Negro Representation
Summary
Article criticizes the "Rebels" proposed new constitution for Maryland. Says it does not allow for Negro suffrage but wants to use high African American population in certain counties to increase the number of legislators representing those counties. Included are population figures for Washington County, Carroll County and Charles County.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald and Torch Light
Publication Date: September 11th, 1867
Page/Column: 2D
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Aftermath of War / Reconstruction
- Civil Liberties
- African Americans
