The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-04-08
rRRAM BILE.

Whereas 6 cd hath made Of one blood, all ma
tons of men to dwell oh all the face Of the
earth, "and hath commanded them to love
their neighbor a. themselves" and whereas the
political faith Of this nation is based upon the
truth contained in our declaration Of lndepcn-
dence-'that all men are created equal; that
they are endowed by their creator with certain
inslienable rights; that among these are life.
LIBERTY, and the pursuit Of happiness" and
whereas three millions of the people Of the
United States are deprived Of these inalienable
rights. and held in slavery by their fellow men /;
and whereas it is a duty for us to practice, and
uphold the principles Of Gods word, and right
for us to carry out the foundation principle Of
our National Government; and whereas 1t is
admitted by ALL that slavery is an evil individual
ly, socially, nationally, intellectually, morally,
politically, therefore, resolved; that for concen-
trated effort, and more efficient action, we form
ourselves into a society to be governed by the
following constitution.
ARTICLE 1.-The name Of this society shall
be the Anti-Slavery Society of Lewis County,
Kentucky.
AIR. 1.-THE object of this society shall be
the entire extinction of slavery, and the slave
trade; and the equal security, protection, and
improvement Of ali people.
Art. lII.-The fundamental principles Of this
Society are,
/. As slavery is the forcible deprivation Of
those natural and inalienable rights which God
has given TO man, IL is therefore sinful in itself
3. As God requires immediate repentance Of
all sin, this like all others, should be abandoned
| at once--immediately.
3. As every man has brthrights-a right "a
liberty In the land where he Is born, and as ban
ishment is punishment for crime, no man, moi
a criminal, should be required to leave the lant
of his birth, in order that he may enjoy liberty
To REQUIRE this, 10, we believe, a violation Of
that law Of God which requires US to "love ou
ueighbor ms ourselves, and whatever ye woult
Others should do unto you, do ye even 90 unt'
them"
4. Wewill employ all means, which We shall
deem righteous and suitable, for the removal o
slavery and the siave-trade.
These means may be intellectual, mora! o
political, as we as individuals shall deem to b
our duty.
AR. IV.-Any person who consents TO tn
object and principles of this society, shall b
considered member, on subscribing his or he
name.
Art. V.-This society shall annually elect
President. two Vice Presidents, 4 Secretary
Treasurer. and an Executive Committee, Of fiv
person,, three of whom shall constitute quo
rum for the transaction Of business.
ART. VI.-This committee shall have powe
10 elect their own officers, to fill vacancies tina
! NAV occur during the interval between the an
uusI meetings, and Gull special meetings Of tn
society, when necessary.
Arr. VII.-This constitution may be amend
ed at any regular nesting of the society oy
vote of two-thirds of its members; Provided
the amendments proposed, have been suomitte
IN wy;,ing TO the Executive Committee, tw
months previous.
!, oF
DAVID w. FEARS, Pres't.
Asa.sAx GARRETT, v. Presf.
Ions G. Fee, Secretary.
JOSEPH w. GILLssPIE, TreGs'r.
John Brounfeld,
VIM T. Smith,
ID. W. Fearis, EIscuf're CON-
II j. u. Fee,
, Atyshsm Garrett.