Vide Scheme A.


Whence it may be observed that in 10,000 coexisting persons there
are 71 or 72 marriages in the country, producing 343 children; 78
marriages in towns producing 351 children; 94 marriages in London,
producing 376 children.

Whereby it follows -

1. That though each marriage in London produces fewer people than
in the country, yet London in general having a greater proportion of
breeders, is more prolific than the other great towns, and the great
towns are more prolific than the country.

2. That if the people of London of all ages were as long-lived as
those in the country, London would increase in people much faster
pro rata than the country.

3. That the reasons why each marriage in London produces fewer
children than the country marriages seem to be -

(1) From the more frequent fornications and adulteries.

(2) From a greater luxury and intemperance.

(3) From a greater intentness on business.