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ever been there except the melted glass. That school house was the first building on the tract, there are now ten dwellings there, and all with whom I have spoken regret the burning of the building, and say it was probably done by a drunken worthless wretch, but even he, never dared to brag of his exploit, as public sentiment was so much against him. Mr Councill the colored teacher who wrote the letters Miss Dean sent to yourself was our guide to Averyville. This evening mine hostess says they will have nothing to do with me, if I teach the colored children, so that is the word I go to bed upon. There is a building which is used as a Free Mason's hall below, and a Union Church above; but they are not willing to have a school there; so there is no probability of starting a school for white children at present. We have given out word that the school for colored children will open on next Monday in the Methodist Church. I have promised