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unbecoming bickerings and zelousness among the cold. churches.
Fortunae miseras auximus arte vias."
Such, in a single line, is ever the history of poor human nature! I counselled forbearance, harmony and a concert of action: an ignoring of creeds and self, and an eye single to the herculean task before them - the elevation of their race, stupefied by 200 years of bondage. On this broad Platform there is ample room for all.
A correct estimate of the number of Freedmen at Louisville could not be arrived at. It, however, is large, and, what is more, I fear is on the increase. This doubtless is mainly due to the recent Emancipation of Kentucky, and but a repetition of what has occurred in the other Southern States, Since and a bitter experience must be mainly looked at for its correction.
After full consultation with all classes, the conclusion could not be resisted that the Bureau was called upon to assist the sick and suffering. Accordingly the services of Dr. Jno A. Octerlony more engaged to open a Dispensary without delay. A requisition for medicines was approved and forwarded before I left the city.