They saved money, and spent it in their own way.
But, notwithstanding all he had said, he allowed that there was room for improvement; and particularly for instilling into the slaves the principles of religion.

Where this should be realized, there would be less punishment, more work, more marriages, more issue, and more attachment to masters.
Other improvements would be the establishment of medical societies; the introduction of task-work; and grants of premiums and honorary distinctions both to fathers and mothers, according to the number of children which they should rear.

Besides this, Negro evidence should be allowed in the courts of law, it being left to the discretion of the court or jury to take or reject it, according to the nature of the case.

Cruel masters also should be kept in order in various ways.

They should be liable to have their slaves taken from them, and put in trust.