TEMPERANCE AND TAXES.
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A striking exemPli6calion of the relation
which Temperance bears 10 the pauperism
of the country. is shown in the ex perience
of the Stase of Massachusetts during the
last year. According to the estimate Of
Mr. Williams. the Temperance agenr, the
pauper tax OF Massachusetts amounted a
few years ago. to 100000. eight ienihs of
which WAS ascertained 10 be the result of
ardent spirits. Two years ago this tax
was reduced TO sl36,00O; and the las, year
it amounted only 10 S4l ,00O.-Thls great
reduction is TO be accounted for by The
cheering fact, that within these few years.
there have been 81, 900 drunkards reform
Cd.


Mr.. w. states that in the town Of WoT>
ce<ter. within three Years, the number of
inhs bifants of the 7oorhouse has been re.
duced from 400 10 Ii. by the operation OF
the same cause. A reformation SO striking
ly and obviously beneficial. that the towa
vcted at It's annual meeting, $500 a year TO
the treasury of the Washingtonlan Society.
Money could not be laid ou, better
EpiS. Recorder.