The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-02-03

pss6rssp 81 this sptk!oB IN say manHsfs ~ has
teen our anxious desire to ascsrtaip its extent
ind character. and we have awaited the assem-
lalng OF the present Legislature as affording the
l,est means Of ascertaining H. II may be said
That the members, being politicians, and natur-
ally fearful Of committing themselves on such
question, cannot be relied on as TO public opin-
on upon II; but after all, we know Of no better
exponent Of opinion upon the question. ALI
The members Of the lower house, with the single
exception of the Representatives from single
county, state that q majority in their counties
are opposed to all plans Of Emancipation; and
every member without, as we believe, any ex-
eeption b, opposed TO raising the question in the
| approaching canvass for conventional delegates.
The general impression appears to be that de-
eded public opinion exists in favor Of migrating
IN the Constitution prohibition against the fur
Their Importation Of slavesfrom other States, but
every member of the House and of the Senate
opposes the agitation of any scheme Of Eman-
eipation."
That the members of the Legislature fail to
DO justice to the extent of public sentiment in
the State. in favor of Emancipation is very
formation, from many prominent and shrewd
men, from which we are induced to believe that
large number of counties are ready to cast
their votes in favor Of Emancipation. The
doubt which the Journal throws upon the testi-
mony OF the members Of the Legislature, Is
very proper These gentlemen are clearly mis-
taken. The Journal sdds,-
"But even II majority Of the people in a
majority of the counties now favored Emanci-
patton, the substantial and wise part of them
wonlsl mot be inclined to start such a question
at time when SO many Other questions are to
be raised--when the whole Consultation is 10 be
Reconstructed. Not only should there be a
clear and very decided indication Of public
opinion before this question Is raised, but il
should De made, NJ ever II is made, by Itself
There may be provision In the new Constitu-
tion forsubmittine' specific amendments, under
certain conditions. TO the popular vote. Such Q
provhion has, we believe, been engrafted in
most OF the new Constitutions of the other
States"
/ We donot see why the question Of Enamel.
patton is to be thrust aside, because $50 many
other questions are to be raised" If majority
OF the people are in favor Of IT, the sooner their
wishes are carried out the better IL any ques
ton is to be postponed. it certainly should no,
be that which is by far more important than al
others combined.
In conclusion. the Journal advises its friend.
not to run candidates in any county "upon the
question Of any scheme of Emancipation" but
to select as delegates to the Convention their
ataest, wisest, and most virtuous citizens. We
hope that in every county in which there is any
prospect of success, the friends of Emancpstior
may run their ablest men. and in those coun,ia.
In which they not strong enough 70 carr,
their candidates, they may support the candi.
dates who are least hostile to their views The
suggestion that the new Constitution shall con.
tain provision by which the people may intro.
duce specific amendments without the tro,hI.
OF calling another Convention, is eninsntIv
wise and proper. The people ought to have hi.
right secured to them, and 40 one, we hone
will oppose their havingit
The friends Of Emancipation owe il 70 them.
selves and the greatand glorious cause in which
they are engaged, to come forward and exbibi,
their strength to qusking politicians of all kinds
Ihey have been too supine. Had they been
active the members Of the Legislature would
have had abundant evidence that in mapv coun.
ties, majorities can and will be polled for Emap.
cipation candidates. Let them shake off tbei,
lethargy and take the proper steps to let their
numbers be known, and their influence be felt
Weare assured by intelligent men in difFeren,
counties that the coed cause IN every day gain
iniy ground. We hope that no Emancipation
ist viii permit the bo'stings Of the prO-slavery
men to parslyss his t'nsrgy, or to rob his hear,
OF hope. Come ffis'sis, Ter us take courage.
be active and vigilars- We have much labor
before u.s. and let us 10 to work heartily. Let
US not be guilty Of The supreme folly of con-
GLIDING we are too waas to accomplish any good
before we make fair trial of our strength