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Editorial
August 26, 1865
The Tri Weekly News
Winnsboro, Fairfield County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
An address by the Temporary Executive Committee of Conservative Citizens of Louisiana opposes negro suffrage, claiming blacks are unfit to vote naturally, intellectually, and morally, while urging citizens to register for the November election to select state and congressional officials.
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Negro Suffrage in Louisiana.--An address signed by the President and Secretary of "The Temporary Executive Committee of the Conservative Citizens of Louisiana," has been published in the New Orleans papers. The address strongly opposes negro suffrage on the ground that the negro "is not fitted to become a voter either naturally, intellectually or morally." The closing portions of the address appeal to all classes of citizens to cultivate peace, harmony and good will towards each other, and they are called upon to qualify themselves at once to become voters at the ensuring election in November next, so as to be able to elect their State officers and members of Congress.
What sub-type of article is it?
Suffrage
What keywords are associated?
Negro Suffrage
Louisiana Conservatives
Voter Fitness
Election Registration
November Election
What entities or persons were involved?
Temporary Executive Committee Of The Conservative Citizens Of Louisiana
President And Secretary
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Opposition To Negro Suffrage In Louisiana
Stance / Tone
Strongly Opposes Negro Suffrage
Key Figures
Temporary Executive Committee Of The Conservative Citizens Of Louisiana
President And Secretary
Key Arguments
Negro Is Not Fitted To Become A Voter Naturally, Intellectually Or Morally
Appeal To Cultivate Peace, Harmony And Good Will Among Citizens
Call To Qualify As Voters For November Election To Elect State Officers And Congress Members