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142 Mr. Dewey, like Mr. Hill, was born at New Berne, N. C., September 13, 1858. Having to earn his own living, his means for the acquisition of books were very limited. He is prominently connected with the G. U. O. O. F., in the state of North Carolina. He owned and edited The People's Advocate, in 1886, which did good work in the interest of the Republican party. In 1887, this paper was merged into The Golden Rule, through which the solidity and harmony of the party in Craven County has more than once been accomplished. The Golden Rule is well edited, having for its object the amelioration of the race, and the advancement of the Afro-American, financially, educationally and morally.

Possibly no man connected with Afro-American journalism has had a brighter and more honored career than the above subject, He was born in the county of Wilkinson, Miss., January 29, 1844, of slave parents, Perry and Rebecca Gayles.

Young Gayles, being one of his master's house-servants enjoyed a privilege that was accorded only those who were similarly situated at that time. As house-servant, he was taught the alphabet by a lady who was employed as private tutor in Mrs. Nancy Barron's family. This was done on account of his diligence. He soon became able to read the Bible and his hymn book, which he gave his greatest attention. Though so interested in these, he earnestly pursued the studies requisite for a good education, until he finally became well adapted intellectually for the duties of life which lay so brilliantly before him.

Called to the ministry in November, 1867, he has since, by vigorous work, been of great credit to his race as an "expounder of the Word." Shortly after he was ordained