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at Woodstock, during the vacation of the free school but as the means of the people is very limited, it is doubtful whether it can continue for any length of time - a necessity for a school at New Market is apparent, and the people are very desirous to have one.

4th. Division: Augusta and Highland Cos.
1s.  The general condition of the freedpeople is satisfactory, considering the surrounding circumstances.  They are becoming more self reliant, and in a majority of cases they have fair treatment.  Their greatest drawback is a desire for change, and lack of economy.

2d.  Full justice is accorded in injury trials, but in minor cases, brought before local magistrates there is a leaning toward the whites, and I am satisfied that if the restraints of the Bureau were removed full and complete justice would not be given to the freedmen.

3d.  The Register of Marriages is in good condition.  No additions have been made to it during the past month, and it is believed to be complete.  Par.2. is explained in this as in the other divisions, and no violations are known of it or Par 3.  The County authorities  appear utterly indifferent to its provisions, and the agent in charge complains that complaints lodged with him, and referred to the magistrates are not prosecuted.  The 4t.Par. is carried out.