Ch. xii. Continuation of the same Subject. 411 



not entirely get rid of a system which has been so 

 long interwoven in its frame, a limitation of the 

 amount of the poor's rates, or rather of their pro- 

 portion to the wealth and population of the coun- 

 try which would be more rational and just, ac- 

 companied with a very full and fair notice of the 

 nature of the change to be made, might be pro- 

 ductive of essential benefit, and do much towards 

 improving the habits and happiness of the poor. 



