He had labor, the South wanted it, and must have it or perish.

Since he was free he could then give it, or withhold it; use it where he was, or take it elsewhere, as he pleased.

His labor made him a slave and his labor could, if he would, make him free, comfortable and independent.

It is more to him than either fire, sword, ballot boxes or bayonets.

It touches the heart of the South through its pocket."[11] Knowing that the Negro has this silent weapon to be used against his employer or the community, the South is already giving the race better educational facilities, better railway accommodations, and will eventually, if the advocacy of certain southern newspapers be heeded, grant them political privileges.