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and dispositions of the the two classes on this subject is very marked.  While the Whites will not, or cannot give any material or positive assistance, the colored people, although comparatively unable to do anything, are most zealous to do all they possibly can.  With this view, under my direction, they have held, and are continuing to hold, quiet meetings at various points to determine what really can be accomplished.  From a series of such meetings holden at Rocky Mount, it has been ascertained that a monthly sum of about $20.00 can at present be realized by subscription in the surrounding neighborhood, which will go towards defraying the smaller current or incidental expenses of the School at this place; but it is hoped that this amount may in time, especially after the school is opened, be gradually augmented.  A colored woman, named "Mary Smythers", living here has also offered the use of a site for that purpose, rent free, on a few acres of land which she owns about a mile from the village.  The location is on a cross road, a little off the turnpike to "Big Lick" and contiguous to a fine stream of good water.  For many reasons I regard this as being far preferable to a place in the village.  While it is really more secluded, the scholars will enjoy more advantages for recreation at recess, and there can no complaints be made on the score of any one being disturbed or annoyed.  I have ascertained, through the medium of the meetings above referred to, that fifty or more children will attend if this school be opened; and that it should be, I must earnestly recommend, and at as early a date as possible. 
In my opinion, a log house, 20 x 40, would be about the thing required, having a board roof, and