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by the benevolent associations at the North, the Bureau has employed and paid a member of teachers, these I believe: were all Southern persons and resident of the State. They were prefered to persons from the North, for the reason, that it was thoughts. that in many localities this presence of Northern teachers would not be tolerated, and it was deemed expedient to this "pave the way" for more competent instructions. This conciliatory course and gradual introductory policy is no doubt appreciated by those who do not believe the colored people, prepared for or capable of enduring their present condition, but in the matter of education, it has been clearly enough demonstrated, that the system of instruction adopted at the North, is well adapted to the wants of the freed children or the South

If the people of Alabama will not endure the presence of Northern teachers, the professions which I heard from citizens. of an earnest desire for the improvement of the colored race are of little account, and sufficient force should be used to protect just such school as are best for the Freed people

In a number of counties the colored people sustain schools by their own contributions and everywhere evinces a laudable desire for instruction and improvement.