The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-04-29

iect being to show that the tails OF comets have
direction opposite to the sun, and which, if mistake
not he was the first 10 prove), whilst the difference
Of the observed attitudes Of the comet and of the
tail demonstrate that the tail was more than IL de-
grees in length; whereas the comet discovered at
Kiel by Mr.. Brorsen on the 26th ult was invisible
TO the naked eye and was without tail. II it be the
same as that of 1882 how has it distributed SO much
OF lis light, and where has it deposited Its tail
Observatory, Kensngton, Monday, March is.
>. AT hours, minutes, and seconds mean
time last night De Vico's comets right ascension
was about hours, 50 minutes, and Is seconds and
Its northern defamation about n degrees, minutes
and Fl seconds.
And a, hours, 10 minutes. and So seconds mean
time last night, Brorsens comets right ascension
was about hours, 81 minutes, and Is seconds its
northern decnatlon being about 40 degrees, rs
These observations may be liable to an error of 3
OF secondsin right ascension, and perhaps minute
Neither comet yesterday evening had any percepti-
bic tail. j. SOUTH.
Observatory, Kensington. Monday morning.
the experts Of the Brazilian province during the year
1874 The total value OF these is about 81 800 900
twO-thlrds OF which may be assigned to the items OF
coffee and sugar. On account, however, OF the
heavy diferential duties on the former and the total
prohibition Of the latter, very little OF either reaches
England, the coffee being principally shipped to the
United States, and the sugar the European CONT
nent and the Mediterranean. The result is, con-
siderable loss to the merchants, manufacturers, and
shipowners OF this country.
The NEApoLIrAN TARIFF.-The royal decree, an
nouncing the new tariff, was made public on the
18th instant, and establishes very considerable re-
auctions In the duties on the leading articles of inn
port from this country into the kingdom of the Two
Siciies. The duty on cotton yarns is reduced one
third. On cotton clothes, grey and white shlrtings,
&C., the duty Is reduced almost one-half On prin-
ted cottons, the reduction Of duty will amount to
about 6s. per piece, or 0ne-hal the existing duty
the reduction will amount to Is. per piece On silk
goods and goods mixed with silk, the duty will be
reduced one-third
FREE TRADE IN FRANcK-The Ojseyvateur Fran
Gals announces the establishment Of free trade
league at Bordeaux "It will thus be seem" adds
The Observoteur Francais after some details, that
the impulse is given No doubt, Immediately all the
great ports Of France-Marseiles, Havre, Nantes
Will respond to the appeal made to them by Dor.
deaux; likewise all the manufacturing towns will
follow the example; which will hoist the flag of thai
revolution of which England, with nabated energy
has given the signal"
Some troubles have taken place at Dijon Tulle Tou
ouse and other places owing to the Interference Of
authorities prove denominations in favor Of Poland
Some young lads were hauled on to prison. and Others
got few blows but no blood was shed.
The department has Just Published returns
the duties received the of foreign mer
chandiss in the months of January and February tn,
present year. The duties amount TO % 500 900 francs
which is million than in the first two months
ls46 and two millions more than the period 1914
crease in commercet is owing entirely extraor
binary importation Of corn (nore than seven times TIT
&. de aS
On Thursday took place, with much pomp. the inau
gurnton Of the railway from Orleans to Tours part
the great line from Orleans to bordeaux Two Of the
Kings sons and many political notabities were present
and the populations Of oil the countries through which
Inauguration which was celebrated BY the roaring q
cannon, dancing (the French always dance feasting
the reviewing Of the Nati-nal Guard changing
waving Of dags and banners &c. Paris 10 united BY
railways with three great ci'ies-Oreans, Tours anc
Rouen and those form about the only railways France
dsbtsd to The money and enterprise Of
especially of Liverpool capitalists
Contracts about to DO entered into for the erection
OF theatres maypolcs orchesres, &C., for the Kings
fee on the LIST May The fee will usual be very bril-
ceived further dispatches from the embassy China
great importance TO the mercantile community from
their extreme lenEthine he has yet been able
likely tointerss your readers shall be communicated
Cseriages built entirely Of iron are becoming very
fashionable, and much admired for their strength
lighness and elegance. know not whether We are in
debted to the Ueted States the invention of iron car
risges but those Of Paris called" Les Americsnes
much to be desired that the Oregon question b.
promptly settled, as has injurious effects upon
msrce IN this city. every arrival from the United States
You know Whist stock exchange people are, and may
therefore readily imagine that those who lose their
ney in Of the Irritating state Of this
ening appear 10 to be ascribed.
Greai numbers Of German smigants for the United
satcs arrive at The other day not less than four
hundred arrived by German steam vessel
France possesses e24a hospitals asylums and charita
bic iostisus,ou: di'Psn;1s annually 10 asa franc.
broking establishments, the profits of such institutions IL
this country being destined for charitable purposes The
pkosvx~ 49,
tons and contributions of the charitable the United
States and Great Br AIM but by the stance of the
Of taxes on the receipt Of theatres and pub
lie amusements, &c
ALBANY. April 20, ls46.
The Suceessiont to the Presdeney-The Oregon Quesen-
Siias Wright, and his Position.
have remarked, with most profound surprise, that
the question relating to the abrogaton Of the treaty
lsa7 is undoubtedly regarded inexrcably involved
with the question Of the succession to the Presidency
these United States in ls4s This singular circumstance
has clearly arisen from the furious conduct Of those
men who have borne prominent parts or figured in the
agitation and adjustment Of the Oregon matter 1t ha,
arisen from the furious and unmistakable desire OF
these men to coufound and combine these great que
tons without reference to their startling magnitude and
to the to the country. but with
most dshonorAble reference to the subservence Of
own personal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT and their individual
popularity. These have created this most extra
ordinary opinon-which has notthe shadow of founda
tiontha the question Of succession and Of Oregon are
connected. and that the latter will inc vitality become
powerful element and issue In the next general cleo
ton.
Now upon the subsistence Of the Oregon Juror In Con-
es and after the public pulse has arrived at compare
tive tranquility, desire to submit whether there II
really any kind Of connection relation between these
two great issues of individual preference and ma
tionai aggrandizemsnt desire to submit whether they
not most distinct and collateral questions, not affect
ing each other medatey or Immediately In any
ner Whatsoever
The speedy and pscinc adjustment of the Oregonm at
ter would confer distinguished and enduring honor upon
tendon would BIO freely accorded to him for having
csssfuly performed such responsible duty, impor.
tant to the republic and to the world But while the
Element Of the affair at the discretion Of the Execu
tive, and while England 10 undoubtedly ready to effect
settiement upon the forty.nnth parallel, according