The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-12-15
kentucky.

The following proceedings of very respectable meet
ing in of the congressional districts of Kentucky hav
been forwarded TO US with request that they should BE-
published in the "Unon" The resolutions relate /,
topics and embody propositions of great Importance an,
interest, and upon which it is, all accounts most de-
srabe that the public mind should arrive at correct con
illusions For this reason, well because of our re
spec for the source from which they emanate, we very
cheeriulIy submit them without comment of ourown t.
the judgment of our readers.
In convention of the first congressional district
Kentucky, held in the town of Benton on the 10Th ult
the following proceedings appear:
me committee TO prepare resolutions retired and afte
sitting some considerable time through their chairman
Mr. l.. Boyd, made the following report:
whereas, IN the progress OF measures having for then
object a revision of the constitution of Kentucky the
tune has come when IL is emnenty proper TO speak ou
in favor OF such reforms suited to the condition Of
society and demanded by the rights OF the people there
lore, be it
Resolved, As the deliberate Judgment of this conyep
hon that The principles embraced in the following propo
sltions should be recognised and strictly adhered to-
lst AS all power is inherent in the people, il follows
that the right OF the people to choose all officers of the
executive or judiciary departments is clear and indspu-
table.
Cd AS further and essential means of securing Just
responsibility on the part OF public agents, the enues
OF all offices should be limited TO short and convenient
periods.
3D. Suitable provisions should be made to prevent pro-
uaced stlngs OF the Legislature; and further
OF avoiding the runous consequences of excessive egs-
laton, the Legislature should meet but in two
years. except IN cases OF emergency, the governor may
convene 1t oftener.
lth To provide for apporlioning the representation
among the several counties of the State on terms of per-
feet equality, should be primary object of the
lion.
5,h Experience has abundantly shown that the ggan-
nc and often mschIevous power to create corporations
ought never to be granted to the legislature unless
fD mad with
as private and individual property of each and every
stakeholder, liable for all the debts and obligations of the
company or body corporate
9th To escape the evils of public debt no money ex-
cept in cases of Instruction actual threatened in
vasion, should be borrowed on the cred, of the State
until the 10 be borrowed with the objects to which
they are to be applied, shall have been submitted to and
approved of by the people.
It'll In view OF the great standing TRUTH sustained
alike by the wisdom OF mankind and the teachings of
history, that two people distinct the white and
the black cannot, on terms of equaiitg live
and prosper together; and looking to the inter-
ests OF society and the rights of the owner, as
well to the present condition and future prospects of
the slaves themselves, it would be unwse to disturb the
existing relations between the two in this Common
wealth. unless may be TO provide for removing the
groes out of the State when set free with the of
the owner
sth proper regard for the rights and judgment of the
people iorciby suggests the propney of submitting the
new constitution to the people for their approval ejec
ton
Profoundly impressed with their Importance, and earn
estly desiring 10 the reforms Indicated as well as all
others necessary 10 uphold the rights and dignity of the
people, carried into effect pledge ourselves to use all
honorable means IN our power TO accomplish that great
end Principles clear and objects just cannot we
think, fail to meet the hearty approval and command
the Jealous support of large majority of the good
people of Kentucky As means of rendering that ma
orty available respectfully propose and earnest
y appeal 10 friends throughout the State TO meet in
general convention at Frankfort on the 9Th day of Feb
ruaTy, $780, for the purpose of adopting such measures
az will secure union harmony and concert of action that
obviously demanded by the rights and honor OF the free
men of this Commonwealth.
Which report and resolutions were unanimously adopt
ed.
Delegates also appointed to represent the several
counties of the district the State convention proposed
to be held al Frankfort on the 9Th of February next