The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-04-17

negro to work for them. They realize what d
really tho case, that II they fail 10 treat the ne
gross kindly they will be unable 10 secure their.
services In the future. O..
Q. What wages are paid tho negroes this year
A. am not positive. Wages last year were
$25 per month and rations.
O. Is there more or less land put into cotton this
year than last ||.f .rs.
A. But little cotton was raised last year, and I
think from all the information can obtain, there
will be nearly many acres in cotton this year
there was prior to the war. A great many officers
and soldiers Of the Federal army have settled In
Arkansas and are raising cotton and know Of no
instance in which they have been disturbed
Q. What Is the disposition Of the people of Ar.
kansas in regard to allowing the negroes to vote
A. do not think proposition of that kind, II
submitted to the people, would be agreed to now
although think ultimately II will DO advocated BY
the Union party. 1t requires timo, even with IN
qualified loyalty, to overcome the prejudioss Of
education, so far as civil rights are concerned
do not think have found half dozen men In the
State since July last who did not admit that Il was
equitable that the negro should DO protected
equally before the law.
Q. Has the constitution Of Arkansas been
amended, or has q new one been made since the
rebellion-f so, has II been sobmitted To the peo-
plc'
A. The constitution has been amended abolish.
ing slavery, limiting the right Of indenture except
in the case Of minors, repudiating the rebel debt,
and placing the negro equal in civil rights before
the law. 1t was submitted to the people, and rat
flied by them.
O. How many votes were Riyon for Il
A. A little over twelve thousand for, and between
two hundred and three hundred against IT,
O Do rehels as vail as othors voto In Arkan...7
M, I-,y,-, .L,,,,', a, - 60,
n ine Legislature Pronio'eu MI parties from
voting who had given aid and comfort to the rebel
lion since this now constitution won't into effect
Tho su.rsua co,r, d.cidsd 1, Unconstitutional h,,
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Y what is tho opinion prevailing In regard to
compensation for their slaves or losses during the
war;
A. .ninA no 'ho eAPeo'S payment ior tneH
slaves but there Is general Impression among the
people that all loyal will be paid for forage
nroviuons and supnlie, taken for IN. psa ~ on,
- --,-,- -
army 'e'o'P'' nA'ins oeoh gwen Oy tue proper
othcers In many CAGES have been compelled to
take property for the use Of the army from men Of
undoubted LOYALTY myself
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"" my 'N's VI wv ""Ou"' Vi these
CLAIMS
A. 1t Is impossible to tell. have had many Of
| them presented to me for payment but was unable
IN nav than u,ds, thu .,;,t;nr la, .I,ho,,h an
r., e s r''no1en 'ue
properly IN some instances was taken from persons
| serving In our army Mt the time.
o. Do you know personally tho persons from
Il Arkansas Who aro claiming seat. In Conr,...7 tf
- .,.,.,rh., $50. 49,, A., AZ
~ ''"' "A"' ''1 ~ '"'' PU'u0u uuiinB 'no rooei-
hon.
A. do know them. made the acquaintance
Of the parties In the fall and rinter of ls83 sbort
o., ~. o.o,n.,;on 90 ri,,I. D.,
~ 1''oA
Judge Baxter, one oil the senators elect, had the
general reputation Of having boon q consistent
Union man. He had escaped n few davs before
II. Foa..,, .,u,,. .,,.,ua r;,,,. d. -, a, :
tIsN'," - .'ooA' ''oH. '"e
ooheueia'o ui'ary PRISON, "nere ne was connned
on a charge Of treason. Then, by permission Of
Gen, Steele, he commenced to raise A regiment of
Iov.I Arlors;or. h. hahn. thoir coIo,.i wv.
80 ~ ls''.-', ~ o"e ''o, SO'O"''' "nen
tue ne" consultation was adopted he was elected
Judge Of the Supreme Court Of the State, and sub
seauently was elected by the Union Legisature 10
the rnitsd statss sonate
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m'. ohom. .uo osnot ohl'eu S'ates senator elect
/ when