The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-11-25

plans for the redemption Of our State from the
reciprocal bondage Of our slavery system, but
we have never heard one yet, that We did NOT
prefer TO the perpefuation Of the monster curse
Of slavery II 10 true, that we have our own
opinions on the subject, and. II 1t were submit
ted to us TO devise method of relieving the
State from slavery, We should enter On the task
with great slscrity. But as the question is,
what will suit the people generally. not what
will best suit the writer Of this article, we do
not think II wise TO insist on our particular
views.
There are many plans of emancipation afioat,
some Of which please us and some do not. We
do not choose to waste our time In discussing
the merits Of these plans, and thus exciting a
spirit Of controversy among the friends Of eman-
cipation. Let us be united and firm in our res
olation to rid our beloved ommonwealth of
slavery. We have not the shadow Of doubt
that whatever plan Of emancipation 10 resolved
on by the opponents Of slavery will be wise,
just. humane, and efficient, and thus believing,
we cannotturn aside from the great duty before
us which requires that we shall labor to diffuse
anti-slavery sentiment, and to correct the erro-
neous views ofthose who are prejudiced against
all projects Of emancipation. We call ON our
friends throughout the State to be more solicit
tous to advance the feelings and convictions that
now exist in favor of emancipation, than to
urge any particular plans. When it is ascer-
tanned beyond doubt that majority Of the peo-
pie in the State will readily agree on some rea-
sonable, just and practicable scheme Of eman.
cipation, the time will have arrived when plans
should take precedence of other subjects.
We do not think It all likely that any plan Of
Emancipation will be determined on and pre-
scented to the people Of Kentucky for their sup.
port. against which we shall feel irso DO or au.
ty to take ground. From what weknow Of the
feeling that pervades the State, in relation to
this subject, we feed certain that no scheme EN-.
bodying anything unjust or unreasonable can
be agreed on. When the proper time for the
bringing forward Of a plan arrives, plan will
doubtless be forthcoming. Until then let us
possess our souls in patience. If our pet scheme
is not adopted. shall we oppose what the major
iiy Of our good and wise men determine on p
Let the friends of Emancipation guard their
minds against the encroachment of any feelings
which will induce them to reject what others
propose in this eatemergency, simply because
it does not happen to suit their own rotions.
Much consultation with friends in different
parts of the State, ia necessary before any plan
can be adopted. What the men of thu North
and the South, the East and the West and the
centre unite in recommending. will be much
more likely to be generally regarded with favor,
than any scheme which merely embodies the
views Of an individual or of few persons :.
The great end to be kept in view IL what j.
practicable. Ii would be extremely absurd 10
insist on projects which we have reason 10 be-
lieve majority of the people would rejsct. We
wish to rid our State Of lie bondage, and to do
this, those who agree with us must mite on Z
course Of action that will not ALLEVIATE from them
any considerable number Of Emanci,at ionIsts.
There are men Of ultra views--men who main
tain views utterly acknowledgement occapy-
ing polar antagonism to each olher-assd IN sse
men will probably object 20 amy plan tl.at m ay
be recommended. The men who care more for
Emancipation Than Tor any psftieuiar scheme. |
must co-oPeraie. ar she curse Of slavery will |
continue to bear down on the dearest intere ats |
Of the State. Our 6ss dusyis TO prepare The
minds Of Ma pssphS Cor Emancipssien. Let us |
achieve that great work iint, and ,hsn decide
what plan II may I,s bess Cor .ns 40 adopt. We
repeat what we base sflen said, that when a
proper plan b agreed On !, We shall be ready 10
gave IL our most EARNEST support. In the mean
'sme, our columns IRE open to The ldixnssisu of
-.4s;shs ANY of -vur sriu.ds -
sing wise and pfsrtlcAble