New-York daily tribune., 1849-06-08
Kentucky and Missouri.

Let Slavery propagandists say what they "iIi'
no well informed person doub; that there H
among the people in the border Save states
rapidly growing aspiration for Univefss fseo. IN
Col Beutou's Mauifesto - the People o. ais-
.oari-already published in that stste-ls looked
sor with moab interest. Here is the 81 Louis
Nee Eras article:
ruASclPaTiOS - KENTUCKY
~ ..,i., q this great question Of the age that
il; novy Sopvul<ng the state Of Kentucky, D. looked
mon IN different sections Of the Union WIN the most
intense Interest There are many "hose "lshes on me
.u.ierf have blinded their Judgments and "no indulge
,b sope that the Convention about % assemble ia hen
,ncky iog the reinodcng Of her Constitution viii pro
de by her organic law for the gradual emancipation
of slavery within her territorial limits We have no
idea that any such glorious and muchdesire resuit
will follow this fret effort OF our sister slave state 70
oon the way for the bOndmen among them 10 become
free Prcudlcos have yet % overcome, tefinterest
st be sscrdcnd upon the shrine OF philanthropy and
snct love Of justice, and public opinion mgst become
% .,rong in favor Of emancipation that the demsgogue
and politician viii ;remble A. its consequences If
srrsyed against II, before We reasonably *
pect favorable results from the action Of the Ean-
ciPstoni7ts.
this work Of reformation in Kentucky. looking with
confidence % the day when our State viii fear
les meet the question and pstrotcaly enroll hcrse
amsug the Free states Of the COnederscy The future
greatness Of Missouri her pecuuiary prosperity. rapid
Increase n her numerical strength the speedy develop
Inent her rch and inexhaustibe mineral resource
and the general welfare and prosperity OF the people
within her limits all involved in the success Of the
measure TOR the gradual emancipation and colonization
of our slave population. In Kentucky, the great and
good stafesman Of Ashland he whose whole lite has
been devoted 10 the cause Oi freedom and IN the sd
vocscy Of the nights OF the oppressed Of every name
and every cline almost upon habItable globe and
the first who had large political reputation al stake,
that flung the banner OF emancipation % The breeze
In every sense OF the word he had filed the measure
and had reached elevated a
stOn IN the confidence ana love Of the American peO
pie that the most malignant party man could not cues
ton hs motives lie has doubtless determined 70 make
II the concluding struggle Of s long ana eYentiuI pub
lie career and under the providence OF God. we hope
his Gun viii until be bohods the bow Of Emancps
tOn srchng the hOrzOu of his own beloved Kentucky
The Convention lately held In that catc though not
As strong in numbers as We could have hoped. nor
reproscnfng as many counties 40 was anticipated by
many, was nevertheless powerful n the aggregate OF
talent composing it, and its proceedings developed
manifestation and sincerity Of purpose the part OF
the patiOnists that augurs success IN the end
The question has been carried before the people m me
canvass that is progressing for the selection Of dele
gates % the Convention for the modelling Of their
Constitution and the indications at present are that
but very few who m favor of EmancpstiO viii
succeed. The discussion Of the question, however,
which il carried in the public prints and upon the
stump with an ability and in Yrt Of candor and cir
oumspectOn that reflects the highest credit and honor
upon the friends Of either proposition, viii lay the
foundation upon which many years transpires the
tucky Free state on this do not entertain d
reasonable doubt and the question IL whether hen
tucky or Missouri shall be the fret to set example
worthy Of the age in which We live.
We have alluded 10 the power and influence Of the
great name OF Henry CLAY who nrst stepped forward
as the advocate OF Emancipation IN Kentucky I'm our
own state there il whore name and whose inin.
once within her limits are as potent ~ r. that of Mr.
CLAWS m Kentucky. rom his long uninterrupted term
of public service IN the councils Oi the nation he has
won and bears the appellatOn Of Father OF the sen
ate As Statesman be ranks among the FIRST OF the
Union and far Missouri Is concerned. he holds
ber political destiny, ~ II were, IN the hollow OF his
hand We need scarcely say that we have reference
10 Col Benton visit o. his constituents. lie
IL believed 10 stand eide 10y sdc with Mr.. Clay upon
the question of Emancipation and 10 be ardoLuy
desirOus Missouri freed from this incubus A. BE-
Mr. Clay 10 witness such result IN kentucky. Now
is the time for Col Benton unfurl hs banner IN this
cause and 10 give bic State that has chorished and
nurtured him with the devotion Of mother toward
her only child the evidence that he above the
petty party conflicts Of the day and become the cham
pion Of that VIII reflect brighter and more i'm
perishsble renOwn upon his puzzle career than any
previous act of his lite. He IL of the dominant party
In ihs State conicsscdly it, leader and whose word
with most Of them is law. The influence of his name
in favor Of Emancipation though t will not accomplish
II at once will open the way that Will assuredy In the
end accomplish the object desired. And know OF
no glorious finale 10 his public life not even u
he could ,ompish the construction Of the Railroad
from ST Louis to San Francisco, than 10 win the proud
sppesiion of being the Emsnc patOr of Missouri from
the blghtenng influences OF Slavery.