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MERCHANT.-I must be off, sir-" lift" one of these notes, and I'll wait for the restthe bell is ringing, and I must be off.

HUSBAND. Well, sir.

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(Aside, to his wife)-Why did you tell I was at home, con

The merchant receives $500, and bids the gentleman "good morning," much pleased with the success of the game he had played. Our friend regrets to say that the "good wife" countermanded her order for apples before he settled with the husband.

SLAVE MARKET AT CONSTANTINOPLE.

Mrs. Dawson Damer says, in her "Tour in Greece, Turkey, and Egypt:"-We took the slave market on our road home, where, however, we saw none of the disa greeable objects which such a name usually conjures up in the imagination from the descriptions one hears of slavery in other parts of the world. The countenances of the poor women here expressed nothing of that extreme dejection at being torn from their country and their friends, which one would naturally look for in slaves; on the contrary, they seemed quite reconciled to their fate, and were chiefly excited by hope or depressed by disappointment, as they seemed likely or not to obtain a purchaser; for, in fact, their only prospect of advancement in life is dependent upon becoming inmates of a wealthy harem, where its master's caprice may lead to the lowest slave becoming its mistress. The Sultana Valida herself is said to have been purchased from a Georgia merchant at the Tifflis market. They betrayed, however, no eagerness to attract our attention, as it is well known that no Giaours are permitted to make purchases. We only saw one female slave of great beauty, who, though very young, was already a mother, and had her infant in her arms. She was described to us as an Abyssinian, but had much more of the light copper coloring of the far east. Her hair was smooth and black, her features small and exquisitely proportioned, and the shape of her head faultless; so that if the phrenological criticism on the Venus de Medicis be correct, that a woman so formed would be deficient in understanding, this beautiful little Abyssinian must have been a perfect idiot.

GLUT IN THE MARKET.

A wealthy London merchant, who resided near Windsor, and lately retired from business, called upon Sir Astley Cooper to consult with him upon the state of his health. The patient was not only fond of the good things of this world, but indulged in high liv. ing to a great excess. This was soon discovered by Sir Astley, who thus addressed him:-"You are a merchant, sir, and therefore must possess an extensive knowledge of trade; but did you ever know of an instance in which the imports exceeded the exports that there was not a glut in the market? That's the case with you, sir; take more physic, and eat less. The gentleman took the hint, and has since declared that Sir Astley's knowledge of the "first principles of commerce," and the mode of giving his advice, rendering it "clear to the meanest capacity," has not only enabled him to enjoy good health ever since, but has probably prolonged his life for many years.

COMMERCIAL HONESTY.

A New York merchant says that in the year 1824, Mr. Christopher Robinson, of Lynn, Mass., made some purchases of him, but before the amount became due, he failed and compounded with his creditors at forty-five cents on the dollar, and was released from all further claim. He stated, however, at the time, that if he was ever able to pay the balance he would do so. Recently the merchant received a letter enclosing a check for $164 06, being the balance of the debt, with interest. It affords us pleasure to pub lish a circumstance which we believe is of rare occurrence. May it stimulate others to do likewise!

COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS.

TARIFF OF CHARGES, ETC., AT ST. LOUIS.

ESTABLISHED AND RECOMMENDED FOR GENERAL ADOPTION BY THE ST. LOUIS CHAMBER OF

COMMERCE.

The following rates to be charged, if no agreement exists to the contrary:—
Commissions-

Per cent. 5

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Guaranty of sales on time,

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For purchasing and shipping merchandise with funds in hand, (on the aggregate cost and charges,).........

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For accepting drafts, or endorsing notes or bills of exchange, without funds, produce, or bills of lading on hand,....

21

For cash advances in all cases, even with produce or bills of lading, (with interest from date,).............................

21

For shipping to another market, produce or merchandise upon which advances have been made,......

21

For negotiating drafts or notes, as drawer or indorser,..

21

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On sale or purchase of stocks,...

On sale or purchase of boats, without guaranty,.

For procuring freight, on amount of freight,..

For chartering boats,

For collecting freights or accounts,

21 5

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21 5

For collecting delayed or litigated accounts,.......................................................

For collecting dividends on stocks,

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For receiving and remitting moneys from which no other remuneration is derived, For effecting insurance, when the premium amounts to forty dollars or less, $2 00 For effecting insurance, when the premium exceeds forty dollars, on amount of the premium,.

1

5

21

On outfits and disbursements,........

The above commissions to be exclusive of storage, brokerage, and every other charge actually incurred.

The risk of loss by fire, unless insurance be ordered, and of robbery, theft, and other unavoidable occurrences, if the usual care be taken to secure the property, is in all cases to be borne by the owner of the goods.

Interest to be charged at the rate of ten per cent per annum, on all debts, after maturity, until paid.

Rates for receiving and forwarding goods, exclusive of charges actually incurred :—

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100 lbs. drygoods, or other merchandise, in assorted lots,....

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whiskey, cider, sugar, fish, lard, pork, or beef,.
flour, apples, bread, and beans,

100 lbs. bacon, in boxes,

keg of lard,.......

soap or candles,...

box of wine,.

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0 10 0.061

0.08

0.03

0.03

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Other articles in proportion.

For the second and succeeding months, one half of the above rates to be charged. The rule, under the head of "commissions," respecting fire, robbery, theft, etc., to apply, also, in the case of storage.

TAX ON NEW ORLEANS MERCHANTS.

The following are the provisions of an ordinance of the general council of the muni cipalities in the city of New Orleans, laying a tax on wholesale and retail dealers, and ⚫thers, in that city :

ARTICLE I. An annual tax of twenty-five dollars, payable in advance, in the month of January of each year, shall be paid by each money or exchange broker, apothecary, and all wholesale merchants, dealers, and traders; and an annual tax of fifteen dollars shall, in like manner, be paid by all retail merchants, dealers, and traders.

ART. II.-The said tax shall be paid by each partner of any firm, engaged in the business or professions designated in the preceding article, except where such partner resides permanently out of the state.

ART. III.—Where the parties who are subject to this tax sell both by wholesale and retail, they shall pay the wholesale tax; and all persons shall be considered as wholesale dealers who sell or deliver goods by the package, whether the same be an original package or a package made up by said dealers themselves.

ART. IV. All persons, occupying in whole or in part, any store, counting-room or

office; or engaged in any business directly connected with buying or selling of produce or merchandise; whether they act as principals or agents in said buying or selling, and whether they reside permanently or temporarily in the city; whether they sell on the levee, or from any flatboat, barge, steamboat, ship, or vessel, shall be liable to, and shall pay the tax imposed by this ordinance; and all the provisions and conditions thereof shall be applicable to the collection of said tax for the present year, except in such cases where parties may have already paid for the current year a similar tax under any previous ordinance. Provided, that the provisions of the present article shall not apply to sales on the levee, in any flat or steam boat, ship, or vessel, until after the 1st of November next.

ART. V. That the tax levied by this ordinance shall be recoverable before any court of competent jurisdiction; and the said tax is declared to be in lieu of the tax imposed by the ordinance of 3d February, 1835, or of any similar tax, imposed by any cther or. dinance; and all ordinances, or parts of ordinances, heretofore in force, contrary to the provisions of the present ordinance, be, and is hereby repealed.

INSPECTION OF SOLE-LEATHER IN NEW YORK.

The following act of the "People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly," was passed and approved by the governor on the 26th day of May, 1841, to take effect im nediately :

1. The governor shall nominate, and with the consent of the senate appoint, one of the seven inspectors appointed by law, an inspector-general of sole-leather for the city and county of New York, who shall have been an experienced manufacturer of or dealer in leather, residing in said city, and who shall hold his office two years from the date of his appointment, and until a successor is appointed.

2. It shall be the duty of the inspector-general to divide among the inspectors as near as he can, an equal part of the leather to be inspected, and collect all moneys due for fees, and divide the same monthly in equal proportion among the said inspectors, reserving to himself one seventh part in addition to two per cent on the nett amount of said fees for extra services.

3. The said inspector-general shall keep an office near the central point of his business in said city, for the reception of orders from the owner, agent, or person having leather in charge; and it shall be the duty of the inspectors of leather, on the require. ment of the inspector-general, to go without delay to the place within the city of New York, where such leather is deposited, and inspect the same, and make returns daily of every finished job to the inspector-general, the amount of leather inspected, and the quality thereof; and the said inspector-general shall enter the same in a book to be kept for that purpose, and make his returns to the secretary of state, according to law.

4. If any dispute shall arise between the purchaser and seller of any leather, or between either of them and the inspector, in relation to the inspection of any leather in said city, such dispute shall be submitted to and determined by the inspector-general; but, if the buyer or seller shall be dissatisfied with the decision of the inspector-general, they or either of them may appeal to three indifferent persons, one to be chosen by each of the parties, and the third by the two thus chosen, whose decision shall be conclusive in the matter.

5. The inspector-general shall exhibit his books to any person who may feel himself aggrieved on account of unfaithful inspection; and shall also, before he enters upon the duties of his office, execute a bond of two thousand dollas, with surety for the faithful performance of his duty, in the same manner as is now done by the inspector of green hides and skins in the city of New York.

MODIFICATION OF DANISH SOUND DUES.

The Danish government has concluded a treaty with Great Britain and Sweden relative to the passage of the sound. In virtue of this treaty, the duration of which is limited to ten years from the 15th of June, and may be prolonged for ten years more, if agreeable to the contracting parties, the court of Copenhagen has established a new tariff of duties to be paid by merchant vessels navigating under English or Swedish colors. In accordance with the negotiations which have lately taken place, the sound dues on several articles not mentioned in the Christianopel tariff have been reduced from the 15th of June, 1841.

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Dyewoods, viz:-Japan and Sapan wood, Provence
wood, Sandal wood, Camwood or Barwood, Calia-
tour wood, Campeachy wood, Honduras wood, Log-
wood, Gallicie wood, Ficet wood,......per 1000 lbs. 8
Nicaragua wood, Stockfish wood, Santa Martha wood,
Rio de la Hache wood,......
...per 1000 lbs. 12
Dyewoods not mentioned or stated in the Christianopel
tariff, or here, 1 per cent ad valorem.

Manufactured goods of all kinds, with the exception of
white ordinary calicoes, and those mentioned here,

1 per cent ad valorem,

Cotton hose,.........

.per 50 lbs. 18

30

..per 100 lbs. 2

9

..per 100 lbs. 4
..per 100 lbs.

12

2

4

30 or 36

36

....per 50 pairs 6

Half hose and children's do....

Ochre,.........

..per 100 pairs 6
...per 200 lbs. 1

330

9

Paddy,..

..........per 400 lbs. 6

1 st. per bushel.

Sarsaparilla,

..per 100 lbs. 18

36

Soda,...

..per 300 lbs. 3

6

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* 48 stivers specie are equal to two Danish rix bank dollars, or one Danish specie

...per 100 lbs. 5

..per 100 lbs. 2

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