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Editorial
October 9, 1867
The Fairfield Herald
Winnsboro, Fairfield County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
The New York Herald criticizes the State Constitutional Convention for adjourning until after the election to avoid addressing negro suffrage and other issues, predicting a strong anti-Republican vote that will force political decency and a more acceptable constitution.
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A Niagara on The Fence.—The State Constitutional Convention has adjourned until one week after the State election, thus openly telling the public that it is afraid at present to go before the people on such points as are put in that instrument, especially the point of negro suffrage. This is an attempt to dodge popular indignation; but the people will have to give such a majority against the Republican party, on even a bare ticket, that the leaders will be startled out of their wild notions into something like political decency, and then we may have a constitution presented eventually with something in it that the people wish there.—New York Herald.
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
Suffrage
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Constitutional Convention
Negro Suffrage
Republican Party
State Election
Political Decency
What entities or persons were involved?
State Constitutional Convention
Republican Party
New York Herald
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Constitutional Convention's Delay On Negro Suffrage
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Republican Led Convention And Supportive Of Public Backlash
Key Figures
State Constitutional Convention
Republican Party
New York Herald
Key Arguments
Convention Adjourns To Avoid Public Scrutiny On Negro Suffrage
Attempt To Dodge Popular Indignation
People Will Deliver Majority Against Republicans
This Will Force Leaders Into Political Decency
Resulting Constitution May Align With Public Wishes