The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-06-02
For the Examiner.
Caldwell tiOuuty.

Al public meeting held in the town of Prince
ton on Monday, the 2lsi inst, on motion the Hon
Rein Davidge was called 10 the chair, aud Dr. G
J. Park appointed Secretary. The following pre-
smble and resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS, II has been deliberately determined
upon by the people Of Kentucky 10 hold Con
Vention for the purpose Of remodeling the const
tuition of the State, and the Legislature of the
State by an act of the last session has fixed upon
the first Monday in October next, for the assemb.
ling OF the delegates TO be elected at the next an.
nuai election m August, and whereas il is due 10
the spirit and freedom of the age that the popular
will should be fully represented in the delibera-
tons of that Convention; and whereas there is no
better mode OF arriving al indicating that popu-
ular will than by primary meetings of the people
assembled TO express their sentiments in reference
TO The various measures Of Constitutional reform,
which will be taken into consideration by the del.
egates in convention assembled. Therefore. the
people here assembled, part of the sovereignty
OF tins great Commonwealth, feeling that we have
stake In this great work of reform, and having
an equal right with others TO an expression of our
opinions about the reform that should be made in
oRT organic law, do adopt and publish the follow
ing resolutions, as containing briefly our views Of
the important reforms which should be engrsf.ed
in the new constitution:
hsSoieed, That we are in favor of aholishing ali
lie tenure OF office, and that every Office in The
Commonwealth which is now held by the siInple
-enure OF "duTirg good behavior should be re-
sirlcieo 10 term OF years, varying the length %
that tenn, with the character and Importance of
the office.
Res0ired, That we are in favor of making ayi|
ofhcers OF the government from the highest 10
the lowest grade) elective by the people.
EesOiredI That the sessions Of the LeeisIatn,a
should be held only once in two years.
heSolred, That we are in favor of some plodif
Gallon IN our County Court system
keS0irsd, That we approve of the liberal and
voluntary bounty Of the people of the state. m
voting the tive cents tax upon the slOO yVortb NJ
lsGaole property for the support of a system If
Common Schools, and we desire to see some ner-
manenI arrangements made in our new eonsiItn.
ton tor the security of that fund and for extending
and Perpetuating Il for the interest and benefit Of
our children.
Rss0iUed, That we are in favor of elsnse in
the new constitution authorizing amendments and
alterations by submission OF all questions 10 The |
people, without calling another convention.
Alter long debate and great excitement this |
resolution waa los-, on account of its embracing /
The emancipation question. Those opposed 10 II /
On that account were requested 10 withdraw from
he meeting and II was then adopted with the fol-
loving, VIII
ReSOiued That we have the utmost confidence
N the capacity Of the people for self government.
ind we are confident every question of constitu-
which may hereafter be submitted 10
hem iOf Their consideration will be determined
~ them with an enlightened regard 10 their own
rue interest and Ultimate happiness.
hsSoiUed, That we are in favor OF submitting The
lew constitution, when il shall have been formed
y the convention 10 vote of the people for their
or rejection.
EssoiUed, That the proceedings OF the conven-
ION OF the friends Of emancipation held at Frank.
OFT on The 25,h ult-, have our cordial approval.
heS0lUed, That the proceedings of this meeting
'e signed by the chairman and secretary, and a
,opy forwarded 10 the Examiner Courier, and
publish them.
The meeting then nominated Livingston Lind
ay, Esq, as their Candidate for the convention.
lie was the eectOr for This dsuict during the last
residential canvass. lie accepted the nomina-
ion and acquiesced in the resolutions as adopted.
REIN DAVIDGE, Chairman,
G. }. PARK, Secretary.
correspondent writing from this county,
ays:-" Mr.. Lindsay is an Emancipationist,
hd will do good work for our cause during the
anvsss. He is fine speaker, and one who
an be depended upon. w. B. Machen, an
ULTRA in all things" is his opponent AS
emOeTat he denies the right Of the people to
peak on the subject of Emancipation. Send
IS all the documents you can, and all the aid
'ou can give us will be thankfully received"