The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1842-03-08 00:00:00

TO THE INHABITANTS OP LIVERPOOL,

THE NOBILITY, GENTRY, CLERGY, AND FA-
MILIES, THROUGHOUT LANCASHIRE AND
THE ADJOINING COUNTIES.

WE beg to announce that we have opened those eligibly-
situated v Premises, No. 2, BOLD-STREET, corner
of Hanover-street, the most leading and central situation in
Liverpool, for the purpose of carrying on an extensive
WHOLESALE and RETAIL READY-MONEY TEA TRADE,
which were opened on SATURDAY,February 26, 1842.
In all new undertakings like the present, it is customary
and, indeed necessary, to enter into an explanation of the
system on which the business is to be conducted; as we pro-
ceed we shall give you convincing proof of our OBJECT AND
DETERMINATION.

It is not our intention, in this address, to- convey an im-
pression that we place our claims to yowl' patronage and sup-
port, on different terms than others in the trade ; but, al
commencing this undertaking, itiS requisite for us to state,
WHAT WILL HE, and not WHAVACTUALLY is, the state of
the RETAIL TEA TRADE in
,this port. Teat others can sell,
if they choose, on the systeth of a large trade, small profits,
and quick returns, we do not deny; that they do not is evi-
dent ; but so long as they uphold the present system of high
prices, so long shall we find AMPLE SCOPE FOR SUCCESSFUL
and HONOURABLE COMPETITION.
Next to London only, LIVERPOOL, ill the number of its
inhabitants, justly claims the appellation, so often and so ap-
propriately bestowed upon it, that of being the METROPOLIS
of the North. of England. The immense population by
which it is surrounded, its commanding and vastly increasing
commercial importance, visited, as it is, weekly by so many
traders and others for the purpose of commerce, it presents
a position for a FIST-RATE TEA TRADE, conducted on a
principle totally different to ANYTHING THA

HAS

BEEN ATTEMPTED IN THIS TOWN BEFORE, and which has
met with such eminent support in London.
With a view to give this vast population the same advan-
tages as the inhabitants of the Metropolis, we have taken
these EXTENSIVE PREMISES, which, with ample capital and
a competent knowledge of the trade, combined with Gr-
perience in the LARGEST TRADES in the kingdom, and being
intimately connected with the most OPULENT IMPORTERS
and MERCHANTS IN LONDON, we proceed to show on what
grounds we claim YOUR SUPPORT AND CONFIDENCE..
As we have before intimated, it is a remarkable tact, that
LIVERPOOL
_presents in no portion of its commerce such a
scope for public competition as in the TEA TRADE ; and here
we beg to observe, that there is a peculiarity about this trade,
which distinguishes itself from every other. Since the open-
ing of the trade with China, there has been no proper guaran-
tee as to the quality of the article imported and admitted for
CONSUMPTION. Formerly all Teas were tested by authorized
parties, appointed expressly for that purpose ; but now the
system is totally changed. It is IMPORTED, put up to public
Auction, sold at whatever PRICE IT WILL REALIZE, h 0 as to
be brought into IMMEDIATE CONSUMPTION, a great portion'
of which ~qualities, in former times, would have been de-
stroyed or condemned us unfit for use; therefore accounting
for the universal complaint among families of the difficulty
in procuring a GOOD SERY/CEAtLE TEA at a MODERATE
RATE.

The majority of the country retail dealers, under the old
system, were unacquainted with the tasting of Teas, and left
it to their broker or wholesale dealer. Then had they some
guarantee as to the QUALITY ; but now, almost every dealer
throughout the kingdom places his own standard of judgment
first, thus accounting, in a great measure, for the immense
quanlity and heterogeneous mass of spuripus Tea that i
palmed on the public, which does not possess either the re-
quisite STRENGTH. Or FLAVOUR.

In confirmation of our above statement as to the quantity
of damaged andspurioul Tea that gets into the hands of the
retail deals, we refer you to the sale of a CARGO OF TEA,
by the ship 5' Mary Elizabeth," that was wrecked on enter-
ing this port in the early part of last year. It is a notorious
fact, that the whole of the cargo was so materially damaged,
as, at ode time, to be very doubtful whether it eOuld, under
any CIRCUMSTANCES, BE BROUGHT INTO CONSUMPTION.
It was landed, warehoused, and after being kiln-dried,
brought to PUBLIC AUCTION ; and a part of which, to our
certain knowledge, was bought and absolutely RETAILED BY
DEALERS in this town from whose REPEATED PROFESSIONS
the ptiblic had a right to expect a „STANDARD QUALITY."
As a guarantee to those parties who may think proper to fa-
vour us with their support, we shall, in our selections, care-
fully abstain from admitting into our stock Tea of a doubtful
and precarious character ; hence, by strictly and uniformly
adhering toy one principle of conducting business, and our
perceiving the little advantages you have derived from the
opening of the Trade to the East, WE SEE THE WAY
CLEARLY POINTED OUT FOR US, and we feel CONFIDENT OF
SUCCESS

• TEA, the prime article in which we deal, is rapidly ad-
vancing in general estimation • not only as an agreeable ali-
mentary, but also as a mil;ly exhilarating beverage. In
proof of this, we may adduce one or two particulars connected
with its early history in this country, which will put the fact
of its immense and rapid growth in PUBLIC FAVOUR beyond
dispute.

In a memorandum from the Diary of Mr. Pepys, Secre-
tary to the Admiralty, dated September 25, 1669, he states,
" The East India Company, in 1661, being desirous of mak-
ing a present to the King of SOMETHING VERY RARE,
bought two pounds and two ounces of Tea for that purpose,
at the cost of 20s. per lb. ; and in 1666, they presented the
King with twenty-two pounds and a quarter, for which they
paid fifty shillings per lb." In this same year, history tells
us that " Tea sold in London at Sixty Shillings per pound ;
but the .first importation of Te.a into England, by the East
India Company, was made in 1669, not direct from China,
but from Bantam, where they maintained a factory : they
only brought two canisters, containing one hundred and for-
ty.three pounds and a half." '.From that date to the present,
the consumption has gone on regularly, and progressively in-
creasing to the present day.
It is well known, the TEA TRADE, until the year 1834, was
a complete monopoly, enjoyed by ie East India Company
alone ; and, as an ingenious author has well observed, " the
spirit of monopolists is narrow, lazy, and oppressive :" so it
abundantly showed itself in this case, as is proved by the fact,
that the people of this country now pay less for their Tea by
the enormous difference`of full 25 PER CENT., than they did
under the costly machitiery of the East India Company.

But though the salutary change from monopoly to tree
trade has been in operation SEVEN YEARS, we do not see
that this vast population has, as yet, reaped the FULL AD-
VANTAGE that might have been (=punted ;or, iri other words,
that GOOD QUALITIES and ellinit.TE/EREllre combined to that
extent which was anticipate& Therefore we purpose giving
our friends the full benefit of the change, by adapting our
system to the times ; and with a view to convince you of our
ability, and, much more, our inclination, we shall undevi-
atingly taste our Teas by infusion BEFORE WE PURCHASE,
which is the only way of selecting or ascertaining the quality
with any degree of certainty.

By reference to the official returns of the past year we
find, that the average price of the great bulk of TEA sold in
this country, has not realized a higher price than 4s. 24d.
per lb., duty included, which would have been found suitable
and agreeable to the taste of the MAJORITY OF CONSUMERS,
and ought to have been SOLD at 4s. Gd. per lb. So also it
will be observed, that fine Teas have only realized, at the
public auction, 4s. 9d., including duty, varying Id. or 2d.
per lb. occasionally as the market became excited. It is true,
some few fancy kinds have sold at higher prices ; but they
are of such a description that are not suitable to the palate,
or for the consumption, of the GENERALITY OF FAMILIES ;
and we here observe, A REMUNERATING PROFIT can be ob-
tained by its being sold at ss. per lb.

Having laid before you the sale cost of the leading descrip-
tions of Teas consumed, we have clearly proved that it is in
our power to sell the BEST BLACK Tun that can be required
for any purpose or by any family at ss. per lb. We appeal
to the experience of families, if many are not still paying Ge.,
is., and Bs. for Teas which ought to be sold full 25 per cent.
less price.
We have clearly demonstrated that a concern starting with
principles based on a SMALL PROFIT and QUICK RETURN,
and that of giving the public the full advantage of the open-
ing of the Trade to the East, has become a desideratum, few
require to be told that PRICE ALONE, unless accompanied by
QUALITY, is a mere deception. We can only remove an im-
pression of this kind, by earnestly and respectfully soliciting
a " TRIAL." Without this, no one can fairly determine ;
by this test we are content to abide, and shall not ask a con-
tinuance of your favours, if not found TO DESERVE THEM.

We now proceed to show you at what prices we are pre-
pared to supply you for READY MONEY, according to the
present state of the market; with our Iremarks on EACII

BLACK TEAS. s. d.
THE FINEST CONGOU im-
ported. Sunny-ripened, 5 0 highly recommended.
Souchong flavour
Wiry Black Leaf, full flavour.. 4 6
FINE STOUT CONGOU, black-1 4 4 recommended.
ish leaf, strong
This Tea possesses much
strength, combined with
a brisk full flavour.
price that can be
This is the: lowest
Good sound Common Congou, 4 0
rough flavour commended.

Ordinary Ccmgou 3 10
Bohea
THE 'FINEST SCENTED
ORANGE AND FLOWERY 5 8 recommended
PEKOE

Genuine Souchongs, (full and
rich)
GREEN TEAS.
Common Twankay and Hyson 1 4 0
skip .
Fine bloom Tea 4 6
GENUINE HYSON .. 4s. Sd. to 5 0 recommended.
Fine rich delicate flavoured 1 5 6
Hyson
FINE OUCRAIN, small wiry 1
6 0 recommended.
bright leaf ... .
Young Hyson ..
Imperial Gunpowder, round 1 5 0
bright leaf
Fine Gunpowder, small even}
6 0 leaf
THE FINEST. •GUNPOWDER
IMPORTED INTO THE KING- 7 4
nom, small close twisted leaf
This is a very rare and peculiar kind
You will here perceive to what points YOUR ATTENTIcOuN.
is invited, viz. :—To the fine stout Congou, at 4s. 4d., "ia
lated for all useful purposes, 4s. 6d. per lb. for a secondary
quality, and ss. per lb. FOR THE BEST BLACK TsA that Eau,
or need be used. There is no better Tea than thisforfamu,ll
use, give what price you will.
I. PROFIT in
We shall introduce the same system of a sm,peoffee in Li_
the COFFEE department. The retail p
verpool vary from Is. Sd. to 2s. Bd. per-lrib!ess I'''.e.
to sell the FINEST JAMAICA imported at 2 •
still obtain a remunerating profit.
Our prices will, therefore, be for— 2d are
per Coffee
br er
and
e, :
il
Good useful Triage Coffee. .........
Ceylon Coffee
.4 • •
JAVA, imported from the Eat . .
Fine St. Domingo ....... . . . ....
_....,
THE FINEST JAMAICA IMPORTED
Mocha, or Turkey ...........we aball allow the OVEL.
In original packages of Tir4 W-11 Trade, which is Two
WEIGHT OR DRAFT GRANTJo tO t 0
g eighty pounds weight, and
POUNDS on a Chest on. Ing fory pounds,and
ONE POUND on bosei con well to twenty pounds.
11,
POUND on boxes con Taw prevent many from
As the distance tYcli,•
___ , 4 wom
mend all orders
personally visiting
ou we
TeTlitoo=r4:n
titity4
dileleitlejeredditi tithe
mode The money to b. taunted by
SAME, or the ol
„..,„. Orders received from the country must bo ac-
the be.-,-..1" by a remittance, a Bank or Post-office Order.
compame.
Bank Notes are remitted, we advise the first half to
Meoindge soefutconyfeylowing
Where .----
with.the order, and the remainder on receipt of the
TH"RVlterrallingd
8 a must be evident, that our system of SMALL
TS will neither admit of " RISK OR CREDIT."
PROFITS
In conclusion, we entreat your candid and impartial atten-
tion to the above details, wherein we have clearly established
bGeoo sent
ds ; a .
that YOUR INTEREST is concerned as well as our own. We
have advanced nothing which we cannot prove by indisputa-
ble reference. If we have made any erroneous assertions,
there are many ready to expose us. A " TRIAL IS ALL WE
Ass :" the result cannot long he doubtful. If you find we do
not act up to our professions, the remedy is in your hands.
Do NOT TRUST ITS IN FUTURE.
We are, your obedient servants,
HOLLIS, WALFORD, & COMPANY,
IMPORTERS OF AND DEALERS IN TEA,

Is. 4d. to Is. 6d
1 8
1 10

2, BOLD-STREET,

CORNER OF HANOVER-STREET