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Having 1 thus, I think, effectually proved by mi- nute explanations and calculations, the truth of my assertions, as to the adulterations practised by the majority of our advertisers and placarders, with the two leading articles of Wine, viz. Port and Sherry, it may not be necessary, any further than in a general way, to go through the minutiae, of the same practises, with regard to other Wines; as similar facts and arguments, will exactly apply to them, as well, whether it be, with respect to the circumstance of their being adulterated, or to the convincing testimony which the following affords : * That even the lowest, and scarcely drinkable, quality of Wines, must stand our advertising gentlemen in prices too high, to allow of their being retailed in quantities of a few gallons, or dozens, and in a genuine state, at the terms quoted in their placards and advertisements,' except where the impositions carried into effect, is by substi- tuting one Wine for another, which can only be done, where the character and flavor of each re- sembles the other; and even then, it is only adopted where there is sufficient difference in cost, to render it worth the while of the Advertising Dealer. At the head, therefore, of the remaining Wines, which it is my intention to notice under their respective titles, but in a general way, I shall commence with,