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sight of the other she blindly winks at the white man. Not only is this the case in Jury trials, but even Magistrates will stretch the law to convict a colored, or acquit a white man.

3d The Marriage Register for the division is believed to be complete. No additions are made to it, and all persons contemplating marriage are now referred to the County Clerks for a licence.

Par 2d: No opportunity is lost to instruct the freed people as to their duties and responsibilities under act of Feby 27th 1866.

Par 3rd The Civil Authorities take no action to abate lewdness and adultery, and although every effort is made by us, both through the churches and otherwise, bastardy is alarmingly common -

Par 4th Only one surname is used by the freed people -

4th The County and corporation provide adequate means for the care of their indigent citizens.

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