The Sun.
London, England, 1849-10-09 00:00:00

(Signed)

L. KOSSUTH.

THE QUARTER'S REVENUE.
(From the Observer.)
The returns of the quarter's revenue will be made
up to Wednesday evening next, the 10th instant. So
far as can be judged, however, from the receipts of
the quarter as they are now known, we believe that
the result for the quarter and - the year will be most
satisfactory, as regards a comparison both 'with the
quarter and with the year ending the 10th of
October, 1848.

We may commence by stating that there will be a
small increase on the gross revenue for the quarter
over the corresponding quarter of last year; and that
on a comparison of the two years ending on the 10th
of October, 1848 and 1849 respectively, a similarly
satisfactory result may be expected. That it is
satisfactory and encouraging so to keep up to the
standard of last year and quarter is most easily shown
by a statement of the several receipts.
The Customs will show an actual decrease, as com-
pared with the quarter ending the 10th of October,
1848, of not less than from 300,0001. to 400,0001.
This decrease, large as it looks on a single quarter, is
more than accounted for by considering what a large
quantity of foreign corn has been imported in the
corresponding quarter of last year, just at the time
when our own harvest was not yet avaible, and
when the distress and deficiency in Ireland were at
their height. The loss, too, of so large a portion of
the sugar and timber duties has had its due influence
—an,influence which, if we reason from all previous
experience, will he less and less felt every day. The
falling off in the Customs, we are happy to say, is
the only apparently unfavourable item in the account,
and is more than Made up by the actual prosperity of
the others.

The Excise will show a gratifying increase almost
sufficient in itself to cover the temporary falling off
in the Customs. This is the more satisfactory, when
it is stated that it arises from a comparison with a
most excellent quarter last year. When it is consi-
dered that the condition of Excise revenue is so
strong a criterion of the comfort of the working
classes, this increased and increasing improvement is
beyond all price.
The Stamps, which had so greatly fallen off during
the check to commerce and trade last year, exhibit
a most remarkable activity, and will yield an in-
crease of not less than 100,0001. over the October
quarter of 1848:. _

The Taxes will also show a small increase.

The Post-office, too, will add its most instructive
evidence to the increased activity of trade, by showing
an improved net revenue of 100,0001., in spite of the
heavy expenses incurred in order to give enlarged
accommodation to the public in town awl country.
The increase in the property-tax will also appear
with its most decisive evidence in favour of the im-
provement of the general prosperity over the depres-
sion of the corresponding period of the last year.
Upon the returns of the year ending the 10th of
October, 1848, and the 10th of October, 1849, respec-
tively, it may be sufficient to remark that they will
exhibit a comparison not very materially differing
from the comparative statement of the corresponding
quarter, which we have given above. The Customs
will show a decrease from the same causes which we
have already pointed out, and which were taken into
account when the changes in the tariff were trade. The
only difference between the calculation and the actual
result is, that the calculations were made on the safe
side (as they ought to be), and that the depression is
not so great as was expected.
The Taxes, Stamps, Post-office, and Property-tax,
will all show most gratifying proof of increasing
prosperity in the returns for the :year. The above-
items comprise what is called the ordinary revenue,
and not being subject to casualties, are ordinarily
reckoned the tests of the national prosperity. The
sales of stores, Crown lands, and miscellaneous, vary
so much according to circumstances which are wholly
casual, that they are not taken much into account,
although they serve, as far as they go, to balance a
quarterly or an annual account.
It may not be out of place to remark, in reference
to the receipt of the revenue, that the national expen-
diture has been, and is, in process of considerable
reduction, and that both the imports and exports of
the country exhibit an increase and an activity that
must be attended with the most decisive and beneficial
results in every point of view.
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

The 'Vol verine, 12, Commander M. Falcon, is
ordered to be completed with all possible dispatch,
and it is expected to leave Chatham on the 10th inst.,
instead of the 17th.

The Linnet, 6, packet-brig, Lieutenant Com-
mander James, sailed from Falmouth on Saturday,
for Brazil. Her passengers were—for Madeira, the
Very Rev. the Dean of Llandaff, Mrs. Cony bear, Mr.
Conybear, and servants ; for Teneriffe, Miss Mann;
for Bahia, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas and family and ser-
vant, Mrs. Lane and family and servant.
The Sidon steam-frigate, is receiving her new
boilers at Portsmouth ; she is to be ready by the 12th
of November, but there appears to be a good deal of
work to be completed on board of her ; the step of
her mainmast has been shifted four feet further aft,
and the step of her foremast six feet furtber aft.
The Encounter, screw corvette, Captain Gordon,
continues ready for sea, at Spithead, waiting orders.
PLYMOUTH, OCT. 6.—The cholera having left
Stonehouse, the Andromeda frigate hulk, which for
some time past was moored off the Royal William
Victualling-yard, for the reception of healthy ma-
rines and their families, has been warped to her moor-
ings in Hamoaze.
Her Majesty's brigs Grecian and Philomel were
taken into dock to-day to be repaired.
Her Majesty's ship Ganges, 84, Captain Henry
Smith, which has now only a frigate's crew (500
men), is to have a full complement of 750 hands.
Yesterday her sails were unbent and lowered yards
and topgallant-masts struck.
The Peterel packet sailed on Thursday for Fal-
mouth.

Considerable speculation exists in naval circles as to
the probable successor of the present Admiral-Superin-
tendent of the Devonport Dockyard, Rear-Admiral
Sir John Louis. Upon this subject this day's De-
vonport Telegraph says :—" Sir John Sinclair, Rear-
Admiral of the Blue, will succeed." Again, " that
it is contemplated to fill up the vacancy from the
Captains' list, instead of the Rear-Admirals'. By
this latter arrangement the office of Flag-Lieutenant
will be abolished, and it is said the Captain-Superin-
tendent's pendant will be hoisted on board the ordi-
nary depot ship, thus effecting a further saving."
Wind—southerly, with rain.

NARROW ESCAPE or EARL CAYAN.—On Thurs-
day week, as the aul of Cavan was returning from
Bridgwater, when at a short distance from Barford
House, his horse, which was going rather fast, drew the
phaeton near the side of the lane, and the forewheel
suddenly coming in contact with the bridge of an en-
trance gateway over a ditch, it ,flew to pieces. The
carriage was overturned, his Lordship and a man whom
ho had taken up on the road were thrown violently out,
and were rolled for some considerable distance in the
mud. Dr. Sewell, of Bridgwater, was driving near the
spot, and assisted his Lordship to his residence. We
are happy to state, that besides the severe shock !ms-
tained, neither his Lordship nor his companion received
any injury. By the kindness of his neighbour, Mr. F.
Biffin, labourers were soon procured, and a horse and
cart lent by him conveyed the shattered carriage to
Barford House.--Bristol Journal.
WEST SURREY ELECTION.—The poll-book is to
be published, and we are glad to find it will be something
more, as the whole of the names and residences of quali-
fied electors will be printed, so that the unpolled, as well
as those who did exercise their frauchiie, will appear._
Surrey Standard,