Star.
London, England, 1825-12-31 00:00:00

Decrease in the present Quarter

Great as this deficiency is, it was to be expected
from the recent convulfio:►s in the commercial world,
which could not Nil of deeply affecting almost every
branch of -the Revenue, but particularly the Customs.
It will be seen, that the whole deficiency in the year,
and more than that, indeed, has occurred in the last
Quarter—we believe we might confidently say, within
the last tnetath, during which period almost every
branch of trade was stagnant, in consequen:e of the
City being devoid of its accustomed credit.
It is, however, consolatory to know that this falling
off in the Revenue is solely attributable to a tempo.
vary cause, and not to any decrease in the resources of
the country. We must also consider that there is a
very large stock of goods now in the warehouses, which,
as confidence is restored, will be brought into home
consumption ; and by this means we may anticipate
that the Revenue for the first Quirter of the ensuing year
will benefit by the deficiency of the present Quarter.
We have said that the .recent convulsions in the COM-
merc;al world must have affected almost every branch
of the Revenue; and we believe it will be found that
there is a very great deficiency in the Excise Revenue
this Quarter. This, however, is not entirely owing to
the late panic, though it no doubt has had its influence
on the Excise as well as on the Customs.

The deficiency of the Exeise in the present Quarter i,,
we believe, mainly attributable to the stagnation in the
distilleries, in coisequence of the anticipated reduction
in the rate of duty on British spitits, which commences
on the sth of next month.

Although we cannot but regret, that the rapid
course of our financial prosperity, has thus ►omen-
tarily been arrested. yet it is -consolatory to know,
that it has arisen from temporary causes, which can
not produce lasting effects; and we feel assured, that
whenever confidence is iesioted, commerce will pur-
sue the even tenor of its way; and that the new chan-
nels that are opening for our manufactures, will
constantly add to our Revenue.

We have on several occasions demonstrated to our
Readers, that the enlightened principles on which his
MAJESTY'S Government have now placed the comnser-
cial policy of this empire, in reference especially to its
foreign trade, must, from ine4table necessity, sooner or ,
later, be imitated by every other foreign nation which
is not prepared to retrograde in wealth and industry,—
in the means of employing an increasing populatiin,
and of enriching them by the fruits of labour directed
in the most productive channels. This infallible con-
sequence results from one very simple cause—that it is
totally impossible that any quantity or kind of goods
should be sent from any foreign place to England with
out an equivalent value in the produce of the labour of
Englishmen finding its way back to that same foreign
place—merely because men do not part with merchan-
dize for nothing.
The interruption of foreign trade, therefore, is only
an interruption of domestic employment ;—and it Is
never opposed in any country, except by the iadividial
natives, who deal in the particular articles which are
likely to be supplied cheaper by foreigners ; for, the
rest of the community, who deal in other kinds of com-
modities of which foreigners are in want, are manifes. ly
as much benefited as the supplanted manvfactorers are
it joied. But they are also benefited in a far higher
degree, bec ruse, the cheaper the foreign article, the
gre iter is the consumption thereof,—and the greater
de.rani, the:,..f, re, is created for those commodities,
which satisfy tl.e foreigner.
These things are so sell-evident, that it is from site.
clamour only of interested individuals that foreign trade
har ever been prohibited, as they alone create a preju-
dice in the minds of Governments, and of the onre• .
coning multitude, against the introduction of *nicks
produced in foreign places. But if England open her
markets to French productions, the Government of
France cannot prohibit their native subjects from sup-,
plying the demand; wit out, in se many words, com-
manding them to Besistlom labour, and the mains of
procuring a livelihood. And if they do supply the
demand, it is most obvious that, either directly or dr-
' coitously, they will introduce into France the foil
equivalent in British manufactures, or flik the sord%.
°iodides which those manufactures will porch:sc....l
It signifies little to Engle.nd, then, whether the dove*,
;neat of France permit air prohibit he introdection of"
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Nitisb goods, so long as they permit thee,o6 b 40
briag their rods to England, perfectly centrwifas OM;
Ife, that the French themselves win import ouretafter,
factures, either by law, or gy smuggling. .. •
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We
_rejoice,
.fiowever, to perceive, that the Iretsch
manufacturers at length, are themselves coaching of
these important considerations; and we have loser lad,
`wilt sincere pleasure, a letter from Mr. Toostaux, the
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France, denying etplicitly• *else oppoied any obsta-
cks to Mr. Husetssosis negociation far a commerCial
treaty: and bowing principles so liberal, natural, and
enlightened on the subject of that beneficial intercourse,
which 'was proposed, as we should fervently wish
were entertained more generally on oeft own shores.
We foresee from this document, that the period is not
remote, when the French Government will be compelled,
by a sense of its own interest, to adopt, either with or
without a treaty, the very same line 61 policy of which
our able Ministers in this country have set them the
example.

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An interesting correspondence has taken place be-
tween the Marquis of, WATERFORD and his Roman
Catholic tenantry, in consequence of some rhatigriant
attacks which have been made on his Lordship, charg-
ing him with intolerance, and being a professed enemy
to the Roman Catholic religion. flow far the charge
is true will appear by tie evidence of the Catho-
lics themselves.

At a meet ng of the Roman Catholic tenantry of the
NoSle Marquis, held at Londonderry on the 16th ult.
an address to his L•irdship was agreed upon, in which
they say,—
" It is with surprise and regret we find, that in another part of
the kingdom, your Lordship has been publicly accused of partiality,
and bigotry exercised towards permits of our religion. With
regard to us; my Lord, we publicly come forward, one and all, to
tell the world the charge is without foundation."

The addressers then state, that no instince of such
partiality has occurred, but that, on the contrary, his
Lordship had given land, and liberal assistance for the
erection of three chapels; that he had given them
leases on the same terms as persons of other religious
persuasions, and had made reductions in the rents to
those who had taken leases at war prices.
The tenantry of the noble Marqnis, in the Barony
of Gualtier, professing the Roman Cathnlic religion,
have presented a similar address to his Lordship, in',
which they declare, that they have heard 6, with the
strongest feelings of indignation and regret, the calum.
nies industriously circulated," which represent his
Lordship as the advocate of intolerance. In this ad-
dress they say—

" We have never known, net ever heard of a preference given
by your Lordship, or your Agent, to a Protestant over a Itoman
Catholic tenant. If promoting the comforts of your Itoinan Ca-
tholic tenantry—if contributing largely to the building and im-
provement of their places of worship—are instances of bigotry and
intolerance, then, my Lord, we must confess that these charges are
well founded ; but it is with pride and with pleasure we come for-
ward to proclaim ft to the (»Diary In general, and to the County of
Waterford in particular, that in acts like these, and these alone,
your intolerant* is to be found."

A third address, of a similar nature, has been ad-
dressed to the Marquis, from his Catholic tenantry in
the barony of Upperthird. After praising his Lordship
SS " she best of Landlords," the addressers. declare the
charge of intolerance and oppression to be a a vster-ca.,

iunsny—a base assertion."
To those acquainted with the Marquis of WATZAIPORD, and the
persons by whom he wv. charged with favouring Protestants and
oppressing Catholics, the accusations were at once known to be
untrue and unjust ; but as they have been industriously circulated,
we are glad to see them thus publicly refuted. The Noble Marquis,la
his answer to one of the addresses, justly attributes the calumnies on
his character to " the insidious arts practised by a few wordy
orators, unconnected with the county, who are trying to forward
their own ambitious views, regardku of the dissensions and dis-
comfort they are occasioning by endeavouring to sow the seeds of
discord between landlord and tenant."
In the same Address the Noble Marquis describes his detractors
and their motives very correctly, and points out the best way in
which an Irish Nobleman can serve his country. " Believe me,"
says his Lordship, " these orators are much more intent on obtain-
ing high situations at the Dar, or in the Senate, foe themselves,
than any benefit for you; and your good sense will also point out to
you, and I think in the end, to your Clergy, that your religion is
too often made a tool by such persons, to forward electioneering
purposes. lam of opinion, my good friends, and I think you
will be so too, that he who lives in this country, and does all
the active good in his power, benefits it more than all the orators it
ever produced ; and I trust my family will always act in suck a
manner as to evince their sincere desire to promote the peace
and prosperity of our beloved country, in preference to all selfish
motives."

Frankfort Papers, to the 95th instant, reached us this
forenoon. The only article of any hrerest they con-
Ita'n, relates to the death of the late Emperor Atm
ANDER, and on this subject they give few additional
particulars. In an article from Frankfort it is stated,
that the EasPitßO it returned ill, on the 17th of November,
to Taganrok, and th4t his illness, a bilious fever,
cap,isily_graw worse, until the 211th.."11en a fatel termi-
nation seemed at hand; an the 29th-there yas—airiF

parent change for, the better, but the hope which it ex-
cited was soots dispelled, and a tranquil death took place
on the Ist of this month: The following are extracts :.
ST. PETERSBURGH. DECKIAIILL 10.
Our capital is plunged, since yesterday, in the deepest Maim.
Several days past, indeed, couriers had brought news of the
of oar beloved Monarch, but nobody expected the Ww has-
asses reserved for us, for very few knew that he *deity the
Empress Dowager was already making preparations to hasten lir

the sick bed of her august son, Alas! she but too soon received
the news of his death, which kept her here, and 6Us her maternal
'heart with grist The deceased... Monarch, who has been taken
Item us in his ellth year, and in the midst of a mild, just, and wise
government, of nearly a quarterlif a century, replete with the
most euraordinary events, was M about 14 days, and the immediate
eaue of his Illness, the yell.* fever of the Crimea, as it is calle4
I. acid to have been a cold caught on an aquatic excursion.
Her Majesty the liknpreas Elisabeth constantly watched over her

sagest assort, in a moaner worthy of her /seediest hest,
Avoid his eyes. She is deeply Allele& Hams greet that the
shock may inie injure her health. which la eke* is dellaste.
Is /Spatted here shortly. Wftbody of the irelyeter will she
sees arrive. The caged la.Mohne, sad alliondency and sorrow
sew every where visible. , Velvety the !Inspirer Contantine Is
said to have set Out rness' ralisest, foi Tap:wok. It is &Seek to
say whether this ;se ; sre mast know In a feir dila, as we
soon !wet t. see his Impaild Majesty.
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