The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1870-04-06
ical''-Louisian Term for Negro
Labor. 4ss


Labor. 4s.
Tho following ironical preseatment
of the present supposed relations of
planter and freedmen in the South is
tho production Of the West Baton
Rouge Sagar FAINTER :!a2s r. aaT '55.
oUR Terms FOR LABOR.
In order to populate our planta-
tions with ladies and gentlemen for
the coming cropping season, we re-
spectfully beg leave to offer the fol-
lowing terms to talented artists who
distinguish themselves in the speciali-
ty of cultivating a branch of our
great national staple:
"Gentlemcn may also dictate their
own terms-wages being of slight
consideration compared with tho well
fare and happiness of our newly en-
franchised fellow citizens and broth
ers. In all cases their desires, tastes
aud inclinations shall be consulted.
Their apartments will be decorated in
the most luxurious manner, not omit
ting Turkish baths, which may be
ordered at any hour, with the noces-
sary assistance. Wines, liquors., se-
gars, etc., Of the most approved brands
will be furnished at all times, and in
any quantity. Several of the most
famous chefs de cuisine have been en-.
gagged to serve up all the delicacies Of
the season in the most recherche and
approved styles. Servants will be in
attendance to assist in dressing, and
to ascertain their wants for the day.
The choicest steeds will await their
pleasure for recreation, or convey
them to their labors and back. Z.
"If desired, accomplished gentle
manly assistants shall plough, hoe,
ETC., so as not to disturb their dolce
farnisnte. Schools for the angelic
little cherubs will be established at
which not the slightest a)lusion
shall be made to the vernacular. of
Dahomey or Ashantee. The dead
and living languages shall be, taught
in their pristine purity, and all the
embellishments of fashionable life
freely encouraged. All paternal
care imaginable shall be exercised to
secure the most ample satisfaction in
regard to health, comfort and conye.
nience. No gentleman manager shall
under tho severest penalty, 80 fariprc'
sumo as to ring q bell, blow horn, OF
beat TIM pan with view of refer
ring to periods of commencing or dis
continuing rural occupations. Any
interference or impertinenoe on the
part Of the manager must be prompt
ly reported, and will be summarilN
punished by forciblo ejeotment from
the premises."4. ags f.asafss .fls.t
"The ladies shall dictate their owr
terms as to position and convenience
and shall receive three times NOR.
than they demand, with full privilege
to increase the Same TO- any, amount
Sumptuous apartments are provided
with polite aud attentive walters
who will servo them with delicate
lnourishment in the mornings, and yas
certain the desires for tho day. I
suffering from tho ierslightest indisposi
tion or disiaolinsd ssto partioipate ii
tho Innocent !, ,recreations Of the field
no demand upon their seryices vii
be exaoted, and q band Of music sllal
be in waiting to produce enliveninl
and entertaining symphonies i.1
"If enjoying Bhss most Gprofount
health, carriages are Engaged 70 con
yey them to and from ,the seane O
their rustic rsers$tioas, end bo Il
constant attend ahn5s an55ss On Sssss;;SS plsAspre
The better to preserve tho beauty snt
freshness Of their COMPLEXION duYin,