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John Towles had started a colored Sunday school at which he intended to teach freedmen to read. The building used was owned by a number of stockholders a majority of whom objected to the use of the house for the purpose. Mr. Towles went on with his school however and the house was soon burned by some villain in the night. The act has been discussed generally in the co. and though it has not caused such indignation as so vile an act from so vile a motive should cause in a right-minded community, it has nevertheless been universally disapproved so far as I have heard. "It has called out a general expression of sentiment on the subject of the education of freedmen, and to a considerable extent favorable to it. A determination has been formed by Mr. Towles and others to rebuild the house and re-establish the school. I shall make a special report on the subject and ask for assistance for Mr. Towles. He is what is known in the South as "A Strong Southern man" and was a violent rebel. But having taken a stand, so just benevolent and useful to community as at present, I think he should be especially encouraged. Judging from an event that happened here last month, this burning will rather help than hurt the cause of colored education here. My flag rope was pulled down on night by a drunken party (unknown) and the flag pole broken off at the top. The next day