Then, morally, see the high position of the free trader. Poor men who
must have tea or cigars or English or French manufactures, are never
driven to smuggling, where free trade prevails. The free trader would
even abolish the tariff of two dollars and a half, imposed on human
chattels who land at Castle Garden.

That's all I know about free trade. I thought I knew more. I'm afraid I
haven't illuminated the subject; however, I will turn my lantern next
week on protection.

LOT.

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[Illustration: SHOCKING AFFAIR.

_First Heavy Swell._ "WHAT'S THE MATTER, OLD FELLOW?--UNDER THE
WEATHER, EH?"

_Second ditto._ "WORSE THAN THAT. _I've burst my shirt-collar!_"]

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OUR FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

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