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Editorial
December 20, 1866
Maryland Free Press
Hagerstown, Williamsport, Washington County, Maryland
What is this article about?
An editorial warns that the Radical party's success has led to Negro suffrage in the District of Columbia, predicts enforcement on states, and urges opponents to abandon the party.
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We last fall insisted that the success of the Radical party would lead to the adoption of Negro suffrage. The Radicals denied it--declared that it was not an issue, and the people of this county believed them. Two months have not yet elapsed and we have already the first instalment in the shape of negro suffrage in the District. The next step will be so to legislate as to enforce it upon the States. That they favor this, the Radicals will no doubt, too deny. Will those who honestly oppose these things take timely warning now that they see the real intentions of this party and come out from among them.
What sub-type of article is it?
Suffrage
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Negro Suffrage
Radical Party
District Of Columbia
Political Warning
What entities or persons were involved?
Radical Party
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Opposition To Radical Party Imposing Negro Suffrage
Stance / Tone
Strongly Anti Radical And Anti Negro Suffrage
Key Figures
Radical Party
Key Arguments
Success Of Radical Party Leads To Negro Suffrage
Radicals Denied It Was An Issue But It Has Begun In The District
Next Step Is Enforcement On States
Urge Opponents To Abandon The Party