The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-06-09
m~,..IIc..I.,. W. siavery.

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We make the following extract from a COM
municaiion published in the COyington (Ky.)
Journal:
"There are a class Of politicians much in
vogue in these days, who rely not on the strength
Of their position or the ability with which they
defend their cause, but think II they can preJu-
dice the public mind against their adversaries
they do Just as well; they deal in poison; and
for that purpose have advised the mad-dog cry
Of abolition. When men Of sense make the
charge know they believe II not, and despise
them for their knsyery; whilst pity the man
who is the dupe Of such baseness- The man
who resorts 10 such base stratagems, is traitor
to the causs OF truth and virtue-he lays the axe
to the root Of all republicanism- Republicanism
as / understand IL, is the power Of truth honest
w applied TO tho correction Of abuses and pro-
noting Of the public welfare. IL maintains that
all power Ii inherent in the people; that they
are competent TO self-government. IL acknowi-
edges that they sometimes err, but claims that
they are competent to correct their errors. IL
submits TO the decision Of the majority, whilst
IL corrects errors by appealing to the virtue and
intelligence Of the people, who, If they part not
with the power will In time certainly consider
and correct their acts. II Is founded on Justice
to all men and the love Of man to his fellow
IL tolerates freedom Of thought. freedom OF
speech, and freedom Of action, imposing nc re-
straint but what the public good requires, viz:
That we shall act hoAestly and hurt nobody
Having lis foundation in nature and reason, IL
teaches that the governed are the only true
source Of power, which can only be properly
exercised for their benefit. II makes men hon
est from interest, aud benevolent from the high
est considerations Of sel6shness. II encour-
ages religion by leaving every man free to seek
4 iuh Ma fha ri hf n of AL
individual by requiring every man to respect
the rights Of his nsighbor. II tends to eqaall-
ty, not by putting down the wealthy and more
fortunately gifted, but by disseminating knowl-
edge. II encourages enterprise and industry,
by securing to labor, talent and ingenuity Just
reward, BY removing all the obstacles which
stand in the way Of industry. II prefer, honest
merit to fortnitous wealth or accidental position
in society. II gives strength to the nation, per-
naneney to the Union, safetyio the people, and
happiness to all.
Slavery 10 the antsgonistic principle. II ORR
ginsted in falsehood and ,reachsry; itself an
abuse, il has tended to create and build up abuse
upon abuse, TO the destruction Of the public
welfare. II is now denying the power Of the
people for selfgovsrnment. II resists the pow
| or Of the people to correct former errors. II
denies the right Of the majority to govern; sP-
Peals 10 falsehood, ignorance and vice to sustain
It's abominable Pretensions, and calls upon the
people 70 restrain their own just and invalua-
bic rights by q constitutional prohibition Of
their own power. II 10 founded in injustice TO
mankind, and causes man 10 Cypress his fellow.
II restraints freedom Of thought; denounces
freedom Of speech; and is empatically seryility
OF action itself. II imposes restraints prejudi-
cisl 10 good morals, prevents the performace
Of public and social duties; destroys the re-
lation Of husband and wife, parent and child.
Il 10 dishonest In itself, and is hurtfal 10 all.
| II has no foundation in nature or reason, 10 .
relic OF bsrbarsm and violence. II makes men
dishonest from interest, and cruel from necessi-
ty. II discourages religion and morality BY de-
priving men Of the means and opportunity Of
instruction. II violates the rights Of indiyidu-
ais, and 10 inconsistent with the duties to the
poor neighbor. Il tends TO inequality, builds
| up the wealthy whilst il keeps down the poor
white man. II prevents the dissemination Of
/ knowledge, and deprives the poor man Of the
means and opportunity Of education. IL dis
coursgss enterprise, Is clog TO industry; de-
priyes labor and talent Of its proper reward.
IL throws obstacles in the way Of honest merit,
whilst il fosts and holsters up fortuitous wealth
and by enlarging the distinction In society
builds up aristocracy. II weakens the ma
ton; Is a cancer to the bonds Of the Union; 10
destructive to the peace Of society, the haPpi-
ness Of the people, and involves the safety
Of all.
On this all-important subject wish to reason
with my fsllow-c ItIIens. il Is q subject Of deep
import 10 them and to me, as well a. those who
we shall leave behind us. We labor for the
benefit Of our children, because we love them
We sccumulate property that We may give
Them a mrs, make tner TASK more
easy. II rejoices the heart Of the old TO secure
theresl enjoyment Of the young; and the high
est happiness Of the parent il to secure the
prosperity, rsspectability and true happiness Of
the child. God has also created rs social be-
Ings; we cannot live entirely for ourselves, and
he who attempts it will find certain eisaPpoint-
ment and sorrow. b. +. BEDINcKR.