Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-12-08
ERICH's CHINA AND GLASS
Direct Importation of China ware.

CAA NaANs
In passing the house of Charles N
Erich, on Main street, between Monroe
and Union, We were struck by the
newness and variety of the stock
displayed. We alsonOticed the sign up,
saying he was the only direct importer
of that sort of goods in Memphis. We
took a look round there yesterday
Editors are privileged to take a look
round most any place. The house is
truly astonishing in its extent, and con-
tains a wonderful variety of goods from
the celebrated potteries and glass facto-
ries Of Europe. We are enabled to say
a few interesting words to hoUsekeepers
now that we have seen the house OF
Erich, and had a talk with him about
the business. A splendid, complete set
of China from Limoges, in the south OF
France, costs a very small sum.
The best China ware comes from
Limoges, by way of Bordeaux; the
next best comes from Germany, by way
of Bremen; the next best comes from
Staffordshire, by way of Liverpool; and
the worst comes from New Jersey and
Ohio by any route you choose to name.
We had alook into Mr.. Erich's books,
invoices and bills of lading, and in
quired how it was he considered himself
the only direct importer of such goods IN
Memphis. He showed his bills of
lading and such, and said that
the 9 DDS, of which he received
sever boxes and crates by every
steamer that arrives at New Orleans,
were purchased by himself at the
manufacturers, and shipped by
the manufacturers to him here in
Memphis, bought at manufacturers
prices, and got the usual discount
Off for cash. We examined the bills by
the dozen, some of them from beyond
the Bohemian mountains, where the
most beautiful glassware in the world is
made: some from Limoges, some from
Bavaria, some from Paris, some from
Staffordshire. By reason of purchasing
largely from the manufacturer himself,
be Is enabled to sell his goods at whole
sale, right here in Memphis, at about
the same figure others have to pay
themselves, who use agents and middle
men in New York for the purpose Of
doing their purchasing and making
their trades in foreign places. 1t is
well-known, for instance, that there are
Jobbers, or agents, or middle-men in
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purchases in Europe for houses here,
charging ten OF fifteen per cent. for the
trouble they take and the security they
give. Erich is saved all this expense.
He Is, in fact, q direct importer: goes to
AFOVa5H U1aE1 Lne presenCI gS-at
Dents. Baxter, Governor, YOU are andb
Is an old citizen, and reported lar,or
nsIdered honest; and is generally on q
ID by all the "Old residents so
md white. If he viii FOLLOW the con-
nd lDclinations of the dictates of as
conscience, he will drive these nuL,I
3 from the borders of the State. trac
cause their arrest and The,
ment for their m~alpractices. to O.
ter will do right-act up fully to indCo
pectations Of the people, as he did Gre,
member of the lower house of upOL1.
legislature in 1854, the people VIII
3pport him to a man irrespective gene
y. And use his influence with sadd92
to pass an act limiting hOrsa
lent of taxes to two per cent, and
ing all fees and salaries Of officers ing 8
per cent, and Arkansas will lose othe.
< RX tAssYeh8aanPgea Of Baxter fog BIZ
bare commission on importation cost,
making them very cheap to the retail
dealer.
One would hardly suspect that the
masks worn at the Exposition build
ing came all the way from Sax
ony, and were imported by Erich.
It's a fact. lie has a greater stock Of
toys now, just arrived Via New Orleans,
than any five houses in the city. He is,
also, the only direct importer of Willow
ware, particularly baskets of all kinds,
of which he has just received a large
stock direct from the manufacturers in
Bavaria, and which are offered low to
the trade.
Mr.. Erich's stock of Bohemian glass
ware and French and German china
ware, is, as usual, unsurpassed for taste,
variety and prices.
In the way of coarser varieties oil
earthernware and glassware, Erich has
an immense supply. DELPHI is there
also in such quantities as to suit any
wholesale or retail customer, to all of
whom we give the advice to examine
Mr.. Erich's stock and prices before pur-
chasing elsewhere.