POPULATION. 



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alone*, which was formerly poor and limited, but which is 

 now become a substitute to the great lotteries of Europe, 

 causes from two to three thousand piastres to circulate weekly. 

 The ornaments of the houses, the dresses of the inhabitants, 

 the carriages, &c. are neater, more commodious, and even 

 more brilliant, than they were twenty years ago. Of what im- 

 portance is it that they are not intrinsically so rich? 



By a comparison between the demonstrative plan, and the 

 present state of Madrid, it will be found that Lima, in pro- 

 portion to its inhabitants, has the advantage in the number of 

 its hospitals, as well as in that of its students. In the last re- 

 cension of the population of the city and court of Madrid, one 

 hundred and fifty-six thousand six hundred and seventy-two 

 individuals were comprized ; and, notwithstanding, there are 

 eight hospitals only which have their beds occupied, those of 

 the other six being vacant ; and seven hundred and twenty- 

 seven students. Such a comparison will justify the praises we 

 bestowed on our beloved country, when we observed, that 

 " throughout Peru, knowledge is general, as well on account 

 of the innate quickness and penetration of its native inhabi- 

 tants, as through their fondness for study." It will also 

 evince, that among us humanity has constantly triumphed. 



Series of the recensions made at Lima, with the increase or 

 diminution of the population since the year 1600. 



Diminution. 



Years. 



Recensions. 



Increase. 



In 1600 



14.262 





1614 



25.455 



1 1.192 



1700 



37.259 



11.805 



1746 



60.000 



22.741 



1755 



54.000 





1781 



60.000 



6.000 



1790 



52.627 





6.000 



7.373 



* This game appears to be similar to that of our raffles. 



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