30 TOBACCO AND ITS HISTORY. 



From this wc must admit that tobacco is not only fascinating 

 l)iit despotic in its nature, and those who tamper witli it, know- 

 ing its true character, do so at the peril of tlieir immortal 

 interests, as well as of tlieir present health enjoyment. 



But apart from the jjoisonous and intoxicating effects of 

 tobacco, it is well known that its use is a powerful inc(;ntive 

 to indulgence in the inebriating cup of alcoholic drinks, which 

 leads to beggary, death and eternal perdition. Of this there is 

 no doubt. It is beyond all <|uestion that 



TOBACCO AND RUM GO IIAXD IX HAND. 



*' Licensed to sell Wines, Liquors, Cigars," displayed over many 

 doors, stand as faithful witnesses to the fact. 



It is moreover acknowledged, whatever affects the consump- 

 tion of the one affects that of the other. In supi)ort of this, one 

 of St. John's cigar manufacturers, Mr. A. H. Bell, on the 

 nineteenth of ]\Larch last, stated on oath, before the labor 

 commission, that the "Scott Act largely interferes with the 

 sale of cigars." The sequel of this is, that wherever the Act is 

 enforced, it lessens the sale of liquors, and as a natural conse- 

 quence, the sale of cigars is decreased. 



It is also undeniable that tobacco destroys much life. Presi- 

 dent Grant's lamentable death is attributed to the free use of 

 cigars. Frederick III, late Emi)eror of (iermany, is believed 

 to have died from the effects of tobacco. The writer has seen 

 cases of tobacco poisoning resulting in death, through cancer of 

 the lip. Many similar cases n)ight be referred to. 



Ilegarding the cancerous disease, it is considered largely duo 

 to the carbon in tobacco-smoke, which settles on the lining 

 membrane of the bronchial tubes, causing what is known as 



"TIIK SMOKIvll's SORE THROAT," 



which sometimes ends in cancer. This carbon also cieates a 

 dark s(!cretion in the throat, which is raised by coughing. The 

 throat disease is more troublesome in cold, danq), foggy weather. 



