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      >§ her constitution willrepeTanj compulsory lictation , -whether from foreign countries or rom one state to another . The question at issue in Kansas partakes n spirit of that which we have just been lealing ; but we must reserve that for a second paper .

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      BICE-EATERS AND . WATER-DRINKERS . Che vegetarians and total abstainers have > een deprived of one of their best arguments > y the horrible events in India . Who that » as endured a lecture on the immortal vir-; ues of tlie crystal fluid and the physiological effects of green-stuff , has not heard iow it mollifies the character , and inspires mmanity with a saintly moderation ? Who las not been told of the meek Hindoo and

      ; he sober 'Mohammedan ? Well , we see at ast what these rice-eating and water-drinking fellows are . It is true that they are not all ibstainers , either from animal food or fer-Dented drinks—prophets themselves being rnable to produce those results which platbrms so glibly promise to the world ; but , in general , the food and refreshment of Hindoos imd Moslems is of a less exciting character ; han that in which the Northerns indulge , ind it has the effect—so the tracts and

      ectures say— -of -rendering the recipient lximane . He is guiltless of the blood of sows ; he is the protector of fleas ; vermin lot to be named are by him respected . A ittle -measure of rice in the husk and a little pannikin of water satisfy his seraphic appetite . With ' all their kawabs and bazaar mutton , the people * of . India have a marvellous sympathy " or animals . Happily , it is a one-sided sentlnent , or there would be no cavalry among ; he Sepoys . The Hindoos , in general , abhor inimal food ; although most of them eat fish , ; vhile some will dine off the flesh of deers

      ind short-tailed sheep . Brahmins , however , nust only eat kids and fish . It is true , also , that myriads drink like certain Scotchmen , in a hypocritical , illicit way ; but their morality is against it ; their creed is igainst it 3 and among large numbers who dare not comfort themselves with hot roasts and j trong decoctions , bhang , and other brutaliziug stimulants , supply the void in nature . I ! o express a relationship they say ' of one milk , ' avoiding the mention of blood ; and

      jret these are the races which have surpassed eOI that - was ever committed by Hun or Huron—converting paved courts into reservoirs of blood , sawing children in two , slicing tlie flesh off the bones of young girls , bayoneting unarmed men in the eyes , dragging invalids out of their beds , and impaling them . These vegetarians have forced the flesh of infants between the lips of their parents ; these water-drinkers , maddened with bhang , have compelled a daughter to taste her

      fathor ' s blood . What iB the military class in Oude ? Partly Mohammedan — holding fermented liquora accursed—partly Chatri , eaters of esculents , rice , maize and millet , all emollient food . These are the ruffians hungering for massacre at Xiucknow . Who are the Mahrattas ? Bice-eating Hindoos . ^ ho are the ltajpoots ? Chastrya Hindoos , friends of animals , devotees of fountains ,

      rrturderera of children , who complain that the English have forbidden them to make holocausts of female da Vea at the death of a chieftain . These warriors take opium to inflame their courage . When one of their armies or garrisons has been reduced to despair , they Perform johar , that is to say , they intoxicate themselves , kill all theitf women and children , and ruHh out to fight until all are slain . 1 b Jj' ihtolemble to hear them pleaded for , these Chaatryak , whose duty it is ' to give alms , " ' '•'¦¦'¦ ¦ ¦ " •!'¦ : : ¦¦¦!¦• i ) . "" : •• ., ¦ .:. i . 1 « l . ¦¦ ¦ .. ¦ ..,..,

      to shun sensual gratifications , and defend the people . How the honey , herb , rice , outter , curd , and sugar eating , and milk and water drinking rabble have revelled in blood ! How the chivalrous nobles Tvho slay their maidens at the approach of pollution have tossed naked English girls into the street to be outraged , tortured , and trampled to death ! They must not kill a rat , snake , or a flea , but give them a thousand white \ 5 j 01 nen and children , and the water-drinkers will become worse than cannibals . Among the Marquesas savages , when it was resolved to eat a virgin , they simply took off her clothes , laid her upon a

      block , passed a knife into her heart , and thus mercifully prepared her for the fire . So , at least , the old voyagers say . But these Brahmins , who feed like lambs and drink like gazelles , and these Mohammedans who hold fermentation in horror , fasten men and women to trees while they whip their children to death , or wring their necks , or carve them to pieces ; the blood of the infant is dashed in its mother ' s face , the husband sees his wife ripped open . Eerily , there must be no further allusion to India by

      the disciples ot Poepjbzyby . They must not say again , " Look at the Hindoo who eats rice and drinks water ; he would not willingly harm an insect , and establishes hospitals for superannuated cows ; " or , " Mark how the Moslem , who drinks water , will not tread upon a piece of paper , lest the name of God should be written upon it . " He has trampled on the image of God itself ; and we have no intention of arguing that he would have been a Ies 3 brutal coward had he fed on flesh and

      inebriated himself with brandy instead of bhang . All we insist on is , that a vast number of vegetarian and total abstinence fallacies will be exploded , in a popular sense , by the incidents of the Sepoy rebellion .

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      THE REVENUE . The Revenue Returns for the quarter ending September 30 th , 1857 , have just been published- The result shows a decrease on the quarter of 889 , 1602 ., on the half year of 1 , 115 , 4017 ., and on the whole year of only 169 , 406 Z ., as compared with the corresponding periods of 1856 . The principal falling off has taken place in the Customs , Excise , and Property-tax ; the Stamps and Crown Lands show a less serious diminution ; whilst the Post Office , General Taxes , and Miscellaneous

      departments exhibit a faint but cheering rise . The figures , however , which tell this tale of financial depression , are not to be regarded as unfavourable- If the Customs duties have not been so prolific this year , it must be borne in mind that large reductions were made in the duties on imported goods at the commencement of the year . Tea , coffee , and sugar now pass through our ports under a lessened tariff , and although the delivery of the first during the last half , year has

      exceeded that in the corresponding half year of 185 G by 13 , 000 , 000 lbs ., in the article of sugar the production has been , from unfavourable circumstances , considerably diminished , and there is , therefore , a proportionate loss in this particular . In tho Excise Department we perceive a deficiency of 148 , 000 / . ; but a considerable falling off Avas to be anticipated in consequence

      of the readjustment of . the Malt-tux , since during . tho hist year no leys than three-quarters of a million wore paid into tho national treasury from'this duty alone . It is , however , satisfactory to learn , both in a moral and finu * ucial point of view , thai the consumption in , this ortiolo has beoii so great aa to yield 200 , OOOZ . more than was expected . On the other haijid ; tlierp haa been leas corn / l ) rand y ^

      and wine imported into this country ; and this affords aa additional explanation of the difference which occurs in this department . Notwithstanding the important reduction of the Property-tax from 16 d . to 7 d ., not more than a loss of 4-15 , 6997 . to the revenue is recorded for the quarter ending the 30 th of September , 1857 ; whilst for the whole year the result is as little as 187 , 307 Z . Under the head of Stamps , we find for the last quarter a decrease of 18 , S 94 i £ . ; whilst for the whole year this duty bears an increase of 166 , 182 ? . The subjects of taxation which have exhibited a tendency to rise are the general taxes , the Post Office , and the Miscellaneous . The first give a net increase of 2000 Z ., the second of 85 , 000 ? ., and the third of 113 , 095 ? ., making in the aggregate a total of 200 , 095 ? . Upon the whole then , the results of the Quarter ' s Revenue may be considered good . The surprise rather is , that after returning from the complicated system of a war finance to a peace regiine the national balance has not exhibited a greater variation .

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      No . 393 , October 3 , 1857 . ] T HE X E A D E B . j 953

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      The Satah > n Omnibus Company . —The first general meeting of shareholders ia this company was held at the London Tavern last Saturday ; Mr . F . Parker in the chair . The report of the directors stated .: — " On the 13 th of April , six omnibuses were placed upon the roads of the metropolis , viz . ; one running from Hollo way to the City , two from Notting-hill to the City , one from Stoke Newington to the City , one from Stoke Newington to the West-end , and one from Dalaton . to the City . The earnings of the omnibuses show a largely progressive increase , and ( considering the short period that has elapsed ) very satisfactory results . In foot weeks in August , ten omnibuses then running produced

      the sum of 7151 . 9 s . Id . It should be borne in mind , too , that the earnings are for six days only , the Saloon Omnibus not running on Sundays . On the 17 th of August an eleventh omnibus was started , and pn the 31 st August the twelfth , both of which more than justify the expectation of the directors . With reference to the general affairs and position of the company , the directors may state that the number of shareholders ia 530 , who hold amongst them 11 , 873 shares , and there is good reason to believe that the first issue of shares will be speedily exhausted . The shareholders for the time being will have the preference in the next issue of shares . The number of omnibuses at present in

      possession of the company—all built for them , and according to the patent—is fifteen , and three more are nearly completed . The number of horses is 121 , and both omibuaes and horses are in first-rate condition . It may he mentioned , that each omnibus—in many cases old and worn-out—with the required number of horses to work it , is valued , according to their balance-sheet , by the French Company now running upon the metropolitan roads , at 6661 . ; whilst a far superior omnibus , new , with the necessary number of horses , has cost the Saloon Company under 450 / . The balance of expenditure , as shown by the accompanying balance-sheet , amounts to 2429 J . 14 s . 9 d . The expenditure applies to the whole

      period of nearly twelve months , and includes the expenses incident to tho establishment of the company ; ¦ while the receipts arise only from the partial working of a few omnibuses for an average of three months . The directors recommend that the above-named sum he written off to preliminary expenses . " A long discussion ensued , in the course of which tho chairman accused a shareholder , Mr . Loyd Jones , of having , from interested motives , circulated statements impugning the solvency of the company . Mr . Jones , after > peaking for a short time in the midst of a great hubbub , handed in a protest against the proceedings , signed by several shareholders . The directors having been re-elected , the proceedings terminated .

      Dkptforo Thicatrk . —The magistrates have refused to renew the license of Deptford Theatre , on account of its being attended by disreputable and riotous audiences . It was once a highly respectable place of entertainment , where tho best London actors used to perform . Senkoa . 1 .. —Tho French authorities at Senegal , powerfully aided by Tamsir Amat , chief of the Mussulman religion and deputy mayor of St . Louis , have , after long efforts , succeeded in inducing tho non-Christian black population , throughout nil tho French territory , to declare to the local authorities the births And deaths which take place among . st them , so as to have them registered in tho French form .

      Mu . Joiin Biuoiit , M . P ., ia stayiiig « t Llandudno , North Wales . The North Waltis Chronicle aaya tUut the honJ gentleman stppoura to be greatly improved in health flhiiic hia visit last soadon . '

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    • Leader (1850-1860), Oct. 3, 1857, page 953, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2212/page/17/