From the MilledgevilIe Times. FREE NEGRO SUFFRAGE.
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The following article, is from the New York National Advocate, al that time edit ed by NJ. M. Noah. The extract was cop jed into the Richmond Enquirer of 5th 0c- tober, 1921, from which 1t was taken. The evidence in regard to this vote IS too clear to admit of doubt, and "his friends have not denied 1t.

 While on this subject, we would refer our readers to Mr. Van Buren's letter on the right of Congress to legislate on the emancipation of the Slaves, which we pnb- lished sometime since. It will be remem- bered that Mr. Van Buren asserted Con- gress had no right to legislate on this sub ion to that elIect We do not pretend to quote his exact words, moi deeming II neces- sary 10 refer 10 our files for that purpose, but we give the substance. A his friends have appealed to that letter, it may be well to remind them of this saving clause, which MT. Van Burer was prudent enough 10 irl- sert, probably with direct reference to the effect its omission might have on bis pros- poets in the North.

 The following is the record of the Ayes and Noes in the proposition to allow Jrse negroes the right of suffrage:

 "THE CONVENTION" ."-The further this body progresses, the more interest it exci:es. The question for admitting people of color to vote, has been warmly discussed on Wednesday and Thursday, and 1t was de-