After the delivery and before the weighing of Tens, the scales must be thoroughly tested by the standard weights which will be delivered to each Foreign hong.
Any fraction of one pound in the gross weight of each half-chest is not to be reckoned.
In taking the tare any fraction reaching half a pound is to be included.
Only on the settlements of weights will the teamen have the power to allow the reduction of one pound for each half-chest, and_one-hale pound for each box of 15 catties for the benefit of the buyer.
Besides this no exaction of any kind in weight will be entertained, nor short calling of weight tolerated.
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