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rito and from the Colony, bening a very "Considerable increase over the numbers returned for 1852, when they

Amonutid

to 74 and 79 dessels, respectively. - The total tonnage of vessels arrived, as compared with that of the preceding Year, is also on the

mcrease, and shows

an excess of 13.670. Lous in 1853. – "The enclosed "Return of dimports and reports for the year 1853, by the Peinusular and Oriental Company's Steamers alone, gives the following results when compared with the previous year:-

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Exporto.

Chests of Opium. 36499. Increase 20.7oz.

[ Treasure, Dollars. 18776,085. Incręce $ 1916579.774.

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Treasure, Dollars-2,331,931. decrease $$.762,914-

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With regard to the native trake

of the Colony, Lam satisfied it has increased

in an equal ratio with the Population;

but, infortimately, no reliable statistics on the subject can be given, might the absence of any means of obtaining regular

Returns.

The trade with California has bontinued undiminished, - ww less than 32 bessels having left for that Port during the past year, lonveying them 4.949 Chinese.. I tessels have likewise left for the Colonies;. Carrying 268 Imigrants.c

Crown Lands..

9. The following Statement is an