Thus, the campaign of education moved forward.

The negroes gained political ascendancy in many Southern states, but were soon hurled from power, by force in some quarters, and by fraud in others.

The negroes turned their eyes to the federal government for redress and a guarantee of their rights.

The federal government said: 'Take care of yourselves, we are powerless to help you.' The 'Civil Rights Bill,' was declared null and void, by the Supreme Court.

An 'honest election bill' was defeated in Congress by James G.Blaine and others.