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reports of abuse have been made, and it is sincerely hoped such censurable practices will soon cease altogether.

2nd  It is believed the magistrates intend to administer fair and impartial justice altho' complaints have been made that they have not done so, in the case of Selina Jackson.  Perhaps it is fair to presume that they are not prepared to fully oppose strong local prejudices which could not fail to be disastrous to magistrates engaged in business.  It is very doubtful if fair and unbiased juries can be found to try cases in which colored men are parties.

3rd  The Register of Marriages is complete for each County, and each of the four paragraphs are believed to be carried out as far as practicable.  

4th  The County authorities provide for the indigent freed people as they do for the whites, and their means are ample.

5th  The supply of labor is less than the demand, but no encouragement can be given for the introduction of more at this season. In the