Reference: C.O./133
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Vessels to and from the Colony, being a very considerable increase over the numbers returned for 1852, when they amounted to 74 and 79 vessels, respectively. The total tonnage of vessels arrived, as compared with that of the preceding year, is also on the increase, and shows an excess of 13,670 tons in 1853. The enclosed Return of imports and exports for the year 1853, by the Peninsular and Oriental Company's Steamers alone, gives the following results when compared with the previous year:
| Exports | ||
|---|---|---|
| Chests of Opium | 36,499 | Increase 20,702 |
| Treasure, Dollars | 18,776,085 | Increase $1,916,579.774 |
| Imports | ||
| Treasure, Dollars | 2,331,931 | Decrease $762,914 |
With regard to the native trade of the Colony, I am satisfied it has increased in an equal ratio with the Population; but, unfortunately, no reliable statistics on the subject can be given, owing to the absence of any means of obtaining regular Returns.
The trade with California has continued undiminished — no less than 32 vessels having left for that Port during the past year, conveying 4,949 Chinese. Vessels have likewise left for the Colonies, carrying 268 Emigrants.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE
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C.O./133
COPYRIGHT PHOTOGRAPH-NOT TO | BE REPRODUCED PHOTOGRAPHIC-
10 ALLY WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE, LONDON
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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
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