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of the poor's funds being short ; and upon such days, it is nothing uncomoion to 

 false ^70. or upwards; that, with donations conferred from charitable people, sup- 

 ports the poor in a more comfortable manner than they are in many other places. 



The infirmary of Glasgow is another most valuable institution. It was erected 

 about fourteen years ago by subscriptions, and many donaiions from mpneyed 

 people who wish well to mankind. 



The subscription was general through Scotland, and there were few instances (at 

 least upon the west) but each parish subscribed £^0. sterling, which intitles the 

 minister, in all time coming, to recommend two patients ; and many hundreds 

 receive relief, who can claim no right but that of humanity. 



In the couniry our poors rates are still lighter. The Mains parish, where I 

 reside, contains 1745 souls j of these, there are at this lime 16 supported by cha- 

 rity, collected at the church door. I do not recollect that we were ever called 

 upon for an extraordinary collection : and it is not consistent with my knowledge, 

 that any individual goes out to ask supply. 



Although I have rated the minister's stipend at 4^. per acre, in the money column 

 of the letter returned, I have done it merely to show the small proportion he receives 

 (that being nearly in the proportion of the acres which the parish contains). But, 

 thank God, we know nothing about tithes in Scotland; and my opinion is, if that 

 most destructive barrier to all agricultural improvements were done away in Eng- 

 land, the happy time would soon arrive when she would be sending her agricul- 

 tural produce for the supply of many of her poorer neighbours. 



It is true, the ancient laws of Scotland has provided the f of the free rental for 

 the support of the clergy. But the land in general was valued long ago, when land 

 was so very low ; and in many instances is barely sufficient for their support. 

 And when the valuation runs high, I believe the laws of equity would overbalance 

 what they call their ancient right. It may be justly stated, that the clergy of 

 Scodand do not receive more than£'200. per annum ; as many less as more. 



If any district has not been valued formerly, the proprietor may call upon the 

 Lord of Teens, and have it done before any agricultural improvement takes place. 

 And if he should afterwards make his land one hundred times more valuable, no new 

 valuation can take place. 



The rental of the city of Glasgow (exclusive of those below £"3. and which pay 



