Though thirty thousand slaves had but lately been "turned loose" upon a white population of less than three thousand! instead of meeting with scenes of disorder, what were the sights which greeted our eyes?
The neat attire, the serious demeanor, and the thronged procession to the place of worship.
In every direction the roads leading into town were lined with happy beings--attired for the house of God.

When groups coming from different quarters met at the corners, they stopped a moment to exchange salutations and shake hands, and then proceeded on together.
The Moravian chapel was slightly decorated with green branches.

They were the only adorning which marked the plain sanctuary of a plain people.

It was crowded with black and colored people, and very many stood without, who could not get in.

After the close of the service in the chapel, the minister proceeded to the adjacent school room, and preached to another crowded audience.