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THAT DITCH.
What street Commissioners Stevens Has
10 Say.

There was considerable discussion III the
Second Branch of Council on Tuesday night
in regard to heremOval of the gravel taken
from the ditch on Eoff street, which had
been made in the laying of the water mains.
In that discussion the name of Street COM
missioner Stevens was mentioned, and one
or two members seemed to think he had
acted without authority in removing the
material in question and were disposed to
blame him for refusing TO obey an order
from the Committee on Water Works to al
low the dirt to remain and be used in FILL
ing up the ditch. Mr.. Stevens having
heard of the discussion, said last night:
THE report has been going on over town
that disobcyed the orders of Council and
hauled that gravel without authority. |
had orders from the Council and also from
the Committee on Streets and Alleys to re-
move their material. refused to obey the
order of the Committee on Water Works,
because that order and the order OF Council
conflicted, and l considered the Council
TO be the highest authority.
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WHAT HE HAS TO SAY.
A Readable Card TO the Public From III.
Weller. 1904 Market Street.

To the General P"biir:
Now that people generally are looking
around for holiday presents, and as jewelry
enters largely into their purchases, want
to call the attention of buyers to my stock.
Aside from q large assortment OF watches
chains, jcwelry, etc, which have been for
feitcd, and many of which are unmistaka-
bic in appearance from new goods, and
which viii wear and look Just as well, |
have q fine assortment of new jewelry
sets. watches. diamonds
"Of purcSt ray serene"
opera glasses, charms, and a variety Of
general small articles of ornament and use
usually kept in frSt-claSS jewelry stores.
1t is almost unnecessary TO remark here
that can underscu competitors or jewelry
dealers, and | ask a comparison OF goods
and prices by actual examination. | in
vite the public generally, during this holt
day season, to call in and note the bargains
which can offer. | have also on sale
some fine guns, revOlvers and pistols, to
which attention is also invited, and, in a
word wide array OF articles, both forfeited
and new, and guarantee bargains which
will astoniSh everyone. Enumeration OF
the goods keep is impossible. All l ask
is that You will come in and see me.
Respectfully, II. WELLER
1904 Market street.
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Good AdEiNe.

Ii you want clothing go to C. Kraus 81
Bro. on Main street, below Twelfth.
Why?
Simply because you will find there the
largest stock Of men and boys clothing,
the best and most stylish goods, and at
prices which cannot be discounted any
where.
The holidays are approaching. What
could yop buy for present that would be
so much appreciated as an overcoat or a
suit for your boy?
Absolutely nothing!
The clothing kept by c. Kraus & Bro, in
their mammoth store-room, is equal to Gus
tom-made garments in every particular.
Advice, We know, is cheap. but not half so
cheap as the splendid goods offered by C.
kraus & Bro.
Just see their array of gents furnishing
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Never Give Tn.

II you are suffering with low and de-
pressed spirits, loss of appetite. general de-
bility, loss Of blood, weak constitution,
headache, or any disease of bilious nature,
by all means secure a bottle Of Electric
Bitters. You will be surprised to see the
rapid improvement that will follow; you
will be inspired with new life; strength
and activity will return; pain and misery
will cease, and henceforth you will rejoice
in the praise of Electric Bitters. Sold at
fifty cents bottle, by Logan & Co.
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Al Rhees'.

We call attention in this issue TO the adj
ycrtise of Mr.. J. L. Rhees, the news man.
on Market street, who has just got in fine
lot of goods for the holidays, which are
well worthy of inspection. Especially in
New Years and Christmas cards has he a
wide assortment; also, in toy books, dolls.
&c.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-15

FELLOWS Hypophosphites differ from all
hitherto produced, in composition, mode OF
preparation, and in general effects, and is
sold in its original form. 1t was developed
from actual personal experiment, embrac-
ing many months, while the inventor was
suffering from pulmonary consumption,
and nervous debility. The good results
following its first use have since been re-
heated in numerous other cafes.
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CIRCUIT COURT.
Judge Boyd-Part One.

This court met at 9 4. " yesterday:
Dick Gardner, who has been in Jail for
some days on charge of feloniously cut
ting Moss Carroll, was admitted to bail in
$500, n. Gaus and Fred Frank becoming his
surety.
The sale of the Boggs' Run coal property
to J. \. Porter was confirmed.
The Zevely case is set for to-day.
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NOTES ABOUT NAMES.
Personal Points About People That
You Know,

Vim. Pollock, Esq, of Valley Grove, was
in the city yesterday.
Major J. Wiley Mulholland, of Philade!-
phia, Pa, was in the city yesterday.
Col. James A. Boyd, of Maryland, and
James Aud, of Pennsylvania, were in the
city yesterday.
Mr.. Isaac blanchard, one of our Oldest
citizens. who resides at Pleasant Valley.
has been very i'll for some time past, but
is again able TO be about.
Capt. Bob French, an old-time conductor
on the &. & o., and at present supervisor
OF trains on Second Division, with his Office
AT Cumberland, is in the city.
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1t is worth remembering that nobody en-
lows the incest surroundings if in bad
health. There are miserable people about
to-day with one foot in the grave, when 8
bottle of Parker's Ginger Tonic would do
shem more good than all the doctors and
ttedicines they have ever tried See adyer-
mement
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Nearly n Miracle.

E. Asenith Hall. Binghsmton, New York,
writes: IL suffered for several months
with dull pain through the left lung and
shoulders. lost my spirits. appetite and
color, and could with difficulty keep up all
day. BY mother procured some Burdock
Blood Bitters; l took them as directed, and
have felt no pain since the first week after
using them, and am now quite we'll" Price
81, trial size ten cents. Laughlin Bros. &
Co, agents, Wheeling.
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The Best SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns and all Skin Eruptions. and positiye'
ly cures Piles. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price IS cents per box. For sale By Logan
4 "a
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MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Fine Silk Handksrchisfs; Ameri-
can and French Silk Suspenders;
full line Of Kid Gloves, In fact, the
very best and most select goods
for aeatlsmen's wear, at the Star.
D. Gundlinu & Co., 50 Twelfth ST.
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81. lanes Hotel, Deeember Il, 1881.

w 4 Brown, Cambrge G II Shinn, Wash ton
John u Bell, b so Sweeney, Washtn
Jno NJ Evans, Bellairc w II Duyal, city
A. T Castor, city Jno a Peoples, Pitts u
Tom q Brady, city J a Boston, Pitts
Carl Graunp, SaXony Will JPainter, Thorn'n
II Bell Portsmouth Eli Cooper, Columbus
g III Williams, Steub1e 4 McFaddef, CadiZ
T G Johns, Stcub'yille Ditwiler, Mansfield
w c Neenymond, W Harlan, Wooster,O
Ravenswood II Speer, Wooster, D
III l. Freeman, Colbus & NJ Shrewsbury,
i c Campbell, Pitts w Stotsberry, q o
Will Scott, Cardville,P w Bregger wife, f1ttS
Fin Scott Cardville, Pa T South ,Waynesb'h, L
T Tingle Cambridge Miss Jennie South.
w II Elliott, Cinclnti Waynesburgb, Pa
ISrfn Staurs New York Miss j II Moore. Pitts
J II Somore, Cleyeld McCon neh ,Ileved
A T. BraSt Martinsv'lesE l. Crymble, Sand'sky
W i Schnaufcr, Ste. &C Noys, indianapolis
Return VIII Carrothers, Pits
p + Vance, Palestine.T $ Reed, Pittsburgh
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NOTICE.

Jast rscsiyed, on consignment,
from Eastern manufacturers, who
are oysrstccksd, very fine Cloaks
and DoImans which we offer at less
than they cost to manufacture.
sse,, J0Hn EMSHElMER,
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DELLAIRE.

Chester Smith has the typhoid fever
Hon. r. J. Alexander, Of Bridgeport, was
about town yesterday.
Mrs. kleves, of South Bcllairer is recover
ing from All attack OF illness.
Rev. J. p. McKallip will preach at the
PRESBYTERIAN church next Sunday.
Mrs. Caroline Davis and seven children,
left yesterday afternoon for Lebanon, Mo.
The city Council has ordered cinder
walk laid from the market house 10 the
bridge.
The infant child of Abe Johnson has the
diphtheria the only new case we have
heard Of lately.
Christmas and New Years days falling
on Sunday, We understand that the banks
will close on Mondays.
Judge Mathew =. Deadly and wife, OF
Oregon, who have been visiting hereabouts,
lett yesterday for Washington, ID. 1.
There is some talk OF the mill closing
down tomorrow and the day after on ac-
count of the supply OF pig iron being ex-
haustcd.
The City Council instructed the City
Engineer to give the grade Of Thirty
second street so that the Street CommiS'
sioner could open il up.
The tin money box was stolen off OF the
street car driven by Tom Selby, on Tues
day, about $50 p. NJ. He had gone into
Faupcl's shoe store for something when
the thief made his raid. There were several
passengers in the car at the time.
DR.. Thayer preached his last sermon at
the Disciples Church last evening. He has
been here for about three weeks assisting
Rev. T. S. Dean in revival and much good
has been accomplished, and in the neigh
borhood of about twenty-five persons have
Joined the church.
Bcllaire Chapter No 107, Royal Arch Ma.
sons. elected the following officers last
night: High Priest, J. Il. Purncll; King,
David Rankin; Scribe, Vim. Sharp; Urea
surcr, Vim. McMasters; Secretary, J. A.
Greenfield. The following officers were
then appointed by the High P"icSt: e.. Of
H., John r. Lane; T. $, Cyrus II, Strahl !;
X. A. G., Frank J. Smith; G. NJ, Third Vail,
Charles l.. Smith; &. NJ, Second Vail,
Henry Landkrohn; g. NJ, FIRST Vail Jas.
r. Kelly; Guard, Joel Strahl
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DR.. FRAZIER'S
Root BitterS !

Frazicrs Root Bitters are not m-shop
whisky beverage, but are strictly medicinal In
every sense. They act strongly upon the liver
and kidneys, keep the bowels open and regu-
lar, make the weak strong, heal the lungs,
build up the nerves and cleanse the blood and
system OF every impurity.
For Dizziness, Rush Of Blood to the Head,
tending to ApopleXy, Dyspepsia, Fever and
Aguc, DropSy, Pimples and Blotches, Scrofu-
lOus Humors and Sores, letter, Ring Worm,
White Swelling, Erysipelas, Sore Eyes and for
young men suffering from Weakness or De
bility caused from imprudence, and To females
in delicate health, FTazier's Root Bitters are
especially recommended.
DIR. FrnZier: have used two bottles OF your
Root Bitters for Dyspepsia, Dizziness, Weak
ness and Kidney Disease, and they did me
more good than the doctors and all the medi-
cine ever used, From the nrst dose took
began to mend, and j am now In perfect
health and feel a. well ever did. con-
slider your medicine one Of the greatest OF
blessings. Mis-. d. MAhIlN
Cleveland, ..
Sold by all druggists everywhere at sl0o per
bottle.
Logan & Co, Agents, Wheeling, w. Va.
s. q. Hamilton, <gent, Bellaire, %.
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delivery trips, So; collection trips, -
5-7-ElO; No. Of routes, &, two carried by
uuXiliaric>.
RECAPITCLATTON.
ISL. 1874. Increase.
Delivered ...........I,6ia.ISg 1886 lllO,a6I
Collected. ............... GD,55l Hi,@l 6l3'6S)
Increase in G, years in pieces handled, l,I26,
0i3
average to each route threc-quarters OF a
mile square The amount of mail matter
collected is about half OF that mailedin the
city. The other half being mailed at the
office and the reason of the latter is that
there are not boxes sufficient. The average
increase OF month over month since
the establishment OF the carrier system
is 1870. The number Of pieces handled
could be materially increased were there
more boxes in the city.
For the fiscal year 1S79'SO, S35,1iO23
worth of stamps were sold and for the year
1SSO-'SO SIS, 4l44 IL were sold, and from the
quarter ending December 3lst, 1881, it is cs.
timated that $l2, 600 worth will be disposed
of. This does not of course include all the
revenues of the office.
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Mbselins Resistes
THURSDAY, DECEMBER rs, 1851.
KLOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
Index to New Advertisements.

For Christmas Tme-Harden & Will
helm.
For the HolidayS-John Friedel.
Buy Your Candies at Alex. ChapliRe's.
Thomas L. Michie-AttOrney-at-Law.
Fair and Festival.
Railroad Notice.
For the Holidays. l.. Rhees.
Holiday GOOdS-Geo. F.. Stifel & Co.
Holiday PresentS-C. Y. Lucas.
Opera HOuSe-The Two Orphans.
Wanted-Agents.
Special BargainS-JacobS.- page.
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POSTAL POINTS.
Some Statistics in Regard to the Matter
of Collections and Deliveries In this

Chief Clerk J. NJ. Reilly, OF the postoftice
furnishes us with the following table show.
ing the increase in the number OF pieces OF
mail matter from the year, marking the IN
ception of the carrier system in this city.
Also for the year just closed. These tables
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-15

81 500 per year can be easily made
ut home working for E G. Rideout &
Co., 10 Barclay street, New York. Send
for their catalogue and full particulars.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-15

For Holiday Goods, go to Miller
II Franzheim's, the Jewellers,
1909 Market street.
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weather Indications.

WASHINGTON, December Is, A. M.-FOr
the Tennessee and Ohio Valleys. warmer
fair weather, northwest hacking to south
west winds. stationary or higher barometer.
For the Lower Lake regions fair weather
northwest hacking to southwest winds sta
tionary or higher Temperature and baron
eter sf 80 B 90 "a
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DoS'r leave the city without calling at G.
s. Feeney's, No. 1910 Main street, to eI-
anime his large and complete stock of fine
confectioneries.
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HOTEL ARRIVALS

FINE Beavers reduced from o. to 81 -, at
Mrs. 5. s. kisner's, 1911 Main street.
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Rueklep,s Arntea saIve.

FIsE Beavers reduced from s. to 81 2j at
Mrs. S. S. Kisner's, l0Tl Main street.
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Best Cigars in the city at New
Mcclure House Cigar Stand.
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A MUsEMENTS.
BUFFALO BILL.

This noted hunter, &c, drew large
crowd to the Opera House last night to wit
ness his new play, The Prairie Waif. .
The drama is we'll written and has good
plot, embracing principally some interest
ing scenes and incidents in Buffalo Bills
life. The company supporting Bill is a
very good one, having been carefully Sc
leCted with a view of each member being
adapted TO the part assigned. julie Keen,
the Dutch comedian, as Hans" was I'M
usually funny, and Miss Nellie Lingard as
Sadie" helped to greatly amuse the audi
ence The part of the heroine, "Onita,
was admirably rendered by Miss Jennie
Gilbert, and Bill makes love to her just as
If he meant it-but he doesn't. OF course,
throughout the play there are some very,
very serious situations, as well as exceed
ingly comical ones, but Bill always comes
to the rescue just in the nick Of time, fires
OFF whole arsenal of revolvers, and kills
off several able-bOdied antagonists and
saves the heroine from ruin and death. At
every such climax there is a thrilling tab
leau, and the applause on each occasion is
deafening, and in several instances Bill had
to give the audience Il repetition OF such
scenes
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-15

DoS'T leave the city without calling at G..
S. Feenoy's, No. ITO Main street 70 ex.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-15

= G. S. Fseney has received 500
boxes of Fire Crackers.
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MAINS OrERt.

This evening "Juaniata," Won Suppe'S
latest work, will be given at the Opera
House. This opera is said to be the most
delightful of all its authors works. The
leading lady, Miss Jennie Winston, is one
of the most charming vocalists and actresses
on the stage. The last appearance OF this
troup in this city was the occasion of n
large house, and we feel confident that the
Opera House will be filled this evening.
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Expenditures by the street eensmIs.
sioner.

We give below a statement OF the expen-
ditures by the Street Commissioner during
the last month. 1t will be found that the
amount expended by himself exclusive of
the amounts expended by order Of Council
and the various committees, is compare
tivalv small.
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Thermometer Record.

Thermometer Record.
As taken at Schnepfs Opera House drug
store:
WEDNESDAY.
BS9. ISL 81.
JAMlsN3P. NJ JPN TA.N.l2A .3P.N7P.N.
A. Is II - 10 a a -
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
WIN. MILLER.
MILLER and
Holiday Pro
THE COMING
Is Addressed the Fathers

AMI AsTHIs IS MILLER &FRANzHEIMS
DETERMINED TO MAKE 1T ONE NENEh
THE JEwELRY TRADE HERE. AND THh1
FACTS: THAT THEY HAVE NONE But
NO OLD STOCKS WHICH HAVE BEEN
MORE. EVERYTHING WITH THEM lSEN
ELECTION THAN CAN BEFoUND lNTHE
LARGE AS SOME OTHERS THEY CLAIM
AND HANDSOMER ARTICLES THAN ANY
STATE. AND FOR THE COMING HOLD
RECHERCHE, NOVEL AND DESIRABLE
PRESENTS. AND AS THIS ADVERTISER
YOUR ATTENTION Is CALLED TO THE
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FlsE Beavers reduced from s, to 81 .. at
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BUY A WATCH FOR
YOUR WIFE OR SISTER,
YOUR son OR BROTHER.
ITMAKEs A LASTING SOUVENIER
AS USEFUL AS ELEGANT.
INDIAMONDsT THEY HAVE PUREsT GEMS
SET IN ALL STYLES.
THE CONSTANT ADVANCE IN DlAMoND9
MAKE THEM ALWAYS
PAYING INVESTMENT.
THEIR ASSORTMENT OF PRECiOC2
STONES Is UNRIVALLED;
THEY ARE WORTH SEEING.
OR, IF YOU WANT SILVERWARE,
FOR THE TABLE OR ORNAMENT,
MILLER AND FRANRHEIMS
Is THE PLACE TO BUY.
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PRESENTS.
Good, Reliable Fabrics.
CaShmeres, Cashmeres,
Unbroken Collection of ColOrsd and
Black Cashmeres.

First-At S2Izc we have full assortment OF
CashmereS in all shades; strictly pure WOOL I
Second-The CaShmeSeS at Acc are hupin :
and are splendid value oil the price every colo;
Third-For exc we have Cashmere in an eN-
ira quality and 10 inch wide, full line OF shades
FourtA-A few q those French Robes, one
part plain, the other noyeltie, for combina-
ton, at 81 the entire pattern.
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SILKS, SATINs, SATIN De LYON.

Sll5 for "a inch wide COlOred Satin de Lyon
65c for MOire Antique Satin, in all cOlOrS;
6oc for Surah Satin that Others retail at Sl2);
75c for Satin BrodeTie, cost To import SIS;
At Sl.00, SIS, Sl.50, sl.T5 and = the Cast mere
Alexandria Black silks, which never break,
and only for sale by us IN the State, the best
silks brought to this country,
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-05-04
FARLEY AND DAWES.

There was a slight sparring match be-
tween Senator'S Farley and Dawes over the
Chinese treaties the other day The
former said the Republicans would be held
responsible for the delay in ratifying these
treaties, and Dawes retorted that the
Democrats had done nothing with them
when they had majority in the Senate.
Both Senator's were partly right. The
truth no doubt is that neither the Repubh-
cans nor Democrats of the Eastern States
care two straws about the Chinese treaties,
and that consequently both parties have
neglected them almost equally. But Sena-
tor Dawes was wrong when he tried to
make political capital by accusing Senator
Farley of delaying action on the treaties
because he would not consent to the dis
placement of a Democratic Secretary Of the
Senate. No sympathy with that kind of
talk can be had on this. coast.
There is no partisan magic in the
name of Gorham to conjure with. The
Pacific coast Republicans do not re.
gard that person as a member of their
party. They look upon him as political
freebooter, willing to sell himself to either
side. They therefore cannot be got to put
on any enthusiasm over the displacement
OF Democratic Secretary in favor of such
a renegade. They also understand that
Gorhann is being foisted upon the Senate
through the discreditable and immoral
bargain with Malone bargain which has
already been productive of more injury to
the Republican party than can be possibly
oounterbalanced by any fancied advantages
derivable from it.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-05-04
THE NIHILIsT MANIFESTO.

The latest Nihilist manifesto is remark
able only for its frosty impudence. The
authors of it represent the cowardly brutes
who murdered the father of the Car, and
they now undertake to lecture and sol
EMMY reproach HIM because he has sane
tioued the prompt execution of the assas-
sins who were taken red.handed. The
Gar did perfectly right to approve these
executions. He would have been both q
coward and a fool had he not done SO. He
Will be justified in serving every Nihilist
shown to have been concerned in the assas-
sination the same way. As to the Nihilist
propositions regarding State measures, they
are as irrational and windy as might have
been anticipated from such source. No
good can ever come from the kind of poll
ties in which these people are engaged, and
if Russia is to have free institutions with
out passing through the hell of reign of
terror, the Nihilists must be rooted out as
an indispensable preliminary. As the case
stands, they are even more the enemies Of
the Russian people than of the Gar.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-05-04
THE SUGAR TRADE.

In 1850 the consumption of cane sugar
in the United States was 269, 466 tons, of
which l26, 42l tons were produced at home.
Ten years later the requirements had grown
to Ala, 2Sl tons, the domestic production
reaching 1901. In 1870, out of the
total of $50, go tons consumed, there was
only 46, 500 tons raised within the limits OF
the United States. While louisiana sup
piled A per cent. of the sugar needed
thirty years ago. she furnished in 1860 only
% per cent. The war cut down the do
nestle production, and IN 1870 barely Q
per cent. Of the cane sugar used in the
Union was grown at home. Since that
time the national demands for the sweets
have increased over one. half and out Of
the total of Sl9, 34l tons that passed into
the hands of consumers in 1850, no less
than $50, 5l9 tons were imported from
foreign countries. Though the production
OF our State has expanded during the de.
cade with considerable rapidity, we can
now produce only II per cent. of the
sugar that is wanted. In so far as the
price can stimulate production cur planters
have had decided advantages of late years.
The value of good refining sugar in the
New York market during the four years
preceding the war, compared with the
price of late. has been as follows