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to the race, and their manifest determination to labor industriously and to secure homes for themselves indicate that they appreciate to some extent, that their success depends upon their own individual exertions, - I am also gratified to be able to state, that, the Freedmen generally, are manifesting increased intent, in the organization, and establishment of Churches, and Schools, and were it not for their poverty stricken condition, and their consequent inability to contribute money toward the erection of Schools & C., there would be, in every Magisterial district, a large building speedily erected, which would soon be filled by law loving-order obeying people, embracing every opportunity to progress in Civilization and intelligence.

The condition of the crops demonstrate that the change which has taken place in the labor system, has been an advantage to the agricultural interests, and no difficulties are encountered in this field of operation excepting those which would naturally result from the operations of a system not fully organized. The indications generally are to the effect, that as soon as the two races become reconciled fully to their new relation, but few misunderstanding comparatively, will occur between them.- I am of the opinion that a large proportion of the trivial difficulties which are occurring between the races, are attributable on the

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