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Editorial
December 20, 1866
Maryland Free Press
Hagerstown, Williamsport, Washington County, Maryland
What is this article about?
An editorial mocks Radical Republicans' hypocrisy on universal suffrage, noting Senator Cowan's failed amendment to extend voting rights to women in the Negro Suffrage bill, arguing they prioritize black male suffrage over educated women.
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Universal Suffrage.
In and out of season the Radicals have been preaching the doctrine of universal suffrage. Senator Cowan of Pennsylvania unexpectedly put the sincerity of their professions to the test in the U. S. Senate, by offering an amendment to the Negro Suffrage bill a proposition to make suffrage really and truly universal by extending the right to females. This was of course voted down by the Radicals as it was not universal suffrage they wanted, but negro suffrage. The intelligent females of our country were deemed by this party as unfit to exercise a right which they are willing to grant to the most ignorant and degraded of the African race. Let us hear no more of universal suffrage.
In and out of season the Radicals have been preaching the doctrine of universal suffrage. Senator Cowan of Pennsylvania unexpectedly put the sincerity of their professions to the test in the U. S. Senate, by offering an amendment to the Negro Suffrage bill a proposition to make suffrage really and truly universal by extending the right to females. This was of course voted down by the Radicals as it was not universal suffrage they wanted, but negro suffrage. The intelligent females of our country were deemed by this party as unfit to exercise a right which they are willing to grant to the most ignorant and degraded of the African race. Let us hear no more of universal suffrage.
What sub-type of article is it?
Suffrage
Feminism
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Universal Suffrage
Female Suffrage
Negro Suffrage
Radicals Hypocrisy
Senator Cowan
What entities or persons were involved?
Senator Cowan
Radicals
U. S. Senate
Negro Suffrage Bill
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Hypocrisy Of Radicals On Universal Suffrage
Stance / Tone
Sarcastic Criticism Of Radicals
Key Figures
Senator Cowan
Radicals
U. S. Senate
Negro Suffrage Bill
Key Arguments
Radicals Preach Universal Suffrage But Reject Extension To Females
Senator Cowan's Amendment Tested Their Sincerity And Was Voted Down
Radicals Prioritize Negro Suffrage Over Rights For Intelligent Females
Females Deemed Unfit Compared To Ignorant African Males