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424 MINEEAL RESOURCES.

character that no satisfactory statistics could be obtained. It is hoped
taht through the efforts of the Denver Chamber of Commerce good and
complete statements of both pottery and fireclays can be published in
the next volume of the " Mineral Besources."

IMPORTS AND EXPORTS.
As will be seen froir^the following tables, there is a considerable im-
portation of clay and its products, especially china, porcelain, etc., and
a small export trade:

Clay imported and entered for consumption in the United States, 1867 to 1883, inclusive.

Fiscal years ending June 30—