The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-08-11
Froai the Mayssllle Herald.
Public Heetfua In Braekeu Co.'S M y

At a meeting OF portion Of the citizens of
Bracken counry, held in the court house In
Btooksviile on Saturday the 2lst Of July, 1913,
for the purpose OF nominating a Candidate for
the Convention In favor Of 'gradual emanclpa-
ton" connected with nisaIion-whereupon
DR.. J. Bradford was called 10 the chair and
r J. Haghey was appointed Secretary. After
the object of tho meeting was explained on
motion DR.. Joseph L. Tomlinsou, Henry Fronk,
John Payne, Peter II. Rudd, Nicholas Stroube
and John Humlong were appointed committee
to report resolutions 10 the meeting for their
consideration. and also the name of some suita-
bic person for candidate, who after short re-.
tirement reported the following resolutions.
The citizens Of Braclen county here assem-
bled publish Ia the face Of the world the senti-
ments herein set forth, az the honest and firm
convictions of cur best judgment, and pledge
ourselves TO maintain them by every fair. honor.
able and patriotic means in our power.
LIST. We are opposed to aperpetuation of ne-
gro slavery in the State of Kentucky as IL nov
exists.
End. We believe that the time has now ar.
rived, when the citizens Of the State should
speak out boldly and fearlessly upon the sub
ject, and nomlnate delegates TO the convention
shortly 10 be hello whose sentiments coincide
with their own.
Sd. We are in favor OF gradual emancipation
connected win colonization out Of the limits
Of North America, in some situation where
the climate, soil, productions and health of the
negro will be duly consulted and his liberty Sc
cured.
4th. We are opposed to any and ey.rv Kind
Of emancipation unconn.cted with cOIonisation,
and withouta due regard to the just claims OF
the owners.
5th. Weare opposed to emancipation Of every
description, which may require the PEG pie to be
taxed TO consumate IT,
9th. From those who are opposed TO MS, in
all friendship, we ask q reciprocation of the
liberty Of thinkins and acting for cur ,slvss.
7th. We believe Il TO be the duty Of those
VINO are In favor Of gradual emancIps ltion con-
nected with colonisation, TO nominate, a candi-
date or candidates in each county, so that the
friends OF the measure may know and feel their
strength.
9Th. We are In favor Of Incorporating "a the
constitution, about TO be formed, the PRINCIPLES
Of the law Of 1885," forbidding IN 70 further
Importation OF slaves into the State.
9th. Our delegate Is instructed an. required
to advocate, and II possible procure o be pass
ed, clause authorising the Legislature Of Ken
tueky, at the next or any succeeding session TO
authorize vote 10 be taken upon that question
alone.
10Th. That David Brooks, ESQ, be, and he 4,
unanimously nominated and requested to con-
sent that his name shall be used as candidate
for the Office Of delegate to said cow ention, to
support the principles above stated.
The resolutions having been read, DR.. Tom
linson and Rev. Mr.. Henderson add ressed the
meeting In support Of them and the general
principles OF Ensncipation-and the vote being
taken they we've unanimously adopted.
Mr.. Brooks then made a short spec ch, accent
ing Of the nomination, endorsed the principles
set forth in the resolutions and pledged himself
for their support.
On motion the ldaysville papers we're request.
I'd to publish the proceedings.
The meeting then adjourned.
J. ]. BsADsoap, President,
n. j. HuaHxy gecirv