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not perceptibly improved.  As in other cases, they are defrauded by many employers, who with pretended words of friendship, bind them by contracts which are unjust in many particulars.  Numerous complaints have been made to a Mr Waldo, the Agent in charge, by Freedmen, against parties for where they have labored, on contracts, and by the month - to the effect that they cannot obtain their pay.  In settling such cases, the evident intention, in very many cases, to defraud the laborer, becomes manifest, and many freedmen suffer in consequence.  Intemperance is happily decreasing.  Labor is in active demand and the schools will do much to enlighten and instruct the people in their rights, and the manner in which to obtain them.

2d.  Until past prejudices are removed and loyal men occupy the positions of Magistrates, Sheriffs & Juries, full and complete justice cannot be expected for the Freedmen.

3d.  The Marriage Register is complete, and each of the four Paragraphs have been carried out as far as practicable.  The County authorities do 

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