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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-12-22

NEw BILLS AND. OLp FACEs.-I forgot
to mention in the legislative portion Of
my letter that yesterday Sargent intro.
duced his important Timber Land bill,
a copy of which you will have received
by this time; and Fitch introduced a
bill to create a new Lnnd District in the
State Of Nevada. Bssides those men
toned in former letters, there are in
towu-General Rosccrans, VIM. Sher.
nan, Willard B. Farwell, Judge Nc
Corkls, DR.. c. Gibboa, and Cornelius
Stage, of California; and Isaac Pemman
and +. Bittner, of Nevada Washington
Cor. Sac. Union, Dee. l2M.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-12-22

A Mr.. VAN DEusxS, Of New York city,
has publicly made AT offer of S5o,oo
to establish q Vigilance Committee in
that city. Tho offer va, at first con.
ceived 20 be only a huge joke, but il
now appears that it was made in good
faith, and that the people Of that city
are very unanimous in their desire to
hnre the idea carried ont.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-12-22

ABoy was recently excused from school
to attend a funeral, but n truant officer
found him soon after witnessing a game
of base ball, and asked him why he did
not ro to the funeral. With the utmost
coolnsss th. ~youngstcr replied: al went
down to tho house to attend 1t, but the
man isn't dead YET
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-12-22

The Negro Labor Convention, in
Washington, reassembled on December
Sth. A repor. was read stating that the
deposits in the Freedmeu's Savings
Bank amounted to $40, OOO, 900. An
address MAS read recommending the
formation of Central Bureau of Indus-
try, to organize the coiored labor of the
country, and particularly in the South.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-12-22

Nor Yer CeSFIRNED.-In Executive
Session, yesterday, in the United States
Senate, cur latest kilograms do not in
form us that Judge Sawyer was con-
frmsd as Judge of the now United
States Circuit Court. Perhaps it has
taken place to-day.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-12-22

The HEALING PcoL.-Essays FOR Young Men who
haye fallen Into vicious habits, and now desire a
higher life, and n better Manhood. with certain
means OF relief for the afflicted. Sent In scaled
letter envelopes. free OF charge. Address Howard
Association, BOX r. Philadelphia. Pa. se3o-,m
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-12-22

THE RAND SIsrERs.-0liria and Rosa
have Just concluded their engagement
at Woods Museum, New York. 1t has
been partially successful. 1t is cur
rently reported that the Rands have
fallen heirs to o valuable property on
Montgomery street, San Francisco, and
that they arc to abandon the stage,
What is the valuable Montgomery street
property they are to come in possession
Of? Can 'Friseoites inform me? mo
body has heard of il hereabouts.-ED.
FIaARo.1-N. Y. Cor. S. r. Figaro.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-12-22

Dr.. JOHN F. Monsx.-This gentleman,
an old resident Of Sacramento but for
some years a resident, Of San Francisco,
is in Italy in a critical condition, great
fears being entertained of hi. recoy-
cry. He, like many others, has worked
himself 10 death.-Sqc Bee.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-12-22
LATEST TELEGRAMS
lsrHcIAL. TO THE GOLD HILL DAILY SEws By
TIE WESTERN UNION TELEGRArH LINE.l
FROM SAN FRANCISCO.

SAN Francisco, December 22-2 r. NJ
President Grant has rendered Col. Coey,
Postmaster Of this city, the position of In
Iternal Revenue Collector Of this District,
vice Rawlins, deceased, which has been de-
clincd, the Colonel prcfering his present office.
United States Marshal Morris has received
orders from Court to sell the ieuelry stock OF
Isaac Joseph & Co., bsnkrupts.
Weather cool but pleasant.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-12-22

TuE population of acme of the cities
of Wisconsin is as follows: Fond du Lac,
10000; Oshkosh, $4,000; Nesnah and
Menssha, 5000 or 10000 each Apple
ton, 5000 or 1000 Green Bay, 5000
or 10. 900.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-12-22

PsTEs GoLpERicu, the supposed muir
dersr Of his wife and child, near Troy,
Indiana, in November, Was acquitted
after a three days trial. Since his ac-
quittal he has become a raving maniac.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-12-22

Col. CoEY.-lt is believed at Wash
ington that Col. Coey, = prominent Re.
publican Of San Francisco, will be APP
pointed Collector Of Internal Revenue
for that District, to succeed Rswlins.
deceased.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-12-22

DExoLIsmrRs of Bread. Cakes. Pies, Douslnnt',
Hot Rolls. etc, take notice: John Peter Becker. Of
the Gold I'LL Bakery and Chop House, is prepared
to furnish to tho public the above named articles.
fresh every day, Of the best quality, and at the low
est prices. nos'-iht
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-12-22

THIS State Of Iowa has o a balance
OF S3o3, 464 81 10 the treasury, aud will
begin the new year With a larger fund
than ever in the treasury, and no debts
TO nav.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-12-22

PLuxMsR.-Yankes Plummer gave
two Of his delightful entertainments at
Harmony Hall, Portland, Oregon, on the
I'd and 4th of this month.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-12-22

DOMINIQUE LAsArA, an old merchant
of New Orleans, died last week, leaving
n fortune Of = million and n quarter.
Wonder how many m~srrisgsabls daugh'
teri he hal2
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-12-22

MRs. ScHurr, probably the Oldest
person in Massachusetts,, died at Noun,
Washington, Berkshire County, lately,
at the age of lO1 years. Poor old lady!
Her light was shut off at Last.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-12-22

A LADY in Paris is mourning the loss
Of her eleventh husband. She expects
TO complete the dozen this season.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-12-22

Napoleon /. owned only n diamond
ring, of very ordinary size aud value.
when be married Josephine.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-12-22

TIE Pope has sent Cardinal Mathers
on n mission to the French Emperor.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-12-22
Births.

JoNES-At Cottonwood, December 18th, the
wife OF ]. r. Jones, OF q daughter.
COLEMAN-In Truckee, December 10Th, the
wife OF r. Coleman, Of q son.
WHEALER- I'm El Dorado, December nth, tho
wife OF Noah Whcaler, OF u son.
MANN-In San Francisco, December 10th, tho
wife Of Alex. Mann, of a son.
THEALL-ln San Francisco, December 10Th,
the wife Of the late II. W. Theali, OF a son.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-12-22
NEW TO-DAY.
p R Nj M e.
ETDdn DADr

FIRST PART.
l. Opening Chorus. .......... .......School
2. Recitation: The Modern
8. Character Of washington. Henry Fonticelia
4. Duct: Charity.
5. Recitation: American Forest
Girl Laura Holman
I. Concert Reading: Third Reader
and Chant. .............'.. request
8. Song: Grandmama Advice. Ida LadOwcr
10. MATRIMONIAL ADVERTISEMENT:
Grandma Cole. ...........K Kate Mcdonald
Aunt Martha Gordon 49,. Laura Holman
Mary Jsnc cols............;Lens Smith
JACK Sie.;. .'.....'.....;, mInic 1slc9a
Cyrus Gordon. ............W Willie Bundy
70. Concert Reading. Fourth Reader Class
IS. Recitation I: Rlenza's Appeal to the Romans
T. i. %hSat S sGaE; B;:cst a TTen'y Li sasy h Soots
Il. Essay on Man. Original. Ed. Niles
Is. Tho Ship that never came
10. charge SSss Of OF ts sel Light Brigade. CHA .chs.. con~eii
SECOND PART.
1. GRAND TABtgAu, WITH NATIONAL SoSo:
Liberty, Mercy. Justice. Faith, Hope. Char.
ity, Wisdom, Peace. Venus, Hebe, Diana,
Plenty, Flora, Cupid. Erato. Melpomcne,
Tcrpsichorc. Thalia, Urania, -Four Seasons.
9. Rival Poets. Chas. CUnwell and Willie Bundy
>. Song: Lizzie Dies Tonight. 80. Ida Lafowcr
4. Recitation: Barbara Fritchic... Ida GLASS
o. Drama: Ben Bolt:
Alice daughter Of Christian
Comfort)... 80. 49,. ...Libbie SalIeld
Mary Moonlight. .............Sa Sarah Booth
Ben Bolt Master OF the Allcsl: Ed: Niles
Reuben Rags "a wanderer)' sN Mi.ne ed DnnsSS
Christian Comfort Qhe School,
mastery, -. Thomas Baker
Ivan Ironlink IA miller. ........W Willie Beg
Sparbolt (the miller's mani. James Nicol
win Watch IAN officer, I'M Fayior
Smugglcrs and Sailors.
9. CALIsTHESIcs.
ADMISsI0N-Adults, 81. Children, 30 cents.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-12-22

SMALLPOX is causing considerable
alarm in Louisville.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-12-22

THERE were ten inches of snow on
Boston Common, on the l4th initant.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-12-22
Deaths.

STRAUS-In Virginia, December 21st, Bortha,
daughter of Levy and Sarah Straus, aged 4
years and Q months.
Si,EWART-At the Gould & Curry Mil, Dc.
cember 2lst, William 8. Stewart, q native Of
ireland, aged 81 years. philadelphia and
Now York papers please copy.]
S~ANFORD-In Gold Hill, December 2lst, Mrs.
q. c.. Sanford. aged % years.
COUNTHAN-In Virginia, December 21st, Mar
garet, daughter Of John and Julia Counihan.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-12-22

MarriaGes.

EPPRRSON-cRAWFoRD-m Elk Grove,
December 18th, John +. Epperson to Mis-. c.
Crawford.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Georgetown, De.
cember 18th, j. P. Jackson to Miss Sarah N.
Mexican.
CooK-FRANK-In San Francisco, December
10th. John A. Cook to Henrietta Frank.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Hamilton, Decem.
Der 18th, II. Il. Morlorff to Emma L.. Collar.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-12-22
CORRESPONDENCE


VIRGINIA, December Goth, 1860.
JoIN PpEl,, Esq.-Dear Sir: The many
friends OF Mr.. Harry Edwards are anxious TO
show their appreciation of him as a gentleman
and IN actor. and know Of no more appropriate
way than to offer that gentleman a Compliment
ary Benefit, provided you viii give him tho
Opera House or the zane conditions other
members OF tho Troupe have had II, before the
close ~ the Drnsput srason. Yours. truly.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-12-22

ADMIssIoN-Adults, 81. Children, 80 cent,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-27
MTEeATURE AND JOURNALisM.

THE conclusion of Anthony Trollope's novel
" lie Knew lie was Right" to the surprise Of
many OF its readers, is given in last weeks issue
of hre'5 Saturday. The number also contains
Thrift, Lecture to Ladies'" by Rev. Charles
Kingsley "A Page of Autobiography" by
Charles Lever; and "The Philosophy of Ech-
Ing" by r q. lIame,toD, besides II short story
by the author OF Z" DR.. jacob"
THE ninth number of ApplNtoas' .Ioarnal has
another magnificent strel plate from IA painting
by kcnscii,a distant view Of Mount Washington.
-Slnan's Architectural Review for June closes
the FIRST volume of 500 pages, imperial svo, index
Included, and great many cngriviugs. This
periodical, very ably edited, may now be consid-
cred as fully established, aud It's practical clarac-
ttr must rsnd' it most useful to architects and
builders. Philadelphia; Claxton, Remsen &
llaleliinger
We are sincere in giving our unqualified en-
dorsement to that beautiful weekly, "Hearlh
aud Home, us an excellent family periodical, In
every respect. 1t has just now commenced
new story of real life, by Mrs. Edison, entitled
Marrying Well !" and its shorter contributions
are original, interesting and of real value
In the Lady's Friend, for June, "Dimey's
Company by Mary L. Boles the continuation
of Mrs. Woods " Roland Yorkc," which is grow
Ing exceedingly interesting; "The Jews in
Rome" by Julia Ward Howe Miss Prescott's
fascinating novelette,, "Between Two;'' and
poem by Florence Percy, furnish choice enter
tainment in the way of of light reading.
The Philadelphia Bulletin has put on
spring suit of new type, with the usual improve
mcnt of appearance.
-Lippincott's magazine announces that its
next Issue, the July number, will contaia the
mmcuccment OF Anthony Trollope's new novel
"The Vicar Of Bullhampton." The June num-
her Of the this magazine has the first ipstalment
of a translated German story, Only No Love-"
by Mrs. A. l.. WisIer. George VI. Towle contrl-
butts some very readable criticism on the travel
ing Engli-hman ; Mrs. Jane G. Austin, a story,
| called !" llamcyhow's Hummock - and Joseph
Harrison, Jr., an excellent article on Rubbish
| at the Patent Oflcc." These are to us the most
prominent features, the whole number being at
east Of average excellence.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-27
CURRENT NOTES.

The g latest thing" in honncts Is q cabbage
leaf trimmed with three red peppers and cher
ry. II sells for $50. 1t is called the jockey.
Has one advantagc-ca be eaten as salad when
the fashion changes. One composed of three
sighs and pink colored fog was cheap at eos.
j. E. Bryant, editor of the Augusta Rcpub-
lican has been appointed Postmaster ut Augusta,
Ga, vice Foster Blodgett, suspeuded; and Rev.
Henry NJ. Turner, the well known culored leader
and speaker, has been appointed Postmaster at
Macon, vice Washington, suspended.
-233 deaths n Philadelphia, last week.
-Rev. Charles g. Anes, Of San Francisco,
once said in a lecture that Z" more manhood had
been sutfocated by white cravats than by hemp"
Mr. Harlan, of Elkton, has patented an I'm
proved smut machine. We hope some of onr
Eastern Shore exchanges will be run through H..
by direction Of the President, oil the DEPART
ments will be closed on Saturday, the Goth of
May, to enable the officers and employees to par
ticpntc in the ceremonies of decorating the graves
of Union soldiers and sailors ut Arlington.
AT Washington, 1t is thought probable that
General Riwlns will shortly resign the War De-
partment portfolio on account of failing health
and rumors say that in the event of his retirement
Judge Advocate General Holt will be appointed
in his stead.
Prof. Goldwin Smith, of Cornell University
has made speech opposing Mr.. Summers views
Goodwin Is au Englishman. as we presume all ou
readers know.
The Oxford crew has commenced to practic
for the contest with the Harvard Club
1 -Beecher says ''sll men are ridiculous In spots
and some nrsn are ridiuulsn IN ovW."
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-27
Decoration Day.

The public interest in the beautiful ceremony
OF decorating the graves of our soldiers with
n'wers increases us the day approaches aud it
now aecuis likely that it will be made the occa-
sion for II grand popular demonstration. Invita-
tlons were to-day to the Superintendent
Of all the Sunday Schools inviting tho schools in
body To join in The procession, ard several of
tic schools have already accepted the invitation
All the fire companies have also been invited to
turn nut In line (without apparatus, of coursc,) J
and they viii probably generally accept. We are
also requested to ask all soldiers and sailors in
the city ON that day to join the line and to invite
any organizations dcsirous of joining the process
sioh to send In their names to Mr.. Frank Nolen
Immediately, In order that the programme may
be as speedily arranged rs possible
The great increase Ia the proportions of the
demonstration will proportionatcly increase the
expense and contributions of money are solicited.
They must b" sent to some member of the finance
committee consisting of DR.. J. z. Wales, Mayor
Valentine and Capt. s. s. Southard. Bountiinl
contributions Of flowers arc also asked. They
may BE- sent TO the rooms of the G. A. r., 10 the
Institute Building, any time between o'clock
Saturday morning aud the hour when the pro-
cession staris-i, p. m. The whole body will
proceed ut once to the cemetery, the ceremony
Of etrcwing tho graves in the various church
yards being performed by dctachmcnts selected
for the purpose. The singing at the cemetery
will be done ly the Sunday school children, of
whom, it is expected, 2OOO will be present. We
doubt II Throughout the country the day " III be
in any place more appropriately celebrated than
II seems likely To be here,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-27

The representatives of the Presbyterian Assem-
bes, Old School and New School, numbering
mauy hundreds, assembled in New York Thurs
day, the maiu object OF the meetings being to
devise and perfect plan for the reunion of this
numerous and Influential branch of the Christian
Church.
After organization a resolution was adopted di-
ree,ing the formation of committees of confer
encc constituted uf five ministers aud five elders
10 be named by the Moderator Of the old Synod,
who, ptrcciving the vital consequences likely to
result from his action In this first essential re-
qurstcd that he be permitted time till to-day 10
dclihcratc ON his nominations. These proceedings
CON titued the main features of the first day Is
rOntinr business.
The delegates to the Old School Assembly, from
this Presbytery( New Cas'lc,) are Revs. II. b.
Sect and J. L. Gilmore, and ruling elders j. A.
Park and j. l.. Ramsey.
The delegates TO the new school assembly,
from this Presbytery, (Wilmington,) are Rev.
john Patioa, ID. d., aud Edward I. Taylor
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-27
RELIGIOUS TOPICS.

1t is stated that $500 more are needed
to meet the June liabilities of the Prcsby-
terian Ministerial Fund.
The American Congregational Union,
the present year, have aided in completing
81 houses of worship, and are aiding SO
more.
There are two Lutheran Churches in
West Philadelphia, and an effort is about
being made to organize German Mission,
to accommodate those who cannot attend
the other churches.
The statistics of the German Bapists in
the United States arc given ms follows:
Churches, So; ministers, S3: colporteurs, TO-:
baptisms during the past year, 607; total
membership, 45ls sunday school scholars,
5l70.
At the last meeting of the American
Bible Society, grants of books were made
amounting to 5l0,l22 volumes, besides 9TH
ers to the value Of $l9029 In funds, 500
in gold were granted to the agency in Rus
sia, and $500 to the American and Foreign
Bible Society.
The following statistics were reported at
the recent session of the Pittsburg Methodist
Episcopal Conference Ministers, 2l2 ;mem-
bers, ,G37 probationers. 9OS9; local preach
ers, 237 church edificcs, so, valued nt ST.
S63, ,055 Sunday school officers and teach
ers, 7i0l scholars, As, 7j3
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-27

CpioTeu man nus Deen appointed ponce
magistrate in the District of Columbia.
Governor Hoffman has signed the New
York Central Scrip and Railroad Consolida-
tion bills.
The hnrbor of Key West is seriously OBJ
sirucled by vessel sunk between the buoys
marking the channe! between Triangle
Shoals.
Leonard Huyck, President Of the late NIer-
chants Bank in Washington, who was con-
victed of stealing its funds and sentenced to
three years imprisonment, has hees granted
a new trial.
Col. L. G. Norvell announces himself as a
candidate for Governor of Mississippi. 1t is
said that he was Unionist during the war,
and that Judge Lewis Dent will canvass the
state for him.
The rumors prevalent in this country con-
cerning the repugDance Of the Hayden Gov
ernment to the appointment of a colored am
bassador to that island are declared, on good
authority, to be entirely without foundation.
The Raleigh IN. O. Sentinel, says I'm
Granville, Warren, Wake and Franklin, the
wheat crop was never more promising. The
oat crop is rather poor. Cotton is sadly dam
aged in the two last mentioned counties.
The prospect for tobacco crop in Granville
| Ohe largest tobacco growing county in the
State.) is not at all flattering. There is an
alarming scarcity OF the plants, the flies hav-
ing destroyed two-thirds of them. There is
l also great want OF cotton seed to replant
Tthe fields that have been injured
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-27

We call attention Of paiiter, and Others inter
estcd to the advertisement OF JInGcy, l,eaki,i &
Co. who have Just csahihcd extensive works
under die above uume nj No. Il and Gl3, West
This morning Of being shown through the wutks
by our friend, Mr.. Spencer Junncy, uf this firm
and saw the proceas Of manufacture from the re-
csltiod Of the pig-ead to the final packing in
ted to even impeiirctly describe. The works, MS
now fitted up, arc capable of mnkiug from l5,-
O60.tu 2nO00l,onrds per week. They are fitted up
or . l5rge scale and are an imporlant addition to
the manufacturing industry of the city
The Which, process is here carried on the metal
being received in the pig and passing out as pure
white lead, dry or ground in oil Goud Judges
have examined il and pronounce II equal TO The
best Epg,lsli lead, aud several ol our punt aud
hardware firms have already sent 10 orders for
considerable quantities. We advise painter
anxious 10 encourage home manufactures TO nsk
for the Delaware lead
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-27
Proclamation by the President.

WAsuINGToN May 2l.-By the President
of the United States Of America--A Procla-
nation Whereas, the act of Congress ap
proved June 25, 1868, constituted, on and
after that date, eight hours days work for
all laborers, workmen and mechanics EN-
ployed by or on behalf of the Government
Of the United States, and repealed all acts
and parts of acts inconsistent Herewith, now
therefore, |, U. s. Grant, President of the
United States, do hereby direct that from
and after this date, no deduction shall be
made in the wages paid by the Government
by the day to such laborers, workmen aud
mechanics on account of such reduction of
the hours OF labor.
In testimony whereof have hereto set
my hand and caused the seal of the United
States to be affixed Done ut the city of
Washington, this 10Th day of May. in the
year OF our Lord 1868, and of the Indepen-
dence of the United States the 93d.
by the President. U. S. GRANT.
HAMILTON Fish, Secretary of State.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-27
PHfLADELPHIA'S COMMERCE

PIf[LADELPIIIA'S COMMERCE..
Some recently published statistics give a
Vivid idea of Pbiladelphia's shortcomings as
b commercial city. The figures show that
Pin the five years ending 1925, the imports
averaged twelve millions of dollars year.
Nfih various fluctuations, they reached, in
lsjl'5j, all average Of seventeen millions.
l}ut the figures for the last four years are
Pnly sz33l,2 ,2Gl for 1866, $Ii, 7G5 for
PSG7, and Sl4,7i9,05G for 1865. Here is d,
pad falling of from fifteen years ago, and
|ndeed only triiiing increase over the times
pow half century past.
But the export trade makes even worse
(Ahlbit. Petroleum, alone, has saved to
Ilt city even respectable show Of figures.
2 ls2l-25, the exports averaged nine aud Il
|alf millions. But for the last six years,
Excluding petroleum. they have been So
$G,sss, in 1868; S7.37o. 1888, in 1861; &c.
os7s, in 1865; SG,5o3, ~, in 1866; $6,-
F9 lG5, in 1867; and SIS, ,22i ,GsS in 1868. or
bc Sl5, 5,G7s, 235 exported from Philadclphia
81 year $40, i53,5i7 was IN petroleum alone.
{his leaves the generai export trade less
pan II was fifteen years ago, and but little
porc than hoJ Of what it was .ffiy gears