Second: The moral and physical well-being of the slaves; and

Third: The political and social interests of the state.

To these inherent difficulties should be superadded the lack of free

discussion and the growth of bitterness and reactionary sentiments

occasioned largely by partisan and ofttimes criminal instigations

coming from beyond the state.

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