This is the substance of the statements made to us.

Hence it appears that when the active opposition of the planters to education ceased, it was succeeded by a general indifference, but little less discouraging.

We of course speak of the planters as a body; there were some honorable exceptions.
Second, Education has become very extensive _since_ emancipation.

There are probably not less than _six thousand_ children who now enjoy daily instruction.

These are of all ages under twelve.