The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-02-14
The Weekly Herald.

The Veefty HTufu, 10 De ready al > O'CLOCK this
morning, will contain two splendid engravings one
representing the Harlem Railroad Tunnel, and the
other Brother Jonathan in the act Of nogging the
Mexeans.
II will likewise contain the correspondence be-
tween the American Secretary OF State, and the Br-
sh Minister, with the debates in Congress on our
foreign relations, all the OF the week, reports
Oi Dr. Pisces and Professor Bush's lecture on
Swedenborg; also an extensive correspondence from
all parts of the world The Mexican news will be-
in it at length.
II will be capital paper to send to country
friends. Price sixpence, in wrappers ready for
mailing.
The proposed Tarin.-Rsvenus or tho Co
vernment.
The Oregon question having been disposed Of
in the House of Representatives, at least for the
present, there has been movement made to bring
forward as speedily possible, the much talked of
tariff bill Of Secretary Walker. This bill WILL with
out doubt, give very great satisfaction. In the
money article In this days paper, will be found
table containing the duties levied by the present bill,
and those proposed by the new act comparison
of these rates. shows that the duties levied by the
new bill are strictly adpaioreni +, and more Judi
ClOusly Idlu uldn III inc act OF lSiZ.
We are disappointed in the extent OF the reduc-
non. We anticipated an average reduction of at
least ten per cent. but the increasing expenditures
OF the government may, in the opinion OF the Sec
rotary OF the Treasury, have required higher ave-
rage per cent duty upon imports than first contem
plated So tar as the principle Of protection is con-
cerned, there will not be much difference between
the two tariffs. The great objection the manufac-
turers had to any modification, therefore, ceases
and the opposition from the wing representatives,
generally, will not be so strong anticipated The
manufacturers can live with any tariff that the 60
yernmeht can, Any average rate Of duty, from
which the government can raise sufficient revenue
TO meet current expenditures, will give the manu-
facturers all the protection they require.
The new tariff proposes reduction in the rate OF
duty upon cotton and wooen manufactures, and
abolishes all those odious valuation duties which
have caused much difficulty in entering these
goods at this and every other port of entry in the
country Under the present act, the duty upon many
descriptions OF cotton manufactures ranges from
one hundred and fifty to two hundred per cent All
these things are done away with, and one
object In view, in forming the new bill, appears to
have been simplicity. The Secretary undoubtedly
regulated the duty on each article principally
with a view 10 raise just sufficient revenue to
carry the government through, without producing
single dollar surplus; and to make that point sure,
has been full liberal he possibly could be. In
cidenal protection has been resorted to where it
was necessary for revenue, or required to foster
any interest. 1t would be impossible to form
tariff without that feature, the government must
have an income much larger than in former years.
Independent of the reduction in the average duty,
and modification of the protective features Of the
present act, the new tariff will, without doubt, be
iayorably received by its opponents, If for other
reason than a substitute for the defective one now
IN operation.
RELIGION AND THE Passive give, in our paper
to-day, full report OF lecture delivered by the
Rev. G. G. Pise, in Barclay street Church, last
Sunday evening. We also give sketch of ser
mon, preached by the Rev. DR.. Adams, on the reli-
glous condition and vocation OF England; and, ALSO
a lecture delivered by DR.. Gustlniani, who repre-
sents himself as Methodist minister who changed
from the Catholic church. This we publish for
what 1t Is worth.
We believe that this system of publishing rel-
gious discourses-which was first introduced by us
has been attended with great many good effects
Il has helped to do away, in great measure with
the narrow sectarlan prejudices entertained by the
different religious sects throughout the country and
the world by putting the different doctrines OF each
fairly before the world, without note or comment.
In this way all the different denominations have
had fair opportunity OF propagating their doc
trnes on the only true and rational ground of con-
vIcton; the result Of which, we believe is that
great deal OF the anmosity, and unfounded pre-
udces, eRtert aimed towards certain sects has been
ilspelled.
II the power of the press was effectua in nothing
Else, deserves be ranked OF the greatest
blessings, if 1t can be devoted to exermnatng that
system OF reviIng and defaming, which at one
lime characterized the efforts of churchmen in pro-
pagating their doctrines; and which impelled their
followers to cut each others throats for the love
Di God"
The POLICE BrLL.-The Board of Aldermen
ook up the consideration the Police Bill on Thurs
day evening, and among other amendments, propos-
ID an augmentation of the present force to $50
men, and an increase of salary as follows The
Chief OF Police, by this provision, is to receive
$500; Captains OF Police, $3.50 Captains of Pa
troll, $3.50; Sergeans, $3.50, and Policeman, $3.50
increasing our present taxation in this particular de-
partment to about 100000. They are also to hold
these appointments for tour years. If their good be-
haviour should entie them to hold their respective
positions for that length Of time This is certainly
an important matter, and we are satisfied that our
clty fathers" will be sustained by our citizens ge-
nerally in this new method of reform in our city
government We must rid our city Of at least one
hall the burglars and other thieves who now infest
the streets
AMERICAN YACHT BUILDING is IN contempla-
ton, we understand, TO increase the number OF
yachts IN the ensuing season. We have now quite
feet OF these beautiful vessels in our waters, and
our nobility" are fast getting love for aquatic
sports. II is said that John Friend, the young ship
builder OF this city-the one who built the famous