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complimenting me very highly he was pleased to devote the remainder of his speech to abusing thee.  I had a full opportunity to see the animus of the man and it appeared to sum itself up in this (Great JJJJJJJ)  He is of no earthly account:  had been drinking whisky freely and his tirade was under its influence.  I had a good orderly meeting at Williamsburg.  Col. Ewell Pres. Dr Willmore Prof. and Mr. Hill (of the Baptist Church) and Dr Brower were present and fully and publicly endorsed all of my remarks, placing themselves on the record in favor of free schools as a necessity.  At Magruder the people filled the house and have pledged to board Merit Wallis, and think they will want another teacher to occupy the other room which is all ready there.  If they fill up this one and call for another we must try to comply.