Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1865-11-10
THE HIRING OF FEeRoEs-.CoNTRacTs BE
TWEEN THE PLANTERS AND THE FRRED.


OF both The black man and the white that
system Of rnles and regulations be adop
ted, in order that each party may know
his duty and how to perform it because,
if each ono SHOULD labor when he or she
rleases. without regard to the condition of
the crop it is probable that nothing would
be made, and both parties would be losers.
1t is always to the benefit Of society and
government that all its members act in
concert apd harmony, and work together
for each o,hers's benefit. BY so doing, the
whole community is enriched, the general
tone of society is elevated, ennobled aud
purified, and the better principles of our
nature govern our actions and direct our
conduct. Heretofore, you, the blacks, have
been slavss with pp responsibilities, and
but few cares. Blu. now, as far as the
whites are concerned, you assume the du-
ties Of freemen, and it will become you to
begin from this day to study in what man
ner you may best serve your own interests.
TO your employer, if he is just and kind to
you, be accommodating and obligiug, and
30 endeavor to discharge your part Of the
contract, and TO acquit yourself of your du-
ties as to leaye no cause for dissatisfaction
on his part: BY thus doing, you will soon
win good name. and your wages will be
proportionatelY higher.
Cul. Davis, in charge of the Freedmen's
Bureau at Clarksvile, Tenn, has adopsd
.the following:
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR FARM
HANDS. y
l. One-half Of tile wages Of the em-.
ployee will b. retained by the employer up.
til the end OF the contract, for its faithful
performance.
2. The employees will be required to
rise at day break. each one to feed and take
care Of the stock. allotted to him, or per-
form any other business that may be as
signed him to cat their breakfast and be
ready for work at the signal, which will he
given when the sun is half An hour high.
All time lost after the signal is given, will
be deducted.
3. No general conversation will be al
lowed during the working hours.
4. Bad work will be assessed at its pro-
per value.
IS. For disobejience, one dollar will be
deducted.
8. Neglect Of duty and leaving without
permission will be considered disobedince.
I. No live stock will be permitted to be
raised by tue employees, without special
contract.
8. Apples, peaches and melons, or any
other product Of tue farm taken by the
employee, without the permission Of the
employer, will he charged for.
Q. The employee shall receive no Visitors
during work hours.
10. Three.quarters OF an hour will be
allowed during the winter months for din
ner, and one hour and half during the
months of June, July and August.
IL. Impudeuce, swearing, q indecent
and upseemly. language to, or in the pres
ence Of the employer or his family, or
agent, or qdarelliug or fighting, SO as to
disturb the peace Of the farm, will be fined
one dollar for the first offence, and, if re-
peated, will be allowed by dismissal apd
loss Of such pay as shall be adjuJged
sgainst him by proper acthority.
IL. All difficulties that may be between
the employees shall be adjusted by the en-
ployer, and if not satisfactory, an appeal
may be taken to an agont of the United
States Government or magistrate.
l3.. All abuse Of stock, or wilful break
ing OF tools, or throwing away gear, &C.,
will be charged against tie employee.
IA. Good and sufficient rations will bs
furnished by the employer, not, however,
TO exceed six pounds q, bacon and one
peck Of meal per week for each adult.
ls.. House rent and fuel will be furnish
ed, free, by the employer.
16. No night work will be required Of
tho employee but as the necessities of the
farm ab'olute'y demaud-such as. tying up
fodder. firing tobacco, setting plant beds
s6re, securing a crop from the frost, &c.
~ A cheerful and willing performance
Of duty will be required Of all employees.
1e. Stock must be fed and attended to
on Sunday.
-: The Wauep will be required to do
the cooking in rotation on Sunday.
20. Tie employee will be expected to
look afler and study the interest Of his EN-
Payer to inform him Of anything that is