[WhiskeyPapa]

Louisiana, he said, had framed and presented one of the best constitutions that had ever been formed. He wished they had permitted negroes who had property, or could read, to vote; but this was a question which they must decide for themselves.

As long as it ultimately provided for general freedom.

Walt

[nolu chan]

[Walt] As long as it ultimately provided for general freedom.

It did not provide any right for Blacks to vote, then or ever.