CHAPTER IV.

A GENERAL SURVEY OF THE SLAVE PLANTATION.

Home plantation of Colonel Lloyd--Its isolation--Its industries-- The slave rule--Power of overseers--Author finds some enjoyment--Natural scenery--Sloop “Sally Lloyd”--Wind mill--Slave quarter--“Old master’s” house--Stables, store houses, etc., etc.--The great house--Its surroundings--Lloyd Burial-place--Superstition of slaves--Colonel Lloyd’s wealth-- Negro politeness--Doctor Copper--Captain Anthony--His family-- Master Daniel Lloyd--His brothers--Social etiquette 39