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for the controlling hand of the Bureau the "Freedmen" would soon be sunk into a worse condition than slavery, — frequently is the remark heard. "They (meaning U.S. Officers) are having their day now: we the people, will soon have ours." "We are whipped but not conquered." No love for the U.S. Government, and its triumphant banner, appears to be engendered in their breasts: feeling these sentiments and looking upon the "Freedmen" as so much property from which they have been forced to part, they look with a cold and sarcastic eye, upon any effort which may be put forth to advance the manhood of "Freedmen".

The power in authority have seen fit to remove the

"Bureau Court"

Its effects are already beginning to be apparent: the "Freedmen" state, that if they cannot have the assistance of the "Bureau" to enforce the collection of their wages when due, it will be useless for them  to expect any pay for work performed, for (as they term them) the "Secesh", and I am fearful, judging from what I have seen already of the action of the 

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