The following statements relative to the political opinions of the
provincial newspapers in England are the result of a careful inquiry and examination. The total number of provincial journals is 175, of which 100 are supporters of Liberal opinions, and 75 of the principles of the Tory party. Sixty provincial newspapers have an average cir- culation of 1000 and upwards per week, viz. 37 Liberal and 23 Tory papers. These 37 Liberal papers have an average circulation 1,951 per week, or an aggregate circulation of 72,193. The average circula- tion of the 23 Tory papers is 1,374 per week, and the aggregate circulation is 81,606. Of the journals which have a weekly circu- lation of
Liberal. Tory, 1000 and under 1200, there are 6 9
1200 anti under 1500 11 6
1500 and under 2000 8 6
2000 and under 3000 8 2 Above 3000 4 0
The result, therefore, is, that taking the aggregate of the provincial papers, the proportion per cent. is 100 Liberal, 75 Tory. The pro- portion per cent, of papers having a weekly circulation of 1000 and upwards is 100 Liberal and 62 Tory. Proportion per cent. of the aggregate circulatiou of papers publishing 1000 copies and upwards per week, 100 Liberal, 431 Tory.—Leeds Mercury.
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