The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-31
For the Examined

fOf Inc Examiner.
MEssRs. EDIroRs: The recent letter Of Mr..
Clay on the subject Of Ema acipation has been
extensively copied by the papers-has been read
with much interest-and has created quite SEN
satiOn. Several persons have suggested to me
the propriety Of its publication in pamphlet
form, and its dissemination throughout the State.
They think that thousands would read what
Mr. Clay hes written who would not concern
themselves about the views Of other Emanci-
pstiOnists. So much for a great name. Mr..
C.'s letter is. think, operating very beneficial
ly. IL embOldens the friends of emancipation
decides and confirms the wavering-while Il
throws into CONSERVATION many of the advocates
of slavery. inclose you FIVE dollars to aid in
Publishing said letter in pamphlet form, If the
Louisville Committee think IL advisable TO
do so-otherwise appropriate the money as is
deemed most expedient.
Permit me to make an extract from the letter
Of Mr.. Clay, and ! do not know but It would
be well to keep IL in your paper, published in
large capitals, till the first Monday in August. He
says, "Kentucky enjoys high respect and hon.
Orahle consideration through bout the Union and
throughout the civilised world; but, in my hum
bic opinion, no title which she has to the esteem
and admiration Of mankind, no deeds of her
former glory, would equal, in greatness and
grandeur, that Of being the pioneer State in re-
moving from her soil every trace of human
slavery, and in establishing the descendants of
Africa, within her jurisdiction, In the native
land Of their forefathers."
Does this extract contain the TRUTH affirm
that il does. ID is needless to ar
que that "Kentucky enjoys honorable eonside-
ration throughout the Union" sc. Let any
man 60 TO Washington when Congress is in ses-
'pR and he will often hear fattering illusions
IA. - Kentucky. Let him 90 to any portion
embraced within the limits of civ.
80. I'll find that the fame of Ken.
ucky has preceded him. "ea' eh'0m'-
ms pronounced on Henry ~A'' ''i nc mas
one much to elevate and rende. S""'P''uou"
he renown Of his adopted State.
But ali that Kentucky now is would be n. ui-
ng compared with what she would be il she
fere TO rise up in her majesty and say in trum-
et-tones TO the demon Of slavery. "Thus far
halt thou come but no farther" then might
er children say with proud exultation, "This
) our own, cur native land" Being the "pio-
eer" in the great enterprise of Emancipation,
he would occupy a position Of superlative
and elOthe herself with the glory
{ an earthly immortality. The friends Of hu-
lanity everywhere would pronounce blessings
n her name, and the genius Of liberty would
enceforth preside over her interests and her
estiny.
Kentuekians! What say you Will you
make provision for the removal Of Slavery
rom the Commonwealth Will you furnish
our beloved State with the indispensable ele-
nsnt of true prosperity and GiOry-free labor Or
hall the incubus Of slavery still Cypress her and
'aralize her energies through period sadly in |
ehnite1 The circumstances in which you are |
'laced devolve on you, Rsatuekians, trsmsn-
Ious responsibilities. II is submitted TO your |
Ieeision whether or not some measure of Eman- |
.ipstion shall be adopted by the Convention you |
Expect shortly TO convoke to frame for you
new Constitution. Your wishes are omnipo- |
ent in the premises. As you say 60 it shall be.
Philanthropists! act out your philanthropy |
n the approaching struggle in favor OF liberty.
Friends Of economic cause'"' yield to the sug-
yestiOns Of a sound economy. Christians! ex-
,mPlify the. spirit Of your religiOn-c.beriSh
he impression tina, God will hold you respo'ssi-
Die for the part you actor the votes you give.
Under this impression would not for all tia,
wealth of Kentucky die sne 60 to the Judgment /
ljter kaUing sOfed ia Jarer Of the indefinite con-
iinusRee Of sIauery.
Messrs. Editors, may heaven propitiously
smile on the cause you advocate and crown your
lsbors with abundant success.
OSE OF THE PEorLE.