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denomination although I am informed that the Baptist denomination, aided as much pecuniarily in erecting the building as their opponents subscriptions having been raised by the colored people regardless to sectarianism.  The stand taken by those who have control of the building is anything but encouraging toward the prospect of opening a school for all their aim being to make it a sectarian concern.  The Baptist's have no such desire, and are without delay raising subscriptions among themselves for the support of a teacher to take charge by 1st Nov. hoping the Methodist will finally fall in and help them out.

It was reported to this office, a few days ago by the former owner of the ground on which this building was erected that there is yet due him for said land $50.00 which must be immediately paid "or he would give them trouble" &c.  I have notified the Church trustees regarding it & although they acknowledge the debt they seem to be thoroughly frightened for consequence thereof.  If the Baptists will aid them in liquiding this indebtedness, I would most respectfully recommend that orders be issued by the proper authorities granting the use of this building to each denomination on