As the island is suffering rather from a paucity of laborers, than otherwise, labor must in good seasons command good wages.

The present rate of wages is extremely low, though it is made barely tolerable by the additional perquisites which the people enjoy.

They have them houses rent free, and in connection with them small premises forty feet square, suitable for gardens, and for raising poultry, and pigs, &c.; for which they always find a ready market.

Moreover, they are burthened with no taxes whatever; and added to this, they are supplied with medical attendance at the expense of the estates.
7th.

The master is authorized in case of neglect of work, or turning out late in the morning, or entire absence from labor, to reduce the wages, or withhold them for a time, not exceeding a week.
8th.