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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-09-04
The Significance of Rings.

1t is understood that gentleman
who desires to marry wears plain or
chased gold ring upon the first iinger
of the left or heart hand. When ne be-
comes engaged the ring passes TO
the second finger. After marriage it
passes to the third finger. If. however.
the gentleman desires his lady friends
TO clearly understand that he is not sin
the Market" and does not wish to
marry at all, he wears the signet upon
his little finger. This will inform all
ladies that he is beyond reach. With
the ladies plain or chased gold ring
on the little finger of the left hand indi-
Gates mot engaged" or ready for an
offer. When engaged the ring passes
to the third finger of the right hand.
When married the third finger of the
left hand receives the ring. When a
young lady desires to defy all suitors
she places rings-one on the first and
one on the fourth finger. A writer on
the subject of rings says: Though the
ring of gold has long been looked upon
as o necessity in the marriage ceremo-
ny, it is by no means Indispensable, and
civil marriages may be celebrated with
out it. The Puritans abolished the
ring, or, rather, tried to do so; they
looked upon its use as superstitious and
of heather origin. Quakers gener-
ally object to the ring on account of
its heather origin. but the ladies of that
persuasion have shown a decided pre-
ference for its continuance on account
of the invidious position in which Il
married lady might be placed for want
of it. Wedding rings are placed on
the left hand to typify obedience. The
converse is probably the reason why
the engaged band Is placed on the
third right-hand finger of fance. who
still possesses large amount OF free
dom. and frequently exercises her pow
er in an arbitrary manner. "-Bro0k 'yn
UliO3l
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-09-04
PILES! PILELI! PlLES!Ii

A sure cure for Blind, Bleeding,
Itching, and liberated Piles, has been
discovered by DR.. William, ian Indian
remedy )called DIR. WILLIAMS INDIAN
OINTMENT. a single box has cured
the worst chronic cases of twenty-five
years standing. No one need suffer
five minutes after applying this Won
derful soothing medicine. Lotions and
instruments do more harm than good
Williams Ointment absorbs the tu-
mors, allays the intense itching, (par-
ticularly at night after getting warm
in bed,) acts as a poulIice, gives i'll
stant and painless relief, and is pre-
pared only for Piles, itching OF the
private parts, and for nothing else.
For sale by h. Waterman, aud mail
ed on receipt of price, $l.OO.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-09-04
How an Irishman Tafiied Dumas

As O'Donovan was taking his leave
Dumas complimentcd him on his
French, saying that he spoke the Ian
gugage we'll for an Irishman. I'VE
are not all uncivilized there, master, "
said O'Donovan, land am proud to
meet you and to tell you how much
you are priced in my country. 1t is
years since 1 made the acquaintance of
one of your family there. l became
very intimate with him, and am in
debted to him for many hours of de-
lightful- enjoyment. "One of my
family? This is astonishing. l never
heard of any OF them who went to Ire
land. There must be some mistake"
No mistake, assure you. He is well
known there and great favorite. "
You have set my curiosity ON fire.
Name him. pray The Count Of
Monte Cristo?" The prince of novelists
bounded off his seat, caught O'DOnovan
III his arms. huggcd him to his broad
breast, and kissed him on both checks.
Then, holding him back from him. he
looked ut him with eyes blazing with
triumph and gladness, and exclaimed:
You are righ', my child; the Irish are
not uncivilized; they have wit. They
are worthy TO be French. l was never
paid higher compliment in my life"
I-TLUS'GU'S Mu0QzI3lc
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-09-04
SMUGGLER. JR.

SEASON OF 1894 VI p. IL. BEANS STABL E
KANENNA. ONO.
SMUGGLER JR was foaled March 25th, 1878
He is IL b autifGl bright bay black legs, maEG
and tail. and weighs 1850 pounds lie Is Il horse
of splendid style and action he ing closely re-
lated TO SMUGGLER record }; 151a, the champion
trotting stallion rf the world.
PEDIGREE: :-SMCGGIER JR , was bred hy the
late Noah NJ. iurs uI Independence Kansas. and
WAS sired by YOUNG BlhnC.I. he 10y BlancO (thC
sire of SmugglGr. record 2:l l5A4), he lay irons
Cadmus. he by American Eclipse. Smur gleT
,Jr's dam was ,ire,l bS Green's b;-haw. of Mus
catiue, Iowa. For extended pedigree OF Green :
of YoungsBlancu Il I;lark Hawk Morgan mare,
owned by II -. RobbcI mau. of Desotn kHpsas.
Smuggl"r Jr hr seen at my stables, one
mile east oi Ravcnna G uurt House, any -ay du-
ring the season. commVn VncInS April 18th, and
ending sep 1t, lSS4
Terms, S2b tO insure
tare " ill be taken 10 prevent accidents or
miShap>, bat will not be lcSpOn~ iblc iOr any
that may o'cur.
Gcod pa,turige furnished mares from Il dis
tancc at IN 'tl, rate rates
Persons " i'll hing To raise Americas H. 81 h lrse
stock viz The general i'urInsc horse, are in
NIErd to cali and examine >mu" Hlrr 'ir., In'l
see some al his colts u tore h'~iUvIn% patron
age elsewhere. FuI IuIIhrr inI"Tm rLInn. call
address l.. u. Ben
hfI RANEHEA DHIa-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-09-04
BuckIeu'S ArnicH SaiVe,

The BEST SALvE in the world for
cuts, bruises, anICs, ulcers, salt rheum,
fever -urr>, letter, ''happed hands, chill
blaiIis, curIS, ami all skin eruptions,
aud positively cures piles. 1t is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price % cents per
nux. For sale by G.. 7. Reed. Ravenna
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-09-04

AN old time magistrate in Georgia
once delivered the following decision
in the case of an industrious settler
who was sued for Il small sum: Tho
defendant i'll this ease is hard work
ing man. He settled in the woods and
has cleared up big new ground and
is now opening up another clearing. L
don't think that he is able to pay the
debt at this time, and the other man
appears to be in good circumstances
and can afford TO wait longer. can-
not therefore, give judgment against
the defendant"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-09-04
L.rGA-n HonICm.

IL l,-S' ALI IL - / ~ lii
II 1: / ;;nr. Nhu IT- Ehc 1t MiinHgt. Ii.
Il l.. J,stuIY al iu,JulI lhI t,t,. vi IA A. Ii
I2.Iu, WA tate hutI'r thaL ala T. !! lnE =
and Mar, J. ItnhL HLl GA the 3I=f uN
uI hp,n, \. ~ Is l hr IhcI' A.. tIIIud IN IhC
ON anon i'l'..t~ Court al ia.taS" thuuth, state
nI phIu. aust ht,n AMI 'ihfI 'tu'cniant~ al
lrGIhg III II SAID defendant. CiImrtl sGuIr ~ TT
0I Interest III ih.' 'dIluWInE lands e piaInIIn-
III nI,ni Ia Hli ucT. NI!lr Tow ushIp iuI IT, 4
,uruIS 'bnIn, au'l Lnnwa II, the south IIrIt al
lot y ~ = hIaIniur about dI urTI.~ al lIud,
NhIcn ~ al up"n IIIuiniIiI-' { Ili' It,Irt''.
and 20 " III Il Th' UurI IA u' IciIHII.r ~.IId
interest. Ienl"tr :asd 'Irud. aud InI Su.L ,LIr
relied
s5arid drirudamt l. required to answer sad
petition ON or Eriore September Iii, Is>I-
SiLAEi IIA Ms
MARY = ia MIS-
Fy | +. SIt DALI, Any. saI tw
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-09-04

The Marquis of Lorne, it seems, is
now trying 10 arrange it so that Ameri-
can cattle can be taken to England and
fattencd there. AS it is now they must
be killed at once lest they should spread
disease among the domestic cattle.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-09-04
STEAM SHIP LINES,

TINICKErS on the follow ing steam Ship Lines
l. can he p rchascd from the Undersigned:
On the North German LlOyd-TIIE RED
STAR TIL h AMtRICtN, TIL Troy l. MAIL
and THE FLORIO RU BArINO, AN Italian line
These lines carry pa engcrs from New York,
Philadelphia and baltimore 20 any of the prin-
cipal ports on the European roast and from
said ports to New York. Philadelphia and Bal
timore Connected with these lines are Rail-
road transport ItIun to al points in the inte-
rior.
y. ". DUSSEI.. SpsciaIA gent
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-09-04
Whitewashinp,

pHOF. POULTNEY would inform the pee .
pie OF Ravcnnt that he is on hand and
ready To lo all jobs OF Whitewashing that may
he intrIIsted to him. in neat and work. kmanlike ke
manner. All orders left ut his residence ~ N
Old Fair Gi"uni ar AT Furry II Williams Gro
Gerry store, viii receive prnmpt attention.
| am also prepared To lO AlahasLne wnI K
and Carpet Cleaning
RaVennn. March Ia. 1894 SIi
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-09-04

1t is some slight comfort to know
that other nations beside ourselves
sometimes blunder in the construction
of war vessels. The Ajax and Aga
nlemnon of the British navy, which
took nearly eight years to construct,
and cost about s., 100000, are pro-
rouncod to be failures. Per contra, u
private firm on the Thames built an
ironclad of 6.0OO tons for foreign
Government i'll two years, which not
alone embodied al the latest improve
ments, but cost only quarter of the
amount winch has been squandered on
the Ajax and Amamnmnon.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-09-04
A Public Benefact or.
VIM. HI. steiner, Member of the Ed
itoriuI stair of the HeW York
Herald; also ex-Cem sn ssion-
er OF Excise, New York

ne lii
,torinI stair of the HsW YORK
uerayd;aIso ex.Cem sn ssion-
err OF Excise, New York
Ctty, is Ann St., Says
DR NJ NJ FENHKR, FrcdOnIa n. Y-Dear
Sir-I have been great sufferer from Bilious
ness Nervous Irritation and Dysp psia Tor
wears My friend, Hon Ii. LaAe, OF the
New iorA Custom House, induced me To try
your Blood aud Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic
BY the ! Sc OF two bo,tle> l have realized a COM
plcte rcst,, at III to he .lth l look upon it rs
the create re nedy Of the age, and upon you.
as the compu. hder OF the same, rs II public ben
eIactOI."
FROM THE NEW YORh TRIBUNE.
New York Tribune. New Iors.
DR. NJ FtHNER. Fredonii, N. I.-Dear
Sir: Please 81 It me two more bottles of yonr
B,ood aud Liver E,medy anL Nerve Tonic. Ny
we h.ls he. taking ii and IT has done her
g"ud. ,
Ioura uuIy. c. A TRACY.
Completely and entirely cltans,.4 the
blood, relieves BilliuusfIrss, tonstipa
l.,,lt aud headachrs; cltatIs ont aud
heals the entiie STOMACH and bowels /;
breaks up aud cures Aauea ami iniIn
ing tcvcIs cures pinPl'-, skin eruI'-
tiuIis and skin disea-,~; r.nnVt's tad
bicith lS an aniiuotc lbi INV ibiuSN :,
snoiht>, Strengthens, aud heals Weak
and lrritaied Nerves, producing good
rest at night and completely reno
Yates and Tcatbtts Il diaoTdrfrd system
whether the disorder he slight or
grave.
DIR. FENNER'S KIDNEY AND
BAt k kAI'ltt. CURE For all Diseases
of the kidney =, bladder, uIInary l'a4
aage4. h-rkarhe, droIsN, female weak
nes-rs, n,-rV,tI- debility, heart disease
rheIInIaiI-Iu. 'Ir. The, most Aucct-s-Iu!
remedy that has ever been ldminis-
tered III The Diseases lam, d. Get al
your dealer the hIemoranilum book
entitled " Dr. Fenner's Peoples Rem
,.dies ATT, Used all Over the World"
For sale in Ravrnna by
ISL /. L. SEYMOUR.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-09-04

AVID a. DEAN, whnac i'Itre OF rcsiden' 4
i j. unknown WIIl take notice thai IEG
.n.u 1t, OI JulN, lSsI, l'ta b. Dean il'u her pc
/ IIou iOI divorce against hIdI, IN the Common
Pleas Jou.t vi Portage County and State al
OnhI,, hargIm. hun with STusH neglect Ot duty
extreme cruelty, AMI wIIliui absence for IAurr
than three years last past. AMI pray InH tn br
divorced.
sand petition will stand Irr hearing at the
next term vi said Count. aHi after The IIh day
OI September. 1874.
IDA + DEAN,
BY | n SIDDALL her Airy. III -6w
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-09-04

NOliGG 10 Nonresident Defendants.

NJ ,EIAKEr y. Sr.iONG, IeaId.n. m II
WI E,ni. Mihnrpnta, Hattie r. GIiII~. John
Al. ,.IIlIs, Mara IeI +. ellis, harie> ,. GIll-
haTlon u U,IlIIa. residing ~ uit1HIIIiG. HIg
Stone county, MHnrsota and John lI. GiHI>.
residing IN ~ ba ,tupul, SuhOnIa county .tAlitoT-
MA, wiIl take notice ia 1t On the 18th daS "I Au-
gust. 1851. bradford tIowlaud admin traitor al
The estate uI Lucia GiIl,s, Decreased hlci hi
petition in the Prob ite' nurt oi Portage county.
OHIO, against the ui.ov" named partie, an'l 9th
rr>, allrEInv that sIid I.Iriu GIllI- ,iItd >rIA
eel III e InI,le OF O. following dcsrI Ibcd real
estate, Lu - II:
Si utI'- in the Village OF Havenna County OF
IOIId"r MT state Of OhIn and 'hnWn u lot
No ~ III IIppaL's sub division Uuthl ia the
Village al itaVCnna, Hnd is bounded nUrIh We [
AMI east by an alley .aud south by IIaZhn street
Aud further alleging 10y said petition, that il
i necessary to sell said'Teal estate 10 pay the
iabtS ol said Lucia A. GIlliS, well a. ca. t. OF
administration. The prayer Of said petition is
that the plaintiff. said administrator, may be
Authorized and ordered % >eil said real estate /;
that ali rights, interests and equities of each
AMI all OF the def hdanI> may lie determined
and protected and Tor ali Other proper UIdrrs
and relief IN the premises.
The pei above mentioned as nOn-reSi-
dents OF this state have been made parties de-
fcndant to said petition, and they are required
To + the same on or before the 18th day Of
OctOner, \. ~ 1884.
Ravcnna August IL 1884
BRADFORD ROWLAND.
Adm'r estate of Lucia A Giilis. deceased.
G +. ROBINSON. Atty. S4 6w
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-09-04

NOTICE.
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
IN has been duly appointed and qualified ad-
minstratOr of the estate of Ira Tuller. late of
Nelson Township, Portage County ohio d"c"as-
cd. J. ii. DCSSEL.
Rayenna Ohio August H. ISL S:sS
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-09-04
Notice to Take Depositions,
The Trotting Bred Stallion,
MAMBRINo MOHAWK

Is jet black Stallion, 10 years old, IL hands
high. weighs 1850 pounds. with fine head, nea
good neck running back in well inclined shuRl-
ders, short back. extra coupling and hips. Hat
legs heavy name and tail. When his head is a
little above his natural carriage, you can put
the standard straight up his fore legs and The
top OF the standard Will be between his ears.
He has fine knee action. and Il nice trOtter has
been in the stud servIcc since three Years old.
MambrinO Mohawk with his rare breeding and
grand style, is valuable horse TO breed Tor
trOtters. cOachcrs or rOddSterS.
MAMBRIHO MOHAwKis is by Mambrno Patchen.
brother to LAZY Thorn, record 2: lS4 Mambri-
no PatchCn Is the sire of MamDrinO King, the
handsomest horse in the world, owned by Z. j.
IIamlin, Village Stock Farm n. Y. Mrmhrino
Mohawk is by Mambrino PatGhen; he by Mam-
brIno Chief. record 2:214; he 10y Mambrino
Paymaster; he by Mambrino; he by Imported
Messenger; Mam"rIno AtOhawk's dam Is by
Mohawk MambrinO Pdtchcn Is the sire OF
the I'olowi ho >es in the : 81 class: c. orgie,
bl 6 2:41s; Highland Stranger, b h, 2:251s /;
Jersey Dixon. b III, 2:27; Jcwess, b m. ? III
Jim bowman. b z, =: 2i1a; Kate Middleton, ch
,2:a3; kit'ie liver. ch H.2 272I Lady Stout.
ch M. ) ears old. = :23; London, ch x, =: 231.
2: :2U1s; MambrinO Boy, bl h, 2:261a ambrInu
diamond. bl h, 2; 30; MamGrino Kate m,2 "a !;
MistleIOs bl III. 2:3U
The IvIowing are tre nam of the Mohawk
family IL the J: :SH clls-: EimOre It. ElmOr }.
Moh,wk Jr. q. n',). h =: :26; r shion. b m,
2:2B1H Lady CLARK ro III, 2:27; Yellow Dock
(Mohawk's Mau''). h M: 2:221z-2 2"sa Mo
hawk Chief. ch III, 2:3J; Roli.t Gnludusr, cut OF
a Mohawk mare 2:2l. he second Man brino
PatChens are aimo Il certainty wncn bred for
tn tiers. producing such a LtH Bdssett ,: :20ls !;
GLENDALE ,: 2e1a kIltie PatchCn, 2:2 ls Lady
Thorn, the 2nti. 10
We. the undcrSIg gntd, Cit:zrns of Henry and
Shelby counties, Ky d. hereby certify that we
are acquainted with the Stallion Mamhrino Mo
hawk. owned by : Andrews. al itOotsLowu,
ohio; that he IS a I'm" breeder. and II sure toal
erSt,r. as Wc have bred 10 him, and his colts
hp' - rIWayS hrnuvh hL good prices We highly
RI com hend him Ia the public; G. w. Tragnc,
+. l. Tatgnc, wm ,'lamS, Joseph iiambln.
" Allen ". u trahl. fIIUn W Iliiams J.
s. IImklr, ~cutL I. = SanduSky, J. N
Vincent. u. L. IaucrSfcr tlrI"'nI"r W.
S - MrMeekihS JAS " Tl,l"rW. %. Allen,
W f Tay lnr W W. Me NlItstrr. F. x. rabb.
John Todd
MAMBRIE0 MoH AVN vi i'll make the balance OF
the season Till october LIST. at Tesid uCe In
kootstoWn, Ohio, for the small! SUM nf il6
s2d s. N. ANpRhWS.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-09-04
Samantha TtIdcn's Estate.

NOTICE The Il dcrsI@nc,t has been duly
IN appointed and qualified rs Administrator
o1 tue estate Of Samantha Til,ien. late of Hiram
township, Portage county. OHIO. decreased
w. W. STEVENS.
Hiram, AuS.st 2d, l~S4. S34
New-York tribune., 1884-01-27
studies as a pulpit sensation he has done
mischief.
SCLLIVAN-AND 4 SrGGESTTON

Gentlemen who are fond of taking low view, Of
human nature will find much TO encourage them in
the account Of The reception which San Francisco
accorded to John l.. Sullivan. If instead of being
professional bruiser and proprietor Of a fash
sample-roOm he had been great military hero,
a popular author distinguished statesman, no
could scarcely have excited more attention-such
as 1t was. 1t is estimated that 6,OOO of his " cd-
mlIcrs' gave him welcome on his arrival. The fact
that the metropolis OF the golden shore contains so
many people OF that sort makes it as much an OBJ
ject of genuine sympathy as Boston itself. # GER
tainly Is not a fact calculated to turn toward
san Francisco the eyes of emigrants who have not
learned how to put up their fists. Mr.. Sullivan
would seem TO have been intoxicated by the en-
thusiasic greeting which he inspired. Perhaps, on
second thought. that was not the name Of the
liquor AT all events he did not appear TO good adj
vantage 1t is reported that I" the sparrng n
disappointment" This statement warrants the
suspicion that he failed to kill any Of the local
pugIlists.
p S.-The N0c- York Times, which is constantly
boasting by implication tnat it's largest circulation
is among the worst people, can be counted
upon to take offence at tho above. 1t
may justly claim that THE TRIBUNE, in standing
for the peace and good order of society against
Sullivan and his kind, is representing the best
people," at whom The Times loves TO sncer, rather
than the worst people, to whom it prefers to cater
We admit the force of the reasoning and suggest to
our disturbed neighbor that it can get even
with The TRIBUNE and " the best people" by COM
ing out with dOuble-eaded article defending
Sullivans aims and achievements, and demonstrat-
ing that the sparrng at San Francisco was mott dis
appointment but at once delight and an inspra-
fion
New-York tribune., 1884-01-27

from the seeding Louisiana Senator, OF whose
fame rs great lawyer the country
has since been proud. Written in August
1sGO, to the British Consul in this city IL was
inspired by a realization Of the Tact tha' the
result of the campaign then in progress was
likely to be the election of Mr. Lincoln 10 the
Presidency. large and varied assortment "i
treasonable sentiments were being spoken or
written at that time Every leading ire-cater
was in n state of eruption. But in tins letter
Mr. BENJAMIN achieves a bad emnencc among
his erring brethren. The scheme suggested t.
the British Consul-elcEantly addressed as
agenteel stIanger"-is not by any means the
bodest OF most defiant Of the overtures made
by rebels in those days. But the general verdict
is sure to be that il was the most despcablc,
the most un-American.
A few months after thus putting himself on
record, Mr.. Benjamin rose in his place in the
United States Senate and took ostcntatiOus, not
to say spectacular, leave Of that body and of the
Union. He referred to his passionate love OF
freedom as justification for his departure. He
had been reminded by loyal associates that the
right of secession once admitted the Federal
Government became a mere rope of sand" In
his valedictory he met this point by grandil o.
quently exclaiming Better, far better, rope
of sand, aye the himsicst gOssamer that ever
"glistened in the morning dew, than chains ot
iron and shaclllcs of steel better the widest
anarchy with the hope, the chance, OF one
hours inspiration of the glorious breath of
freedom, than ages of hopeless bondage and
oppression to which our enemies would reduce
us" Place this exclamation of February, 1861,
alongside of the letter of August 1860, and it is
discovered to be the shabbicst sort of buncOmbc-
a solid chunk ofhypocrisy that would have been
the despair of Pecksnin The henpecked
husband, known to story, who had been ordered
under the table, remarked to his Nantppe
from that retreat, while have the spirit of a
man will peep His analogue appears in the
person of this Louisiana hero, who, having
announced that his neck and the necks of the
people of his section were rather more than
willing to be compressed by the yoke of Great
Britain hastens to add that while he has the
spirit of a man he will cease not, day nor night,
TO shout the battle cry of freedom.
We do not think the Southern people behaved
very well during the era in which the gcntecl
received this cringins cpi>tlc. We
have intimatcd as much once or tWIcc-and
only rccur to the subject at this time to express
the belief that Mr.. Benjamin did not represent
any considerable number of the men and
women of his section in the suggestion he threw
out The Southern leaders may have been with !
him, but we have too good an opinion of the
Southern masses to suppose that he had their !
in proposing to turn Dixie into |
British colony
The letter is a valuable contribution to the |
literature of the war period. 1t only needs one |
thing to make it perfect Of its kind, and that is |
an abicct apology for tho Declaration OF !
New-York tribune., 1884-01-27
INSULTS OF INSPECTING TEA

HH'dm H0eGTe0or ten DHPoTier.-The deficiency o.
moro thin eleven million pounds ia the tea imports last
year as compared with the previous year l. not alto
gether due to the passage Of National law against the
importation OF aduteratcd teas. but 1t is in larger art
due to the lowprce markets The great boom Of 1879
resulted In general decentralization OF the trade both
here and in China. Then followed the shipment OF
spurious eas-tbe sweepings and the most vile aducra
uons-from Ping suey and the enforcement OF the act
against them has given general satisfaction tea
importers The amount Of spurious teas condemned by
Inspector Davies was 325 900 pounds and this will re-
suit in great good to the tea trade The green teas i'm
ported last year were of much higher average grade
than In former years. and the total imporatons for Tho
last four years were 1880, sl,746,4OI pounds 1851
79,9S6,7l9 pounds; 1882, 74.5O7, $40 pounds 1883
O3,OOO'OOO pounds The Imports of last year were
Oreens 100000 pounds Blacks all kinds 500 900
pounds JapaDs, 80. 500. 600 pounds