The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-06-14

P'"n'cfs 10 give TO each hand small piece
OF land, to cultivate on their own accout, If
they chose to do so: but this system has not
been found to result well. 1t gives an ex-
cuse for trading, and encourages traffic OH
their own account and presents a temptation
and opportunity, during the process ofgath-
ering, for an uRscrupulous fellow to mix n
little of his masters produce with his own.
II is much better to give each hand, whose
conduct has been such as to merit it, an
equivalent in money at the end of the year;
il is much less trouble, and more advantage
TO both parties,
Discipline.
Ia regard TO the general management, or
discipline on plantations or public works, it
Is OF great consequence to have perfect sys-
TEN and regularity, anda strict adherence to
the rules that may be adopted for the gov
ernment of the place. Each hand should
know his duty, and be required to perform
it; but rs before intimated, the owner has
nothing to gain by oppression or over driv-
ing but something to lose; for he cannot,
by such means, extort more work. But
still if it becomes necessary to punish the
negro for not doing his duty, or the viola
tion Of rules, it does not make him revenge
ful, as it would an Indian or white man, but
It rather tends to win his attachment and
Promote his happiness and well being
Slaves have no repect or affection for mas
ter who INDUCES them over much, and who,
from fear, or false humanity, fails to assume
that degree ofsauthority necessary to pro.
mote industry and enforce good order. At
the same time, proper and suitable indul.
gencies and privileges should be granted,
for the qualification and amusement of the
negro; but they should always be exercised
BY special permission, for they are a people
ever ready to practice upon the old maxim,
of"givc an inch and take an ell"
Negroes are by nature tyrarical In their
disp >sitjons; and if allowed the stronger
will abuse the weaker; husbands will often
shuse their wives, and mother their children,
so that it becomes n prominent duty of own
ers anu ovcrseers, t" keep peace, and pre-
vent qrarreling and disputes among them
and summary punishment should follow any
violation of this rule.
Slaves are also people that enjoy rei-
gious privileges. Many of them place much
value upon it, and every reasonable extent,
That advantage should be allowed thcm-
They arc never injured by preaching, but
thousands become wiser and better people, |
and moro Trustworthy servants, b. their at |
tendance at church. Religious services
should Re provided and encouraged, on eve
ry plantation. jealous and vehement |
style, both in doctrine and manner, is best
adapted to their temperament; they are good
believers in mysteries and miracles; ready
converts, and adhere with much pcrtiaaeity
TO their opinions when formed
No card playing, or gambling Of any de-
scription should be allowed, under severe
penalties. Andt Maine liquor law should |
be rightly enforced. ON every estate.
Marrying among Slares.
Taking wives and husbands among their
fellow servants ut home, should be rs much
encouraged as possible; and altho ugh inter
marrying with those belonging to other es.
t"tes should not be absolutely prohibited;
yet is always likely TO lead to difficulties |
and troubles, and should be avoided as much |
as possible. They cannot live together as
Trey ought, and are constantly liable to sep
aration, in the changing Of property. 1t is
true they usually have but little ceremony in
forming these connexions; and many of
them look upon their obligation 10 each 9TH
er very lightly; but in others again, is
found degree of faithfulness, fidelity, and
affection, which owners admire; and hence
they always dislike to separate those mani
testing such traits Of character.
Sickness.
Proper and prompt attention, in cases of
siekness, is vastly important matter among
slaves, Many plantations are inconvenient |
ID medical aid, therefore owners and over |
seers should always understand the treat
ment Of such common cases as usually oc-
eur on places under their charge. This is
.ensily done, and many times single dose,
of fsome mild and well understood medicine
given at the Seginning af q complaint, re-
moves the cause and effects cure at once,
when DELAY or neglect might render IL N se-