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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
[Mat. 1868.] 
(Advertisements on tliispas;e, $2.50 per Agate Line of Space.) 
"established lsei. 
THE 
GREAT AMERICAN 
TEA COMPANY 
HAVE RECEIVED 
TWO FULL CARGOES 
OF THE FINEST NEW (HOP TEAS. 
22,000 HALF CHESTS by ship Golden State. 
12,000 HALF CHESTS by ship George Shotton. 
In addition to these large cargoes of Black and Japan 
Teas, the Company are constantly receiving large invoices 
of the finest quality of Green Teas from the Moynne dis- 
trict of China, which are unrivaled for fineness and delica- 
cy of flavor. 
To give our readers an idea of the profit'; which have been 
made in the Tea trade, we will start with the American 
houses, leaving out of the account entirely the profits of the 
Chinese factors. 
1st. The American house in China or Japan makes large 
profits on their sales or shipments— and some of the richest 
retired merchants in the country have made their immense 
fortunes through their houses in China. 
2d. The Banker makes large profits upon the foreign ex- 
Change used In the purchase of Teas. 
3d. The Importer makes a profit of 30 to 50 per cent. In 
many cases. 
4th. On its arrival here It is sold by the cargo, and the 
Purchaser sells it to the Speculator in invoices of 1000 to 
2000 packages, at an average profit of about 10 per cent. 
5th. The Speculator sells it to the Wholesale Tea Dealer 
in lines at a profit of 10 to 15 per cent. 
6th. The Wholesale Tea Dealer sells It to the Wholesale 
Grocer in lots to suit his trade, at a profit of about 10 per 
cent. 
7th. The Wholesale Grocer sells it to the Retail Dealer at 
a profit of IS to 25 per cent. 
8th. The Retailer sells it to the Consumer for all the 
PROFIT HE CAN GET. 
When you have added to those eight profits as many 
brokerages, cartages, storages, cooperages and wastes, and 
add the original cost of the Tca.lt will he perceived what 
the consumer has to pay. And now we propose to show why 
we can sell so very much lower than other dealers. 
We propose to do away with all these various profits and 
brokerages, earlatres, storage*. e.i»oner:i'_res ami wastes, with 
the exception of a small commission paid for purchasing to 
our correspondents in China and Japan, one cartage, and a 
small profit to ourselves— which, on our large sales, will 
amply pay us. 
By our system of supplying Clubs throughout the country, 
consumers in all parts of the United States can receive their 
Teas at the same price (with the small additional expense 
of transportation), as though they bought themat our ware- 
houses In this city. 
For manner of getting up Clubs, see former advertisement 
in this paper. 
Parties sending Club or other orders for less than thirty 
dollar* had better send Post-office Drafts or money with 
their orders, to save the expense of collections by express; 
but larger orders we will forward by express, to cnlu-.-t on 
delivery. 
Hereafter we will send a complimentary package to the 
party getting up the Club. Our profits are small, but we will 
be as liberal as we can afford. We scud no complimentary 
package (or Clnbs less than $39. 
Parties getting their Teas of us may confidently rely upon 
getting tliem pure and fresh, as they come direct from the 
Custom House stores to our Warehouses. 
We warrant all the goods we sell to give entire satisfac- 
tion. If they are not satisfactory, they can be returned at 
our expense within 30 days, and have the money refunded. 
The Companyhave selected the following kinds from their 
stock, which they recommend to meet the wants of clubs. 
They are sold at cargo prices, the same as the Company sell 
them in New York, as the list of prices will show. 
PRICE LIST OF TEAS: 
OOLONG (Black), TOc, 80c., 90c, best $1 V lb. 
MIXED, (Green and Black), 70c, S0c, 90c, best $1 per lb. 
ENGLISH BREAKFAST (Black), 80c, 90c, $1, $1.10, best 
$1.20 per pound. 
IMPERIAL (Green). 80c. 90c. $1, $1.10. best fLSS per pound. 
YOUNG HYSON (Green), 80c, 90c, $1, $1.10, best $1.2:. per 
pound. 
UHCOLORED JAPAN, 90c, $1, $1.1 0, best $1.25 per pound. 
GUNPOWDER, (Green), $1.25, best $1.50 per pound. 
Consumers can save from 50c to $1 per pound by pur- 
chasing their Teas ot this Company. 
COFFEES ROASTED AND GROUND DAILY. 
GROUND COFFEE, 20c, 25c, 30c, 35c, best 40c. per pound. 
Hotels, Saloons, Poarding-honse keepers, and Families who 
use large quantities of Coffee, can economize in that article 
by using our FRENCH BREAKFAST AND DINNER COF- 
FEE, which we sell at the low price of 30c per pound, and 
warrant to give perfect satisfaction. 
ROASTED (Unbound) 30c, 35c, best 40c. per lb. 
GREEN (Unroasted) 25c, 30c, 33c, best 35c per lb. 
\. B All villages and towns where n large 
number reside, by Clubbing together, can re- 
duce the cost of tneir Teas and Coffees about 
one-third (beside the Express charges,) by 
sending directly to "The Great American 
Tea Company." 
BEWARE of all concerns that advertise themselves as 
branches of our Establishment, or copy our name either 
wholly or in part, as they are bogus or imitations. We 
have no branches, and do not, in any case, authorize the 
Post-Office orders and Drafts, make payable to the order 
of "Great American Tea Company." Direct letters and 
orders to the (as below, no more, no less) 
: Great American Tea Company, I 
I Nos. 3 I and 33 VESEY-ST., 
: Post-office Box, 5,643, New York City. 
Accumulated Assets, - - $9,159,753 91 
Divisible Surplus January 1st, 1SGS, $1,642,425 59 
Cash Dividends, Payable Annually. 
THE NEW YORK 
LIFE INSURANCE CO. 
IS ONE OF THE 
OLDEST INSTITUTIONS 
Of the kind in America, having been chartered in the year 
1841, and commenced business in May, 1845. 
During: the twenty-three years of itsexistence, it has issued 
policies upon the lives of more than 
FIFTY THOUSAND PERSONS, 
And has paid in losses $5,000,000 to the families and repre- 
sentatives of those who have deceased while members of 
the Company. 
Special care in tlie selection of its risks, strict 
economy, and a safe and judicious investment 
of its funds, emphatically characterize the 
management of this Company. 
Policies are issued in all the favorable forms which expe- 
rience has indicated as favorable to the assured, and can be 
made payable at a specified time during the lifetime of the 
assured or at death. Premiums may be paid annually, semi- 
annually or quarterly. 
The Progress of the Company for the Past Four Years 
Will be seen in the following statement: 
Increase of Assets 
Assets, 
r previous _\ 
r,;; 
lous yea 
18G4: $3.058,755. 55 Si;005,£l?.u 
18*1.5 4.881,919,70 1,2*43,104.1. 
1800 0,727,810.05 1,845,896.9! 
J 80 7. 
1,774.320,01 2,040.509.30 
Total Increase $0,120,788.09 
This increase of over Six Million Dollars in the As- 
sets during the past four years lias been attained, notwith- 
standing that nearly Two Mil on Dollars for Losses, 
and over One Million Dollars for Dividends have been 
actually paid out during that period. 
MORRIS FRANKL1V, President. 
ISAAC C. KENDALL, Vice-President. 
WILLIAM II. BEERS, Actuary. 
THEODORE M. BANTA, Cashier. 
COHNBLinSR, BOGEEOVM. D. ) Medical 
(,[ n|;i.i: WII (Cl -. M Ii. , Examiners. 
CHA"RLES WRIGHT, M. D., Ass't Med. Examiner. 
gtf- Pottcte i tshied fa the year 1867 will receive their divi- 
dends on the payment of 'the second Annual Premhims. Ex- 
i»ting Policies entitled to the Dividend declared in lS66,witt 
receive tico Dividends during this year. 
THOMAS K AGIEW, 
FLOUU, and all kind's >.[ <;Ri H'KRIES. 
'" to 30 pe 
>t'Xl>, 15 Cents to 40 Cents. 
Family cheaper than any other 
Store in New York. 
THOMAS Ii. ACNEW occupies his own store, owns the 
property, und has no rent to p.iv. imports and buv- exclu- 
sively for 1'iish. never L'nve a note in his life, consequently 
can undersell any house in the city. 
RURAL IMPROVEMENTS. 
Robert Morris Copeland, author of Country Life, furnishes 
plans and advice fur laving out Public and Private grounds 
of every description. Refers to John M. Forbes, Nathi ' " 
- — S'nrk. O. S. Ilubbcll. 
iolK Ind. 
T-- II .11, Boston. Mass. 
DELAWARE.— DELAWARE. 
send 50c. 
Office or The Independent, N. ) 
IRUSSES.— " SEELEY'S HARD 
ROBBER TRUSS" Cures Rnnture. re- 
tains the most difficult safely and easily: never 
rusts, breaks, moves or soil/; ahvaisnew. Sold 
__ by all DniT'jIsts. Seud for pamphlet, 134J 
Chestnut street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
EVERY FARMER SHOULD HAVE 
THE STANDARD. 
These Scales have been manufactured by the Original 
Inventors for nearly 4:9 years, and are regarded 
throughout the country as the Standard ; they 
referred to as such by the Judges at the 
GREAT PARIS EXPOSITION, 
Nearly Urn hundred different mndiflealinns are marie, adapt- 
ed to every branch of business. Among which are: 
HAY, COAL A\D CATTLE SCALES. 
rapacity, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six & Ten Tons. 
For weighing loaded wagons, carts, live stock, produce, &c. 
These Scales may be placed In the barn floor, in thu 
yard or by the roadside, where they can be 
made available for an entire 
neighborhood. 
PORTABLE PLATFORM SCALES, 
WITH AXB> WITHOUT WII EFL.S 
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UNIOX OB FA JUL Y SCALES. 
TTe invite special attention to this modification as beit'Jt 
particularly adapted to household use. This ract, and [t» 
acknowledged accuracy, led to its adoption as one of ti ,e 
premiums offered by the American Agriculturist. 
Pamphlets with illustrations and full descriptions of ti 8 
various modifications of Scales, furnished upon application 
by mail or otherwise. 
PRnCIPAL WAREHOUSES s 
FAIRBANKS & CO.. 252 Broadway, New York. 
FAIRBANKS, BROTVN& CO., US Milk-st., Boston. Mass. 
FAIRBANKS, GKEENLEAF & CO., 22G & 821 Lake-street. 
[Chicago. 111. 
FAIRBANKS. MORSE & CO., 225 Walnut-st.. Cincinnati, O. 
FAIRBANKS & EWING, Masonic Hall, Philadelphia, Pa. 
