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Advocate
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[[?]] of American Independence - By the Freedman of Greenville.- We went to se it.  After a very unpleasant ride through the hot sun-winding about over gullies-through old pine fields, and-"over the hills, and a great way off generally-we debouched upon the suburbs of the village of the "squatter-poverty's," where the "Bureau's pets"(so-called) were working like beavers, preparing a stand ofr the Orator of the day-but up to the present writing, we have not been able to make even a "garbled" extract" from the fact that the Orator present would not waster their "thunder" in speaking to the "dear people" on that occasion-We supposed because dinner was not done.
  They had some pickled pork and other swine in a pit, barbacuing, and the table was set in about as hot a place as could be found in all niggerdom, for there were about two or three small pines only, shading it.  The Dinahs were cooking about a hundred chickens, and other nick-nacks in the houses, so said Uncle Ned.  But there seemed to be several or more Bobs "bossing" the concern.  Soon the freedmen began to pour in, with their families-old and young, large and small, some with their "Sundies" on-others with their "sundies" and "everyday's" too.  Finally, after a considerable strain on the darkies', good nature and patience, (which were dommd to a yet stronger test,) dinner was announced-but hold on-those who have not contributed must pay, before they can get their dinner! wern't some of them mad, though, and disappointed?  Joe said he was going to give a dinner himself tomorrow.  What you gwine to have Joe? asked one.  Gumbo and pea-soup.  Yah yah-bullie for me.  Stuttering Pete said, "if he had knode how 'twould 'a'bin, he wouldn't a hept a bit, he-he sa-said 'twould be a mo-money co concern." The only speech delivered on the occasion was by Katie, who got up and begun, "twinkle, twinkle, little star," and there broke down.  Some of the Dinah's looked quite gay, with their low-necked swisses on-but we didn't observe any false calves-but that some might be used to advantage, was very evident.  We thought we saw too much to stay there  

Southern News. 

THE FOURTH OF JULY.- Was celebrated by the freedom of the town and vicinity, by a barbacue.  [[?]] present, but learn that their conduct was unexceptionable.  That hey enjoyed the roast and broiled; and that there was a general baked pig, and blackberry pie hilarity.  They ate and talked just as other people eat and talk, and there was nothing done to exasperate equality, or to mitigate freedom.  We delight to see people happy, whether exulting over pot liquor and a sop, or the more luxurious infirmities of roast turkey and oyster sauce.  The occasion, without much care of thought, on the part of the freedmen, was one of happiness, just as we have seen them happy under similar circumstances in slavery; and we are sure we heard of their pleasure, without a thought of ridicule or of contempt.
  Under a pressing invitation, the head of the Bureau at this post, Capt. J.F. McGogy, was present for a short time.  He addressed the freedmen; and at the earnest request of many excellent citizens, we publish his remarks.  The public will be struck with the fair, candid and impartial views of this gentleman.  He spoke to them just as an honest, just, and sensible man would.  He attempted to make no capital for the Bureau; to incite to no notions of equality, not consistent with natural conditional to encourage no conduct, at variance with good faith and law.  It should be a matter of much gratulation, that while other communities have had to deal with unfairness and prejudice, in this Department, we have met with justice, impartiality, and good sense, in the administration of its affairs, here. 
  Capt. McGogy said:
  It is with pleasure that I meet with you today,
and find you disposed to respect the memory of the noble soldiers of the Revolution, and the fathers of our country.  The last eight years have brought about great changes in this country.  But the change of your condition from slavery to freedom, has imposed a grave responsibility upon you, colored people.  I am proud to know, that during the last year, you have generally so conducted yourselves, as to have risen in the estimation of many good people.  BUt still there is a great work before you; and your only hope of success in life is, by honest and correct conduct, to obtain the confidence of those, among whom you live.  You may think that I am here to protect you as freemen, in an independence of law and good faith.  This is not the case.  I can only claim for you, that the law shall be impartially administered.  Your safety under the law, depends upon your own conduct.  God has established classes among all men.  He fills some with intellects, whose labors of the mind, confer great benefits upon mankind; Some he adapts to a mercantile life, who by their exertions supply us with necessaries and luxuries from every part of the world.  And some again he forms, with strong physical powers, to labor with their hands.  All classes of persons, whatever their vocations, have hard duties to discharge.  But the happiest of all is the class, who have no thought beyond their daily labors.  You people possessed with little knowledge of lar; and often you are disposed to indulge in suspicions, that the law bears hardest on you.  This can only be corrected by education; and you ought to endeavor, without neglecting your families or friends, to obtain whatever of this, is necessary for the business you have to discharge in life.  When you enter into a contract or agreement, you ought, by all means, to fulfil your part of it.  You that have no capital, should secure, as soon as possible, permanent homes and employment.  No people can prosper in life, by constantly roving, unemployed, from place to place.  Spend your earnings for the necessaries of life.  Pursue an honorable course of conduct towards all mankind; and you will honor yourselves, your families, and friends; and promote the welfare of your fellow people.