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Indeed we never saw effort or progress equalled anywhere, and we are all experienced teachers.  We find the various admixture of black and white blood to differ according to the best of our observation thus far, in these respects, namely; Black learns most readily; White is most easily disciplined.  In power of application, ability to bend to a task and do it Black holds [[strikethrough]] supre [[/strikethrough]] supremacy.

We do not find that need of incentives to learning so usual in Northern schools.  A lesson is learned for its own sake.  Of course we expect that from the adults whom we instruct in the evening, but it is also, and especially true of the children in the day schools.  At the same time they are keenly susceptible of emulation influences, and surprisingly amiable under defeat.

With regard to insubordination, we have none really; but a firm hand, sure and swift retribution in case of need, and unslackening vigilance, are absilute necessities in these schools.  We find the parents of our pupils comfortable, where there is a possibility of work and remuneration.  The most destitute and suffering cases, spurn indignantly the idea so often advanced by their enemies, that they are worse off now than they were as slaves.  They cannot be.  

If, as the slaves of wealthy masters they were grudged the crust, that was their all in for the majority of cases; what would become of them in the present destitute condition of their former owners now impoverished to the verge of suffering themselves?

Our evening school for adults are very largely attended and are among the mot pleasing of our labors.  The eagerness to learn, the watchful anxiety evinced best in the crowded state of the school room some may miss their chance of