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great step forward, we need not quarrel with imperfections of motives. This evil will meet with a ready remedy. If it be attempted to teach the old ideas of what constitutes a "good nigger" the colored people will not send their children to school - and will seek instruction through other agencies.

While attempting the establishment of a school (since very successful) in an interior town, the Superintendent of education was told by the white Methodist Minister, that the white people did not wish northern teachers and that a plenty of qualified southern ladies were ready to teach the blacks. The Superintendent replied that when these ladies would undertake the work, the northern teachers should be withdrawn. The teachers, however, has not been made aware of any attempt to supercede her - and the colored people are arranging for the return of the same teachers after the summer vacation.

In some places it has been proposed white school committees be appointed - who shall choose the teachers and appoint, and govern the ex-