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there is no State law against willful damage.

That my property and that of all others who have invested funds in this enterprize, is, therefore, without protection of law; and the crafty advisors of these Negroes have taught them to laugh us to scorn, when we threaten punishment by law for these thefts.

That in this condition of things this promising source of wealth to the State, as well as to individuals, cannot be realized, and it is very mortifying to the Horticulturist to see his delicate fruits thus hoggishly devoured, himself despoiled of his property, and find himself without legal protection.

That since Military authority is frequently exercised in favor of the Black man, when his person or property is not sufficiently protected by law. it will seem reasonable to expect it will be as readily exercised in cases where it is needed by the Fair man. If no protection is afforded him, neither by the law, nor military interference, it cannot be a surprise to any one that the exasperated

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