New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-01-09
KENTUCKY.

I
| KENrUtKY.
OF all The border slAveholling States Ken
lucky has been the sloweSt O move onward on
the road Of universal freedom. That she too
moves ut length, we may, therefore, Justly re-
gard as sign that the tide of ant-Slayery
public opinion is becoming more and more ir.
resistible.
The treachcrous attitude Of Gov. Magotiin,
and the unfriendly neutrality OF the Kentucky
Legislature at the outbreak OF the Rebellion,
are indelible proofs Of the devotion Of Kentucky
to Slavery at that time. The State had just
given to the candidate Of the antl-SlaveTy party
for PreSiden, only ,3G4 votes in total vote OF
LAG, 2lG, and from the tone Of the press Of Ken
! lucky it was clear that, at the beginning Of the
war, the friends OF a thorough war policy did
not much exceed the number Of voters for Mr.
Lincoln.
| 1t was apparent to every observer that the
progress OF the war gradually intensified among
KcntuckiGns the unconditional devotion 10 the
Union. Tie duty Of taking al equal part with
belion, was generally admitted among the
Unionists. But no great improvement was visi-
Die in the Kentucky "Union Party" with re-
gard to Slavery. The party a. such. at least
could not be prevailed upon To a""'-'" oPon'y
againsi slavery and in favor OF emancipation
Nevertheless, the progress was steady. and the
casting of u ,7s6 votes for Mr.. Lincoln took the
country by surprise. 1t was looked upon
as the first favorable symptom Of improve
ment. Other symptoms soon began TO show
themselves. tn. Louisville Jurnal, the most
influential paper Of the State. openly and 1t
seemed unreservedly, joined tho ranks Of the
EmancipatioDists, and it was believed that q
large number Of its rcade.s would follow its
lead.
A new and vigorous agitation in favor Of
Emancipation was resolved upon. An Anti
Slavery state Convention was called, TO meet
at Frankfort on the same day (the dth of jan
ary) on which the Legislature was to be opened.
The Convention has just met on the appointed
day, and if we may rely upon the accounts pub
lished of its prot ceilings, has been successful.
IL is said that very largo number Of persons
who supported Mcclellan were present. and were
heartily acting S,tl tho Convention. At oil
ton have the right ring, and give Us the gra-
tifying assurance that Kentucky will have,
henceforth, well.discplined Republican party.
The resolutions were US follows:
l. Resolrfd That ve adhere to the principles an.
nounced In the Baltimore Platform Of June. ls6f.
g. R,'olrei. Thatthe November election demonstrated
the determination OF the people 10 msnt au the lntcg
rity VI tho Mon. and uphold tho civil and military
policy Of the present Admnis raitn. o. the true test of
atty aud We pledge ourselves to sustain 10 p"cy
aud do all in our power 10 suppress the Rrbellion
and this 10 the plain daiy VI loyal citizens and such are
INV tied 10 cooperate with u.s.
s. Rssolred. That the sogac'iy OF the President IN
eonceivine kpd Lis heroic hrDs-s In sustaining the
wise measures for the maiuf"n,Iee and wrpetuty OF
our republican institutions entto hin Ia the gratitude
and support Of all loyal men Of Kentucky and tie
nation.
4 Resoired That We here by request Senators and
ssentslves IN Congress, ~ vote in favor OF an
amendment 10 ths national Con,tiia'ion. aoohseinE
United States md that invite the cooperation Of the
Legislature in carrying forward this rquest
5. Rs'oi0sd Ths, N %: Judgment Of tns Convention
or modified TO 10 In sccorance With the state OF
Affairs In Kentucky as far ~ the State Consultation
g. ResoIr,d That We approve cordially Of the most
vigorous rstaiatory warfare sgainst oil guerrlss.
raiders and predatory bands Of sssassins snd rubber
Who commit murerous rsvagcs upon the people Of this
Com monwesth and 20 fully indorse tho seton Of the
Federal military authorities In the discharge VI 'he'
duties.
Of Kentucfy and their nnuurnuIing sacrifices
III life and property In the cause VI the Union ents
their citizens to efficient protection thsa they
have 70. received rom The Ssste OF Federal Govern.
meni !.
e. R,sole.d, That the recent brilliant sohe'smsnts Of
the arny anu Raw cntite bravo sUdlers and sea
men to removed favor aid honor especially do feel
profoundly grateful for the happy deliversncs which
,hey have lust II, Ken,ucky In FREEING Der rom the
! horror, OF . ruthless Confede' ate Invasion.
R,solr,d Tha, this convention considers the appear
snce of Joshua Buht In bis seat, ChirfJustioe Of
KENTUCKY under the notorious circumstances sIietns
VIII regard " lin. outrage al pr psiety. ssd de-
msnds the notice OF the pubic suthorisies both Federal
| and State.
That Tia Louisville Josr~o! Is not alone In
abandoning the sinking ship Of slsvesy, appear
from the Message Of 0sv. Dssnlstss. The