The New York herald., 1870-12-10

been selected TO hold the present meeting-itself
great tobacco mart, where 10000 opera.
tives are engaged in tho manufacture OF the
staple. and city that has been In the
past few years victimlzed by dishonest government
ocals, and greatly oppressed IN this branch OF In
dustry by the excessive tax imposed on the manu-
acturer and dealer. Here, too every branch OF the
trade was represented, from the producer to the
manufacturer Capital and labor caine face to face
and In the discussions that took place there was q
marked attention paid TO the claims OF all upon the
consideration OF the association. Every member
seemed to feel too that great deal depended upon
the action OF the body. They were fully convinced
that the tobacco trade labored under serious dis
advantages at the hands OF the government, and
this through lamentabe ignorance on the part Of
Congress and the Revenue Bureau as to the nature
OF the trade and the capacity OF the article com.
morclal point OF view TO bear taxation.
REDUCED UNIFORM TAX.
The main object OF the present meeting, and upon
which the association was thoroughly bent, though
few had hopes OF success. Is the reduction OF the
tax upon the manufacture OF tobacco to a uniform
rate upon all grades and classes, Including snur
cigars. On this vital subject the trade there
was an interesting and lengthy debate. In which
DIR. Spence OF Cincinnati; Colonel Withsrs, or
Lynchburg Mr.. Campbell, OF Newark; Mr.. Gala
gner, OF New Haven; Mr.. ]. J. Nicks, OF Emlrs.
gentlemen doubtless represented every branch OF
the trade, and though the plug Interest, the fine
seemed TO clash upon minor ponts--such as the
pnraseology OF the resolutions, the mode OF obtain
Ing the desired relief &C., yet they were all unani-
nous In the conviction that the trade required o
reduced uniform tax OF sixteen cents per pound
upon all grades Of manufactured tobacco. IL was
clearly shown In debate that the oppressive tax was
gradually making the cultivation OF tobacco un-
profitable to planters that dealers were unable TO
pay liberal price. and planters we're compelled TO
oh fnhn and hair ttat
ducrion OF more profitable crops. And again gem
tleman quoted official figures TO show that In In
stances where Congress had been wise enough 10
reduce the tax upon tobacco there was an
increase In the manufacture OF tho article,
which yielded revenue nearly equal TO the
former excessive tax. As the debate progressed
some OF the members became quite enthusiastic in
their efforts to secure the harmonious cooperation
OF the association In this laudable direction. Some
OF the Western members were In favor Of resisting
the collection OF any tax exceeding sixteen cents
per pound; Others more moderate, were in favor OF
demanding Of Congress the speedy reduction OF the
tax to the Uniform rate proposed, while Others still
more moderate, were content with asking the reduc-
ton, II consistent with the views OF Congress and
the demands Of tho country; but the latter class
were few and feeble, and the majority were loud IN
REVENUE REpoRx
In the tobacco trade. Tho Commissioner, Mr.. De-
lano and his subordinates were quite severely criii
cised-the former for his misconstrued rulings and
decisions and the latter for their dishonest practices
which demoraze the trade and corrupt the
manufacturer. Both or these were spoken OF US the
greatest evils the trade labored under, induced by
the heavy taxes and the discriminating and cumber-
some legislation which imposes them. Tne entire
system OF the revenue service In It's relations TO the
TOBACCO trade was forciby condemned, and speakers
IN many Instances not only gave ample illustrations
would be useless for all purposes OF good to mention
! here The debate took the widest range, aud JUS
| previous 10 adjournment for dinner the following
STIFF APPEAL
| to Congress was adopted
Rs.olvea That We win oppose attempt to
Kesolyed That we recognze the proprey and necessity
be secured rate OF tax not exceeding
per pound
The following resolutions were also adopted
Resolved That bonded warehouses should be established
may be done without detr,men, TO the government.
oaceo n he of or
before allowed TO be taken out for consumption Is mprac
those in The trade for he as
Won Of the revenue and Of advantage to the government
ship 70. export direct from manufactures wthou: being
the factory be At point remote from the place
that The bond given by the manufacturer be sufficient
export stamp deemed necessary it shall be furnished by
Resolved system of drawbacks on tobacc
has been abolished bonding certificates unnecessary
should be dispensed with.
Evening Session.
At the evening session tho resolutions adopted In
committee OF the whole yesterday were discussed
and confirmed.
The election OF officers then took place, with the
following resut:-FOr President. william u. Law
renee, or New York; VICE President, L. III. Frayser
York.
The following resolution was then adopted after
considerable debate:-
Resolved That the officers association be requested
TO get up proper form OF petition Congress FOR the
manuiacnred tobacco, and snuT and cigars that
they be distributed as early possible to all The
The association then adjourned until tomorrow
at eleven A. NJ
Tho Banquet to the Association EIoauept
Speeches-Remark able Speech of Governor
Wniker-After the Banquet-ResoIutIon
Passed To-Day-A Walk Through tho City
Visiting the Capitol and Washinsfou Monu-
ment.
RICHMOND, Va, Dec. g, 1870.
The banquet given by the Richmond Tobacco Ex.
change TO the members OF the National Tobacco As
sociation at the Ballard House last night was most
brilliant affair At half past over two hundred
persons were seated at tables that fairly groaned
under load OF delicacies that would make the
eyes of an epicure gsten with delight. The
banquet was presided over by Mr.. Lewis Ii. Frayser,
OF this city, who is also Vice President of the Ma
tional Tobacco Association, and he welcomed the
visitors In short and well-timed address. Colonel
Peyton Wise occupied the extreme end OF the table,
and, In response TO toast, made the most eloquent
address OF the occasion. William II. Lawrence OF
New York; Mr. James Gallagher, OF New Haven,
Colonel Wilder OF Boston; DR.. T. r. Spence OF Gin
clnnau; Mr.. Stafford, OF Baltimore; Colonel II. H.
Withers, OF Lynchburg. Mayor Reilly, OF Richmond
and Mr. j. A. Cowardin, also OF this CITY, made ex-
cellent addresses. The feature OF the hour, how.
ever, was
GOVERNOR Walkers SPEECH.
HIS Excellency occupied seat next TO Mr..
Frayser who presided at the banquet, and imme-
diately confronting Mr.. Lawrence, President OF the
National Tobacco Association. The toast was.
'The State OF Virginia; with good Walker FOR her
Governor may she be successful runner in the
race OF progress
This was followed by applause and loud calls OF
"Walker, Walker,n In response to which the Gov.
ernor arose and said the first clause OF the toast re-
ferring exclusively to himself he would say
nothinx aoous IT, But Virginia was rising
phGnix-like from her ashes. Though she