The Development of the Idea of Negro Suffrage (Classic Reprint)


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Excerpt from The Development of the Idea of Negro Suffrage It is especially interesting to notice the status of the negro in the early history of this nation, when as yet he was of neither great commercial nor social importance to our forefathers, and then to follow, as Well as historical records will permit, those tendencies Wth finally ended constitutionally in the Fifteenth Amendment. This, in brief, is the line or interest which shall here he followed. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.




The History of Negro Suffrage in the South (Classic Reprint)


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Excerpt from The History of Negro Suffrage in the South Slaves manumitted here become freemen, and therefore, if born within North Carolina, are citizen's of North Carolina, and all free persons born within the state are born citizens of the state. The constitution extended the elective franchise to every freeman who had arrived at the age of twenty-one and paid a public tax; and it is a matter of universal notoriety that under it free persons, without regard to color, claimed and exercised the franchise, until it was taken away from free men of color a few years since by our amended constitution.' About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.




The Development of Sentiment on Negro Suffrage to 1860 (Classic Reprint)


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Excerpt from The Development of Sentiment on Negro Suffrage to 1860 The handling of the material actually used, however, was so thorough and sane as to make the work of editing it a real pleasure, and this reliability, combined with the substantial originality of the facts and conclusions, were felt to warrant publication. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.







The Philosophy of Negro Suffrage (Classic Reprint)


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Excerpt from The Philosophy of Negro Suffrage The Atlanta. Exposition and the Benefits to A'ccrue Therefrom to the Negro Race, and Our Duty in Connection Therewith. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.




Why the Negro Was En-Franchised


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Excerpt from Why the Negro Was En-Franchised: Negro Suffrage Justified The two following letters were published originally in the Boston H orald, March 11 and March 26, 1903, respectively, under the titles Negro Suffrage De fended and For Negro Suffrage. After revision, I republish them in the present form for greater ease of distribution and at the request of a number of leading colored citizens of Boston. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.




Negro Suffrage and Congressional Representation (Classic Reprint)


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Excerpt from Negro Suffrage and Congressional Representation The stability of the Union had been proven; its indestructible character had been established. It had passed through the mighty throes of civil war; it had produced a new standard of heroism and military skill, and awakened a new sense of moral judgment. A remarkable episode had been added to human his tory. The Grand Army of the Republic was melting away, as the myriad of boys in blue went marching triumphantly home. The war was at an end. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.




Negro Suffrage in Georgia, 1867-1930 (Classic Reprint)


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Excerpt from Negro Suffrage in Georgia, 1867-1930 In recent years the question of the suffrage rights Of negroes in Georgia has not been a great political issue. Public discus sion on this subject has, in a large measure, been eliminated. At present the problem, while it cannot be considered solved, or definitely set apart from the political life of the State, has become quiescent. Some argue that the present laws are unfair and that they should be revised. They claim that an impartial administration Of the laws under which the State now operates is impossible. Others maintain that the present laws serve the best interests of the State. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.







The Negro Issue


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Excerpt from The Negro Issue: An Address It is indeed urgent that the sober, common sense and patriotic spirit of the American people should be called to the consideration of this question, for in addition to the revolutionary and unlawful character of the action proposed, the race problem in the United States, thus forced into the arena of politics by the Republican party. Is too serious, and the results of any ill-adv ised action would be too far-reaching. To justify the disposal of it as a mere side issue of party preference and political prejudice. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.