I am a little white powder, which you see lying upon your table. I am perfectly harml

I am a little white powder, which you see lying upon your table. I am perfectly harmless, and remain quiet enough, unless I am disturbed. I was first produced in a very small way, in a little green spot in the fields; and, though I have since been greatly increased, I never yet appeared in any considerable quantity. I am of a gentle, emetic quality; and, though I do not like to make you sick, I never fail to make you puke. I am a great friend to clean breasts; and, of late, have been much used by young people in the production of love-potions. I am a declared enemy to all sorts of taxes; and, though I do not absolutely refuse to go to the support of government, I very unwillingly contribute