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The school at Staunton, opened on the 23rd inst under the auspices of the American Missionary Association, and taught by Mr Jno Scott. At this time there is every prospect of a large and increased, attendance, over any previous term, and I have no reason to doubt that a successful and profitable session will ensue. The only drawback now apparent is the want of a suitable and properly arranged and ventilated school room. The one now in use is the basement of the M.E. Church (colored) which in my opinion is inadequate and in almost every respect unsuitable for school purposes, at this place.- It is found necessary, for the accommodation of that class of colored persons who are obliged to labor during the day, to carry on a night school, at least four evenings in the week, but by present indications. I fear trouble in procuring the use of this basement even for this purpose, as the Church Authorities require its use for religious meetings nearly every evening.
The schools in other localities are very backward, for want of proper pecuniary support of the community. The one heretofore in operation at Arbor Hill Augusta County, the teacher was forced to close for this reason on the 31st ultimo.

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