Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-01-12
CONTRACTS WITH FRHrnmrr

As matter of general in Information We pub
lish the following form and terms of agree.
ment, which has generally been adopted be-
tween the planters Of the various istsctssp
the freedmen:
FORM OF CONTRACT.
STATE OF SourH CAROLINA, /
DARLINGTON DISTRICT
Articles OF Agreement
nnd-----Freed and Women,
whose names are hereunto attached:
lst The said servants agree TO hire their
time as laborers on she plantation of-----
from January 1si, 1856. to January LIST. 1857;
lily; and diligently to perform all labor OH
said p!a nj ations, or such rs maybe connected
Herewith, that may be required by the said
---or his agent; and to keep no
poultry. dogs or stock Of any kind. except ns
hereinafter specified; and without the written
consent Of the proprietor or his agent to keep
no fire arms or deadly weapon. no ardent spir-
its. nor introduce or invite visitors, nor leave
the premises.
I'd. The said servants agree to perform the
daily task hitherto usually allotted on said
plantation, to wit: 1875 to $50 rails; cutting
grain. 3 TO acres: ditching and banking, 800
to GOO feet: hoeing cotton, 20 to 800 rowe, On
acre long; 1000 10 1000 hills.
In oil cases where tasks cannot be assigned,
they agree to labor diligently ten hours day.
Sd. For every days labor lost Ivy absence.
refusal or neglect to perform the daily task,
said servants shall forfeit fifty (50) cents. If
absent voluntarily or without leave. two (S2)
dollars day: If absent more than one day,
without leave. TO be subject to dismissal from
the plantation aud forfeiture of share in the
crop. All such fines and for{eitures shall in.
ure to the benefit Of tile employer and en-
ployees in proportion to their relative shares.
4th. Said servants agree to take good care Of
all ntensils, tools nnd implements committed to
their charge, and to ray for lhs same if injur.
cd or destroyed; also, to be kind and gentle to
oil work animals under their charge, and TO
pay for nuy injury which they may sustain
while in their hands.
9th. They stipulate to keep their houses,
lots md persons in neat condition, and subject
to the inspection Of the employer or his agent
at any time.
9th. They agree to furnish from their mum.
her nurse for the sick; also, stock III ind-r and
foreman, To be selected by the employer. They
| agree to be directed in their labor by The fore
man. TO obey HE orders, and that he shall re.
port ull absences neglecls refusal TO work, or
| disorderly conduct, to the employer
IN The said employer, agrees to treat his
each family with quarters on his plaptation,
with ne.fou,th of nv acre Of land for gar
den and the privilege Of getting fire wood
from some portion of the prem iscs, to be ind-
Gated hy the employer; and to divide the crop
with them in the following proportions, viz !:
10 the mrei'ngs one third of the corn. potatoes
and peas gathered and prepared for market
and one third net proceeds of the ginned cot
ton. or its market value at the end Of the year;
| and when derired, to furnish tile usual bread
and meat rn,ions, TO he accounted for at the
market price out Of their share Of the crop.
8th Said employer agrees to furnish ami
| mails and TO feed them also, wagons, carts
n nfnfI nj n Hyn vofh ~
| mnde by the lahurers on the plantation.
9th. All violations Of the term. of this con.
| trnct or Of the rnlcs and regulations of The
employer, may he punished BY dismissal from
| the plantation with forfeiture Of his or her
| share "f the crop OF wng-s. as the case may
| he; bu, the emIl"ycr shall pay said PARTIES n,
| the rate Of four (4S) dollars a month for snll
hnnds drducting there from advances made.
10Th. The employer OF his agen, shall keep
| a book in which shall ha entered all advances
| made by him. and fines and forlei,ures for lost
| time or any cause, wh book shall be re-
| ceived rs evidence in same manner as mer.
chants, books are now received in Courts of
| Justice. and shall have right to deduct from
| the share Of ench laburer all his or her fines
and furGeitures, also oil advances made by
| him.
llth. The labopers shall not sell any ag,i-
cultural product 10 any person whatever with
| out the written consent OF the employer.
18th. The laborers shall commence work at
sun rise, aud be allowed from one To threa
| hours each day for their meals. according ,lp
| the season of the year. x
In cases where parties prefer to contract Tor
wages III lieu Of part of the crop. it W I'll be
/ Competent for them TO do 50, in which case the
Committee suggest scale of prices according
TO quality Of hands, ranging from $40 to $40
per year.
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IN MRMoRTAM