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his labors. Dr Warren has faithfully used his influence and best efforts in elevating the Freedmen by means of Education, and whatever of advancement they have made is the result in a great degree to his zeal.
It never having been presented to the mind of the head of the Educational department of the Bureau here, that the interest of the People of the State might be aroused in Educational matters, as a consequence, no endeavors were made;- Simply the charitable endeavors of Eleemosynary institutions of Sister States have been relied upon, and truly it may be said, that they have labored heavily through untold hardships, and most notably devoted themselves to this christian work.
Whether the results have been equal to the labor and expenditure cannot be definitely determined, but in order to add all the assistance to be obtained, it would appear that the People of the State who are most immediately interested should be called upon and at least