Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-02

sonable 70 suppose that hard working, IN
dustrious and enterprising man would
bring his family into Tennessee, when Ten
nessee by her legislation virtually ignores
such thing as a common school, What
do men live for? One Of the
greatest desires of life is accomplished when
we see the intellectual and moral character
of our children developing and growing;
to watch their prospects for the future
Frightening under the benign and healthful
influences of the age of science and skill;
to see their homes attracting attention from
abroad by reason Of the intelligence, virtue
and integrity of the inhabitants; to know
that when we shall pass away, we shall
leave them among a people advanced in all
the elements of high civilization, of Chris
tian morality and refined culture. To
stand still, while the sea of thought and
enterprise and intelligence is whirling
around us, is to attract to lis the drift, the
slime and corruption that are thrown out
from the active waters. Let all 60 to work,
and others viii come and help US.
IMPROVEMENT In NEGRO LABOR.
We are gratified to know that the idea
advanced by the UNION AND AMERICAN
last week on this subject is awakening some
attention among farmers. May it result in
good to them and benefit to the State.
To the Editors Of the Union and American:
In your issue of yesterday 1 had the
pleasure Of reading an editorial, by your
able and accomplished Agricultural Editor,
entitled "How to Improve Negro Labor"
which so fully meets my views and, as
think, so clearly and correctly sets forth the
difficulties with which our farmers have to
contend in obtaining 'negro labor" or
making it profitable when obtained, that l !
cannot refrain from expressing my eratifi- |
cation at the publication of it. Some of the |
opinions expressed in the article referred to |
are not very popular at present, but are |
calculated to make him who advocates them |
rather in advance of the times, and for that |
reason l give the author the more credit for |
expressing them so freely, and thus boldly |
taking the lead in move to |
change public sentiment in a matter |
Of sucb. vital importance to our agricultu- |
raj interests. l would urge every one to |
read that editorial and ponderit well, laying |
aside all former prejudices.
Yes, sir! Not only GLLOt0 the negro to
provide homes inyour midst, but assist them
in doing so, that they may become settled |
and identified withthe interests of the COM
munity. Aid them in establishing schools
for their children, that the next generation
may be more enlightened, intelligent, hon
est, virtUOus and useful. Aid them in
building their churches, and let them wor-
ship in those churches an their olCn acdy,
thus you furnish the greatest source of
pleasure that the negro enjoys, making
them more contented and happy, conSe-
quently more ready for labor and more use
full. Pay them liberal wages and pay them
promptly that they may make themselves
and their families comfortable. If they are
sick look after them, Gas in past days,) and
see that they have proper medical attention
and nursing, that they may feel that you
have an interest in, and a sympathy for
them. Pursuing this course will give you
the confidence Ofthe negro and attach him
to you, which my experience teachs me is
Of great service in securing and retaining
him as a labOrar.
am making this communication much !
more lengthy than l intended and will close
by again urging our farmers and citizens |
generally to get and read the editorial which
,alled forth this letter. HANuL,