The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-12-16


ia also behold what you tight for. rns'~ between as
the indissoube alliance OF faternit in tue and In
arms for the defence Of the country.
Chinese Laborers In Cuba-The Free-Siavo
Contracts.
Correspondence of the London Times.
The enclosed document is translation Of the terms
which tree laborers being introduced into Cuba
II has been received from English naval officer, crus
ing for slayers oil that island and despatched just
after he had boarded what he calls English SLAYER,
chartered by spaniard and having cargo OF $40
Chinese board imported into Cuba free Ia
Its contents show how under the deusion of freedom
these wetches sold into nearly dire state of
very that whichhas hithertdexsted in that island
! have the honor to be, SIR, yours obecsptly .xn
Dumbleton Hall, Eveshsm, Nov. 81
.y the On
Castro to what expressed Ia the following claufes
l. am bound to embark for Havana Ia the island Of
said agent
p Tam equally bound and subject for the term of eight
years to work the said island Of Cba under the orders
Of Don Manuel Pauda the person TO whom is trans
feed this contract in ell customary work, whether In
the country or town. In particular houses oasa partcu
ar) priva,e) establishments Of industry art suga
estates, coffee plantations, cattle pens farms &C. any
desc Upton OF labor.
g. The eight years Of my contract specified in the fore
going clause shall eight days after my arrival
at Havana tina. Ii to say, in good health, and
ole to work at the time Of my disem kation otherwise
eight days after my discharge from the hospital
4. TIE working hours win depend the description
Of work In which am employed and according to the
the landlord under whose orders am providing always
that have each day my nsecutve hours Of rest and
stated time besides for meals, after the regulation 10
force among the hired servants in that country.
s. In addition to the hours OF rest working days
holidays shall not be required to work than
necessary subject to the will Of those who employ me-
subject myself equally the orders and discipline
which may be observed in the establishment estate phi
vate house workshop Sc where am sent and So omi,
myself to the system ct correction pursued ia like
for inaention neglect dsobed fence of orders the
master or his subordiaates epresentatves) or any OF
thofe offences, The gravity Of which Is to
quire the Intervention of the laws.
T. On no account pretext whatsoever shall be able
during the eight years Of this contract refuse my
vices 10 he master who takes me- escape from his
authority attempt to do unde: color of any indem
nifty; and more fully to make known my willingness to
abide by this contract hereby the right
cutting of the engagement, according 70 the ordnanc,
promulgated 70 the colonists Ia articles 27-26 ia the
"Orders for Colonization by s. NJ. La R Dna Isabel H.,
22d March. 1854 well any right that may be given
me BY any future Law on this subject.
In case OF sickness, stpulate and agree that If II
snail not he renewed until am recovered or at least
until my health permits to occupy myself efresh Ia
the service Of my MASTER notwithstanding the tenor of
articles 49, A. 45 of the ordinance before cited OF which
AFRO renounce The right that belongs me, solely
avoid the long and costly proceedings necessary to arrive
ut the ends OF Justice.
The agent OF Don l. di Castro obiges himself on hi
From the day which my eight years commence
so my salary OF 81 month"; which salary
the said agent guarantees and to for eac
month OF the eight years Of my contract.
h
meat and two and hall pounds Of bomatos," othe'
wholesome esculent.
8. During sickness am to be provided with meaicsl
advice, and such assistance my & require.
4. Also, am to be supplied with two changes O.
clothes, wooiien shirt, and a blanket, yearly
5. The expense Of my passage and maintenance
board will be at the cost of the said agent.
9. The agent will advance me u hard dollars in gold
or silver for comforts on the voyage about to
=. Besides, he will supply me with two changes
clothing at the cost of 81 which, with the soy above
.l-pl
Of Don Manuel B. Pauda, by dollar monthly to
of from my salary by the person to whom this CONTRACT
Is transferred, with the understanding that
liable for any other expenses whatever.
declare that have received in cash and clothes TIL
sum Of s1l1G to be repaid in the manner above men
And declare that agree TO the stipulated salary, al
though am that free laborers aud slaves ia the
island OF Cuba gain more; but this difference judge
be made up by the other advantages which my master
has granted me, and which appear In this contract
In faith that we fulfil mutually and in truth what Is
agreed on In this document, we sign two of one tenor
both contracting in Sunten.
Feb. u, 1855.
Paris Fashions for December.
Furs naturally come in with every winter season. bui
this year they appear in special favor Perhaps this
arises from the fact their being conse the
Russian cearcr than in preceding years and
qnenty the more sought after by the high notabes OF
fashion. First ermine which had gone out has reap
pear ed this is attributed the Empress having recently
made choice of dresses If this costly material
clear fair eemplexion with light hair is desirable for th
dull Whine. The zibelne and the vgon the only fur
that be compared with ernine and only for walking
threshold of ballroom. For walking a fur dress l.
composed-1, Of trimming Of the veivet MANTLE which
goes round entiIely;2, of the mua which is hued witt
silk OF color similar the fur without any kind Of lace
work assels 3, Of little Gcharpe palatne which
nts the neck and falls the breast in two square
ends without those two tails which sometimes wrong
y added, g. pair OF cuffs which the wrist and
the frtnt Of the arms.
We can as yet only give very imperfect notions Of the
Of all kinds are being prepared for trimmings for robs
fey are placed plat Others for the dresses Of young
girls, are mace OF swans down. Bonnets trimmed
upon The edge plat; and, at the same time with to 10
placed close TO the top. Next host OF charming
patterns for bsll Plunes dAu-
ice Foettes Espits oiseaux and Agrettes Of varied
tints, which will perhaps throw into The shade artificial
flowers Of the usual Materials for at the Late Exhibition
we admired flowers made of feathers OF natural colors
which much softer and more graceful for the com
pxon than Fictitious shades however successful they
may be-
Bonnets are stil worn as small ever and have bavo
let's large They of velvet for walking desse
with pumes flowers. velvet. For the theatre visits
bonnets made of white gauze, embroidered either
with squares Of very white velvet or silk che
mile, forming network upon the soft ground. The
front then namented with white blonde and tule
Mingled with few flowers white or rel and also with
black velvet, which, by the way, forms part of al
mort all winter ornaments and this Ia without be
ing In mourning. The sleeves have varied very little
only for the winter those intended for walking close
with several rows Of founces trimmed with rich embi
derry aid Aenc0n lace.
Boz net OF maroon velvet, with crown of white tue,
ornsmented with maroon velvet, with bows each -
and tuft Of feather. Mantle, arranged with black
vet and fitting into the waist with corsSge 81
forming peerlne black satin ribbons placed at the top
Of round scolloped lace and which support q silk
fringe The sleeves well the bottom Of the mantle,
which is quite closed in 'front.' ornamented to
respond PLAIN robe skirt of satin c with wide black
satin stripes The bottom is blue maroon with
satin stripes, forming squares.
Boy.-BIack velvet cap, with a bow OF Scotch rib q
placed at the side just where the shade termina'
Mantle Of dark green velvet, trimmed with silk gallon 4
the same shade or black-Scotch plaid.
GRI.-Bonnet with velvet ornaments. Robe Of plain
blue popin, trimmed with wide piece Of black velvet
for ming above uDduated trimming upon the skirt
The corssge closes straight in 'front.' with maiachte but
tons On each SIDE forming braces, is similar velvet
ornament beginning at the point OF the corsage and
joining the belt behpg. Pelerne of poplin similar and
ornsmented the Little trousers ornamented with
embroidery pAnqldise; and long gray cloth CATERS
black ones, TO the kness
Common Pleas.
Before Hon. Judge DAILY.
DBc 1l-Tacker against Mason faction Of teespass
paintiG February 1873 defendant frst