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wOOD-LAwN RETREAT.

f>H subscriber invites the attention OF the pub.
l. lie TO this place of entertainment II 10 de-
signed solely tar ladies and gentlemen. and no
anusements prsctised there, which are unfit for
the observs ion of ladies' 1t does not become him
20 speak of the dinners which he can furnish ct the
shortest notice, though he has at all times, all the
luxuries that the Richmond market and the country
round the city afford; nor of his wines though
he challenges comparison with any cellar In vfr.
gnia; nor of the recrestions and smusements which
his guests will tud there, though they numer.
Gus they are innocent nor of the accommoda.
tions, natural and artificial, which the Retreat af
fords. All ne wishes is, that the public will come
and see, and if they do not say, that it Is the very
place the town has always wanted. and situated at
the very distance at which it ought to be situated,
he will be willing to acknowledge that he has de.
ceived himself, and thereby cheated others. IL is
at the proper distance, tor 1t is three miles from
town it is in the proper situation for it is the
Brooke Turnpike fine carriage road, it is proper
ly fixed, for the rooms are on the most approved
modern scale for convenience and fitted with a
luxury almost unknown in the country But my
description satisfy no body Come and see for
yourselves.
jy l6-,s C. R. ALLEN
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Tale ~ BlDo1. -
Inc following d among the many ,nsedose,
related OF Curran, the celebrated lrisk lavyer
and wit /:
As judge, and indeed, Barr;nz,c. h.. h;,,-
ed Al It, Lord Avonmore had one eresr f.mIs.
ne was apt TO take up the 6rst impress;on N :
cause, and II was very dificulf a(ier~sras ~
ooiderate u. The advocate, sheseiore. 80 rot
only to struggle against the real oharaelc mr..
senieo 70 him by the case itself but also With
tne imaginary one created BY epe hastv autici.
penon OF the Judge. CsFrsn was oae jay nost
seriously annoyed BY this habit u Lord Avon
mo.s, raoss, snc ne took the following whimsical
ssemember that the object Of the nssrsso, -.
seo'ous and malicious pruesasainat;on. 10
...a.e nss bearer into the vice he was - snx.
800 .s 20 oot'terate.] They were TO dise 10.
8. sne nousc Of common friend ara a
-;s.pr psIr were assembled, mauv Of vhom
s.m.." .ne oceurrsnce Of the morn;nr.-
late sor d;n. dS;"us'y e ell his usual custom, was
moss admirably affected q sisss;os .''''so = 'ne
why, M. CuIran, Won h..s =.
noud oad su xa.'ng dinner for you.' grumbled On,
oh, my dear 1ord, I regret j, m..h -.
must know that il is not nv custom ~. 3,s 3os
just oeen witness to most melancholv oc.
=
My God you seem terribly moved ~ i,
;sse ss glass OF vine. What was il! what was
! will tell you, my lord, the nomen, ca,
collect myself. bad been detained Il Courr
lat the Court of Chancer,-your Iordsh;n
knows the Chancellor sits late,
dol do; but 20 on.'
Wen, my lord, was hurrying here 1, fas,
| as could did not even wait to change M
dress! hope shall be excused ior coming IN
Pooh. pooh, never mind your boots: III.
polnt-come at once at the point of the story.'
Un, ! will my good lord. in a moment.
walked mere did not even wait to get the
carriage ready It would have taken time you
know. Now, there is a market exactly n ,he
road by which had to pass; your fordshin
| do v0up 80 '''@' so. "e''
the story. 81 :" -"
| :! am very glad your lordship remember,
.he market, for totally forgot the name Of it,
the name 1.-The name
| What the devil signifies the name ofitf H..
| the Castle Market =
Iour iordshlp is perfectly right, il is called
through the very Identical Castle Msrks,
observed butcher preparing TO kill 4 calf He
had a huge knife in his hand; il was as sharn
as a razor. The calf was standing behind
him; he drew knife TO plunge il into the ami.
NAL. Just as he was in the act Of doins 90. a
little boy about four years old-his only son.
| the loveiiest boy ever saw-ran suddenlv
ACROSS :, his path, and he killed, oh, my God! be
The child the child! the child vociiefa,ed
Lord Avonmore.
No my lord, THE cALrn continued Cunan
very coo,ly he killed the calf, but your lord.
ship is in the habit of anticipating
The universal laugh was thus raised against
his lordship; and Curran declared that, often
afterwards, first impression was removed
more easily from the Court Of Excheduer bv
| the recollection Of the calf in Castle Msrket.
than BY the eloquence OF the entire profession.
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NOR WOODLAWN RETREAT.-Morn.
IL ing and EYeuinx Qmnihus Line.=A

Il ing and Evening Omnibus Line.-A
new and elegant four horse Omnibus will, from
and after to day. be ran between the city and Wood
lawn Retreat leaving the City Hotel at o'clock,
A. NJ and 5, P. NJ , passing up Main street to the
American Hotel, thence up9th and Broad streets to
Brooke Avenue, &C., over fine road and pretty
country, to Woodlawn Retreat, about two miles
from the city.
The o'clock morning line is designed particu-
larly for gentlemen with their families to take
pleasant morning ride, remaining at Woodlswn
about hour-getting fine country breakfast, II
they wish, or giving them time to stroll alb )ut
awhile, and return to the city by o'clock
The evening line will leave the city at O'Clock,
and return between and g. P. NJ
The carriage will always be found in perfect or.
der for ladies and gentlemen. The horses quiet
and gentle, and guided by Tom, so well known as
skiltul and experienced whip.
r. Fare each way, 25 cents
EF Parties wishing to go out, by giving timely
notice to the driver will be taken from any part Of
the city free of extra charge.
jy 23-dts C. R.sALLEN.
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INhIkO OE IINI1s
Table Of Rates.

Those over fifty years of age viii be charged IS
psr cent extra One dollar and fifty cents admiA'
sion fee will be charged, In addition to the above,
the rst year, and must be paic at the time OF ap.
picstion, and the first years deposit Within thirty
days.
RxrERKNcEs.-Dogget g. Anderson, Upholster'
ers, corner 18th and Governor sts, Richmond, Va;
Geo M West & Bro, Booksellers, Exchange Place;
Smith L. Marvin, Merchants, Main st.; Bowen
Bruce, Washington Hotel; McDoEa.d Lyons,
Regalia Manufacturers, Exchange Place Hablls
:on Bro, Furniture dealers, 18th st., do; Thomas
Hornbrook, merchant, Wheeling; Laing, hard.
ware do, do; George Hardman, builder, DO; ! r
Wharton, Editor Of Times and Gazette, do; And.
Mehafy, Esq, Gosport Foundry, Norfolk, Va; Geo
w Balm, Savings Bank Portsmouth,; Blanchard,
Superintendent on Sesboard and Roanoke Railroad,
Portsmouth, Va; Hon Reuben Wood, Governor ef
Ohio; Hon Joseph Wright, Gov'r of Indiana;
Hon Augustus C French, Govr of Illinois; Hon
Austin King, Gov'r of Missouri; Hon Richard
Brodhead. Senator from Penn; Hon James N Por.
eer, Easton, do.
All communications should be addressed (posi
paid) to A. WILBUR,
Actuary and General Agent, Richmond, Va.
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MO. I34-GOODs THAT III U 5 T Il Z
,irely NV stock of simmer Ready Made Clothing
before the END OF the season, such deductions will
be made a. 10 essare sales 70 all in want, who may
favor me as well as themselves with call NJ.
siocx is yet large mprisng every article In the
line of Clothing and styles ot Goods out this season
Fits guaranteed Cali and supply yourself with q
cool suit of linen black summer CLOTH or light cas-
si,osre for cash A word to the wise is sufficient
]. d. GOODMAN, s
No l34 Main street, opposite Eagle square. !,
B-furaishins Goods, large supply on hand
iyl5
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CROUND PLAsTkK.-6Oo nerces Lubec
NJ Plaster afost, tor sale by
aus DAVENPORT, ALLEN 4 co.
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MECHANICS UNION ASS OCIA .
~ TION.-Offce In EXCHANGE building. next

M ECHANlCS, NUN A OCIA .
INFLATED CASH AND GUARANTEE CAPITAL
S50,000.-M B DEAN, President. Finance Com.
mittee: VIM. Patton, G C. Wood, II. B. Judkns,
A. Wilbur, Actuary.
This Association has declared dividend of thirty.
five and half per ceot for the year ending April
lst, 1852 No liability t. assessment
This Is Association of Working Men and
others for the mutual assistance of each other iD
case of sickness or accident.
By the payment of the following annual deposits,
you will become life member, and will be entitled
60 a weekly benefit (frst week excepted during
life, if you should be disabled by sickness or &C.
cident from attending to your ordinary business or
occupauoL. ruu.alcs viii draw ia case of sickness
common to both sexes.
YEARLY DEPOSIT OF MEMBERS UNDER Sc
YEARS OF AGE.
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LATE FROM THE PLAINS.

m -. oaS aSmss II. a. S.ooaafo arrived at Weston
" " .n s os.I S..' e &c toa1u !oH me hep0rtef
S in iIns,nk ,n'G1naucn Inas me salt
Inns IA ~. ..ah =. 49, ~, On !ne I1sn OF
o,on,h u..;n ~ .sIM ia.. .te .L un .ps esst 81 !ne
s;.a. ~ If r.. ... .o;s .uo's mules ln Iofolng
,u,n 10 Sal, s Tai i.ls -, o,bs,s ce'psnea % fe'
NJ. 3; passed Fort kssrnsy on the 18th Of
men, Of ,bs - nnmL., s of -. sp,.,..,. ~ sss,ss ss
had passed Fon Kearnsy up 70 lie i3,h. = fol-
lows: 10 fsd .al 4
Wnn,.n W., 'oo9 mules, S,eSS
Children. sSio Cane a. sSS
Wagons. 6,l66 sheep, 1920
Mr.. >. counted 600 fresh graves between
Fort heainey and Weston, and say great
number above the Fort. II was supposed that
tne later would number a. many moro, unless
the emigration was getting along better than
IN any former season. ,
we copy the following iurfher information
from the 81. Joseph Adventufer ofthe I'd
"A company o. seven gen'Iem@en men :, afrlyed 70
OUT ci'y On tue %is', ois1ct fom CaInosnia, oy
the overland route. Ihev entire party, con.
ssun9 " 'wen'y oue ps'so"s, s'snso isom 20
,no'Its .h;, on 70. sS sS'a Gay q may. mating .ns
W, uso.nn .hO I.a. !" ~ a.y ..po.. nasIs
Gs n";shhn. inv J - .s., TIL. ,:va @ ,.:s VIC
.,ocI i sooS a,ds, md hn, E,,is s;.tn...
.oon. :, ,bs"o. ~ - h;.h sn;.;,. anJ a;ssn,,~
nn.hnr % % ,be;, ..v f,r ,be f.nd ~ -,om;ss r .""'
.Thev siso reno,t hss;nr me-, !. 3 sn.o~ cf m.
Fart Ke.rnev snfssr;ne much from .;cIness
and . gre.r msnv II ,hsm dy;ng d.;lv'
-------. -
BRorHER Jon sArHAs TO pr AHErnlLArkD-
Th. H.l;f.x sam Of ,hs Ard ;o... 81 renIv 70
!. No ...'.> :, S'n' ~ =, ~ VIZ W. ~ "s:. 49," ~
an Article No 'ne " !. iimss' ~ vn'cn tne an
nexation Of Canada 10 recommended ss
means Of preventing the escape OF fugitive
.I.... L. ,.nl;e, s . s;mil.r .i,.;n. Amor.
- 49, 49,. !, .sv..
The Continental Colonies at this time con.
tam Popuisuoa o. ,h Lno'e 'nsn TWO ana quar-
~ .,n;.s% - IN. nan, .,a Icy = qSesson .ney
an, o oS ss,.s,ence Of the lJn;eS Ss.,.. !, s'n
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II '6DAh VAhT-lhe most successful remedy.
~ now in use for the cure of Consumption, Bron.
chts, Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Dyspepsi', Piles,
Kings Evil. Diseases of the Kidneys. Liver, &c.
Opinions Of the Medical Faculty.
BALTIMORE, March IL, 1851.
great pleasure in recommending to public favor
lent preventive or curative in the first stages of
bronchial affections or diseases of the lungs and
also as very valusbe tonic Yours, very respect
fully, TIL. WRIGHT, M D.
subscribe, with pleasure and full confidence, to
the good effects Of the Cedar Tar prepared and
sold by Mrs. Norris in many cases of disease, hav
ing prescribed it frequently, and always with good
effects, A. RICH M D.
March 27, 1851.
Mrs 3. B. Norris-Madam: 1t gives me pleas.
ure to recommend to the favorable notice of the
public your valuable medicine Cedar Tar) in bron.
chia affections and diseases of the lungs
THOMAS OWINGS, M. D.
Baltimore, March 81, 1851.
The Cedar Tar is daily gaining popularity in this
community, and some of our own physicians are
recommending it to their patients.
We are permitted to refer to the following per.
sons, citizens of Richmond and vicinity, out OF
large number, (who, from motives of deicacy. pre-.
fer that their names should not be made public,)
who have received great benefit from the of the
Tar: VIM. c. Crump, Dentist. II. Meseke, Jas. R.
Moore, Jno B. Dodd Charlottesville, Va,
Call and see certificates.
T Beware of counterfeits. The genuine arti.
Gle is for sale by
P. HORTON KEACH, 81 Main street,
Sole Agent for Richmond and
au4 General Agert for Eastern Virginia.
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VIRGINIA CENTRAL RAILROAD.
e-HSNA NOTICE.-D DAILY LINE
HXEss%ISa-sS FROM RICHMOND TO WHITE

VIRGINIA CENTRAL RAILROAD.
e@NANA NOTICE. DAILY LINE
@Mz<ssSS Id FROM RICHMOND TO WHITE
SULPHUR sPk1NGS-Fare SO.
Leave Richmond at 81 A NJ, arrive at Staunton
same day by 81 PM.
Leave Stauntoa at ~ A M, to Bath Alum by night
Leave Bath Alum at daylight and arrive At White
Sulphur at half past BPM
Returning
Leave White Sulphur at NJ and to Bath Alum
by night
Leave Bath Alum by daylight and to Cookies by
night.
Leave Cookies at A NJ and to Richmond by
Pm.
do Bath Alum or Warm. ..............- 25
90 Hot sulphur. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS oo
90 Wnite sulphur. lO w
40 LeAng.on .-.,.---------.-.-.-.--.- IoO
do Rockbridge Alum..... 8 so
jy2s WIN. FARISH g. CO.
1T IS A WELL-KNUWN r AUI, tnat
4 OSBORN'S DAGUERREAN GALLERY is the
place to get fine Sky-lght Pictures taken for ST.
We would invite all to call soon, as we shall not
take low pictures but few weeks
We have made arrangements to take pictures of
sick or deceased persons at their residences. Our
prices are from 81 to $40. OSBORN'S,
Opposite the Banks sign of the American Flags.
jy 13
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~ Receives of Taxes q New yerk City.
49, & s. s1se, dssing fsidAy ~ 6th
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Ilckets $IU; halves >; quarters 5U
n Orders for Tickets In any OF the Maryland
Lotteries will meet the Lst prompt and confden.
tial attention, If addressed to R. FRANCE d. CO.,
Managers, or to CIV. PURCELL,
au Richmond, Va
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$4,000, 20 of 5000, 20 of 1,00o
Grand Consolidated Lottery, Glass 81, to be drawn
at Baltimore on Saturday, August 2lst. IS mum
bers, 12 drawn.
CAPITALS:
l prize off,. $4,000 90 prizes of. 900
20 do 80. 5000 20 do .-... 500
Tickets $40; halves S; quarters so.
$4,000, 10000 10000.
Susquehanna Lottery, Glass 35 to be drawn at
Baltimore on Wednesday, August 25th. IS mum.
bers, - drawn.
CAPITALS:
prize of...... $4,000 prize of....... %, ,655
I do ....... 10000 25 do ....... 1000
do .--..-. 1c000 25 do .. $50
do .-.-... 5000 &c, &c, &c.
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THE SUBSEKIBERS have associated
l. themselves for the purpose Of conducting in
this city, Tobacco and General Commis.
sion b Business, under the Firm of KENNETH &
DUDLEY, and respectfully solicit your patronage
Our business will be exclusively a Commission
business; and an experience OF twenty years by
senior partner, in active Mercantile life in this
city, and determination on the part of both, to
promote the Interests of our friends will, we hope
secure to us liberal support We are prepared
to make the usual Advance on Consignments in
hand aud to purchase Produce, &c on the Gus.
tomary terms. We will occupy the large and
commodious Warehouse, No IA Public Landing.
JNO. KENNETH,
JNO. w. DUDLRY.
Refer to Jas Warwick ESQ.,; las. Thomas, Jr.,
Esq Messrs Thomas q Saml Hardgrove, and
Sutton & Winston.
Cincinnati, april 18th. 1882 je l5-3m"
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Z. FRANCE q CO..
SUCCESSORS OF +. NORRIS 4 CO.,
Main street. Richmopd. va.

S350Uh, l5U09, $500.
Susquehanna Lottery, Glass No. al. IN he dr.vr
~. nsmore ~ on Wednesday. August Ilth 70 mum
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FAMILY GROCERY AND TOBACCO,

LNAMILY GROCERY AND TOBACCO
Il STORE, No24 corner of 18th and Main streets.
The subscriber has just received few hal barrels
of Braggs Flour, (new) for family USE also, coun.
try Butter fresh from the dairy, Consistently hand
together with general and well selected assort
ment of Groceries, Liquors, &c, &c. Superior
Chewing and smoking Tobacco of my own put.
ting up Imported Cigars, &c, &c.
iV I5-d1m CHARLES p. WORD
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ERs.
ersl r. ne
Chand
res
'of F
alw
No.
Co.
tGrsdu.
Pr since
his re.
P make
nue. per.
With
erfsrm.
fees
| } kep,hn
os tn,1
@ Plate
or with
w I3
IN.-Dr
,te eofhe
Il Surge
services
qaare.
PProfes.
B B. Tay.
d, and
Smss z.
D. Cone,
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Tickets SIS; halves 50; quarters 3 IS.
$30,00O, 10000, 10000.
Susquehanna Lottery, Class No. "a, to be drawn
at Baltimore on Wednesday, August 18th. 7s mum.
bers, l3 drawn.
l prize off,. $4,000 l prize of. $1,000
do .... 10000 do ~ 2o7O
do $500. 10000 so do ... 1000
do ..-.- 5000 so do - 500
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1t may, and probably will, be soon found tina
no other party but the conservatives can carry
on the government; and in this state Of things j
may become plain duty, obvious TO all, ant
denied by none, that Lord Derby and his cabi
net should, amidst whatever difficulties, abide
by the helm and steer the vessel through VIVA
all will admit to be very intricate and danger
Gus channel.
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- SILK AND STRAW MIL. 6z6
LINEhY-Having very good as'S6
sortmept of Silk and Straw Bonnets, ~
w Flowers, Ribbons, DC, and being de
sirous of reducing the stock considerably oeioIs
going North, will sell all now on hand az grea
re iuction. MRS SWORDS
aus Millinery Ware Room. 225 Broad street.
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je2l Sele Agents for the State of Virginia.
MOOD, COKE AND COAL.-The sub.
w scriber is prepared to furnish WOOD, COKE
or COAL cheap can be bought in town
Yard at Danvie Depot-office Pearl street,
opposite Alhambra Hotel, and Immediately under
Messrs Toler a. Cook.
Lump Coal SO per load.
iy y23-3m THOMAS FOSTER.
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A Northern exchange says there aie hum
dreds Of people who become very religions
when they think danger 10 nigh, and adds:
We know Of man who fell offffom 4 bridge
across certain river, and just as he found he
must 90. and no help for il, bawled out at the
top of his voice, Lord have mercy on me-asd
quick too s
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q. FOR BOSTON AND PORTLAND.
x8 8"First and only Vessel" The superior cop.
n.red and copper fastened brig Sophia, Capt Small.
Is now ready to receive freight as above, and will
sal Friday, the 9th inst, with all possible dis
patch.
For freight or passage, apply to .,rr
hODEhi haNhtN
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scetY.
uSs,
snfs.
and
N fna
| alers
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YNOBACCONISTS.- Essential Oil OF
l. Bitter Almonds.-30 lbs, warranted pure and
genuine, imported direct from the manufacturers,
In London, for our sales. Also. 100 lbs fresh Si
cily Oil Bergsmot; so lbs Oil Cinnamon so lbs
Oil Cloves, Lemon, Annise, &c, all of the best
quality, which We sell low.
BENNETT e. BEERS,
jy31 Druggists, Main street.
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ARtlNk
nd Firs
to issue
ove de-
E,ss ss any
share q
! will be
AIN and
ally fur.
ed. Al
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I'M WORTHY OF ATTENTIONs-i
Ahave this DAY received two thousand Canada
straw HATS, suitable for servants which am dis'
posed to sell ~ very low price. Those IN wcnf
OF harvest Hats for servants viii find il TO their In
tercst 70 call at No. 81 Main street.. Also, beaun
my 7-s JOHN THOMPSON.
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Splendid LOTTERY for August IA. 1850.
$4,000, 33000 5000.
Grand Consolidated Lottery. Class q IN h. drawn
at Baltimore ON Saturday, August l4th. rs mum
bers, IL drawn.
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4l4ssfftltsI = e eklF HHNas 9
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-06-19

The bill before the Corps. Legislatif for pre-
longing the tobacco monopoly until January lMs
1868, Is published in the Non,teur, together with
the reasons in favor of tho Qhe erpost dee
motifs. These reasons signed by MN. B0in-
viiliers, Vintry, and Gretern the Councillors 81
State appointed by the President to support the bill
IN the Corps Iegisatf and the Senate. 1t ia very
commonly said that no COED tobacco or snuff Ia to
be got IN France, and if the why be asked.
the general answer il, /" on account of tho State
nopOiy. ms opinion receives confirmation from
the eagorness shown by Frenchmen to c0mmission
their friends to smuggle London segars and snuff int
Paris. 1t is, however, undoubted that tho quality
of French tobacco has considerably improved WITH
in the last fsw years; and, il tho official rsassna
owing to the monopoly. 1t is asserted that since
tho monopoly was founded, or rather revived. by
the Emperor in 1910, it has been strengthened By
every discussion and has been daily moro produs-
tive. The progressive increase of tho profit to the
State is proved by figures. In 1887 when parlis-
mentary committee reported in favor of the contin-
of the monopoly, tho net receipts Of tho tres-
sury from it amounted to ifty-seven millions of
francs The benefit to the treasury has steadily in
creased up to 1850 when it reached SS,9l5. 900.
The estimated amount for 1851, when the returns
shall have been completed, is ", sos, 600 francs.
il admitted that these results attributable ia
great measure to the fact that the Of tobacco
becomes every day more general; but credit s
claimed for improved manufacturing processes, and
general good management by the Ssate, to which
part of tho increase must be attributed.
Before 1885, the quality of scgars and tobacco was
inferior. owing to prohibition against the uso Of
moro than very limited proportion of foreign to-
bacco. Until that period, tho administration was
compelled to al least - per cent Of French to-
bacco, and only Il per cent Of American, and pr
cent OF European. BY alteration thon mad0 in
the law, they were permitted to - per cont Of
American, and 10 per cent of European to 81 per
cent Of French tobacco. The price Of S5f 100. per
kogramme, formerly paid to French planters, has
been reduced to 73f 23c., and yet neither this rs-
duction in price the increased imports OF foreign
tobacco has materially reduced the consumption Of
French produce The yearly average before the
change was II $50 600 kilos and since il has boon
1925, 900 kilos One great recommendation Of the
tobacco monopoly a of public revenue il,
that it to have been scarcely affected by ro-
volutions or political commotons. The concluding
argument for prolonging tho exclusive privilege OF
the State to manufacture and sell tobacco, is that it
produces sixteenth part of tho public revenue, aud
that by tax easily collected, and acquiesced in By
the public, who have become accustomed to 1t.