These schools, and those examined at Parham, are under the general supervision of Mr. Charles Thwaites, an indefatigable and long tried friend of the negroes. We here insert a valuable communication which we received from Mr. T. in reply to several queries addressed to him. It will give further information relative to the schools. _Mr. Charles Thwaites' Replies to Queries on Education in Antigua._ 1. What has been your business for some years past in Antigua? A superintendent of schools, and catechist to the negroes. 2. How long have you been engaged in this business? Twenty-four years. The first four years engaged gratuitously, ten years employed by the Church Missionary Society, and since, by the Wesleyan Missionary Society. 3. How many schools have you under your charge? Sunday schools, (including all belonging to the Wesleyan Missionary Society,) eight, with 1850 scholars; day schools, seventeen with 1250 scholars; night schools on twenty-six estates, 336 scholars. The total number of scholars under instruction is about 3500. 4. Are the scholars principally the children who were emancipated in August, 1834? Yes, except the children in St. John's, most of whom were free before. 5. Are the teachers negroes, colored, or white? One white, four colored, and sixteen black.[A] [Footnote A: This number includes only salaried teachers, and not the gratuitous.] 6. How many of the teachers were slaves prior to the first of August, 1834? Thirteen. 7. What were their opportunities for learning? The Sunday and night schools; and they have much improved themselves since they have been in their present employment. 8. What are their qualifications for teaching, as to education, religion, zeal, perseverance, &c.? The white and two of the colored teachers, I presume, are well calculated, in all respects, to carry on a school in the ablest manner. The others are deficient in education, but are zealous, and very persevering. 9. What are the wages of these teachers? The teachers' pay is, some four, and some three dollars per month. This sum is far too small, and would be greater if the funds were sufficient. 10. How and by whom are the expenses of superintendent, teachers, and schools defrayed? The superintendent's salary, &c., is paid by the Wesleyan Missionary Society. The expenses of teachers and schools are defrayed by charitable societies and friends in England, particularly the Negro Education Society, which grants 50l. sterling per annum towards this object, and pays the rent of the Church Missionary Society's premises in Willoughby Bay for use of the schools. About 46l. sterling per annum is also raised from the children; each child taught writing and needle-work, pays 1-1/2d. sterling per week. 11. Is it your opinion that the negro children are as ready to receive instruction as white children? Yes, perfectly so. 12. Do parents manifest interest in the education of their children?