Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-08-30

than can be done from Dan TTdlClSCO rs
the difference of freight between San Fran
cisco and the interior points beyond
her, are to the gain of the buyer. That is,
to say, the purchaser of supplies in Sacra-
mento who has to ship them to points
north or east saves the freight charge be-
tween San Francisco and Sacramento. The
lowness of rents in Sacramento, the alb
sence of dock charges, the nOn-charge for
trucking, all inure to the benefit of the
buyer. In addition, the ncarnesS of the
market enables orders to be filled with
greater speed. Thus, there are to the
buyer the saving of freight, local charges
and time, while TO the Sacramento mer-
chant there are the low expenses for con-
duct of business, due to the non cr0wdlng
for room, the lessened cost of handling
goods. as the chief establishments are con-
tiguous to wharf and depots, and the eli
matte advantages, which are very decided IN
all those matters where dry atmosphere Is
desirable The manufacturers of the city
are in all respects advantaged as are the
merchants, and, in addition, have greater
gain from the climate. This is due to the
desrability of manufactured goods, such as
furniture, wagons, carriages, fruit cases,
and manufactures ont of wood generally,
as tubs, buckets, pals, firBins, berry-chests,
etc, being constructed Of material seasoned
in a non-humid climate. The fact is one
of common admission that goods stored
/ i 40 lara far
rior for service on this coast than those
coming from a region where the changes of
temperature are more radical, and where
dry atmosphere is not the normal condi-
| ton.
The trade of Sacramento has grown with
| that steady and sure growth that indicates
| its worth and .permanency. 1t is the un-
questioned depot of supply for the entire
central and northern sections of the State,
and though in recent years it has had to
contend with the most earnest competition,
| not only from San Francisco but from the
| East, the magnitude ofits jobbing trade has
steadily augmented, and the business in
| terest Of the place advanced, establishing
| beyond question the city's claim to the title
of 3" The Central Metropolis of California"
One of the especial features of Sacra-
| mento's trade is its admirable position as
| fruit-shipping depot, it being the largest in
the State, and the best situated for latest
and best shipment of California products to
| the Territorial and Eastern markets. This
applies also to vegetable produce, which
| forms one of the staples Of shipment, and
the advantages of the place for which are
not rivalled and cannot be. In gro
cerics, fruits fresh and canned, lumber,
agricultural machinery, vegetables, flour,
general produce, canned goods, wagons,
buggieS and carriages, boxes and wooden
ware, liquors, drugs, tobacco, hard
ware, agricultural tools and implements,
feed and hay, etc, the supply is equal to
the largest demand of the trade area.
Naturally such a trade center is also the
best point for the disposal of the producers
products Thus, the growers of the interior
find here ready sale at highest market
rates for grain, grapes, corn, fruit, berries,
| vegetables, wool, hides hops, and all the
usual products of the soil. The hop inter
ests of the market are the largest of any
in the State, and the surrounding country
is by all odds the most prolific and ex-
tensive hop-producing region on the Pacific
coast. Sacramento is also q market for
grapes grown in the north and central sec
tons, and fer the storage of brandies and
liquors it has no superior, the climate con-
tributing to the value of the goods rs no
other does. The contiguity of the city to
the great sugar-pine and fir forests Of the
mountains and its direct connection with
the chief interior numbering mills Of the
F Sierras, renders this depot for lumber
supply of especial advantages, to both
dealer and buyer. Added to these consid-
erations is that obvious one of dryncss of
climate, which is so essential for first
class lumber mart.
II is not intended to take more than a
cursory glance at the advantages of Sacra-
mento in this article 1t is especially dis
claimed that it aims at anything more than
, to indicate the main claims Of the capital
: rs the second commercial city of tho State.
: But it may be ~ well, before passing to
, other considerations, to add that in the
matter Of social advantages, a settled state
; of society, cultured and prosperous COM
munity. educational advantages and the
; like, the city of Sacramento yields the palm
TO none. 1t is essentially a city of homes,
Of Woodworking, energetic and enterprising
( people. where want is little known, poverty
e a rare matter, and, because of its large trade
G and of the permanent industries, CHIEF
G among which are the extensive works OF
r the Central Pacific Railroad Company, the
/ | Touring mills and the various manufacture
ing establishments, Sacramento is city
, | where hard times, financial stringency and
e | business distress are practically unknown
] For many years the REcoRp-UNIoN ha.
? presented from time to time the advantage:
of the northern and central sections of the
, State 1t has never lost an opportunity tC
= fairly speak of the desirability o
, | the region for immigrants, and those
desirous of making permanent homes il
California. But it has not at any time ex
S | aggerated the advantages and attractions o
e the section, or held out inducements for in
5 comers that industry and economy, coupled
e with reasonable capital for agricultural in
= vestment might not realize. In accordance
T with its longtime custom, began in specia
: and general articles as far back as the yea
i 1872, we publish this morning another re
t view in a general way, of several of tn,
y central and northern counties of the State
e The present is intended to be general rathel
: than specific and statistical, and introduc
a tory to elaborate reviews in detail from
9 time TO time in the near future. The plar
} Is to be more persistent than ever before, II