Some of the negroes were employed in carrying cane to the mill, others in carrying away the _trash_ or _megass_, as the cane is called after the juice is expressed from it.

Others, chiefly the old men and women, were tearing the megass apart, and strewing it on the ground to dry.

It is the only fuel used for boiling the sugar.
On entering the house we found three planters whom Mr.W.had invited to breakfast with us.

The meeting of a number of intelligent practical planters afforded a good opportunity for comparing their views.

On all the main points, touching the working of freedom, there was a strong coincidence.
When breakfast was ready, Mrs.W.entered the room, and after our introduction to her, took her place at the head of the table.