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Kentucky Gazette
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
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Official census of New York City reports 119,657 inhabitants across ten wards, up 19,038 from three years prior. Includes breakdowns: 46,783 males, 41,137 females, 6,560 male aliens, 5,204 female aliens, 3,844 male colored people, 5,829 female colored, 95 male slaves, 255 female slaves. Slave population decreased by 367. Total likely exceeds 120,000 with rapid growth.
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From the National Advocate.
Census of the City.—We have received the official returns of the census taken by order of the corporation, from which it appears that there are one hundred and nineteen thousand six hundred and fifty seven inhabitants in the ten wards of this city; giving an increase within three years, of 19,038. In this census, there are 46,783 males; 41,137 females; 6,560 male aliens: 5,204 female aliens; 3,844 male colored people ; 5,829 females of color ; 95 male slaves; 255 female slaves. And it appears that, in three years, there has been a decrease of slaves to the number of 367. We are of opinion that the total number exceeds 120,000; and that the city rapidly increases.
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New York
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increase of 19,038 inhabitants within three years; decrease of 367 slaves.
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Official census returns show 119,657 inhabitants in the ten wards: 46,783 males, 41,137 females, 6,560 male aliens, 5,204 female aliens, 3,844 male colored people, 5,829 females of color, 95 male slaves, 255 female slaves. Opinion that total exceeds 120,000 with rapid increase.