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case between excited parties without any view to their accomplishments. the Freedmen show a desire to secure permanent homes that has not been heretofore manifested, and are fast adapting themselves to their new relations in life, and a continuance of moral and industrious habits, it is hoped will soon remove the prejudices that they have had heretofore to contend against. It is noticed that lines are being drawn among them in their social relations, and grades of society are readily recognized, the moral and upright frown upon and discard the vicious and lawless, and it is to be hoped that the day is not far distant where morality, will take the place of color in their status as a people"

Capt Geo E Judd Supt Williamson & Giles Cos reports The state of feeling in Williamson Co is very good.  The people have raised good crops and all feel very hopeful.  The negroes will get along well there.  They are now making contracts for the coming year.  The experience they have had during this year has made them sharp, all who are disposed can secure good situation.  

The court which was in session during November dealt very leniently with