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during the last quarter, and a complete system is no organized throughout the State. The expenses are paid mainly by charity, but the freedmen, with their own labor and money, are making very commendable efforts in the education of themselves and children.
The whole number of schools is seventy-nine (79); teachers, one hundred and thirteen (113); pupils, seven thousand and seven hundred and ninety-two (7,792). 
Progress in study has almost universally been good, and it is estimated that not less that 3,000 pupils are now readers, who six months ago scarcely knew the alphabet, while the influence brought to bear upon the moral improvement of both children and parents beyond human calculation.
With pain   we are obliged to report much opposition to the education of the colored people. In one place the threats were so strong and repeated, that the school had to be closed. In La Grange, a clergyman and his wife have opened a day and night school; but he writes that "the whites manifest great indignation, and make severe threats; that a large mob surrounded his church one night, recently, for the purpose of intimidating him and his pupils, and gave them much annoyance by firing pistols and guns in the air." In Griffin three schools-houses were burnt.
Such cases as the above may be called exceptions; but while many liberal-minded men favor the education of the freedmen, the Superintendent states that "the general sentiment of the people in Georgia is truthfully exhibited by the southern press in the many invidious articles which have appeared lately concerning those who are connected with these schools, and especially in regard to northern ladies engaged in teaching. "
All schools taught by northern teachers closed July 1, but will be re-opened early in October, and , as is confidently expected, with a largely increased corps of efficient instructors. 

FLORIDA. 

These schools for colored children, in this State, are becoming thoroughly organized, and are improving. Besides those under patronage of the Educational Associations, which are managed in their usual efficient way, there has been started a system of State schools.—They are established under the law passed by the last legislator. This law provided for a Superintendent with Asst's and fixed salaries; and it is made their duty to establish schools in all the counties of the State. Already twenty-five day-schools and sixty Sabbath-schools have been commenced. It is designed to extend this system, not only in the towns, but upon all the larger plantations.—The interest manifested by the Governor, and by many of the planters, in these schools, gives the promise that in time they will be widely extended. The day-schools are mostly though  by colored men of some practical education and good morals, and the schools on the Sabbath by both black and white teachers. The number of the latter is increasing, and among the best families there are those willing to engage in the work. 
The State Superintendent says: "The black people show a great interest in learning; most of them have books, and are trying to 'work up.' My most ardent wish is, that every southern State will establish a public school system for these freedmen."
"None should do this more willingly, or do it sooner, than the southern people, whom the negroes have served so faithfully."
It should be said that the colored people furnish a good portion of the funds for the above State schools. They are taxed from 21 to 55 years of age one dollar for each education, and the tuition-fee is one dollar per month, half from the pupil, and half from this State-Tax. The tuition of the extremely poor is wholly paid from the Tax. 
We note this State effort with pleasure, and wish it much success. It may furnish a model for all the southern people to imitate. 

Whole number of Schools - - 38
Whole number of Teacher - - 51
Whole number of Pupils - - 2,663

The Orphan Asylum at Fernandina is still in operation. The building it previously occupied has been returned to the original owner, but a new site is being selected on which to erect a permanent establishment.

ALABAMA.

The statistical return of education in Alabama give the number of schools are follows:

Number of Schools - - 8
Number of Teachers, - - 31
Number of Pupils, - - 3,338

In their report, what are called "schools," are usually school-districts; sometimes an extent of country, and