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I have made arrangements for a school a [[?]] a Precinct in the North Eastern part of this county; About thirty (35) five scholars can be obtained I have taken measures to secure a suitable building for this purpose, untill a School house can be erected. The citizens (Shite) having given one (1) acre of land, and will assist in building a House for church and school uses.

In answer to the advertisement in the "Anderson Weekly Record" for teachers (as for instructions) four applicants have responded, I have no doubt that there can be a sufficient number procured. They are either Northern men or recent emigrants to the county, And so far have brought recommendations or certificates of former teaching.

On account of the critical condition of the crops, there is not much doing in building permanent School Houses, for Freed Children As soon as the crop is laid by, I shall endeavor to push the matter, in order to complete a sufficient number for the use of