The Fluctuations In The Price Of Gold

Tlio rapid decline in tho price of gold rendéis interesting a statement of its value in Federal curroncy sinae the beginning of tho war. On the 13th of Jauuary, 18(2, it was quoted at 103, and by the 18th had fallen to 101}. An advance began in Juno, and on the 18th of Juiy it was quoted at 119. In October it roached 133, and at the close of the year was quoted at 133. By tho end of Jauuary, 18G3, tïio price was 159@16OJ ; B February it reachod 172$ ; in July it declined to 123}, and in December it advaucpd to 152. In Jannary, 1864, it oponed t 151$@152 ; in April tho highest price was 181 ; on the last day of Juno tho price was 245@ 250 ; in Jnly it reiehed 285, and niaincd abovo 200 nearly all the rest of the year, closiug at 224J@227 on the! lst of L)ecember. Thorn wns a gradual docline in 1865 uutil May, when the lowest quotfttion i was 128 1 ; tho price was higher ('uring ■■ tho rest of the year, closiug at 144; @ 14 5 i on the 30th of December. In 1866 the bighost price was 157, on the 26th of June ; and the lowest 126, ' on the 16th of April. It closed at 134 on the last day of December. In 1867 the highest price was 146 J, and the lowest 133. In 1868 the highest prico was 150, and the lowest 183}. In 1869 the highcat price was 162). (on Black Fiiday), and the lowest l"l9;. In 1879 the highest prioo was 123; , and tho lowest 110. In 1871 the highest prico was 115;, and the lowest 1081. In 1872 the hif?hest price was 115 J, and the lowest 108;. In 1873 the highest prico was 119 , and the loweiit 106] . In 1874 the liiRlieKt prico was 114;, und the lowest 109. In 1875 the highest price was