The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-12-12
William Brnie, Esq
Henry G. Vogell. Esq.
Oscar Eastpond, Esq.
VIM. Mcfarland, Esq.
w. F. Henderson, Esq,
John A. Scarlet, Esq.
Geo q SDOouer. ESQ.
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE

ADMINISTRATION GF JUSTICE.
Administration of justice has been entire
" conceded to the civil authorities, except In
cases of settlement of contracts and litiga-
tions Of various forms, where it is deemed
advisable to act and thus avoid costs which
the parties are illv able to bear, and delays
that would be disastrous. As an evidence OF
the amount of labor performed in this way,
I would here state, that no less than two
thousand cases of the above nature have
been adjudicated. and as many more, per
haps of minor Importance not accounted
for. But little complaint can be made as to
the manner in which justice has been dis
pensed. The tone of a few months back
has been softened; first by laws upon tile
subject, and finally. by the proper rcaliza-
ton of interest and welfare.
Recent enactments OF Congress and regu-
lations of the District Commanders, serve
still further to guarantee the unbiased and
impartial administration Of civil law. The
Superior Court Of the State has done much
towards eifecting this very satisfactory con-
dition of affairs. As Il body, it has been i'm
partial and just in its decisions, and the
eminent gentlemen composing its bench
have given decisions worthy of their high
position and honorable profession. A few
cases have been submitted to Military Com
missions, as it was deemed local prejudices
and feelings iDterfered with proper dis
position of them. Among the important
duties of the Bureau Agents, is that Of
attending the County Courts within their
respective jurisdictions, and there give adj
vice and counsel to those under their charge.
RESULTS OF FREE LABOR.
Although, from reasons heretofore given,
labor has not been as productive rs to enable
one to fully portray tie practical results o.
free labor, still, sufficient has been developed
to prove that, so far, it has been a complete
success not only for the employee, but also
the employer 1t is fact so evident that it
cannot be denied but by those who are per-
vcrsely blind; and this. too, developed under
many difficulties, such rs unproductire
seasons, small wages and the short time
there has been for the experiment At the
wages now paid, and which, if Conscientious
ly paid, would still prove the assertion that
the planter now cultivates his land with
less expense than he did in the days of
slavery. The wages now given are far short
of what it cost him then to hire; or if an
owner, are less than the interest on his hui
man investment, to which, OF course, must
be added the insurance, rations, clothing
and medical attendance. If the capitalist
anu tnc PLANTER Will out ACT lnclr part, the
country will again rise to its former impor-
lance, the laborer will occupy the position
to which industry will entitle him, and the
whole community reach standpoint never
known where compulsory labor existed. As
this state of affairs progresses, labor will be
more productive, and wealth flow in Il land
possessin" all the elements for large gains.
The system of working for IL part of the
crops seems to be the one possessing the
greatest allurement, but the experience has
not been one OF success therefore the Bureau
has discountenanced it as much as possible,
as one ultimately resulting in no benefit to
the laborer. and productive of much discord
and complaint.
SAVINGS BANKS
The establishment of Savings Banks
under the charter of the "Freedmen's
Savings and Trust Company" is one of the
designs OF the Bureau in this State AS vet
but little has been accomplished, but the
matter has been brought to the notice of the
officers of the Bureau and will have atten-
ton. Two branches have been established
and several more are under contemplation.
Efforts are being made to establish habits of
economy and Temperance among the colorcd
people, with considerable success. A desire
to accumulate property, and thus more firmly
establish themselves upon an independent
footing is prevalent, and although as vet
their facilities are few, still it is apparent in
many sections that considerable has already
been attained
EMPLOYMENT OF DESTITUTE WHITE WOMEN
In former report, the plan of providing
for the employment of white women who |
have been lett destitute, by procuring situa-
lions N Northern manufacturing towns. was !
mentioned. The personal efforts of the i
Asst. Commissioner have been directed to |
this end, but as yet with little success ex-
cept so far as to bring the subject to the
notice OF the proper parties. A partial
stagnation OF business in the manufacturing
districts during the past summer, when the
effort was made, prevented the fulfiment of
The plan; but the matter is not forgotten,
and with revival of trade, it is to be hoped
the subject will receive the share of atten-
ton due to it: and in this way it is conf
iently expected much good can be obtained
1y providing for both mental and physical
wants of this suffering class.
ORPHANS ASYLUM.
An Orphan Asylum located about EIGHT
niles from Wilmington, n. c., was establish
ID in May 1866, by the American Missionary
and for which the Bureau fur
fishes rations Since its organization 1877
rphans have been provided for
REGISTERS OF LABOR WANTED.
Instructions have been issued to all officers
o open books for the purpose of registering
IL applications for employment wanted and
aborers needed, with a view to the estab-
shment of a general system throughout the
tate. Although at this season MANY
hanges are not made, sufficient has already
cen developed to prove it's utility.
UPPoRT OF POOR BY LOCAL AUTHORITIES i
The county authorities have recently been
allied upon to provide for the maintenance /
the INDECENT poor in their respective dis
lets; but few counties have IL yet made
lVorable response, and unless some measures
re soon taken to require them to do so, the !
government will be appealed to again for aid. c
EDUCATION AND SCHOOLS.
The great foundation of all prosperity. and !
erpetuity of our institutions and our coun
y, is education. From it as a standpoint
ses every thing that is great and noble in e
;. 10 this great end then have the ener "
les Of the Bureau been put forth, and the v
3sult has been exceedingl satisfactory 7
he importance of the educational and r,
loral Improvements of a lace heretofore on "