The burial of a slave in Alabama is that of a brute.

No coffin--no decent shroud--no prayer.

A hole is dug, and the body (sometimes enclosed in a rude box,) is thrown in without further ceremony.
From this time the overseer was regarded by the whole gang with detestation and fear--as a being to whose rage and cruelty there were no limits.

Yet he was constantly telling us that he was the kindest of overseers--that he was formerly somewhat severe in managing his hands, but that now he was, if any thing, too indulgent.

Indeed he had the reputation of being a good overseer, and an excellent manager, when sober.