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Domestic News
February 2, 1863
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Washington correspondent reports that opponents of the African enlistment bill in the House have gained ground; the bill cannot pass as is and will likely be amended to exempt loyal border slave states and prohibit negro officers from commanding white officers.
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From the Washington correspondent of the Baltimore Sun says:―'The opponents of the African enlistment bill in the House have gained much in the discussion of that radical measure. The bill, as it stands, cannot be passed. It will probably be so amended as to exempt from its operation the loyal border slave States. Thus it can take effect only in those States where the Federal military power has but little foot-hold. It will also be so amended as to provide that no negro officer shall command a white officer.'
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Military
What keywords are associated?
African Enlistment Bill
House Discussion
Amendments
Border States
Negro Officers
Where did it happen?
Washington
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Washington
Outcome
bill cannot pass as stands; likely amendments to exempt loyal border slave states and prohibit negro officers commanding white officers.
Event Details
Opponents of the African enlistment bill gained in House discussion; it will take effect only in states with little Federal military power.