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      Mr. Tyler On The Slave Trade. Ix 18 A Co...

      of her constitution will repel any compulsory dictation ^ whether from foreign , countries or from one state to another . The question at issue in Kansas partakes inspirit of that which we have just been dealing ; but we must reserve that for a second paper .

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      Bice-Eaters And Water-Drinkers. The Vege...

      BICE-EATERS AND WATER-DRINKERS . The vegetarians and total abstainers bave l ) een deprived of one of their best arguments "by the horrible events iu India . Who that las endured a lecture on the immortal virtues of the crystal fluid and the physiological effects of green-stuff , has not heard how it mollifies the character , and inspires Immanity with a saintly moderation ? Who las not been told of the meek Hindoo and

      the sober Mohammedan ? Well , we see at last what these rice-eating and water-drinlciiig feftows are . It is true that they are not all abstainers , either from auimal food or fermented drinks—prophets themselves T ) eing unable to produce those results which platforms so glibly promise to the world ; but , in general , the food and refreshment of Hindoos and Moslems is of a less exciting character than that in which the Northerns indulge . And it has the effect—so the tracts and jijiu xu nus me Bueci—so tue wiicta ana

      lectures say—of rendering the recipient humane . He is guiltless of the blood of cows ; he is the protector of fleas ; vermin not to be named are by him respected . A little measure of rice in the husk and a little pannikin of water satisfy his seraphic appetite . With all their kawabs and bazaar mutton , the people of India have a marvellous sympathy for animals . Happily , it is a one-sided , sentiment , or there would be no cavalry among the Sepoys . The Hindoos , in general , abhor animal food ; although most of them eat fish , while some will dine off the flesh of deers and short-tailed sheep . Brahmins , however , must only eat kids and lish .

      It is true , also , that myriads drink like certain Scotchmen , in a hypocritical , illicit way ; but their morality is against it ; their creed is against it , and among large numbers who dare not comfort themselves with hot roasts and strong decoctions , bhang , and other brutalizing stimulants , supply the void in nature . To express a relationship they say ' of one milk , ' avoiding the mention of blood ; and

      yet these are the races which have surpassed all that was ever committed by Hun or Huron—converting paved courts into reservoirs of blood , sawing children in two , slicing the flesh off the boues of young girls , bayoneting unarmed men in the eyes , dragging invalids out of their beds , and impaling them . These vegetarians have forced the flesh of infanta between the lips of their parents ;

      these water-drinkers , maddened with bhang , have compelled a daughter to taste her father ' s blood . What is the military class in Oude ? Partly Mohammedan — holding fermented liquors accursed—partly Chatri , eaters of esculents , rice , maize and millet , all emollient food . These are the ruffians hungering fotf massacre at Lucknow . Who are the Mahrattas ? Rice-eating Hindoos . Who are the Bajpobts ? Chastrya 1-1 indoos , friends of animals , ' devotees of fountains

      , TniiVn / iM ^ Hn * -vU ^ vl ^ -21 J- _ LJ _ . 1 . _ . 1 •__ j I > i I murderers of children , who complain that the English havo forbidden them to malco holocausts of female Blaves at the death of a chieftarn . These warriOKHaktt opium to inflame their courage . WHen ' one of their armies or garrisons has been'reduced to despair , they perform johar . ihtit ibto say , they intoxicate emselveakill

      ^ n . till'then * women and children , - 1 Jn d ; Tudh out t 6 light until all are alum . It ' . )' ,. «[ ( in , Merable tb hear' them pleaded' for , these ; , % « eitryas ; Who & eTfltity ^ it is « to ' give alms , WWliHr :, ; , fHli i-uu ^ '; ) ,-: rr : ....... .... .

      to shun sensual gratifications , and defend the people . ' How the honey , herb , riee , butter , curd , and sugar eating , and milk and water drinking rabble have revelled in blood ! How the chivalrous nobles who slay their maidens at the approach of pollution have tossed naked English girls into the street to be outraged , tortured , and trampled to death ! They must

      not kill a rat , snake , or a flea , but give them a thousand white women and children , and the water-drinkers will become worse than cannibals . Among the Marquesas savages , when it was resolved to cat a virgin , they simply took off her clothes , laid her upon a block , passed a knife into her heart , and thus mercifully prepared her for the fire . So , at least , the old voyagers say . But these Brahmins , who feed like lambs and drink like

      gazelles , and these Mohammedans who hold fermentation in horror , fasten men and ¦ women to trees while they whip their children to death , or wring their necks , or carve them to pieces ; the blood of the infant is dashed in its mother ' s face , the husband sees his wife ripped open . Verily , there must be no further allusion to India by the disciples of Pokphyrt . They must not say again , " Look at the Hindoo who eats rice and drinks water ; he would not willingly harm insect d tablihhositals tor

      an , anes ses p superannuated cows ; " or , " Mark how the Moslem , who drinks water , will not tread upon a piece of paper , lest the name of God should be written upon it . " He has trampled on the image of G-od itself ; and we have no intention of arguing that lie would have been a less brutal coward had he fed on flesh and inebriated himself with brandy instead of bhang . All we insist on is , that avast number of vegetarian and total abstinence fallacies will be exploded , in a popular sense , by the incidents of the Sepoy rebellion .

      The Revenue. The Revenue Returns For The...

      THE REVENUE . The Revenue Returns for the quarter ending September 30 th , 1857 , have just been published . The result shows a decrease on the quarter of 889 , 160 Z ., on the half year of 1 , 115 , 4012 ., and on the whole year of only 169 , 406 ? ., as compared with the corresponding periods of 1856 . The principal falling off has taken place in the Customs , Excise , and Property-tax ; the Stamps aud Crown Lands

      show a less serious diminution ; whilst the Post Office , General Taxes , and Miscellaneous departments exhibit a faiiit but cheering rise . The figures , however , which tell this tale of financial depression , are not to be regarded as unfavourable . If the C ustoms duties have not been so prolific this year , it must be borne in mind that large reductions were made in the duties on imported goods at the

      commencement of the year . Tea , coffee , and sugar now pass through our ports under a lessened tariff , and although the delivery of the first during the last half year has exceeded that in the corresponding half year of 1856 by 13 , 000 , 000 ltxs ., in tlvo article of sugar the production luis been , from unfavourable circumstances , considerably diminished , and there is , therefore , a proportionate loss in this particular . In the Excise Department we perceive a deficiency

      t * -a M I ^ V \ . rty \ V V . ¦ ¦» ^ s * vi » of 148 , 000 / . ; but a considerable falling off was to be anticipated in consequence of the readjustment of the Mult-tax , since < luriug the last year no leas than three-quarters of a million were paid into the national treasury from this duty alone . It is , however , satisfactory to learn , both ' in n moral and

      'financial , point of view , that tho consumption in this article lias - been so great aa to yield 200 , 000 / . m 6 j ; e than wasi expected . On tho other ^ jd , t ( ieire has been lcdu corn , braudy ,

      and wme imported iuto tliis- country- ; -and this affords aa additional explanation of the difference which occurs iu this department . Notwithstanding the important reduction of the Property-tax from , 16 d . to 7 d ., not more than , a loss of 415 , 6997 . to the revenue is recorded for the quarter ending the 30 th of September , 1857 ; whilst for the whole year the result is as little as 187 , 307 / . Under the head of Stamps , we find for the last quarter a decrease of 18 , 3942 . ; whilst for the whole year this duty bears an increase of 166 , 182 £ . The subjects of taxation which have exhibited a tendency to rise are the general taxes , the Post Office , and the Miscellaneous . The first give a net increase of 2000 / ., the second of 85 , 000 / ., and the third of 113 , 095 / ., making in the aggregate a total of 200 , 095 / . Upon the whole then , the results of the Quarter ' s Revenue may be considered good . The surprise rather is , that after returning from , the complicated system of a war finance to a peace regime the national balance has not exhibited a greater variation .

      Chair. The Report Of The Directors State...

      . : — " On 13 th of April , six omnibuses were placed upon the roads of the metropolis , viz . ; one running from Holloway to the City , two from Notting-hill to the City , one from Stoke Newington to the City , one from Stoke Newington to tlie West-end , and one from Dalston to the City . The earnings of the omnibuses show a largely progressive increase , and ( considering the short period that has elapsed ) very satisfactory results . In four weeks in August , ten omnibuses then running produced the sum of 715 / . 9 s . Id . It should be borne in mind , too , that the earnings are for six days only , the Saloon Omnibus not running on Sundays . On the 17 th of August an eleventh omnibus was started , and on the 31 st August the twelfth , both , of which more than justify the expectation of the directors . With reference to the general affairs and position of the company , the directors may state that the number of shareholders ia 530 , who hold amongst them 11 , 873 shares , and there

      chair The report of the directors stated the The Satx > on Omnibus Company . —The first general meeting of shareholders in this company was held at the London Tavern , last Saturday ; Mr . F . Parker in the

      is good reason to believe that the first issue , of shares will be speedily exhausted . The shareholders for the time being will have the preference in the next issue of shares . The number of omnibuses at present in possession of the company—all built for them , and according to the patent—is fifteen , and three more are nearly completed . The number of horses is 121 , and both omibuses and horses are in first-rate condition . It may be mentioned , that each omnibus—in many cases old and worn-out—with the required number of horses to work it , is valued , according to their balance-sheet , by the

      French Company now running upon tho metropolitan roads , at 666 ? . ; whilst a far superior omnibus , new , with the necessary number of horses , has cost the Saloon Company under 450 / . The balance of expenditure , as shown by the accompanying balance-sheet , amounts to 2429 Z . 14 s . 9 d . The expenditure applies to the whole period of nearly twelve months , and includes tho expenses incident to the establishment of the company ; while the receipts arise only from the partial working of a few omnibuses for an average of three months . The directors recommend that the above-named sum he

      written off to preliminary expenses . " Along discussion ensued , in the course of which the chair man accused a shareholder , Mr . Loyd Jones , of having , from interested motives , circulated statements impugning the solvency of th « company . Mr . Jones , after speaking for a short time iu the midst of a great hubbub , handed in a protest against the proceedings , signed by several shareholders . The directors having been re-elected , tho proceedings terminated . Djeptfoud THicATitE . —The magistrates havo refused to runew tho license of Deptford Theatre , on account of its being attended by disreputable and riotous audiences . It was once a highly respectable placo of entcTtaiamentwhere the best London actors usod to uiuuriumiuuiii wucic iu uonuort actors to

      , * , « uusc . usou perform . Sun kg al , —Tho French authorities at Senegal , powerfully aided by Tamsir A . mat , chiof of the Mussulman religion and deputy mayor of St . Louis , havo , uftor long efforts , succeeded in inducing tho non-Cliristian black population , throughout ull tho French territory , to declare to the local authorities the births and death * which take placo amongst them , so ns to have them registered

      in the I'rencU form , , ' tlu . John IIkiciht , M . l \ , is staying at Lliuidudno , North Wales . Tho North Wales'Chronicle says ' that the hon . gentleman appears to bo greatly improved in health ainco his visit last season . . . !

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    • Leader (1850-1860), Oct. 3, 1857, page 17, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_03101857/page/17/