y in their own official reports,
veritable as no doubt they are; but in the increasing desire of planters
of all denominations and of no denomination of Christians to have their
slaves instructed by them. The Hon. C. C. Pinckney in the address
previously referred to, says: "On a plantation in Georgia, where in
addition to superior management, the religious instruction of the blacks
is systematically pursued, the crops are invariably the best in the
neighborhood. The neatness and order which the whole establishment
exhibits, prove that the prosperity of the master, and the best
interests of the negro are not incompatible. The same state furnishes
another instance of this position. The people of an absentee's
plantation, were proverbially, bad from the abuse and mismanagement of
an overseer, (the proprietors residing in England and the attorneys in
Carolina.) The latter dismissed the overseer as soon as his misconduct
was discovered, and employed another who was a pious man; he not only
instructed the negroes himself to the best of his abilities, but
accompanied them every Sunday to a Methodist church in the neighborhood.
At the end of five years their character was entirely changed, and has
so continued ever since. After nearly fifteen years more, the surviving
attorney is now in treaty for the purchase of these very negroes, whom
he formerly considered as a band of outlaws. Other examples in favour of
this plan have occurred in Carolina. In one instance a gentleman invited
a missionary to attend his plantation. After some time, two black
preachers, who had previously acquired popularity fell into disrepute,
and were neglected by their former congregation. These statements are
derived from unquestionable sources. The last case presents a view of
the subject, which may have weight with those who think other motives
insufficient."

The late Bishop Dehon of South Carolina, turned his attention somewhat
to this people and not without success.

We have spoken thus far of the labours of the dead only. Did time
permit, interesting details of the labours of many living men might be
given. It has been clearly ascertained that in Virginia, North Carolina,
South Carolina, Georgia, and in all the Southern States, there are many
who are fired with love to the souls of the dying negroes, and are, with
various success labouring for their salvation. It will appear by
statements already made, and yet to be made, that all denominations o