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wine imported in 1846, there are 229,595 gallons in 1847. In spirits of all kinds, 
exclusive of whiskey and East and West India rum, 159,547 gallons in 1846, against 
185,367 gallons in 1847. In molasses 151,675 gallons, against 365,450 gallons. In 
refined sugar 895,046 Ibs., against 880,305 lbs. In Muscovado and bastard sugars 
8,546,982 Ibs., against 8,719,099 Ibs. In coffee 105,282 lbs., against 261,144 Ibs. In 
tea 603,038 lbs., against 816,866 Ibs. In salt 345,396 bushels (equal to 11,513 
tons), against 87,880 bushels (equal to 2929 tons). And in goods paying ad valorem 
duties £2,241,154 sterling, against £1,783,682 sterling. 
_ On comparing the exports of 1846 with those of ]847, it will be seen that the ex- 
ports of the agricultural staples of Canada exhibit a steady increase. For instance, 
the export of flour in 1846 was 555,602 barrels, against 651,030 barrels in 1847. 
The export of wheat was 534,747 bushels in 1846, against 628,001 bushels in 1847. 
That of oatmeal, 5930 barrels against 21,999 barrels. That of cats, 46,060 bushels 
against 165,805 bushels. And that of butter, 786,701 Ibs. against 1,036,555 lbs. Of 
ashes, however, and timber, there was a falling off, but it was probably more than 
compensated by an increased export inland. 
On the Distribution of the Population of Great Britain and Ireland ; illus- 
trated by Maps and Diagrams. By Aucustus PeterMANN, F.R.G.S. 
_ A map of the British Isles was exhibited, showing by shading the various degrees 
of density of population in every part of the United Kingdom; certain districts con- 
taining Jess than 5, others upwards of 2600 inhabitants to 1 English square mile. The 
causes of this very unequal distribution of the people were alluded to, and tables ex- 
“hibited giving the density of population in the different parts of the United Kingdom. 
It was remarked that of the 122 counties and islands,— 
3 showed an average density of 1000 souls and upwards to 1 Engl. sq. mile. 
5 
USF 4 » from 1000 to 500 rf > 
8 ” ” ” ” 500 to 400 ” ” 
9 ” ” ” ” 400 to 300 » ” 
388 ” ” ” ” 300 to 200 ” ” 
33 ” ” ” ” 200 to 100 ” ” ‘ 
26 », below 100 
” ” 
All towns containing 3000 inhabitants and upwards were indicated on the map 
according to an arrangement of the number of their inhabitants. 
_ Synoptical Table of the Number and Total Population of all Towns containing 
10,000 Inhabitants and upwards. 
Towns of 100,000} Towns from Towns from Towns from All towns of 
inhabitants and] 50,000 to 100,000} 20,000 to 50,000 | 10,000 to 20,000 10,000inhabitants 
inhabitants. inhabitants. inhabitants. and upwards. 
nf | SS 
4 |2,407,423| 8 | 493,330| 43 |1,307,564) 78 |1,052,704|133 |5,261,021 
BE ot > 4b alee 1} 21,929] 3| 37,698} 4| 59,627 
i, 2| 412,506] 2| 123,841} 3 | 110,994] 5| 67,414) 12 | 714,755 
1 | 232,726} 2 | 156,028] 2) 71,607| 12| 158,642| 17 | 619,003 
1 21,040 15,220} 2| 36,260 
res aetna | ace ES | | | | 
99 1,331,678 168 |6,690,666 
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Considerable pains have been taken to separate the population of the distinct place 
that of the whole parish. In England however this has not always been pos- 
le; as the population returns do not afford the means of making any such separa- 
m. The summary for England therefore can only be considered as approximately 
correct. 
2. 1848. I 
