The recent Colored Convention of Alabama

The recent Colored Convention of Alabama

A report on the 1867 Alabama State Convention of Colored Men held in Mobile published in the Bangor Daily Whig and Courier (May 24, 1867)

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Bangor Daily Whig and Courier

1867-05-24

Newspaper article

The recent colored Convention of Alabama issued a very wise and pertinent address to the colored people of that State. After giving conclusive reasons for their adherence to the Republican party, the author of the address says:-- "But although we have planted ourselves immovably upon the Republican platform, it is our earnest desire to remain upon good terms with our political opponents. It is our intention to use the power we may obtain for the benefit of the entire community; to give justice to others as well as to exact it for ourselves. We know of no reason why those who differ with us and vote for different men should insist upon warring against us for acting according to the dictates of our judgments, and we are certain that there will be no difficulty in the community unless our opponents begin it. To live peaceably with all men is our earnest desire, and we pledge ourselves to use no improper means to carry our points. Will the opposition meet us in the same spirit? If they do, all will be well; the asperities of the past will be softened, and peace and prosperity pervade the land.

Mobile

AL

USA

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