Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-05-12

But TO the foregoing there should also be ad-
ded the amount which the farm has also
to pay 10 the Government for pensions TO
nistralion. 24677
$1,000 093
And as the quantity of American tobacco legally con-
sumed about third of the whole manufactured,
the nett revenues from American tobacco may be est
mated at about s540,000. Although tobacco can only
be admitted account of the farm, yet IT subject 10
duty of So Sc on American and SO q per 100 lbs.
Brazil.
lrALY.-Throughout Italy monopulies of tobacco cy-
is either being Reggie of the State, IS tarIned out
br the Government
In SARDINIA, il is Reggie, and the profits from the
monopoly must he very great.
In the RoMAN STATES it is also Reggie. The con
sumption Of American tobacco may be estimated at
about 300 hogsheads. The profits are unquestonably
great.
In TrscANY il is farmed out. The consumption of
American tobacco may be estimated at about l2J hhds.
and the profits from the monopoly from that quantity at
about $4,000.
In PARMA, the American tobacco is employed in max
ing the first class of snuff and the consumption may be
estimated at about $50 hhds. In -34, The Government
obtained n gross revenue Of about Sl06i6O from all
qualities of tobacco.
In NAPLES it is urncd out. The quantity of Ame-
rcan tobacco may be estimated at about 400 hogsead,
and the revenue derived through the Farm at about
SI00,n0n.
In the AUSTRIAN DoNIxIoSs, with the exception of
Hungary, II is Il Reggie. The consumption of American
tobacco NAV he estimated at about 900 hogshcads,
which is partly imported into Trieste direct from the
United States but the greatest proportion IS obtained
from the enrcpots of Holland and the lansc Towns
The profits derived through the Reggie must be very
great
In the rest Of Germany, where large proportion of
our tobacco is consumed, the derived from il
may be estimated at 81 100000. The committee
-. I'll. al,
of the Convention TO the important fact that the ave-
rage value of the tobacco exported 10 various countries
of Europe was, from lst October, le35, 10 Both Sep
TENDER, ISIS, S7,2G1,.g, and that, during the
period, the average value OF our domestic produce
ported annually to the countries $50 POI $50
Hence II appears that the article of tobacco, the chief
pile of those represented by this Convention, con
situtes in value about one-tenih Of the whole export
of domestic produce to Europe: and il may be pre-
snmed that equal proportion Of the population Of the
country has direct interest III, ii not an absolute de-
pcndcnce upon, the cultivation and trade Of that I'M
porant, and, hitherto. too much neglected branch OF
American industry.
In view of the facts and considerations here present
ed. the committee respectfully recommend the adoption
ri the following resolutions:
H'>orcd, That this Convention views with deep re-
greet and of injury the continued heavy burdens
imposed upon tobacco imported from the United States
into foreign countries, whose products and manuiac-
admitted into this country entirely free Of
al nominal duty That this inequality is at with
that spirit of reciprocity by which friendly commercial
nations should bc governed and that long submission
To il by the government the L States would be unjust
to the tobacco planters, destructive Of their interests,
and eviuce Il gross want of attention to their Just
monstrances.
Rcsoirad That committee OF three be appointed BY
the President OF this Convention to draught memoir
al to the Congress of the United States, urging the
adoption Of such measures may be best calculated
to effect modification repeal of the high duties and
restrictions in foreign countries upon tobacco imported
from the United States; and that the Senators and Rep
rescntatives in Congress from the tobacco growing
States be- and they hereby requested TO their
efforts 10 accomplish these objects
RrSoirtd, That committee of five be appointed by
the President of this Convention 10 draft address to
the Tobacco Planters Of the United States, setting
forth their grievances and urging them 10 lose time
in mcmoralIzRg Congress 10 relieve them, so far as
that NAV be done BY national legislation, from opprcs-
sions already long endured: and which, when they
fully understood, cannot be quietly submitted 10.
RsSoircd, That this Convention recognise with CRATE
full satisfaction the measures which have already been
employed with auspicous effect, to procure the adop
ton by foreign Governments of measures Of Just re.
ciprocty in regard To the interests represented by this
Convention, and that they entertain and hereby
pectuy express the hope, that the Government of the
l.. s. wall pcrScvcrc in It's eXcrtions 10 accomplish the
reduction repeal of the heavy duties and restrictions
Of which complain.
Rcsoirtd, That a copy Of the proceedings of this
Convention be communicated TO the President of the
t. s and to each of the Senators and Representatives
in Congress lrcm the obacco-growing States
The report and resolutions having been read, de-
bate followed in which Messrs. Dromgoolc Jcniirr R.
w. Bowie, Triplct, Thos +. Bowie, Hamilton kecch,
and Duckt. participated
After which, that portion of the report which is tia
ciscd and within brackets, was stricken out
The resolutions taken up Ser0fim and adopted;
and the question being then taken the whole, the
Is adopted
The President thcrrnpon appointed Ncssrs Jener,
Triplet, and Benz Jones, of Virginia, committee 10
carry out the purposes of the I'd resolution.
And Mcssrs Triplct R. W. Bowie, Daniel Jcnrr,
George G. Dromgoole, and John Mercer, committee
to carry on, the purposes Of the Sd resolution
On motion Of MIR. Thomas F. Bowie, il was unani-
mously
Rcsoired, That in tho opinion of this Convention,
the time has arrived when journal devoted TO the
great tobacco interest should be selected and patronsed
by this Convention and all others engaged in its cult
walton: and that the American Farmer edited by J. S.
Skinner, ESQ., be selected as suitable organ for the
diffusion of information this important branch OF
American industry
After some collateral proceedings
Mr. Trplctt offered the following resolution, which
was. unanimously adopted:
RrSOrrd That the President ofthis Convention have
power, and he is requested to call Tobacco Conven-
ton when, in his opinion the interest of the tobacco
planters may require II.
Mr.. r. w. Bowie offered the following resolution,
which was unanimousy adopted:
RcS0ircd, That it be recommended 10 the tobacco
planters and all others connected with the tobacco b
sincss in the United States, to hold meetings IN their
respective districts TO respond to the Proceedings OF
this Convention.
And the business before the Convention having been
now disposed Of
On motion of Mr.. R. w Bowie, il was unanimously
ReSo'rcd, That the thanks ofihis Convention be ten
dcrcd the President and Vice President OF tins Con-
vcnon Tor their able and dignied discharge OF the du-
ties of the Chair.
And then, on motion Of Mr. 1hos. F Bowie the Con-
vention ad ourned
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