Speech of Ex. Gov. Thomas
Summary
Ex.-Gov. Thomas gave a speech at Hagerstown on May 12, 1866, in which he urged support of the Civil Rights Bill. As a result of the emancipation of the slaves, blacks need rights in civil affairs that were formerly the responsibility of the slave master. Congress is not proposing to give blacks suffrage. Also speaks in favor of the Reconstruction policy of Congress over that of President Johnson, and of Maryland’s Registry Law, which denies the franchise to former Confederates and their supporters.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald and Torch Light
Publication Date: July 4th, 1866
Page/Column: 1D
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Politics
- African Americans
- Aftermath of War / Reconstruction
