New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-25

| NEGRO CRoPs.-It was at one period mucb tba
custom Of planters to give to each hand small
piece OF land, TO cultivate ON their own account
they chose to do so but this system has not
been found to result we'll 1t gives an excuse
Tor trading, and encourages o traffic on their own
account, and presents temptation and oppor-
tunity, during the process of gathering, for an
unerupulous fellow TO mix little of his masters
produce with his own. 1t is much better to give
each hand, whose conduct has been such as to
merit, an equivalent in money at the end Of the
year; 1t Is much less trouble, and more advan-
tageous to both parties.
DiscIPLrNs;--In regard to the general man
aeemens, or discipline on plantations or public
works, it is Of great consequence to have perfset
system and regularity, and strict adherence
70 ene rules that may be adopted for the govern
nent menu OF the place. Each hand should know his
auey, ana be required to perform it; but nd
DeIore intlmated, the owner has nothing to gain
ny oppression or over driving, but some thing to
lose; for ne can not by such means extort more
work. But still, if it become necessary h
PUNISH the negro for not doing bis duty, or the
violation Of rules, it does not make him rsyanga1
tul, as it would an Indian or white man. but n
rather tends to win his attachment and promote
hls happiness and well being. Slaves have NO
respect or affection for the master who indulees
shem over much, or who, from fear or false
humanity, q fails to assume that degree Of au-
chorlty necessary to promote industry and en-
ioree good order, At the same time proper and
suitable mduigences and privileges should be
granted for the qualification and amusement Of
sne negro; but they should always be exercised
py special permission, for they are people ever
ready to practice upon the old maxim az ss oive
an inch and take an ell.''
Negroes are BY nature tyrannical in their
dispositlons; and if allowed, the stronger will
abuse the weaker: husbands will often abuse
their wives, and mothers their children, so that
IL becomes prominent duty Of owners and
overseers to keep peace, and prevent auarreline
ana alsputes among them, and summary punish
ment should follow any violation Of this rule.
Slaves are also people that enjoy religious
privileges. Many Of chem place much Value
upon 1t, and to every reasonable extent that ad-
vantage should be allowed them. They are new
er injured by preaching, but thousands become
wiser and better people, and more Trustworthy
servants by their attendance at church Reli.
glous services should be provided and encour-.s
aged on every plantation. A Jealous and yehe-
nent style, both in doctrine and manner, is best
adapted to their temperament; they are good
oeheVefs In mysteries and miracles, ready con-
Verts, and adhere with much pertinacity to their
opinions when formed
!. No card playing or gambling of any descrip-
lion should be allowed under severe penalties.
And the Maine Liquor Law should be rigidly
enforced on every estate.
-hdhhIlsJ AhOSE oLAVES.-laKlng wives
and husbands among their fellow servants at
nome should be as much encouraged as possible;
md although intermarrying with those belong
ng to other estates shoGld not be prohibited,
yet 1t is always likely to lead to difficulties and
Trouble, and should be avoided as fnuch as possi-
~. Ihey cannot live together as they ought,
nd are constantly liable to separation in the
hanging of property 1t is true they usually
ave but little ceremony in forming these con-
ections; and many of them look upon their OBJ
gation to each other slightly; but In others
gain is found degree of faithfulness, fidelity
nd affection, which owners admire, and hence
hey always dislike to separate those manifest
ng such traits of character.
SICKNESS. s.--Proper and prompt attention, in
ases of sickness, is vastly important matter
meng slaves Many plantations are inconve-
lient to medical aid, therefore owners and over
eera should always understand the treatment
# such common cases as usually occur ON places
lnder their charge. This is easily done, and
many times single dose of some mild and well
understood medicine, given at the beginning OF
complaint, removes the cause and effects
,ure at once, when delay or neglect might rem
ler it q serious case.
A bountiful supply of red pepper should be
cultivated and kept on hand, and used freely IN
lamp sections. where sore throats are apt to
prevail. and also in fall complaints. It acts by
,reating glow over the whole body, without
any narcotic effect; it produces general arterial
and prevents in q considerable de-
gree that languor and apathy Of the system
which render it so susceptible to chills and fe-
vers; it may be given in any way or form
which th cir taste or fancy NAV dictate.