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not great. Were it not for the presence in the city of a large number of aged, blind, crippled and infirm - real poor-house cases very little public aid would be demanded. 

I am able to report an improved feeling toward the freedmen on the part of the white citizens. The fact that the freedmen are armed with the ballot is exerting a most salutary influence. I regret to state that certain unprincipled men who claim the name of radicals, have encouraged the suppressing of liberty of speech and of action on the part of the colored citizens. Owing to this fact I was obliged to appear publicly in a conservative colored convention to prevent serious disturbance. Learning that another attempt of the kind was contemplated, I sent an official letter to the "Press & Times" urging the freedmen to respect the rights of their brethren but the letter was suppressed. I have used my utmost endeavors to encourage the freedmen in this county to identify themselves with the party of freedom, and at the same time, to discountenance all disposition to use violence to prevent perfect