Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-02-23

EMPLOYERS.

For the Herald and Tribune.
We propose to give few practical hints
to employers, which is the result of long
years of observation and practice, which,
if properly observed, will not only prove.
of value, but will bring to bear that inter-
est which should exist between employers
and employees.
In the first place, employ none but good
mechanics, and those who have served
regular apprenticeship. and are known to
be honest and dilligent in their business.
Lay down good rules about your manufac-
tory or shop, and see that they are observ-
ed Suffer no obscene or profaue language
to be used in your establishment, and see
that every hand attends strictly to his own
business, for when you have hand who
NEEDLES with the affairs of his brother
workman, he is not apt to be doing much
at his own. Ke>pa strict watch over your
own business-trust not too much to 9th
ers Whenever you have faithful hand,
never let him leave your employ for the
sake of few dollars, for you may not only
spend a considerable amount of money. but
good deal of time before you get another
one to Eli his place.
Always pay your hands just compen-
sation for their labor, and exact Of them
their whole duty as workmen. Always pay
promptly, and ifany one doe snot comply
with his obligation discharge him at once,
and tell him fairly and squarely Why his
services are 70 longer wanted We have
known men to keep incompetent persons
employed because they could not pay Oft.
Whenever that is the case, close your
doors at once and stick out red flag
never follow business that does not pay
something, for if you DO, you must come
to grief sooner or later.
Never employ a hand under any circum-
stances, who does not take care Of your
tools and material, for such a man is not
to be trusted with important business, and,
has no interest in your prosperity and wei
fare
Always be kind and courteous to your
workmen-treat them kindly, but let them
know they must abide your rules under
all circumstances. Never employ man
who is habitually addicted to drunkenness
-shun him as you would pestilenee, for,
as Brick Pomeroy says, 1T viii heat the
best man that ever lived
You should make it rule, If possible
and consistent, to visit their families occa-
sionally, aud especially if any of them are
sick, go and see if you can render them
any assistance. for it is frequently the case
that men who support their families By
their labor have notttag Deer, and have to
spend half or perhaps the whole night
watching over the sleepless couch OF some
dear one at home, and are compelled to
labor every day to keep them from suffer
ing for the necesSaries OF lIte. To such
we would say, be merciiul aud kind, give
them all the help aud encouragement you
can-be charitable, for it is one of the
greatest virtues, and it will arouse a kiud
feeling in that mans bosom for you that
he never felt before-he will occasionally
put in an ectra hex, watch your interest
more closely, for he feels you have an in
terest in his welfare, and consequently he
will have in yours
Always, if possible, pay promptly, for
it may be that some of your employees
have obtained credit from the merchant or
grocer, and has promised to pay him on
regular pay-day-if you fail to pay him,
YOU put him to the necessity of making
an apology to tue man who has given him
credit for his weeks provision, and if he
fails to do so, it probably ruins his reputa-
ton, and gives his creditor a bad opinion
of him which may in time, do him incal'
culable mischief
Never. under any cumstances, act mean
and niggardly with your employees, for it
shows to every man of experience and OBJ
seryation, littleness of soul that should
and will make you contemplate in the
ewes of all honorable men. Remember
to always act honestly with your employ
ees and give them to understand that you
will not be satisfied with anything les;
from them.
In future number, We propose to give
few points to employees, which if prop
erly observed, may be of some benefit tc
them Y.
Fksw Drunk enmcSs is Produced.