In a short time peace and confidence were restored, and the whole gang to a man were in the field.
Mr.and Mrs.M.stated that notwithstanding the very low rate of wages, which was scarcely sufficient to support life, they had never seen a single individual who desired to return to the condition of a slave.
Even the old and infirm, who were sometimes really in a suffering state from neglect of the planters and from inability of their relatives adequately to provide for them, expressed the liveliest gratitude for the great blessing which the Savior had given them.

They would often say to Mrs.M."Why, Missus, old sinner just sinkin in de grave, but God let me old eyes see dis blessed sun." The missionaries affirmed that the negroes were an affectionate people--remarkably so.

Any kindness shown them by a white person, was treasured up and never forgotten.

On the other hand, the slightest neglect or contempt from a white person, was keenly felt.

They are very fond of saying '_howdy_' to white people; but if the salutation is not returned, or noticed kindly, they are not likely to repeat it to the same individual.