[1496] In 1867 the vote on holding a convention had been more than a majority of registered voters.
[1497] Report of Meade, 1868, published in Atlanta.
[1498] For instance, William H. Smith, candidate for governor.
[1499] The Nationalist, Aug. 24, 1868; Mobile Register, Feb. 6, 1868; Report of Meade, 1868.
[1500] Report of Meade, 1868.
[1501] Montgomery Mail, Feb. 4, 5, 12, and 19, 1868; N. Y. World, March 14, 1868; Cong. Globe, March 17, 1868, p. 1937; Mobile Register, Feb. 6, 1868; Selma Times and Messenger, Feb. 29, 1868.
[1502] Selma Times and Messenger, Feb. 29, 1868.
[1503] A political adviser at the polls.
[1504] The Conservatives had challenged such voters several times and Johnson sent the following order:—
“At Office, Mobile, Feb. 5, 1868.