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| In the sugar-islands Negroes are a very important
object of attention: The following observations, therefore,
are worthy to be remembered: |
| The Congo Negroes are comely and docile,
but not hardy enough for the labour of the field, they should
therefore be kept for houshold business, or taught the mechanic
arts, and they will then turn to very good account. |
| The Pawpaws from the Gold Coast are
the best for field labour, but no Negroe should be bought old;
such are always sullen and unteachable, and frequently put an
end to their own lives. |
| A Cormantee will never brook servitude,
though young, but will either destroy himself, or murder his
master. |
| All Negroes are subject to worms, and other disorders,
arising from change of climate and food; they should, therefore,
when first purchased, be blooded, and purged with vervain
and sempre-vive; they should be allowed plenty
of food easily digested, and treated with kindness, they will
then take to labour by degrees, and perform their task with
chearfulness. |
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