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even to a spirit of hostility on the part of a considerable portion of the whites, principally the middle and lower classes, towards the Freedmen.

It is to be hoped that when a cash basis of payment can be obtained, enabling the employment of labor by the month, that matters will improve. At present there is so much of a dependence: and the Freedmen have to look too long and far ahead, in the future, for a realization of the remuneration for their labor. As a result of all this, the abrogation of contracts, on both sides, will occur; and in this relation, if only in as far as the Freedmen are, alone concerned, the recent order adjourning the Freedmen's Courts cannot but be regretted. There are instances, in which, the Civil Courts would no doubt render impartial justice, yet, considerable expense would be incurred, in employing counsel, &c. and much time absorbed, when it may be essential that some prompt action should be taken to prevent actual suffering, if not permanent loss on the part of