traders, as the real property conveyances of were mostly to Chinese, and fifteen-sixteenths of the bank notes are held by them.
The increase of #985 on the stamps bills of lading and of $85.70 policies of Marine Insurance are an indication of the healthy condition of the general shipping trade of the Colony.
A part of the increase under the head of adhesive stamps must be set down to the system, which I have sanctioned, by which certain Court fees are now collected in that way.
I have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant,
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