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Jam of good quality (not always the case) is
more economical to the poor, than butter, when we
compare the different quantities that can be purchased
for the same money.
Sweets and Lozenges of different kinds, eight
in number, were found unadulterated. "Smalt" has
disappeared altogether from the "Conversation Lozenges,"
and Flour also, except when absolutely
necessary.
The Mustards, four in number, were what they
professed to be. Two of them were sold as admixtures.
No. 194 was, however, far superior to 192.
If the Public were well advised, they would refuse
to purchase these Condiments, on account of the
uncertainty of their composition, and the consequent
injury which is occasionally produced by good
Mustard to such as have been in the habit of using
large quantities of inferior quality. The price of
the condiment is so much out of proportion to the
value of the article, that those who prefer admixture
with Flour, should mix for themselves.
Lastly, I have examined 5 samples of Pepper, 3
Pickles, 2 Coffees, a Chicory, a Cinnamon, a Sugar,
a Bottle of Capers, and one of Gingerbeer. All
were genuine of their kind.