Viewing page 99 of 237

This transcription has been completed. Contact us with corrections.

1

The interest taken by this race, in every thing looking to their intellectual advancement certainly demonstrates one fact, viz. That they are convinced that their moral as well as intellectual advancement contributes the foundation of their future welfare, and prosperity, and they look upon the Bureau as their only substantial guide, councellor & friend-guaranteeing protection to those seeking to improve their educational advantages, but in securing to the aged infirm, as well as the adults, the enjoyment of their rights and privileges.

Owing to the fact that the Schools, as a general thing, have closed temporarily during the warm