FRAUD IN LEAD.
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We saw at the Shot Tower yesterday a
parcel Of pig lead, in which it is evident a
deliberate fraud has been practized. The
centre Of many of the pigs containing a
large portion of brittle, heavy dross ore, a.
round which good lead was artfully cast.
for the purpose of hiding the imposition.
Some of the pigs, however, were so slightly
covered that they were easily broken--and
upon being melted it was found that the diff
ference between the real and ostcnsblc
weight of pure lead was considerable, and a
proportionate loss encountered. The lead
came from New York, and is without the
usual brand or mark. Although there is,
perhaps, no direct clue to discovery, it is
hoped that the editors of the papers at New
Orleans will copy this paragraph, with a
view to excite investigation among the ship
pers of the article there, and check the rcpe-
tition of fraud, calculated to impair the
confidence of consumers in the quality ofthe
lead exported from that port. american.