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Editorial
July 24, 1865
Canton Weekly Register
Canton, Fulton County, Illinois
What is this article about?
The Chicago Republican advocates extending voting rights to the colored race, particularly those not in bondage and Civil War veterans who fought for the country.
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The CHICAGO Republican on the SUF-FRAGE QUESTION —The Chicago Republican employs the following significant language in a discussion of the suffrage question:
The policy of this people upon the suffrage question is not to be mistaken. We think the time has come when the white race may safely extend the ballot to the colored race, at least to those who are not in virtual bondage and subject to the will of their former owners, and to those who have borne arms in their country's cause. We think that any man who has risked his life on the battle-field in behalf of their country and to preserve its liberties, ought to have the privilege of the ballot.
The policy of this people upon the suffrage question is not to be mistaken. We think the time has come when the white race may safely extend the ballot to the colored race, at least to those who are not in virtual bondage and subject to the will of their former owners, and to those who have borne arms in their country's cause. We think that any man who has risked his life on the battle-field in behalf of their country and to preserve its liberties, ought to have the privilege of the ballot.
What sub-type of article is it?
Suffrage
Slavery Abolition
What keywords are associated?
Suffrage Question
Colored Race
Ballot Extension
Civil War Veterans
Former Owners
What entities or persons were involved?
Chicago Republican
White Race
Colored Race
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Extending Suffrage To The Colored Race
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Ballot Extension To Freed Colored People And Veterans
Key Figures
Chicago Republican
White Race
Colored Race
Key Arguments
Time Has Come To Extend Ballot To Colored Race Not In Bondage
Extend To Those Who Bore Arms For The Country
Veterans Who Risked Life Deserve The Ballot