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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST, 
[November, 1866, 
(Business Notices $2.00 per Agate Line of Space.) 
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GREAT AMERICAN 
TIA COMPANY. 
The Proprietors became fully convinced, several years 
ago, that the consumers of Tea and Coffee were paying too 
many and too large profits on these articles of every day 
consumption, and therefore organized The Great Ameei- 
CAN Tea Company, to do away, as far as possible, with these 
enormous drains upon the Consumers, and to supply them 
with these necessaries at the smallest possible price. 
To give our readers an idea of the profits which have 
been made in the Tea trade, we will start with the Ameri¬ 
can houses, leaving out of the account entirely the profits 
of the Cliinese factors. 
1st.—Tlie American House in China or Japan makes large 
profits on tlieir sales or sliipments—and some of the richest 
retired merchants in tliis country have made tlieir immense 
fortunes through their houses in China. 
2d.—The Banker makes large profits upon the foreign 
Cxcliange used in the purcliase of Teas. 
Sd.—Tile Importer makes a profit of 30 to 50 per cent, in 
many cases. 
4th.—On its arriv.al here it is sold by tiie cargo, and the 
Purchaser sells it to the Speculator in invoices of 1,000 to 
8,000 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 Wliolesale Tea Dealer sells it to the Wliolesale 
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 15 to 25 per cent. 
Sth.—Tile Retailer sells it to the consumer for all the profit 
he can get. 
When you liave added to these eight profits as many 
brokerages, cartages, storages, cooperages, and waste, and 
add tlie original cost of the tea, it wili be perceived what 
the consumer has to pay. And now wo propose to siiow 
why we can sell so very much lower than other dealers. 
We propose to do away witli all these various profits and 
brokerages, cartages, storages, cooperages, and waste, 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-wliich, on our large sales, will 
amply p.ay us. 
Parties getting their Teas from us may confidently rely 
upon getting them pure and fresli, as tliey come direct from 
tlie Custom House Stores to our wareliouses. 
The Company have selected the following kinds from 
tlieir Stock, which they I'ecommend to meet the wants of 
Clubs. Tlioy are sold at Cargo Pric?s, tlie same as the 
Company sell them in Rew York, as the List of prices will 
show. 
All goods sold are warranted to give satisfaction. 
FISICE EIST: 
YOUNG HYSON, 80c., 90c., $1, $1.10, best $1.25 per 
pound. 
GREIKN TEAS, 80o., 90c., $1, $1.10, best $1.25 per 
pound. 
MIXED, 70c., 80c., 90c., best $1 per pound. 
JAPAN, $1, $1.10, best $1,25 per pound. 
OOliONG, 70c.| 80c., 90c., best $1 per pound. 
IMPERIAL, best $1.25 per pound. 
ENGLISH BREAKFAST, 80c., 90c., $1, $1.10, best 
$1.20 per pound. 
GUNPOWDER, $1.25, best $1.60 per pound. 
[For Clubs see former editions of this paper, or send for 
the GREAT AMERICAN TEA CO.’S Advocate.] 
P. S.—All towns, villages, or manufactories, where a large 
number of men are engaged, by cnunniNO togetlier, can re¬ 
duce the cost of their Teas and Coffees about one-third by 
sending directly to the 
GREAT AMERICAN TEA COMPANY, 
31 and 33 Vesey-stkeet, corner of Cliurch. 
Post-Oflioe Box, 5,643 New-York City. 
BKIOKS. 
The NationAL Brick Machine is a clay tempering ma¬ 
chine, and with only 
TWO HORSES MAKES 
30,000 GOOD BRICKS PER DAY. 
If the macliine does not do this, it will be taken back and 
THE MONEY REFUNDED. For Rights and Machines Address 
ABRAM RECjlTA, General A gent, 141 Broadway, N. Y. 
®l* llealtk oai Trial. 
We will send the Herald of Health 3 months for half price, 
that all may see liow v.aluable it is. MILLER, ATOOD & CO., 
15 Laight-street, New York City. 
A « E M T S W A M T E I> , 
AvVEDGWOOD’S government and LAWS of the 
XJISTITED @T.A,T]IES. 
A Comprehensive View of the Else, Progress and Present 
Organization of the Stale and National Governments, 
Itcontainsthe mitiimumot lawwhiclie/ery citizen should 
possess to enable him to discliarge, witli intelligence and 
fidelity, liis duties to tlie State and to the Nation, and to 
conduct his private affairs witli perfect safety to himself and 
justice to otiiers. 
It is STRICTLY A SUBSCRIPTION BooK.—Reliable, active 
men and women, wlio wisli to do good and make money, can. 
do botli by canvassing for tliis book. Some of our Agents 
are hulking over $100 per week. A circular, giving Title- 
page, Table of Contents, f estimoiiials, and Specimen pages, 
wifli Agency documents, will be sent on application. Ter- 
ritorv assigned, and liberal iudneements offered. J. W. 
SCllERMERHORN & CO., Publisliers, 430 Broome-st., N. Y. 
* CONCOKD and DELAWARE VINES 
AT 
* a© CESfT§ EACH. 
I®]VA at * 40 CEMTS, 
Refer to the Advertisement of PARSONS & CO., page 370. 
B. T. BABBITT’S 
STABS YEAST TOWIBEK. 
Light Biscuit or any kind of Cake may be made with this 
“Yeast Powder” in 15 minutes. No shortening is required 
wlien sweet milk is used. 
Nos. 64 to 74 Washington-st., New-York. 
PER-tEDIT SAVm 
. ^.BYySINC 
B. T. BABBITT’S 
EABOR-SAYING SGAR. 
Tills Soap is made from clean and pure materials, contains 
no adulteration of ant/ kind, will not injure theniost delicate 
fatirie, and is especially adapted for woolens, wliich will not 
shrink after helng wasfied witli tliis Soap. It may be used in 
liard or salt water. It will remove paint, grease, tar and 
stains of all kinds. One pound warranted equal to two 
pounds of ordinary family soap. Directions sent witli cacli 
bar for making tliree gallons liandsome soft soap from one 
pound of tills Soap. Eacli bar is wrapped in a circular con¬ 
taining full directions for use, printed in English and Ger¬ 
man. Ask your grocer for "B. T. Babbitt’s Soap,” and take 
no other. 
B. T. BABBITT, 
Nos. 64, 65, 66, 67, 63, 69, 70, 72, and 74 Wasliington-st., N. Y. * 
B. T. BABBITT’S 
BEST MEBICI-YAiL SATEKATES, 
Bread made with tliis Saleratus contains, wlicn baked, 
nothing lint common salt, water and flour. Nos. 64, 65, 66, 67, 
68 , 69, 70, 72 and 74 Washington-st., New York. 
USING B. T. BABBITT’S 
Feire CoBUCCiitratecl F®tasSi 
OR 
READY SOAP MAKER, 
Warranted doulile tlie strengtli of common Potash, and su¬ 
perior to any oilier saponlller or ley in the market. Put up 
in cans of 1 pound, 2 pounds, 3 pounds, 6 pounds, and 12 
pounds, witli full directions in Englisli and German for 
making Hard and Soft Soap. One pound will make 15 
gallons of Soft Soap. No lime is required. Consumers 
will find tills tlie cheapest Potash in market. 
B. T. BABBITT, 
Nos. 64, 65, 66, 67 63, 69, 70 72, and 74 Wasliingtou-st., N. Y. 
Platform and Counter 
S C ^ E S . 
The AekiiDwlcilgctl §tandard. 
Illustrated and descriptive Pamphlets furnished upon ap¬ 
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FAIRBANKS & CO., 
2.52 Broadway, .New York. 
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