The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-14
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We publish The following article article from L
he "Harodsburg Ky.) Plougbboy." as 1t
shows that some progress has been made within
The last two or three months: II
ssEMAScIPArIoN AND AsorrrIosIsM.- the
publication Of Mr.. Clsy's letter in favor Of
emancipation, the friends Of that measure seem
10 be much eneouraged---wonderful built up
in their faith. They appear to consider Mr..
Cay's opinion Of infinitely more importance
than that Of any other mortal; and the senti-
ments which they only limited at before, are
now openly ayowed upon all occasions. The
honest portion Of the emancipationsts have
now an opportunity OF ascertaining the true
chsra-ter Of the infamous doctrines which are
held by some Of their co-lsborers in the cause;
for abolitionism itself has now become embol-
once concealed its dsiormities-
1t is well known that our State has long
been infested by considerable number Of
rank abollconists, who have labored hard to
produce such revolution in public sentiment
as would enable then, to propagate their odious
doctrines with immunity. They seem to think
that this period has now arrived, and have
commenced operations in downright earnest.
Their principal organ, the Louisville Examiner,
is extensively circulated throughout the State,
and premises to effect more mischief than any
newspaper ever before Published in Kentucky.
Let those who have the welfare of the Com
monwealth at heart. look to this evil, and pro-
vide suitable remedy in due season.
Now, we do not mean to say aught against
the liberty of the press, or TO call in question
the right even Of rank abolitionists 10 give ven
to their peculiar doctrines; we do not propose
that the remedy be one of violence; for W.
look upon such course unjust in every re
spect, and ant-republican in its nature. 1t i
not our opinion that the open discussion Of an,
question, however iInPolitic and ill-timed suci
discussion may be considered, ought foIcibly l.
be interrupted. The enamel pationisis hay
com me need the agitation of the slavery ques
ton at very unfsvorable time, and In opposi
ton, as we believe, 10 the wishes Of larg
number Of our citizens. We do not, however
question their right to pursue this cou rise; an
although We sincerely hoped they would re
main passive until after the settlement Of othe
State questions, yet as they have now force
the issue upon uH, We promptly accept it, an
shall use or best efforts to defend what we be
lIeve TO be- most conducive 10 the WE'LL bein
Of the Commonwealth.
The means, then, with which we propose
meet the doctrines of abolitionism, (or Of email
, ciPation, il our friends prefer the latter tern
: albiet Their. seems To be but little difference
the real Specification Of the two words, al
merely Of an argumentative character; and
the people will fairly examine both sides Of IN
question, we do not fear the result II wouI
be we'll for the opponents Of negro emancip,
ton TO exert their influence 10 secure an e,
tehsive circulation for the various public joui
mails which are mainly devoted to the advocac
Of their peculiar views. We do not make IN
suggestion in behalf Of our own journal aIon,
for there are various other papers in Kentuck
Of similar character which are well worth
Of support A fair investigation of SLAYER,
pro and cog, is all We ask; and we doubt n,
that the fasl verdict Of the people will be
accordance with the principles Of justice"
We are glad that the friends Of slavery al
now anxious to discuss this subject. III
c emancipat ,nists should be nerved to more ear,
est exertiOIs by seeing what has been alread
accomplished. A short time ago this subie,
was not Ia be touched. A few men imagine
: that they were able TO still the voice Of fire.,
men, and palsy the tongue that attempted
utter sentiments in opposition to their own
, Like Csnute, they stood upon the shore Of n
ocean, and fixing limit, said, "Here shall IN
proud waves be stayed" But they differ,
from the great Dane in ons respectively wei
foolish enough to believe in the potency
their command. They seem to have expecrs
the waves TO take off their "white cans" an
make an hImble bow, beg pardon, aud retir
They prone unced emancipation dead, and wei
. astonished that il die not come and be burie
When IL appeared betore them, they cried O,
with Macbeth
"Avauut and quit my sghti-Let the earth hide thee
, Now Emancipation is the subject Of discu.
sion everywhere. II is gaining friends ever
day. The little Hercules has strangIed IN
. serpents that were sent to destroy him in Ii
T cradle; and he is now beginning to show III
vgor of youth.
The "PlOughboy' says that the Examine
promises TO effect more mischief than an
newspaper ever before published in Kentucky.
May 1t keep its promise! We wish to do sue
mischief as the physician does when he per
suades the patient to take the medicine tina
will restore him to health and vigor. We ar,
anxious TO effect such mischief as Is done TO In,
siuggard when he is induced to cease folding hi
hands, and wishing fer little more slumber
We should be glad to effect so much mischis
as would arouse to exertiOn the freezing man
IN whom the poison Of death has commenced
All We want is discussion. If slavery car
stand before this, let it be established as III,
permanent system Of our State Let us b,
cOntented to give up the supposed blessings Of
schools and churches, and cling to slavery with
its stump schools and iis tree churches. Let n,
have discussion!
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