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The Convention adopts Proposition Number 5. Propositions Number 104 to 109 are presented and read a first time. Memorial Number 1 and Propositions Number 62, 69, 71 to 76, 81, and 83 to 90 are read a second time. Proposition Number 63 is re-referred to the Committee on Judiciary. The Convention receives communications from Judge Lewis and Henry H. Folson.
A PROPOSITION
No. 73.
Introduced by Mr. Simms of Graham County.
A proposition Relative to Education.
It is hereby proposed:
Section 1. The Legislature shall establish and maintain a system of free public schools wherein all the children of the State may be educated.
Section 2. Separate schools for white and colored children, with like accommodations, shall be provided by the Legislature and impartially maintained. The term "colored children," as used in this section, shall be construed to mean, children of African descent. The term "white children" shall include all other children.