The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-10


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hungry Children was according to the law 81 England
capital ocnse, and the penalty DEATH This extreme
penalty very for such slight offenses, and
presented inexpensive and quick way Of Kidding the
muity Of violatos Of the law But among the judges and
magistrates there justice that made them
willing substitute the penalty Of expectation for those who
not hardened criminals. Very many who to Vr-
gnia criminals really criminals in serious
Of the term They had been volators Of the law ina way
which day would be considered small offense
md the penalty Of which would be small fine few days
Imprisonment Many OF these having been given chance
ner favorable conditions vndicated themselves Of the badge
nj crime under which they had to the colonies, and
known have led honorable and useful lives ever
lfterward.
Still another class OF those who entered unwllingy into
Iervce consisted Of political offenders and prisoners OF
De political offenders there very
restoration of the monarchy few dissenters
exported to the colonies and ndentured for a term OF
)ervce Many Of these were substantial people, and after
occupied places Of honor and usefulness in society be-
fitting their character and capacity.
OF the prisoners Of there quite large number
from time to time IN after battle OF Wor
rcser there were Virginia 1,61o soldiers Two
gears later Irish prisoners Of war were sent over IN
1855 number Of the followers Of Monmouth came over
The contracts entered into between the servant and his
master very simple usually Indicating the term OF
for which ndenturc last the services required and
the compensation given If anything else was thought to pc
desirable the way Of protection to either party it was IN
coporated in the contract upon mutual understanding
A form Of the indenture contract is submitted It is
form preserved by Mr. Nelin his Virginia Carolorun and
stakenas being typical Of those generally in use at that time
Afarcr Of Surrey county, England contracts and binds him
self to citizen, onmonger in London, as follows:
"To continue an obedent OF him, the said Ed
ward Hud and his heirs and assigns and by him them
sente transported colony and land of Virginia,
parts beyond the seas be by him them Employed
his plantation there for the space Of four years and will be
ractable and obedct and good and faithful onyst to be in
ucI things as shall be commanded him. In consideration
thereof the said Edward Hurd doth that he will
transport and furnish tie said Logwood to and for Vir-
gnia aforesaid and allow him sustenance meat drink
apparel other necessities for his livelihood and
enance during the said services. 48
The phase of the ndenture system that most trou-
BE- and which there legislation the Of
The General Assembly, the term Of for which the
ndenure last. AT first in the absence OF sipu-
lated the the rule was that the indenture
want of tWeny-one years the term OF nden-
lure was years. under that age, five and seven
years age Of twelve. This rule changed in
1854 especially aliens When these
the colony without formal ndenture they were
uuired more sixteen years old for term Of
years if under that age he to serve until he was
wentyour years Of age This to have been unavor-
"A what modified s8i