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interested in their elevation,- are soberminded, industrious, and saving. They are poor, however, and the wages paid them for their services, are not more than enough to supply them the merest necessaries of life. This is especially true of those who labor by the day or month. The mechanics (and there are many of this class among them), are doing very little better. There is not much whiskey used by them; but tobacco is largely used. Touching the use of both these articles, as injurious to sound morals, and too expensive for men as poor as we, I had a fine opportunity of giving them my views, in an address, delivered yesterday, to the parents and children of the Sabbath School. They heard me patiently and attentively; and, I trust, to their edification.

With considerations of high regard,
General, I have the honor to be
Your most obt. servant,
John M Langston
General Inspector of Schools &c