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the land and a permit to hold necessary stock. If he was not able to carry on the work without pecuniary assistance, he was urgent to make an arrangement with some party for the use of the necessary capital to conduct the enterprize to a successful termination. The party furnishing the means is to get his pay for its use out of the proceeds of the crop, the colored man reclaiming complete charge of the business is responsible for the success of the enterpirze. The opportunity to make money on a good crop of cotton where there was protection from the enemy, were so flattering that there was no trouble in securing the capital.

The colony was placed under the charge of a competent officer and the people urged to take a step toward their own Government by the organization of a court of colored men for the trial of all offended Judges, Sheriffs, to,. were elected by the people. The decisions of the court were carried out by the commanding officer, who has a guard under his commands for that purpose.

The plan has worked well, the people take great interest in the elections, choose their best men