The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-09-01

process Of "morsl causes''l That Jesus Christ
does, nor In terms condemn slavery, therefore
slavery cannot Be very wrong, and that after
sii slaves are ina better condition than "ffes
niggers." u
With our views Of right, as founded IN the
laws Of mans being, and as clearly proclaimed
In our National Charter, we have no confidence
whatever in this sfme-serving and supsrfcial
patriotism, and we have no doubt that large
proportion Of the fairweather patriots who thus
openly proclaim themselves the slaves of preju-
dice, and who are Away ready to bow down TO
thatever.ch changing but omnipotent idol--pubie
opinion--would, iftheywefs residents Of Europe,
be the most obseqaious -slnvesof monarchy or
the most radical Jewellers, just as the popular
breeze or the Instincts of self-interest would
seem TO dictate."sd al'" fa7- r-r-i 7Fr" 4
We have been led to make these remarks BY
reading the proceedings Of the meeting held at
the Court House on Mou,iay evening last, for
the purposes Of passing resolutions Of sympathy
for those Hungarians who are now making
most heroic struggle to obtain that freedom
which Is the bir,hright of the human race.
The resolutions passed meet with our unqual-
fled approval, and We are glad to see them signed
by the Hon. Judge Bullock, as Secretary, and
Gen. w. s. Pitcher, as President, citizens whose
patriotism, liberality and talents are beyond
question. We do not wish TO be understood as
saying that the 'pstriotism of the Hon. Judge Is
of the same description as that of the gallant
General. The patriotism Of the one being de-
cidedly whig, while that Of the other lie as de-
eidedly democratio. As to quantity, we areclsar-
ly Of the opinion that the General holds the
most, such 90 Il is. ESD ,.' ,.i bsa 81. ,su.I-
The last resolution reads M follows; H4,-.
Ressiped,. That, ss the occasion invites us to
contemplate the general. prospects Of republic
ca nisIn in Europe, We cannot withhold the ex
preston Of our disappointment on account OF
the attitude now held toward that great and holy
cause by France, whose struggles for liberty
called forth a warm expression Of our sympa-
thies few months since. t....t.
wewill imagine the President of the meeting
Commissioned to bear these resolutions to Eu-
rope, and will introduce our readers to scene
between General w. S. Pitcher OF Kentucky,
and General Oudinot Of the Republic ofFrance.
Alter fitting introduction General Pitcher thus
makes known the object of his mission:
am commissioned, Gen. 0udinot, by very
respectable portion Of the people OF Kentucky
to make known 10 you and to the people OF
France, can expression Of profound disapPoint-
insnt on account Of the attitude you now hold
toward the great and holy cause of republican
Ism in Europe
Gen. 0rdina.-I very much regret, Gen.
Pitcher, that the Republic OF France should
have acted In such manner as to disapPoint the
citizens of the United States. You are a DEM
ocrat, believed
| Gen. Pil,her.-Yes, General, Ihaye the honor
of being n standard bearer in the glorious cause
Of Democracy. For many years have advo-
Gated the immortal PRINCIPLES of the unextin-
guishsble Democratic party. Indeed, such has
been my devotion TO the good cause that my
Wing opponents have dubbed me with the title
| Of Everlasting Pitcher" l..'.a 34.4 -.'- a-. -
Gen. Oudinot-Ah, indeed. Well, there are
many worse names than that, my dear General.
May be permitted TO ask a question: d.
Gen. Pileher.-CertainIy. ...a .-....'. ....
Gen. Oadinot. = What 10 Democracy 'lA-
Ger. Pitcher. Why-why-why that depends
very much upon the latitude Of the place
Sometimes Il means "equai rights to all, exclu-
sive privileges TO none sometimes We say its
object is to render ''equal and exact justice 70
aif men"--bui In Kentucky we qualify this
doctrine by adding this trifling e1ception--''Ex
err lsieerss"--wh ich you know matters little.
4 =. H.. -. .,,o,ha, "a of ,,.aala I'D. Z I'LL. .
Gen. OudiRot.-I understand all about II,
Gen. Pitcher. And yoa will permit me to re-
spond 10 yourself and to those worthy citizens
Of the State Of Kentucky that sent you here,
in all frankness and sincerity. When the Re.
public Of France was established, slavery was
or Of her colonies. Men Of ell celors are ne
cognised by Us as MEN, and not as chattels.-
ALL men are regarded by ne as equal In the eye
Of the Law. There are now free colored men
elected members Of the Legislative Assem-
biy--end they meet their fsllow-members upon
terms Of perfect equality. l do not say that yos
asa people ought Z, do this, but 1 do say thai
while you siid your fellow citizens are doing al
You can 10 fisten and perpeiuate human slave
\ ry upon ths States of the Union where Ii un.
happily exists, are the very last persons 10 In
struet the people Of France upon the nature
and duties Of Democracy and Republicanism.-
| Take ont ths pro-slsvery beam from your own
eye, my dear General. before you ask me to re.
move the anti-republican mote from mime
Your Democratic faith and your slavery
i works do not harInonise. Your means run
counter to your ends, and your patriotic resolu-
tons lose their sficacy by the counter influence
Of your attempts TO Perpetuate and strengthen
human slsyery.i Lat the United States be true
to her missien,, and true to the glorious princi.
pies which she was the first TO proclaim to the
world, aad we.can then listen to herrsmons,ran.
ces and her teachings-but I'LL then we say O.
Iolsiso ss'Physician, heal tbyself" 10 -su.-
Gen. Piielet.4Ah, my dear General, I know
what you say Is very true, but in Kentscky
these MOTTO nsa are not popular. siasfs 10
Gen. OSdinot.---Cssse' then. to talk of demo.
cracy II the republicans Of Frsnce had walt
ed till repubiicb "a had become popular, Louis
Philippe had stp' occtpied the Tulleries.. The
present convul0io fuf Europe show that at last
truth is beeoinibg ii. ore powerful than popus lar
ity. a lesson which you may learn. General,
when Il Is TOO late. iss usi aao9nell.1s4M bsf
I Gen. PiFekersnAdieu, General, 4 have learn
ed one lesson at least from my intercourse with
you. ~ taia5 90 ,saolisaa $50 bl5gE NJ
Gen. Osdinot.AAtisu, my dear General.
hope you wlllsleafn several before You return.