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It appears by this Statement that there have been 31 cases of assaults on Freedmen, and complaints made, in 81 cases in which petty grievances were reported:- this last includes cases where advice in money matters was sufficient to procure payment.- In all, the best course under the existing laws appears to have been taken by the Sub Commissioner.-

It appears that in proportion to numbers, the white employer residing out of the City limits is generally more harsh and exhibits a greater disposition to defraud his employees, than the City employer; while the Freedmen of the City who employ laborers are more harsh than their brethren of the Country, who employ laborers.-

He reports as has been heretofore observed that the higher Courts are disposed to impartially administer justice in cases affecting the interests of Freedmen, while subordinate Courts either through ignorance of the law