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A TEMPERANCE PARISH IN SCOTLAND. From a gentlema who on a on a late excursion had occasion to visit various parts of Lanarkshire, we learn that in one of its parishes, namely, Culter, there is not a single public-house! What is the consequence? A healthier and a happier parish is nowhere to be found; and what is more, there is not a single pauper within its boundary !! Some time ago, a person from Biggar thought a public-house in its principal village would be a good speculation, and prepared to set up one; but when this intention came to th came to the ears of the villagers, they used all their interest with the resident Justices refuse a license, se, in the fear o opening up a a fertile source of mischief. They were successful-the license was refused-and license they are now congratulating themselves on their escape from this first step to poverty, misery, degradation, and vice.Paisley Advertiser.

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