1867.
9. This was a great and cruel mistake in policy. It was not only impossible of execution, but necessarily entailed trouble and suffering on both races thus put in antagonism. It could not be expected that white people would quietly submit to the domination of negroes who had so recently been their slaves, even if such rulers had been equally intelligent and socially respected. When the race feeling was added to the late subjection and present ignorance of the negroes, it was the most futile and abortive scheme ever proposed in America, and was at war with all the precedents and spirit of the great Republic.
QUESTIONS.
1. What was the condition of the State after the departure of Federal troops?
2. How were the people enduring mental and bodily suffering?
3. What had become of the various educational funds?
4. What was the only means by which North Carolina could meet the expenses of the State government? What became of the small supply of cotton?
5. What changes did Governor Holden make in the Supreme Court? What orders did the Governor receive from Washington? What was the Work of the Convention?
6. Who. was chosen to succeed Governor Holden? What political opinions were expressed by the people in their votes?
7. What inconsistencies were observed in the management of affairs at Washington?