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GEOGRAPHICAL REVIEW OF THE FISHERIES. 



Detailed statement of tlie quantitus and i-alues of the products. 



237. THE FISHERIES OF THE WESTERN END, INCLUDING DETROIT AND TOLEDO, 



DETROIT. There is no fishing carried on in the immediate vicinity of Detroit, but the city is, 

 nevertheless, aii important receiving and distributing point. The following table shows the total 

 amount of fresh fish received at Detroit in 1879 : 



The amount of salt fish was as follows: 



Of the fresh fish about 1,165,000 pounds were frozen, all of which, with the exception of about 

 500,000 pounds, were sent out of the city. The entire amount of salt fish also found a market out- 

 side of the city. Large quantities are sent to different cities in New York State, and also to Boston, 

 Philadelphia, and other cities on the coast. One firm shipped a considerable amount to Kentucky. 

 Toledo, Saudusky, Cleveland, and other cities of Lake Erie also receive considerable quantities, 

 which are distributed to various inland towns. 



Detroit is one of the principal points at which fish are frozen. During 1879 at least 580 tons 

 were frozen. There are several firms engaged in the. business, all doing a large trade. 



Regarding the amount of fish consumed in the city itself very little information could be 

 obtained. Few of the peddlers and retailers have any idea of the extent of their business. It is 

 probable, however, that about 500,000 pounds were,' consumed in 1879, 200,000 pounds of which 

 were bought from the city wholesalers and the balance from the fishermen on the river and on 

 Lake Saint Clair. The trade is divided among seventeen firms, most of whom have a stall in the 



