Custom houses have recently been established in various towns on the river upon which this city and its prefecture lies. Sugar, kerosene, wine, and pigs are taxed. As in all other native taxes so also in this, the taxes to be paid are larger than the legal due. Local men fear to appeal to a higher court against the extra impost. Poorer tradesmen and small wine distillers fad the burden heavier. Many of them make a detour to evade payment.
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