OF GIBRALTAR. 49 



certain limits, for as it is, Gibraltar is over-populated. 

 From the foregoing table, it will appear that the 

 major part of the population is composed of the 

 descendants of Spaniards, Portuguese, Jews, and 

 Genoese. The number of English descendants is 

 comparatively few. The occupations of this mixed 

 class of population are necessarily various. The fol- 

 lowing list is from Martin's * Account of Gibraltar.,' 

 which the reader should consult for further information 

 on the rock, which could not possibly be introduced 

 in this summary account of its topography. 



160 Merchants. 



226 Shopkeepers. 



303 Clerks. 



48 Landed proprietors. 



4 Lawyers and notaries public. 



24 Medical practitioners and apothecaries, 

 99 In government civil service. 



19 In religious establishments. 



25 Brokers. 



309 Hawkers and dealers. 

 1042 Tradesmen and mechanics. 

 43 Wine and spirit dealers. 



267 Gardeners, butchers, milk and fruit sellers. 



880 Tobacconists and cigar-makers ! ! 



408 Mariners and fishermen. 



646 Porters and labourers. 

 2473 Servants, &c. 



364 Various other occupations. 



The following are without employment, or assisting 

 in domestic affairs: 625 men, 1,985 boys, 2,957 

 women, 2,101 girls. 



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