The list of disqualifying crimes is long, including those of which negroes are most commonly found guilty, such as larceny, false pretence, bigamy, adultery, wife-beating, and receiving stolen goods.

To insure the complexion of the permanent roll, the registration was conducted in each county by a board of "three discreet persons" appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
It would seem that either of these constitutions would serve to reduce the negro vote sufficiently, while allowing practically all white men to vote.

Large discretion, however, is lodged in the officers of election, and Democratic control in these matters is safe only so long as the white men stick together.

Louisiana went a step further in 1898 and introduced the famous "grandfather clause" into her constitution.

Other requirements were similar to those already mentioned.