The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-02-03
TO The Editors of the Examiner:

iight enough in the picture to enable him to
observe the shadow. Joshua.
40 the Editors Of the Examiner:
GENrLRMEN: The time for action-decided,
combined action-has fully come. Let us have
convention as early as practicable. 1t is
urgently demanded by the importance of the
cause and the magnitude of the obstacles to be
overcome, before we can say we have gained
one single important end. There is a field Of
conflict before us, such as we have never had
Our opponents are armed, and will yield only
when resistance becomes hopeless. A mo-
ment's attention TO the several divisions of those
opposed to us, will satisfy every one of the
necessity of action.
L. There is large class who love the system
OF slavery; why, it is needless TO inquire. They
believe that 1t is right-warranted by the chris
tian scriptures, aud approved by the Saviour of
man, and every attempt TO remove il an effort
to travel In advance of Divine Providence.
These must DO met and answered, or they will
remain where They are, fighting against liberty
:. Another class stand at their ease They
have no inserest 10 lAe system, and are unable
to see hsw theyare responsible for the continu-
ance Of u, or What right they have to talk about
snlancipationi AOr can they see how any
ehsngs wsuid effect, in the slightest degree,
their interests. These must be convinced
facts and arguments must be spread before them
In the most plain and palpable manner, or they
viii DO found lighting against us in the day of
battle.
5. Multitudes are anxious for the adoption Of
some safe system Of gradual emancipation, but
consider the present an Inappropriate time to
agitate the question. They have a profound
regard for other men; and because two wears
ago few men at Frankfort issued manifesto,
disclaiming any intention to interfere with the
existing relations Of masters and slaves, thew
consider themselves bound TO abstain from any
active participation in the present movement
for freedom. They are to be convinced tina,
the position as absurd, or they will resist TO
the utmost every effort 10 relieve the State from
the foul blot of slavery. The acts and doinps
| of the gentlemen assembled at Frankfort, will,
but an impossible barrier
L. Another class are so cautious. that they
will not move because they cannot see the end
from the beginning. How will this RESULT
How Will that terminate? And until these ques-
tons are answered in a manner agreeable to
them, they will stand still, or put forth their
! strength TO palsy ours. One thing at a time. is
| our motto; when We have determined 10 buiId
select the spot and determine on the plan. II is
time enough TO say how it shall be done when
we have resolved to do it,
Those who trade in politics, will, for political
| reasons, set themselves firmly against us; and
the politicians are adroit mansgers-deyotipg
all their time and attention 10 the subject
they know well how TO catch the popular
oreeze' and secun triumph. And in this
struggle they will leave no art untried. Acting
on the common instinct Of self preservation
both the greatpolitical parties will, most proba.
bly,, declare against emancipation, in order TO
secure majority in the convention. There il
to be convention in Frankfort on the 5th Of
February next, the avowed object Of which is
"io quiet the public mind on Tie subject of emap.
etPatisn!" This is said to be a movement of
the Democratic party-but, judging from the
names Of the delegates to il. which anpaar in
the public journals, should think it ,uonprel.
for Whigs and Democrats are thrown in pell
mel. ButsuPpose 1t to be purely Democratic;
when met, tie delegates viii assume to dictate
to the party, and though few, and, in many in
stances, seif-aepoiated, their doings will be
gazetted as those of the great Democratic party,
and every true disciple of the school will be re-.
quired to stand on the platform for the sake of
the party!
The wings will not be outdone by their old
opponents They, too, will raise the crv. LET
slavery alone! or you will give the Democrats
majority in the convention. Already those who
have been in the habit of lingering about the
capitol during the sittings of the Legislature
controlling the legislation of the State. and
manufacting public sentiment, have WHISPERED
1t abroad that every member of the present
Legislature is opposed to emancipation. These
Whispers are intended 10 produce effect in every
part OF the State, and strike dumh eva,,, ,,o;.
that nl.ad. q, .u..s,-..' e'''y VOICE
a s,rsnosr 70 ,,a - - IN. No 0ne Is
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capitol, and pretend to give the sentiments Of
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