The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-02-10

And yet this resolution was voted for by TIE
Representatives. Of fAe people Of Kentaeky!"
wesee in this fact great need why Mr.. Breck-
enridge's enlightened efforts in behalf Of educa-
ton in this State should be crowned with sue
cess. When the representatives. Of the people
vote for such resolution, il is time the school
master should be abroad.
Mr.. Dohoney's resolution was opposed by
Mr. Ewing, who very wisely thought the peo-
pie had sent representatives to Frankfort for
other purposes. lie moved to lay II on the
table. but the motion was lost by vote of Ii to
10! Mr.. Hughes fearing that the resolution
was rather too unlimited. offered to amend IL by
adding to il these words: "ereept as now provid-
ed for by the Constitution and laws Of the
State" This amendment was adopted and the
resolution was also adopted by the following
vole--ayes 20, nays0!
Wepresuns, although we are not aware that
such is the fact. that some German trsnscsn.
dentslist has commented on the sigaifcancs Of
cypher, and We might, IL we saw it, comment
on the significance Of this 0--whst boys call
nine with the tail cut OFF Bat we must daily
no longer. II
The Representatives Of the people Of Ken
lucky as the members Of the lower house OF
our Legislators boastfulIy eau themselves. hay,
unanimously resolved that theyars opposed Il,
the abolition or emancipation Of slavery In any
form or shape whatever" Do these gentle.
men represent the people of Rentuckyf No!
In this vote they have clearly misreprsselltsi
the people Of the State. We're the people az
Louisville represented in tha, vote1 We are
proud to say that an overwhelming majority Of
the people CT this city are uncompromisingly
a favor of The extinction Of negro slavery and
all other forms and shapes of slavery. And
unless many of the most sagacous and intellI-
gent men of The State are very much mistaken,
there are large number of counties in which
public sentiment is decidedly in favor Of eman-
cipation. The resolution is, we have no doubt,
a cslumny ON the common sense and philan-
thropy of Kentucky, and we call upon the
people TO come forth in their strength and re-
pndiate il. We blush to add that we have been
credibly informed that many of the members
who voted for this disgraceful resolution have
frequently announced themselves unreservedly
in favor of emancipation in some Storm OF
shape, and yet they faltered and voted In favor
Of resolution that misrepressnts their own
opinions as well as the opinions of those who
sent them there.
Friends of emancipation, the time for action
has now come! II now devolyes on you 10
wipe from the fame of our State the foul blot
which the members Of the House Of Represen-
tatives have placed upon it. II is now your
sacred duty to come forth aud exhibit your
strength If the vote on Mr.. pohouey's reso.
luton represents the public sentiment of Ken
lucky, let il be known; but il il does not, then
some steps are indispensable To disprovs it,
Delay no longer to act with vigor and direct
ness. Follow the glorious example of Louis.
vile. The opponents of slavery in this city
have held oBe large meeting alresdy, and on
Monday night next, they will hold another
meeting which will doubtless he one of the
most imposing in numbers and respect liability
ever held in the State. They will then deny
that the resolution adopted at Frankfort on
Monday last represents them, in a tone and
with an emphasis not likely TO be misunderstood
by those who. on this subject, misrepresent our
city ia the Legislature. Be active, be yiailant.
friends Of emancipation. Meet together in every
county in the State and declare your will. Do
notletthe perpetualsts impose letters and chains
on your hearts and tongues but, in the true spir,
Of freemen, meet and express your views. This
you owe to yourselves and 10 the great and good
cause which has won your Judgment and sym
pathy. You must act at onces and with firm
mess. Do not delay to declare that the Legisla-
ture has misrePresented.y you, and let the world
know that Kentucky Is not the paradise of
the advocates Of slavery and slaves.
The pro-slavery men are growing bold
throughout the State. We are glad to see them
active. Something was needed to call out the
friends Of emancipation, and If the conduct of
the pro-slavery men and the recent course Of
the Legislature fail TO have the desired effect on
them, weshsll be greatly disappointed. A few
smanciPatiOnists in each county should meet
as will hes; serve to bring their friends together
meeting in each county, to b. followed by
vigorous organisation, for the purpose of bring.
ing the strength Of the emancipation lists 10 bear
on the elections for the Convention and I,egjs-
iature next August, are now necessary. II our
in the different cOunties will pursue this
course, they will disabuse the people of the
error under which they now lie in regard to the
nti-slaVery.sentimen in the State. The pro-
slavery men are striving to make it appear that
there are but few persons in Kentucky favorable
to relieving the State from the pressure and
curse Of African slavery, and that the subject of
emancipation is not to be "agitated'' this year.
This is the very profound policy resolved on by
the pro-slavery men, and they are chucklinp
over its fancied success. Rise, friends of emsn-
eipaiion, come forward all you who believe
that the spirit Of christianity and the genius of
true rePublieanism are opposed to slavery, and
display your strength. You are called on by
the highest motives that can appeal to human
hearts to rise and make your views linown-I
The times imperstviely demand sueh action of
you. Be men, true hearted, free spoken men,
and let your Pro-slavery neighbois understand
that they can neither frighten nor browbeat
You into silence. Come upto the work that lies
before you with all the earnestnsss and devotion
Of freemen who feel that deep responsibility
rests ON their conscienees. The rs,ce Of your |
own minds, the welfare Of your children, the |
fame and prosperity Of your State, all conspirs