COFFEE-CONSUMPTION OF THE WOELD. 



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As far back as 1856-57 the consumption per capita was larger 

 than the average for the past five years, which, according to Mor- 

 ing's tables, was Y.09 pounds per head. The last-named authority 

 places the consumption at the figures given below : 



The quantities of tea and coffee taken for consumption prior 

 to 1859 were as follows : 



The Annual Eeports of the New York Chamber of Commerce 

 make the consumption of the Atlantic coast, and ports on the 

 Gulf of Mexico, for the five years 1876 to 1880, inclusive, as fol- 

 lows: 



