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to be discouraged and kept back, while the others are to receive favors,- But the great point lies here.  The rebels expect to enjoy civil government before long, and when it comes they will get rid of the colored schools, if possible, at once. If they are a distinct organization, under a separate Board, it will be very easy to leave them out in the cold to die. If otherwise, it will not be so easy.- Major Manning who was Genl Woodfords Military Supt. of schools tells me that the Bryan school (colored and taught by colored teachers) passed a better examination, and made a better appearance than any white school in the city.

I do not suppose that Mr Cann will accomplish anything at Washington, but I think it important that you should understand the "secret workings" of men who are endeavoring to get the reins into their own hands, and have therefore taken the liberty of troubling you with rather a lengthy communication.-

You will be glad to learn that after repeated and earnest efforts, I have succeeded in the Perjury case, which has been used against the negro's testifying in court, and much harped upon by the rebels. I made up