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importation of other wines, in consideration of Portugal ad- 
mitting our woollen cloths, not as we do their wines at a 
reduced duty, but just on the same terms as woollen cloths 
are admitted by them from any other country. It is con- 
tended, therefore, that by this treaty we have conceded to 
Portugal a decided advantage, without receiving the least con- 
sideration in return ; and that too in taking off her hands an 
article which no nation on earth would consent to take except 
England, whilst our manufactures are saleable in, and ac- 
ceptable to, all nations. Viewing it in this light it would 
certainly appear that, notwithstanding the boasted wisdom 
of our ancestors, the Portugueze had the advantage in the 
framing of this treaty. 
The trade, however, though every way against us, is never- 
theless of great importance to England, on account of its de- 
mand for our manufactures and produce, of the number of 
shipping it employs, and of the very considerable sum which 
it brings in aid of the revenue. The following sketch is not 
offered as an accurate statement, but it may be considered as 
pretty nearly the truth. 
The quantity of wine shipped at Oporto for Great 
Britain and her colonies is estimated at 6"0,000 
pipes, which at 25/. average price amounts to £. 1,500,000 
From Lisbon and other ports, 12,000 at 121. 144,000 
From Madeira, 12,000 at 30/. per pipe - 360,000 
Fruit, preserves, &c. - 46,000 
Amount £. 2,050,000 
