They also presented specimens of needlework and strawbraiding, which the ladies, on whose better judgment we depend, pronounced very creditable.

We noticed several girls much older than the others, who had made much less advance in their studies, and on inquiry learned, that they had been members of the school but a short time, having formerly been employed to wield the heavy hoe in the cane field.

The parents are very desirous to give their children education, and make many sacrifices for that purpose.

Many who are field-laborers in the country, receiving their shilling a day, have sent their children to reside with some relations or friends in town, for the purpose of giving them the benefits of this school.

Several such children were pointed out to us.