The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-10-18

Kentucky cs.vsassa.
From the Frankfort Yeoman Oct n
Tin ooNvEsrIoE;-A win be seen that while mum
Der OF propositions have been submitted the consider
alton OF the convention indicating the wishes OF delegates
IN regard 70 certain amendments TO the constitution
nothing has been acted on Of permanent character
among The propositions OF most importance thus sub
mued and those which have attracted probably the
attention, are two by the Hon. Garrett Davis OF the
delegates from the county Of Bourbon The first Of these
expresses the opinion of the in favor OF excluding
every member OF the convention for ten years from hold
ing any ONCE which may Be created by the convention
and which ONCE is not provided 70! IN the present cons
tuion As understood by other delegates the object of
This proposition u TO prevent changes In regard to Offices
provided for and by others is regarded as sig
nesn. q ,Ss ssn.ssns opposition 70 any radical
king 70 inquire into the opinions OF the honorable mover
as evidenced by this movement may, in with
son. being in principle and calculated ex
cudc from the benefits OF constitution number OF
the most respectable and talented gentlemen in the State
We believe the people desire the constitution to
may be compatible with the exercise OF good govern
uent and leave in their hands all powers not
tal to the formation OF truly republican government
The restriction proposed Il is true would extend to bui
limited number of persons, and would continue but COM
paatively short time. Nevertheless, if it extended
but one individual not disqualified by crime. by calling
or by ncapacy. il would be an innovation upon indivd
nal rights, create nvidous distinctions and of
would be anti republican, and opposed to the true spirit
participation in the benefits likely 10 be secured by the
new constitution and you may extend. the principle to
others with the same propriey until you embrace IN lis
operation as many classes or cangs as mere caprice or
passion may dictate.
The second proposition Of the same gentleman it will
be seem is consistent with the first and is intended to
tend the principle OF exclusion still further than the first
L would not only exclude class OF men from o6ceand
that large cass-but would deprive them Of the simple
privilege Of voting is restriction on the right Of
suffrage ITSELF infinitely more stringent than exists at
present. and adopted would Justly subject the State to
the mputntion OF retrograde movement IN the science
Of republican government. is II fact, according e our
adulterated Native Americansmthe principles OF which
political sect principles they havewe have ever con-
OF the most doubtful character Those entertaining an
affinity OF sentiments with that party will approve the
objects and views indicated in the second proposition of
Mr. Davis, and will be rejoced to them incorporated
into the organic law Of the State They are, however
not generally acceptable to the members of the conven
ton as we are led to believe, and will not probably
able. as far we are able to judge by hearing
some expressions of opnon TO the great party OF which
the gentleman is a distinguished member SO far from
eminent for talents and standing his party Mr. Davis
himself, has taken issue with his copeer, by offering
resolutions expressing opinions directly adverse For the
opinions entertained by the mover OF these resolutions
therefore, we presume no one s responsible but the gen.
tlenan himself and believe he avowed and desires
no divided responsibility in regard to them.
We wish it 10 be distinctly understood that we do not
intend this expression Of difference of opinion as
sure upon the honorable gentleman who has perfect
right TO entertain and Propugate in the convention any
opinions he pleases. Indeed, we admire him for the
boldness with which he brings forward his views, and
the ability with which he supports them all occasions
As OF the master minds Of the convention, should
if delegate, treat any proposition he is likely to make
with great consideration, although should
become convert 10 his views of the principles and
policy essential to good government That his views
as sci forth in the two propositions alluded TO- will receive
but little favor in the convention believe; that they
should not il seems to US too seeviden to admit OF
doubt
Thus far, we are happy to say, the indications are
strongly in favor OF harmonious action in the conven
ton, Of calm deliberaton, and of the production OF
pected to receive at the hands Of their delegates
Mr. Dayiss Native American resolutions are as fol-
lows:
and classes oay. shall be entitled to vote for any civil
officer, shall be eligible TO any civil oibce,. or
iuckyi Those who the time of the adoption OF this
amended constitution shall he naturazcd citizens OF the
of this amended constitution shall declared ,heir pu
pose become citizens Of the United States in con,rm
y the laws thereof and who shall have become citizens
Those who. twentyone years previously thereto, shall
have declared their Parppse according TO the existing pro
,hereof and who then shall be citizens OF the United States
Minors, WHO shall have migrated with their parents or
parent the United Staes twentyone after their
and particular description Of their persons
shall have been entered on the records Of some court Of
Satesi such foreigners having IN every case the ike
frauired OF native born citizens, and y aunen
csied copy record being all required Tor
notification Of the facts.
These were referred TO the Committee Of the Whole,
but Mr. Dixon, OF Henderson, offered the following
substitute for the resolution of Mr. Davis. in relation to
naturalization:
Whereas the people Of the United States, In the Isl
article and 9th section Of the federal constitution have
given Congress the exclusive to establish uni
form rule Of naturalization and whereas IL was contem
plated BY the trainers Of the CONSTITUTION of the United
States. that the citizen naturaized should In all respects
touching the right OF Suffrage, be placed equal foot
ing with the nave-bom citizen therefore,
Resolved That Il would be pedent incorporate
Into the constitution Of Kenucky any principle whereby
any invdious distinction should be made in favor Of the
naveborn tho nauralized ctizen in the exercise
the right Of suffrage.
Mr. Davis in reply said will merely say to the gen.
teman in regard to these propositions that when the
time for their consideration, let them be taken up
in their ORDER and then
"Lay on Macduf."
Mr. Dixon rejoined I will only say TO the gentle
man that when the time comes, Macduf will be in his
place.
Mr.. C. A. Wicklife said: I have only to say that
wherever Macduf Macbeth may be, Kentucky cili.
zen will be in his place.
[rrom Boston Mercantile Journall