling in his heart land he was glad Of IL
which he trusted would ever prompt him as a
representative, In all cases and upon every sub
ect that required IT, TO extend special legislation
and especially in cases coming up under this
law, in which such speciallegislation would pre-
vent the separation Of parent aud child, or the
breaking asunder OF those strong chords which
bind together husband and wife, or any other Of
the thousand parallel cases which might present
themselves to the sympathies a for his
fellow man, when he could do so without yiolat.
ing the constitution of the country, the laws of
the land, or the rights of his feOw-eitizens, and
that under those solemn convictions, he was OPP
posed TO the bill.
Mr.. Evans continued the debate in support Of
the bill
On motion of Mr.. Hardin, the bill was refer |
red to the Committee Of the Whole, made the |
special order Of the day for Thursday next, and i
ordered 10 be printed.
Mr.. Speed Smith had leave to introduce bin |
TO set apart and dedicate TO purposes Of general
education, and continuance Of slack-water /
navigation on Kentucky river, the nett proceeds |
Of the improvements now made, and which may |
hereafter be made on said river; referred
A joint resolution authorizing the Committee
on Banks to visit Louisville, il necessary to
make their investigation; adopted.
HoUsE.-The bill to repeal the law taxing
spectacles, gold watches, &C." which was un-
der discussion yesterday, when the hour Of ~
arrived, came up In order at this time, and the
motion being to re-conimit with instructions TO
bring in a bill specifically taxing bowie knives,
sc.
After some discussion, the bill was made the
special order for Saturday.
good deal Of other business was transacted,
but was generally Of a local nature, or posses
sad of bus little public interest.
FMDAY, Jan. H.
SESATs.-Two or three petitions were gran
ted.
Mr.. ]. Speed Smith, from the committee on
Internal Improvement, reported against the
passage Of bill 10 amend the charter Of the i
Louisville and Frankfort Railroad Company.
Mr.. ] Speed Smith stated that the ball die !
not meet with the appreciation Of those most |
ly interested, whsrsupon the report was Goa
Cured in.
HoUsE-Mr. Bush had unanimous consent TO
INTRODUCES at this time, the following, which was
adopted:
Resolved, That the committee on the Judi
ciary be instructed 20 inquire into the expedieR-
cy Of enaeting general law in relation 10 d.
vorces, providing for all manner OF eases that
NAV arise, and investing the Judiei-l tribunals
with jurisdiction 10 grant the proper relief, and
make proper DEGREES and orders in relation TO
the custody Of the children. That the said
committee be further instructed TO inquire into
the expectancy Of enacting a law 10 divorce
either party, where the other has been hereto
fore divorced. That the said committee be fur
Their instructed to inquire into the expectancy
Of enactIng general law investing the judicial
tribu nails with jurisdiction to change the names
of all persons divorced, and also 10 change the
names and legIimatize any children born out
/ Of lawful wedlock.
A bill was introduced to remove tbs seat OF
Justice Of Mason county from Washington to
Maysyiile.
Mr.. Collins gave a whole history Of the
matter, after which he moved to dispense
with the third reading, which was carried, and
the bill passed.
Mr.. Combs, of the Judiciary Committee, pre-
sented bill from the Senate. "t0 provide for
taking the rinse Of the people as to the PrOPrie-
~ Of calling Convention" with an amend
meut Of the Senate; read and cOncurred in.
A bill TO amend the several acts 10 suppress
duelling, the object Of which was to relieve
some Young officers who had been IN Mexico,
where they had fought dues, from the penalty
they had incurred, was passed.
NJ. Combs offered bill more effeetually to
suppress gambling, read by its title, and on mo-
ton Of
Mr.. Speed, it was recon miIted TO the Com
mittee, and ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Cavan-J udiciary-rePOrted bill for
/ the benefit Of William B0wens, a man Of color;
/ read
Mr.. Cavan stated that this was yellow man
/ now living in Virginia, who owns some land
/ in the county Of Morgan. The committee had
| the evidence Of men in whom they placed i'm
/ picis confidence that the petitioner is man Of
/ good character, is a mechanic by trade, and IS
| industrious the whole neghborhOOd within
five miles OF his land desire his removal and set
Element there, and they have Petitionsd this
house in his behalf. Where his land IS situated,
/ there is not, for sir miles around, single slave,
the county is sParsly populated, and they desire
the petitioner 10 move among them Ter his me-
/ chapical skill.
Mr.. TowIes locked upon the class Of free ne
l groes as only at for feons; he, too, thought the
United States Constitution was such that this
negro could not be kept cut Of the State Il he
should appeal to the Judicial tribunals Of the
land. He was a strong prO-slavery man, and
that so Icing as there was a black skin among us,
a state Of subsection is his only proper state !;
but the community in which he IS 10 settle - IN
favor Of the passage Of this law, aud, therefore,
he hoped il would pass.
| Mr.. Granger was opposed to allowing him
tn coma into the State o alt grOuuds, aud es-
pecitly because he Is a mechanic. The great
curse Of our State Is the want Of mechanics
aud il is because wehave black meehasics among
Us, with which white mechanics will not work
or associate, and by admitting the black, Ne
place barrier 10 the increase OF the white. Is
there no mechanic in this seighbnrhood II
there is not, and they have employment for one,
let them get one that is white. lie was opposed
to bringing or admitting into the State, free
blacks, and especially was he opposed to admit
ting black mechanics 10 compete with our free
white citizens.
Mr.. Beard moved to dispense with the second