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From the Observer and Reporter.
Emancipation Meeting.

In pursuance OF notice, a large and enthusiasts.
tie meeting OF the opponents Of perpetual slavery
in Kentucky, and those in favor Of a safe and
gradual plan Of emancipation, was held Mt the
court house in Lexington, on Saturday, May T.,
tS49.
The meeting was Organised by calling Abraham
NanmeieT, Esq, TO the chair, and appointing Thos.
Dclan, Secretary.
ID. RI. Breckenridge, as the organ OF the del.
egates 10 the Frankfort convention, offered The
following resolutions which, after an alb e and ell
oqqent address Of lwt hours, worthy Of the caise
aud its fearless adEoGaie, were unanimously and
cordially adopted:
Resclred, That this meeting Improve ind rally
The proceedings Of The convention which met at
Frankfort on the 25lh Of April, and adept, as its
own, the platform Of principles agreed oi by il.
EeS0fued, That wa approve Ct The proceedings
OF The delegates from this county 70 Frankfort,
sdoPtedst . meeting on the 9th 81 May.
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heSotred, That th Is meeting are of opinion IN al
tenfy Clay ought TO allow his name tobe used, in
lhis county as a candidate for The convention
mr Clay being present., rose, and in few brief and
pertinent remarks, expressed his approval aud de-
sotion TO The cause OF emancipation ia Kentucky,
was willing TO sacrifice his life for its success;
oui regarding the duties Of United States Senator
and member OF the convention as Incompatible,
aud that they might conflict, and the delicate
stale CT his health, together with other reasons,
rendered II necessary for him TO decline the nom.
nation.
On motion OF G. z. Trotler, Esq, the following
gentlemen were appointed committee TO nomi-
naie candidates Tor the convention, viz: Ii. Clay
q X Tfotter, +. A. Dudley, W. II. Brand, John
CuId, J. ). Bergman, Eoen Milton, John LUZ, ".
L. N1ughn and J. h. Allen.
The committee retired, and in few moments
returned and proposed as cur candidates, Dr. r. j.
breckenridge and Col. William Rodes, wlucl,
domination was unanimously concufed in.
On motion, Messrs. q. r. 1Goite-, Saml. Shy and
w. II. Brand, were appointed 10 organise an ex.
'cuiiye committee for Fsyetie county.
The meeting then Adjourned
ABRAHAM VANMETER, Chm.
THoS. D1LAN, Sec'y.
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y ouTs,a s ever,
EmaneipatIon neefing.

Al meeting Of a portion OF the citizens OF
Warren, held at tie rooms Of Thomas Quigley,
in the town Of Bowling reen, on Saturday the
18th day Of May, lsI9, Mr.. Samuel MurreI was
called 10 the chair, and Thos. A. Atchison ap-
pointed Secretary. James VI. Pendloton stated
the object Of the meeting. and the following
preamble and resolutions were read aad unan-
imously adopted;
Where's, We are apprised that the views and
wishes Of those who are emancipationists hsy.
been grossly misrepresented, aud are greatly
misunderstood by many Of the good citizens Of
this Commonwealth, who would abhoF The
thought Of doing intentional injury 10 any
man, and desiring TO place ourselves and our
opinions properly before the community, there
fore,
hssolDed, That we ATE net willing 10 disturb,
or 10 AID others in disturbing, the right Of mas.
ters TO their slaves now in being in Kentucky
But whilst this Is our position, we are At the
same time wholly averse TO any increase of
slaves in this State, believing that suoh increase
would De highly detrimental 10 the best inter.
ests OF the Tree people Of this Commonwealth,
I whether they be owners Of slaves or not
ResOiUed, Therefore, that we desire that a
clause shall be inserted lin the proposed new
Constitution OF this Stale, by which .ha further
introduction of slaves into this Commonwealth
shall be utterly prohibited
Res0lUed fgrkfT, That we are willing, thai.
in future emancipation Of slaves by their own.
ers, such emancipation shall be required TO be
accompanied by coOnising them in Africa, or
some place beyond this Commonwealth
ResOtOed further, That IL is Democratic, in
the true sense Of that word, that the people be
permitted 10 vote directly on the important sub.
Jeci Of Emancipation whenever they shall chose
10 do so; and that we desire that time shall
be fixed in theHew Constitution when the peo.
pie may vote upon the question Of prospective
emancipation, and declare whether they desire
10 RID our beloved Commonwealth, i'm a oonve.
nient aud reasonable time, Of the iaslItuiion Of
slavery.
ResOIoed, That committee be APPOINTED 10
have the preamble and resolutions lust adop,ed
published in hand bill; and that ali the citizens
Of this county who are in favor Of tho pripci-
plies embraced in said resolutions be, and they
are requested TO meet in Bowling G reeu on Fri.
day the 18th inst, 10 which time this meeting
adjourns.
ResoiUsd, That the Chairman and Secretary
Of this meeting sign the proceedings, and thai
the gentlemen present afiix their names 10 the
same, provided they do not object
ResolUed, That committee be appointed TO
prepare a suitable address, setting forth the
views Of this meeting. Thereupon,
The Chair appointed Jas. r Skiles, John p
Helm, and j. NJ. Pendeton that Committee
On motion, the meeting then adjourned 10
meet on the ISth inst
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AGENTS FOR THE EXAMINER

VI. RYAN, MaysvilIe, XIV.
nev. WIN; GUM, ChristianbuIg, Ky,
MILTON STEVENSON, Georgeiown. XIV.
>. NJ. MekIN, 81, N. FInh St, Philadelphia.
JOSEPH FISHER, Chester, VT.
6kTKNES & CASSIFF, Lalsyette. Ia.
;. BALDWIN, Bethany, Va.
=. Z; EyERrs, Utica, N. Y.
H. W c DtwEY' Arcade Hall, Rochester, NY.
pI CHarIS, Csnandaigua, N. Y.
S"ns' - ",IL =, Commercial Buildings,
~ NEEDHAN, IL, Exchange ST. Bufr,Io N v
II. BARCLAY, Russellville, XIV. ~
Rev. HooPER CRESs, Chicago mi.
ZION A. w. GaAHAM, Bowlingreen. XIV.
Wan: GARNET, Glasgow, Ky.
Y. BARKLEY, Lexington, Kentuekx
J. b. RUSSELL, Gazette Office, Cinci1n.fi n
W HirE & PoTTEH, is State street, Boslon.
ELIAS SMITH, l42 Nassau street, New York.
r. ii. CoNAST, Smithland, XIV.
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For the Examiner.
Tlse Hearts Response.

INscRlBED TO MISS NJ. 3. n.
The poets sing Of dreams and tears,
On life's dark stresmlet flowing
Of high-bon thoughts and gloomy fears,
Within the bosom glowing;
OF hopes that deck the dewy morn,
Like drops upon the flowers,
When April sheds the fragrance born
OF tears from Eden's bowers.
They say that life is but dream
A vision bright and beaming;
But, oh! tbs false as is the CLEAN
Oflove from dark eyes streaming.
If lifeis but vision, then,
Let me still dream in sadness;
could not bear 10 taste sgain,
The joys that end in madness.
For have felt affection real,
Breathing in my heat Of hearts;
The while believing loves ideal
A vision where it Joy imparis;
But thus to dream is better far,
Than waketo that deceiving,
Which robs Of life the thoughts that mar
Theheart that loves-beieying.
LOUISVILLE, May 81, ls49. HAL.
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@-Califomia letters TO March 17h, have been
been received at New York. The steamer Oregon
had not then arrived At San Francisco, and even
the later accounts, by way of Mexico and New
Orleans, leave IL in doubt whether she had or not:
Com Jones SAID il was no use TO put marines on
board The steamer California, as they would desert
at The first opportunity.
The season for digging had not fully arrived
Large parties were to leave for the dgsiugs on the
18th The place immensely crowded.
A DANISH brig had arrived from China, with gov
ernrleni stores for the squadron. Goods continue
in demand. The gold fever run high Great spec
uIaI.on in lots and lands was going on.
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Resolutions Adopted by the Ems pcipatioa
Conventisn, Assembled mt Frnnkfort,
April rs, 1s49.

Resolutions Adopted bv the Emspcipat hon
April Is, 1s49.
l. Believing that involuntary and hereditary
slavery, as it exists by law in this State, is in
furious to the prosperity Of the Commonwealth.
Inconsistent with the fundamental principles Of
free government, contrary to the natural rights
Of mankind, and adverse to a pure state Of
morals, we are Of opinion that it ought not to
be increased, and 1t ought not to be perpetuated
i'm the Commonwealth.
9. That any scheme Of emancipation ought
TO be prospective, operating exclusively upon
negroes born after the adoption Of the scheme.
and connected with colonisatiOn.
3. That we recommend the following points
10 be insisted on in the new Constitution, and
that candidates be run In every county in the
State, favorable TO these or similar constitution
al provisions: /. The absolute prohibition OF
the Importation Of any more slaves to Kentucky
2. The complete power in the people Of Ken
lucky 20 enforce and perfect, in or under the
new constitution, system Of gradual pros
psctive emancipation Of slaves.
4. The Convention confines its reeommen-
daiion to the question Of slavery, s.sa makes
no expression Of oPinic-:. "a any other topic.
They wee adopted with but one dissenting
voice.
Judge b Monroe offered shs following rsso-
luton;
Resolsed. That W. w worsley, Reuben
Dawson. ID. L. Beatty, Pat Maxcy, Bland Bal
lard, VIM. p. Boone, VIM T. Glover. Il. Me
Grain. JAS Speed. and VIM. Richardson, q
Louisville, be and they are hereby appeiaisd
ccnfrs, COMMITTEES, TO nss all proper ireans 10
promote The views OF this convention, on shs
subject Of Emancipation, and that they hive
power to appoint sub-committees in sach pis-
css In the Suite as they may deem proper. and
also 10 appoint advocates Ct the cause where
they may think Its interest dsnsndsii.
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CAuFosSIa EMIGRANTs.-h letter from Fort
Scott, dated on the 2slh April, gives the following
Information:
During the last week about forty wagons have
passed here from the southwest part ofihis State,
and some eighteen wagons are expected to-mor-
row from the Cherokee aation, for the Plains. A
majority OF these wagons will not touch nt amy OF
the river towns, but will go through the Old Pot
tasatomie nation, and strike the Santa Fe road at
lhe Council Grove. There are many emigrants
fion the south west who viii take this route.
Large companies from Polk, Cedar, and Daae conn-
ties are expected in few days, 10 take The above
named route. so you may see that there will be
many companies passinfs OF which you VIII get nc
eporL
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EMANCIPATION MOVEMENTS.
Warren Comfy.

BOWLING GREEN, Mug 10, 1919.
Msssrs. Editors: From the names appended
TO the proceedings Of AN Emancipation meeting
In this place, a copy of which enclose, you
will see that many Of our most respectable
citizens have no sympathy with the institution
OF slavery. We had a second meeting yesler
day, which was numeIoasly ATTENDED, and adj
dressed by Hon. J. r. Underwood, ia concilia-
tory and able speech Of two hours length. lie
stated in his introductory remarks, that he con.
sidered the citizens of Kentucky as divided
into two classes, namely pro-Sluvery men and
EmaneipaiiOnists. belong TO the latter class. -
lie said, that it had been intimated 10 him that
Mr.. Clay and himself would be Instructed to
resign their seats in the u. S. senate, on ae.
count Of their views Of Emancipation. But,
said he, T" / will do my duty let consequences
be as they may" The moral courage indicated
by thisremark, excited the admiration Of every
Emaneipationist present Would it not be |
laughable for the next Legislature to instruc,
Messrs Clay and Underwood TO resignl Ken. |
lucky has seut Mr. Clay 10 the Senate three or
four times, and voted for him for President |
three times, knowing all the while his views Of |
Emancipation. To instruct him 10 resign al
this period Of his life would absolutely be
beneath contempt.
But am DEPRESSING Mr. Underwood advo.
Gated most earnestly the utter prohibition Of the
Introduction Of any more slaves into the State.
rather think that many Shareholders present
ieit That saeh prohibition would be highly salu-
t4ry' Some of them, know, have no obiec
bon 20 this feature of our Plan.
Mr. L. also commended that il vouIi he De-
mocraiie in the true sense Of the word TO sub
nit the question of Emancipation to the 2eo-
pie. IL no plan of Emancipation is pro-
'idsd for in the new Constitution, he insists
That time shall be specified when the people
shall be permitted TO say whether they are in
a'or Of The continuance or Of the gradual abo-
itIon Of slavery in the State.
was highly Pleased with Mr.. L. : reference 1
70 the Bible argument for slavery. lie said il 4
Tould not be expected that he would dwell on !
he religious branch Of the question but that
NO passages had always satisfied him that the I
Pirit Of the Bieie was in opposition to slavery. C
lie quoted as follows "All things whatsoever !
e would that men should do 10 you, do We even
o to Them Thou shalt love thy ueighbor
s myself Perhsps Elwood Fisher and Josiah II
rest could show that these Scriptures Justify
avery, but they are surely the only men that
an do il.
Alter Judge Underwood had closed hsspeech,
he friends Of Emancipation proceeded to the =
election CT candidate for the Convention.
oil. ;. D. Alexander, formerly State Senator !
Om Cumberland County, was nominated.
ope lac will accept, aud think We can elect
AN. NAY be Too sanguiue, bat hope YOU =
al hear good account fromW arrvn in ugus,. g
Success to the good cause.
Yours, as ever,
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The -. Louis Disaster.

We copy the following paragraphs from the ST.
Louis Union of Saturday-the only PaFer received
from that city since our last issue:
Yesterday the various military companies OF the
city, turned out and were posted guard 10 pro-
tect the properly Of those citizens who were burned
out by the great fire OF Thursday night. In add
ton TO these, large number Of policemen were
on the ground, and made many arrests Of persons
who were found in tie act Of stealing the 1posed
goods of the unfortunate sufferers.
Yesterday the Mayor sent 10 Jefferson Barrse rs,
asking the commandant for troops TO aid in the
further protection Of the burned district, and last
evening four companies Of U. s Infantry arrived,
who, with two OF three military companies Of the
city, and large police force, were protecting and
guarding the burned district during the night.
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BIsHoP H. u. OsDERDoNk.-ln the Episcopa,
Convention, this morning, Aresoiution wasi5ffefed
by the Rev. De. Coleman, expressive Of The salts
faction thai would be afforded TO the clerical and
lay members Of the Conventics anil 10 The isnurch
generally in the iccese vi Pennsylvania, BY the
removal Of the dis.ss..,,iies imposed upon he RI
Ken ..eniy U. Onderdonk by the House Of b shops;
inasmuch as thereby, the declining yeax3 Of this
eminent and devoted servant Of the church would
be coasoled, and his many excellent predictions
Justly estimated by poseEily, while such - eccle-
siasticaI act would be in accordance with that
heavenly charity taught BY the Great APOSTLE el
the Gentiles.
The resolution passed almost without q dissent.
ing voice. hiiadeiphia Bulletin. II ,st
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nto representatives. Above thi'
. -. however, there are two rights
-, MT be violated with imPuniiy: the
~ .,;o,s. and the divine or natural right
- = .,.,e,imss extend this right Il SOW
IN. sxoense Of Others, and have
-, ,.w name Tor 1t, in order TO disguise
So. - Of national consistency, they call
- the fundamental principle, OF the
~ q ,be State All that this majesty
So -, 70 the right Of nations or Of ma
,lspgera right, but an assumption Of
,,.bt II tie sword, which tie eternal
-. vii revenge sooner or later. She
che riolation Of the natural right upon
w. -,.,ors Of Spanish America, upon the
go, mon the Gnil.otine Of Paris, and
i--.rp.rsr tolerate the violation or neglect
90, aud most holy rignt BY the side
-. r.t.s. ofttimes crosses something I'M
lie an evil conscience, and seeks 10
60 his not fresh and ever young like
-...,-I r.sht, but lusty, worm -eaien, and Z
81. II ICES in chests centuries old, COW
t.sr,ssr-d with book mould aud seal /
-, and thi. is called dOcumeniaI or his
- -Ht The prince msnifests an air Of
nous superiority, Il this naiuTal night
-. u..a bis moully PrerogatiSe, and i'm
-. .rat u.,a liis pale parchment he can eff
-. .s. evergreen and glorious seal Of the re-
.l.rr--a.ioa The nobility also draw their
-. OH, OF their pockets 10 prove theirrights
-, So he iralesman storms with his
-, r-..ast tie new freedom Of labor, ana
....--.r 10 the night Of alone being permitted /
49, some certain occupations in the viii
lei. lie manner the feudsl lord shows that
.--s..5r las made an agreement with certain |
..,,--s. .g which they were 10 pay him tithes,
~. protected them against highwaymen ,
.-r...-s. Thus the tith.ng Of the present /
.-,--ss documentary authority. And up
-- ,..,.sJlss Of historical right the owners Of (
..r-.- -.y. 10 spite q obstacles the world has I
81. ..1-f MADE breach in il, aud THROWS OF; 4
han. Of records among The rubbish. II the
....-.l. right were superior 20 natural right, n
.-. .sasUCu.l still be hunting on the banks n
.r... H-.,5a, the Israe.iies would be in bond n
... o.. l.r tls Pharoahs, and Jupiter, King Of y
a.s---. % many countries, historical rights q
.-. .ssuaaag..-l either by Judicial DEGREES CT :
--usul The State Of kentucky has also +.
.--.-. o. 5s5Ii,l slavery, since IL wars against II
--l right and lhe national policy Of the
,. aa. e SIZE Keeps justice in view, and ;,
measure gradual and ss Lite G.gres- a,
s..-. De- g. .4s STAKEHOLDER, no one can II
... a.a.a.a. A STATE has even power 10 Is
d 81. up otherwise mostly the right Of prop 81
- L-.,l-ay $50. not 90 this, bal it is her n
--..- .a,T 20 declare that beings with lie =.
... ... shah D.. Ioag-r he cLsjle.s and mer- 50
.. lp-H- oae 10 another. As
J-s.4., ia d second orlicl-, aJIuce some Pi
--sr -s--st-r-tous in favor Of the stand 81.
r D.. scans 90 rs, the Germans should take ca
r-a s--r
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ANOTHER ARRIVAL or PoRrueuEsK RKFusr

ANOTHER ARRIVAL or PoRrUaUEsE REFUGEEs-
considerable number Of the lou persons VINO
fled from the island Of Madeira 10 1Iinijid, on ac-
count of religious persecution, (6fly-four in al,l
arrived at this port on Saturday, in a small sehoOn
er chartered for the purpose, from the latter island,
and placed themselves under the care of the
American Protestant Society. As those who have
previously arrived, have been Unexpectedly de-
layed in their contemplated emigration TO the
State Of Illinois, il is now expected that after
few days, the whole party, about 10 in number,
will proceed westward togetheT.-M " Express.
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KnNnllH aionnlr

The canvass for the convention in this coun-
ty has opened with no little spirit. The candi.
dates for delegates have addressed the people in
this city every night for nearly week, each
one occupying the attention of the audience
Tor the night ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Ob,er-
rer, May %.
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ST. Louis, Nav 23-P. NJ.

1t is suspected that the great fire was the work
OF incendiaTies; the Waterman OF the steamer
White Cloud, has gwen information which may
lead TO their detection. Business is sgain Teyiy-
ing. The owners OF the property destroyed are
busily engaged in clearing away the rubbish.
A large fire occurred al Chicago Yesterday, des-
tToying the Tribune office, the Baltic House and
much other propeTty
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wASHINGroN, May Is.

The Hon. Dlaiel Duncan, of Ohio, died in this
city to-day.
The President has determined 10 dispatch two
National vessels for tsei purpose OF seeking and
sucoring The Expedition. under Sir John Frank n.
Measures will be Immediately taken FOR the ac-
cOmplshment OF this purpose.
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JUDGE TOMrrNs is a candidate for the Con-
ventiOn in Barren County. lie goes against
the further introduction of slaves into Ken
lucky, and for specific amendments to the Con-
stltutiOn.
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1t will be seen by reference to the proceed
'ngs OF the Emancipation meeting at Paris, on
the 18th, that Col. II. Clay, and F. w. Horton,
Esq, have been nominated for the convention.
Both gentlemen have accepted the nomination.
Col. Clay is a Wing, Mr.. Horton Democrat
No better men can be found in Bourbon.
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+sa- rul.ic Of Liberia is now the sub
... -- lasI ..-rn,-.8D. we have though onr
...st.u. Dr. -.aa 20 read lb- following let
.r.1n ar.'E.a of tha, RrpuJ.ic.. Il Is ad-
-=ss-- 90 T. Vs. Short, " D., Professor Of
.a-g sn- Na,arii N-iica in the Louisville
.as-slg. The character Of DR. Short is suf-
l. proof t.at DE .-.trr is genuine. There
sllsra ' -salar about The letter which shows
-a la writer is giving az uuyarnish-d state
-.r
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ing home, in your next letter, which ! hope to
receive by the return Of the vessel that brings
this TO you. Give my best respects to your
family. Sir, remain
Your obedis nj servant,
C.. w. GIsT.
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WASBIEgroN MAY

Private information has reached the Department
that the preliminary arrangements are in progress
ioT the formation of Government in Gallon ia ,
which will be consnmmated before the next SEES
sion Of Congress conyenes.
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Monrnr,LM,un

The address to the Governor General 10 rspoovs
lhs seat OF Government TO Quebec and IoIgnte
10 be alternately held at each civ for fsur 49,
was carried by the necessary majority. H. 80,
continues tranquil. ~
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wHrrLrsa BRlDar.-A Pittsburgh paper, spea

WHEELING BRIDeE.-A Pittsburgh paper, speak
ing Of the Suspension Bridge, now in course of
erection over the Ohio, at Wheeling, says.
Il will be OF vast advantage 10 Wheeling, but
must certainly acquire anything but good name
among steamboat men. The river here IissIs, am
told, fifty feet and the talest steamboat chimneys
are ~ feet high; 80 that, at high water, the bridge
will cut off about thirty feet OF their chiraneys,
unless they are lowered This is aserious matter
and will make il necessary for large boats tlst run
above Wheeling, TO have joints in their ehiSaneys,
and TO doh their capsa as they pass that place.
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pWisconsln has an area Of "a, 5ll $50 acres,
and population not erneeding 100000 persons.
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PHILApELPHIA. MAY 10.

ThiLADbLfHiAp NAY ~
Private letters received here state that $1,000
hogsheads OF Sugar of the coming Southern crop
will be destroyed by the cIsyasse Rear New Or
leans.
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Robert ]. King, Esq, is the Emancipation
candidate in this county.