The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-05-19
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. al home, and that is not known abroad
But suppose the instances of theft and olhe
;rlmes. Of which the law takes cognzanc
mong the "white slaves" you spoke of il
he free States. were hunted out among on
laves in Kentucky, aud publicly punished
low do you think our black slaves would
omPare, as 10 their morals, with your whit,
'nesf And then their religious instruction
There are numerous and extreme difficulte,
ibout il, of which those who are not con
eISsnt with the matter, know little; bu
Which are sufficient to show that SLAYER,
sa miserable system in its moral rela
ions and influence.
| | might draw a picture Of the effects OF
iavery upon the MASTER, and his family.
Inch the more faithful it was, the les,
avoisble to the system would be its repre-
entation. Such pictures are often false,
md mere earicatnres; but you know enough
slavery. gentlemen, to understand per
'ectiy that It exerts many evil influences
'Pon the temper, tho feelings, the character
Ii the master. The truth is, the tree il
'orrnPt, and therefore it bringeth forth evil
ruit. know it has been said, that slave.
ry cultivates in the master an elevation OF
mind, high sense Of honor, &c. So. III
las been said, does the aristocracy of the
Did world. But do you believe il? Ii
would De very strange, indeed, If slavery
I'D not tend TO develope in the master and
MS children those sentiments so deep laid
n our depraved nature, which in their cul
ovation make US lordly, errascible and
violent; and IL is notorious, and you will
not think OF denying it, that these things
belong more to Southern than to Northern
nen. The finest specimens Of county and
elegant gentlemen are often found in the
masters OF slaves; and 50 they are often
mild and gentle in their temper. But who
ever talks about Hotspur of the North?
and who calls certain classes OF the South |
BY any other name! Is il the climate, or |
IS The state Of society resulting from slavery.
that makes The difference? Ard this will
account, in part, for the greater frequency
Of quarrels. duels and other such elegances
Of life, in slave than in free States: As to
The real love Of liberty, do you think that
slavery IS suited 10 engender III | know.
while have been inStitu.ing them, that
are odious, but allow me 10
lsk YOU whether there is truer love oil
liberty in Georgia or Carolina, than in New
Hampshire or Massachusetts? think no
'ne who knows me will accuse me Of being
'Hankeefed," but | remember that old
-aneuil was the cradle Of liberty; and in
III the talk of Southern politicians in these
ale days, about slavery. have been unable
discover any peculiar proof OF attach :
nent to this Union in particular, or of the
owe Of liberty in general. But this must
uiilce. write with a haste which | re.
ret, but which other duties impose; and
MS communication already exceeds the d
ml's which had been prescribed TO it,
here are many other lights in which the !,
loral aspect Of slavery may be considered
and these now suggested may be more
Argely dwelt upon, il we pursue this dis
lsslon. You are aware that convention
The friends Of emancipation is TO be held
ext week. Ii has been very confidently
reelected that that body will see nothing
justify the prosecution of this movement, c
nd will advise its friends to give it up u
that event, you will probably think il
Unnecessary TO occupy your columns with
discussion proposing no special object. "
do not anticipate such advice from this .
invention. bu. on the contrary | expect u
lch ground TO be taken BY that BODY as "
ill encourage the friends of emancipa
On, while, ! trust, it will give as little d
fence as possible 10 others. Ia that case.
~ will no doubt be willing that the whole II
bject should be discussed with the utmost
eedom in your columns. There are
any, far more capable of doing it Justice, =,
an myself, and ! will very cheerfulIy re- :;
gu my place in the Democrat to them r
ut whenever the Truth can do no better, =
all be ready TO do my best in its behalf
] am, very respectfully. ="
WIN. l.. BREcEmRIpGE.
Louisville, April 20. cl