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The Charleston Daily News
Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina
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The National Convention of Colored People in St. Louis, from September 25-29, introduced resolutions petitioning Congress to remove disabilities from repentant Southern rebels, urging war against spirituous liquors, and favoring women's suffrage. They appointed a committee for an address, debated political action, and adopted January 1 and July 4 as holidays commemorating emancipation and enfranchisement. Discussions on amnesty ensued.
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St. Louis, September 25.
In the National Convention of colored people to-day resolutions were introduced and referred, to petition Congress to remove all disabilities from repentant rebels of the South; to urge an aggressive war against spirituous liquors, and favoring the extension of suffrage to women.
A committee of seven was appointed to prepare an address to the people of the United States. Charles D. Devandame, of St. Louis, made a strong speech against any distinct political action by the colored people, and moved that the convention adjourn sine die, which was defeated by a large majority.
The business committee reported a resolution setting apart the 4th of July to commemorate the several events which have culminated in the present position of the colored people in full possession of the rights of American citizens.
Two minority reports were made, one recommending the 1st of January and 4th of July, and the other the 1st of August. The reports were discussed during the remainder of the session. The majority of speakers favored the 4th of July. Adjourned without full action.
St. Louis, September 29.
The Colored Convention this morning adopted a report of the committee recommending the 1st of January and 4th of July as national holidays, in commemoration of the emancipation and enfranchisement of the colored race. The committee on business reported a resolution in regard to amnesty, declaring it their duty to accept the policy laid down by the National Convention of 1866 upon which a discussion ensued until the adjournment.
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St. Louis
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September 25, September 29
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resolutions introduced on removing disabilities from repentant rebels, war against spirituous liquors, and women's suffrage; committee appointed for address; motion to adjourn defeated; report adopted recommending january 1 and july 4 as holidays; discussion on amnesty policy from 1866 convention.
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National Convention of colored people held sessions on September 25 and 29, introducing and referring resolutions to petition Congress, urging aggressive war against spirituous liquors, and favoring women's suffrage extension. Committee of seven appointed to prepare address to the United States people. Charles D. Devandame spoke against distinct political action and moved for adjournment sine die, defeated by majority. Business committee reported resolution for July 4 commemoration of colored people's rights; minority reports for January 1 and July 4, or August 1; discussion favored July 4, adjourned without action. On September 29, adopted report for January 1 and July 4 as holidays for emancipation and enfranchisement; business committee reported amnesty resolution accepting 1866 policy, discussed until adjournment.