Condition in 1865-opportunity for statesmanship, 112; Harsh measures-Freedman's
Bureau-Amnesty proclamation-Confiscation proceedings, 114; James Johnson, provisional
Governor-State Convention-State obligations repudiated, 115, 116; General Assembly laws
-Stephens and Herschel Johnson elected Senators, 116, 117; Members of Congress-elect
refused admission-Freedman's Bureau provokes irritation between races, 118; Reconstruc-
tion Acts of 1867-Convention-Foster Blodgett-Gen. Pope in the Convention-Meade suc-
ceeds Pope and seizes State revenues, 120-122; Gov. Jenkins-Bill for injunction in Supreme
Court-Constitution, its provisions-Eligibility of negro to office-Constitution declared rati-