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VII. German Trade.-Imports.
A RETURN of the quantities and value of Merchandize imported into the Port of Canton in 3 Hamburgh, 3 Bremen, and 1 Prussian vessels, of the aggregate burthen of 1380 tons, from the Countries and Places under mentioned, during the year ending December 31, 1846, viz. :-
No. in the Tariff. Denomination of Articles. Quantities. From what Countries and Places Imported. Estimated value in Spanish Dollars. 3 Betel Nuts Piculs 150 Hamburgh, Singapore, and Batavia 12 Cotton Piculs 1,019 13 Longcloth, grey Pieces 6,810 $468 20 Iron, wrought Tin plates 34 Rattans 39 Ox and Cow Hides 45 Wine, Beer, and Spirits 46 47 13 Camlets 35 2,575 Value $6,524 71 Earthenware Glass and Glass Ware Sandal Wood Broad Woollens Narrow do. Piculs 2,584 Boxes Piculs 2,123 Value TH Miscellaneous Imports and articles not enumerated in the Tariff Pieces 3,807 400 Value Piculs Changs $784 735 2,108 2,475VIII.-A SYNOPTICAL TABLE of the Import Trade from Foreign Countries at the Port of Canton, during the year ending December 31, 1846; specifying the Description and Quantities of Commodities, as well as their estimated Value, and distinguishing the Flags of the Ships in which they were imported; viz.:-
No. in the Tariff. Description of Commodities. British. American. French. Dutch. Belgian. Danish. Swedish. German. Portuguese Lorchas. Aggregate Quantities Imported. Estimated Value in Spanish Dollars at 43. 4d. Sterling. 3 Areca or Betel Nuts Piculs 13,911 19,958 800 3,573 150 4Page 363
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Canton, December 31, 1846.
(Signed)
FRANCIS C. MACGREGOR, Consul.
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German Trade-Exports.
A RETURN of the quantities and value of Merchandize exported from the Port of Canton in 2 Hamburgh, 1 Bremen, and 1 Prussian vessels, of the aggregate burthen of 1179 tons, to the Countries and Places under mentioned, during the year ending December 31, 1846, viz. :-
REMARKS. The preceding Tables have been compiled from the Consular Returns of the British and Foreign Import Trade at Canton for the year 1846. They do not include, however, the goods sold outside the district of custom-house.
The weights and measures stated are those in use at Canton. 1 catty is equal to 1⅓ lb. avoirdupoise; hence 1 picul of 100 catties corresponds with 133 pounds in England. 1 chang is 4 English yards nearly.
The value given has been computed upon a moderate estimate, according to the average prices of the year in the Canton market, including the duty and other charges.
(Signed) FRANCIS C. MACGREGOR, Consul.
Canton, April 1, 1847.
Total value of Exports $261,291
Canton, December 31, 1846.
(Signed)
FRANCIS C. MACGREGOR, Consul.
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