The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-10-27
For the Examiner.

Mrssss. EpIroRs:--Ths Convention which Is
now in session in Frankfort for the purpose e
remoddelliDg the State Constitution has 80 is''
evinced but little, (if anyJ sympathy for the
ema ncipation party in Kentucky or the cause
thew advocate; and il 10 but reasonable 10 sup |
pose that the same spirit Of tyranny and oPPres-
sion which always predomnates wherever the
system Of slavery Is tolerated, will shine FORM
conspicuously In this sage and self-imPoriant
body.
Indeed--the spirit of slavery has already TO
some extent developed itself In the Convention
in refusing Mr.. M Carly as the reporter OF ihe
Louisville Courier, a seat in their body.
The members of this Convention, as well as
the leading members of the pro-slayery party in
Kentucky are fully satisfied that the very sT-
iasncs of the "pecullar institution" depends
upon the ignorance of the masses In regard not
only to slavery In the abstract, but to the laws
which regulate the same-hence their unwiii-
ingness for discussion-and their opposition TO
the dissemination of knowledge generally.
And In thus deliberately refusing seat in
the Convention to a reporter of public journal
of as much respectability and worth as the
Louisville Courier, a stain has been cast upon
the reputation of Kentucky for freedom OF
though and speech, and for the liberality and
intelligence Of her representatives.
1t 10 evident that this privilege would not
have been refused rabid pro-slavsry paper
and if such had been the case, what would the
pro slavery party have saidl
That such tyranny as this should be mani
tested In the nineteenth century In the midst Of
a republican government, the rights of which
were established and secured to all by the blood
of our revolutionary sires, would scarce be
credited by minds properly imbued with the
true principles Of civil liberty.
But such In the melancholy fact. Men have
dared TO raise their voices in this boasted land
Of freedom and give utterance to the sentiments
Of humanity, justice and eternal right-have
reiterated the sentiments Of Washington, Jfer-
son, Patrick Henry, and the sentiments EN-
bodied in the declaration of indePendence-and
for this, and this alone, the dastardy spirit of
oppression is not only harbored in our country,
but openly exercised.
With, then, no hopes Of favor with this body
Of httisness reduced to Hothiagnsss, it certainly
becomes the emancipation party TO be awake to
their interest. This body will not certainly
disregard their promises to the people so far as
to refuse TO submit the constitution they adopt
to the citizens for their consideration-we take
this for granted.
Then We as party, will certainly have the
right to discuss the features of this new consii-
tuition before tue psople-notwithstanding We
are sdmonishec to keep silence-and in view Of
this fact, 1t would certainly be the most advisa-
BILE plan to be governed by the suggestion made
by you in a former number Of your paper-hold
a Convention Immediately after the adjourn-
ment of the body now in session-determine
upon the course We shall pursue in relation to
the constitution that shall be presented to the
people for deliberation-so that We NAV be
united in iction-organise the party thorough
ly-select an efficient organ-and as a party
give it one hearty and cordial support.
Our cause is just-our principles pure aud
upright. The welfare of this commonw eallh
is at stake upon this question, ana with it, the
present and future happiness Of the African
population OF Kentucky, the happiness and
welfare Of the laborlng class Of our citizens and
their opportunity Of ever obtaining an edaca-
ton for their children. These are things that
claim-yes, d,mand our consideration, and re-
quire upon our part energy and activity in the
cause we have esPoused-and although the heels
Of tyrants are ready as ever, 10 crush to the
earth our Cause and its advocates, we say
| "Be Just and fear not,
Let every end thou amt al be thy countrys
| Thy Gods, aud uuths's'
The day Is not far distant, when Kentuckv
will arouse from her lethargy upon this great
question and take her stand upon the side Of
moral, political and religious right-and the day
Is also coming, when these modern despots who
have recently acted so conspicuous part in the
events that have transpired. will be glad TO
award TO their more humble fellow citizens, the
right to think and act for themselves-and when
selfish demsgogues, political tricksters and men
whose minds and opinions are moulded TO ,ui,
the popular breeze, will realise the loss Of all
their unjust requirements, and suffer the re-
proach deserves by all such vile and cOn,emp,i.
Bile beings.
We would then say, as before, hold a Copvep.
ton and organise-let the time and place he
suggested and The party in each county urged
to have full representation in attendance
Tins can be done, and we hope it will be dulv
considered by ell who are truly friends to the
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