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come up in my Sub District since its assignment to my charge on the 2nd May last. The contrast between the general disposition of the two classes is here most strikingly exhibited; the more so when it is taken into consideration, that no feeling of brevity exists on the part of the whites, that would operate to in the slightest degree shield the Freedmen from and quick retribution that they might merit, for crime absolutely committed.

In my estimation, it would greatly simplify and facilitate the process and ends of justice at this particular juncture especially when some such cause is so much needed, could the Justices of the Peace consider petty charges of insulting and provocative language and other like misconduct being empowered to inflict certain stated fines wherefor at present allthough it is true mere words are actionable, it seems such cases must come up regularly before some Court in the shape of charges for slander, &c. for trial by Jury & so alas, according to Mr Shrader's showing with all cases of breach of Contract; although the magistrates really have jurisdiction in all cases surrounding sums not exceeding 50$. 

But here in part where the very important point of discrepancy and difficulty exists. The White man says he could recover no damages that might be awarded him against a colored man and so to secure his own satisfaction in the shortest possible and most approved style, he inflicts a severe beating on the latter; well understanding,

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