ts upon the faith of the laws."

The writer subsequently presents very precise and satisfactory
statements, to show the capital required for this branch of agriculture,
and the prices which are necessary to sustain it; with some calculated
anticipations of its increase, if not crushed by foreign competition.
Should it be asked, what interest have the other states of the Union in
this concern? It may be a very profitable employment of the money and
slaves of the rich planters of Louisiana; but is this a fair reason for
imposing heavy duties on a necessary of life, thus enhancing its cost to
those who consume it? To meet this inquiry, and remove the objection
contained in it; to show that the citizens of the states who consume the
sugar have an immediate participation in the profits of its cultivator,
Mr. Johnston says--

"It is said that this is a local concern, interesting only to
Louisiana. The slaves are taken, as beforementioned, from
cotton and tobacco, and are furnished by the Southern States.

"The provisions and animals come from the Western States.

"The clothing from the North.

"The engines, machinery, &c. come from the different foundries
in the United States--principally from the West.

"One-third of the capital comes from the South--and more than
three-fifths of the whole production goes either in sugar or
money to the other states, as their portion of the contribution
in making it. The remaining two-fifths, being the profit on
the capital, goes back chiefly to Virginia and Maryland, to
purchase more slaves.

"There are estimated now, 35,000 slaves: it will require 26,000
more to supply the consumption of 1835.

"There are estimated 725 plantations, which, when brought into
operation, will yield an average of 300 hogsheads, sufficient
for the consumption of 1836.

"These have required 725 mills for grinding, as many sets of
kettles, &c. There are now about 100 steam engines--there will
be required in addition, upwards of 600 steam engines.

"These plantations require also a large amount of horses,
mules, and oxen; carts, wagons, ploughs, tools, iron, &c.

"The present consumption for the slaves, is 35,000 barrels of
pork.

"Which will be increased in 1835 to--say 60,000 " "

"They purchase now about ... 50,000 barrels of corn.

"Each mill, with s