The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-06

falr comparative view OF the revenue OF the two
years. we have struck out the property tax for both
years. we ought to strike out the duties, which
made up so large part Of last years revenue, and
have produced little nothing in the present year
II we had the figures enabling US to do this, there
ia reason to doubt that the actual increase OF the
ordinary fixed sources OF revenue, instead OF rest
ing, happily high, as it does, above one million
sterling, would closely approach to two millions
Such at least, is apparently the just inference from
the fact, that upon comparison of the concluding
quarters of the two years. in neither of which quar-
tiers did the duties sensibly operate, the last
quarter presents an increase of more than half a
million. As to the other trifiing deficiencies,
they can be all as easily explained, while
they whose business it is to find fault, will be
somewhat at loss to explain away shilling of
the noble increase of more than one million ster-
ling, wholly exclusive OF the property tax
ACCIDENT TO HER MAJESTY An accident, which
was happily attended with no serious result &C.
Cured to her Majesty on the 4h January, in the i'm
mediate vicinity OF the village. of Horton, near
Datchet. The Queen, attended by the Marchion-
ess of Douro, proceeded to the meet of his Royal
Highness Prince Albert's hariers which took place
at the Manor House at Horton) in an open pony
phaeton and pair, driven by apostillion, who taking
too short turn IN entering the road near the Five
Bells, the near wheel of the carriage, from the rot
tenness OF the side of the road (occasioned by the
late frost and rapid thaw) sank into the ditch,
throwing the carriage against the hedge the horse
upon which the postillion was riding sinking in
from theSsame cause. Her Majesty and the Mar
chioness of Douro were speedily rescued from their
perilous position by Colonel Arbuthnot, who was
in attendance upon tire Queen on horseback. A
small pony carriage, belonging to Mr.. Holderness,
of Horton, passing by at the moment, the use Of 1t
TO her Majesty was Immediately profered by the
lady who was driving, and graciously accepted by
the Queen, who was driven back to the Castle by
Colonel Arbuthnot, attended by the lady in waiting
The hounds being near the spot, messenger was
Immediately dispatched to Prince Albert, who ac-
companied her Majesty on her return on horseback.
The laborers who assisted IN getting the carriage
out of the ditch were literally rewarded by COM
mand of the Queen.
PoRrsMourH, an.5.-THE Due DE BORDEAUX
His Royal Highness, accompanied by a suite of ten
persons, among whom are Admiral Joyeuse, the
Duke d'Escars, &c &c., arrived at the George Ho-
tel last evening from Southampton. The Admiral's
barge was in attendance on his Royal Highness
this morning, when with his suite he visited the
Royal Clarence Vlctuallng Yard, afterward landed
at the Dockyard, and visited Rear Admiral Hyde
Parker, whose Flag Lieutenant conducted his High
ness and suite over the different departments of the
dockyard. In the afternoon his Royal Hlghness
visited the Royal Naval Hospital at Hasar, return
ing to the George Hotel to dinner. Tomorrow it
is expected he will leave for Brighton, to which
place he is now en- route.
Mr.. BRAHAM's CoNcERT.-It will be seen, by an
advertisement In another page, that the veteran
Braham will, on the I'D instant, personally intro
duce his celebrated son, MIR. Hamilton Braham, to
Rooms, in Great George street. Mr.. Braham will
also be attended by his son, Mr.. G. Braham. The
efforts of such trio cannot fail to prove attractive
SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE MErRopoLls.-Last night
at seven o'clock the adjourned meeting, which was
convened in pursuance of requisitlon presented
to the churchwardens, to take iato consideration
the present state and mode of supplying the public
with gas, and to devise, if practicable, some mode
OF establishing standard Of purity and measure
for the same, took place in the vestry of the parish
of st. Observation-Disclosures. Dr. Jones was called
to the chair.
DIR. Jones stated that one of the principal griev-
ances. which not only the householders OF that
parish iaoor req under, but every consumer Of gas
Partially existed in its supply, those who burned by
meter having to pay much more than those who
are supplied by contract He maintained that all
alike should burn by measure, and that such mea-
sure should be regulated by some government
enactment like that which now kept in check the
fraudulent tradesmen from using other than autho-
rlsed weights and measures. So far as regarded
the gas meters at present in use, nearly ALL il not
all, were deficient and what was the course pur-
sued by the companes1 Why, they. compelled
every consumer, ere they permitted his putting
meter up, to send it to the directors, to be tested
by their officers. The consequence in thousands,
indeed IN almost every case, was that meter was
paimed upon the consumers premises, which
would measure gas to very large amount against
the purchaser; and that SO soon as it rose to the
fair, or water line, 1t refused to register in his
favor. He (Dr. Jones) submitted that such state
OF things ought not to be tolerated Nor is the gas
as pure as it ought to be. The first one or two
hours the coal used gives of pure gas; the next, an
inferior description; and after this, quality high
light, was manufactured. Yet there was no con-
troll over these things. In Brussels, on the con-
trary, and perhaps in other continental cities and
towns, law existed which kept in check the Gu
of bad quality, the consumer was compelled to
burn three or four times as much as otherwise to
obtain sufficient light.
Several other gentlemen then spoke; after which
rtyvttAp ~ Al. g & a
lowing up the object in question, and amongst
them was one TO the effect that a committee
be immediately formed to meet and confer with
other parishes
ANTI-SLAvERY MOVEMENTS report of the late
great Antl-Slay cry Convention in London had inst
been published, in a large volume, containing re.
port OF all the sayings and doings Of every body
upon every thing, connected with this subject.
The editor of the London Advertiser says:-"A
very large portion OF the volume relates to slavery
in the Southern States of America And nowhere
does the demon OF slavery assume more repulsve
aspect than In that land Of republican institutions
The details OF the ourages perpetrated by the epu-
rous republican slave propretors on their unfortu-
nate victims, cannot be read without feelings of alb
solute horror. Never was denunciation more de-
served than that which Mr.. O'Connell some years
ago, hurled at the heads of the shareholders in the
United States. They felt its Justice they writhed
under Its power; and even up till the present mo-
ment they have not forgotten Mr. O'Connell The
savage hate of such men Mr.. O'Connell cannot but
regard as one OF his hottest tributes. One or two
more similar conventions will suffice to abolish
slavery in all parts Of the globe"
TEA PARTY OF LATTER DAY SAINTs.-The sect
commonly designated the Latter Day Saints held a
tea party on the 25th ult in Middlewich, Cheshire.
Though the town is small, aud this body of people
is generally spoken siightlngy of, between one and
Two hundred attended, and partook of tea, &C.
They are, apparently, good humored and agreea-
bic people. The room was beautifully adorned :.
and the company seemed much gratified with the
fare provided for the occasion Previous to separa-
ting they sung suitable hymn, expressive of some
OF their opinions.
DEATH FROM SLEEPING ON DAMP BEp.-The
Shrewsbury Journal mentions the demise of Mr..
John Morris, hop merchant. Of MardoI, in that
town, whose death was caused by having slept in a
damp bed at an inn, in Nantwich, a fortnight be-
fore, and adds, eve sincerely wish there was
law 70 punish severely all persons who guilty of
this highly reprehensible practice of putting their
guests to sleep in damp beds, as many valuable lives
have been wantonly sacrificed in consequence.
The Chief Justlceship of the newly acquired set
Element. HOnH-KOng has heen offered IN Ieae