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the necessity of war, and although hitherto his ef Too fort has been unsuccessful, it is the no less commen with dable an should this affair eventually result in war, ember it will never be a cause of regret or reproach to us wowit that we did as much as in us lay to avert such a
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e found. We do not wish to be understood, in thus speak- followers of the Church of ing, that war is to be the end of this difficulty. It England, but that eve within the ranks of the may yet be determined without an absolute rupture. clergy are to be found men who refine upon and we hope it may, but the prospect is warlike. doctrines which they present to the vulgar in the and the promises of peace are overshadowed by the gross, that their own belief would class more aptly dark and sinister forebodings of war, perchance with the abstractions of Plato or of Berkeley (a small one with Mexico-perhaps a terrible one with Bishop) than with the Thirty-nine Articles. Such a portion of Europe. It was observed sometime ago, persons are accepted as competent witnesses; but, in an article we p blished on the matter of Oregon, obviously, their systematic bypocrisy in a moral that it appeared as if in the warlike clamor raised disqualification, not a qualification. Indeed, belief on that question, we had been, to use a popular and an intimate feeling of the mid-is a thing that significant figure of speech, "barking up the wrong can by no possibility be ascertained against the tree," and that the shell was likely sooner to burst then will which only shows how improper a subject it in a very different quarter. It is by no means im- s were to be handled by the civil authority of law, probable that our prediction may soon be verified. abated, for we The question now arises, whether those who I will be seen by a reference to the accounts we last evidence would support Mr Jardine in this negative construc-published from Mexico, that a double and simulta. contion of the law would put it into the form of a posi neous movement has taken place. Our army is tive enactment Political expediency may revolt reported to have advanced, and that of Mexico pre at such a proposal, but in criminal matters the sub-paring to advanced, to take up an hostile positions, Inform degres of ject has a right to demand strict and definite laws, And not to be pat to trial upon negations. Will Mr Jardine or his representative in Parliament und dertake to bring in a "declaratory bill," setting forth that persons holding certain opinions in re spect of religious matters are to be excluded from the pale of legal protection? And if so, what is to be the definition of those opinions? If the civil laws must conform to the ecclesiastical standard which is the proposition involved in the Police de cision-is moi the Deist as worthy of exclusion as the Athelst ?
The usual test of competency to take an oath is the belief in a future state of re- wards and punishments"; a test which would ex- clude most Deists, who commonly hold such belief to be incompatible with that of unmixed beneficence in the Godhead, and on the same account an oath exerts no peculiar influence over them. They may take it as a matter of form, just as the complainant in this case would have done; but it would not ex. ercise any peculiar moral power on their con- science. Again, if Deists fail in the standard as applied by the law of a Trinitarisa Government, how will Unitarians fare? Where is the line to be drawn ?**
that this recently das 318 due south of the Burr Kapunda Nine (Messrs. tative of the Australian Mining Condon had not arrived when this drawn. A joint stock company, for her special survey of 20,00 acres of In South Australia, had been formed gard, but some cuarrelling had oo- ant the effect of which to the marinzement
ment has been the losing of this prize. well that the old and tried friends-Bose who,
straining of the figure, may be ter The fathers of the colony-have secured it,
enet so large a share of it The owners of part of the Burra Burra Creek Survey advertise in the Adelaide papers for 1,000 tons of charcoal, to be delivered at the, mine, evid- ently
to sell the ore at the mine There are several persons in the colony
lony accustomed to the Delung a great many of the German process
The accounts transmitted by em prai) 8 are BD. thos who have gone thither are all of the most "Chuqurliging kind, so that two vessels are to suil from Bremen in June or July for Port Adelaide niready 500 persons have engaged a passage. The Tettes, dated "Adelaide, Sept. 28, which we inserted in our last number, p 270, was written (German) by the Eurgoon of the Patell, from Bremen, who has shown his sincerity by purchasing land and Bettling in the colony. Every artial from the colony confirms the account given by that gentle nan, namely People who have the inclination to work can find plenty of employment a real distress s scarcely known bere: those who undertake a thing must go heart and soul into it-even capit. alists. Those who possess bodily strength, and no property (e, though they have no property), Fund have a mind to work, will find themselves best off-Colonial Gazette, May 9.
CIVIL AND RELIGIOUS LIBERTY." A trial assault caso at
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This looks something like invasion, and the ac count is corroborated by our private information. Our cabinet has not been idle, nor will the Mexicans find us unprepared. It is, indeed, to be believed that the lato Cabinet Council, mentioned to the Herald of Friday, as being summoned almost at midnight, The meeting was no related in part to this matter. doubt relative to Oregon more than to any other question, but the affairs of Mexico probably came in for their share of the debute. It is probable that the rash and foolish impetuosity of the Mexican leaders, and the pledge under which Paredes is held to recover Texas, and maintain the integrity of the nation, may have precipitated this movement. Nor is it, at the same time, improbable that some en. couragement by British assurances, and, perhaps, some aid with British funds, have gone hand in hand with the operations of the Mexicans. And to show the extent of the folly of the present government of Mexico, we need merely refer to the communica-
tions
that have lately been published in our columns, relating to the policy and influence of Almonte in the acuon and tendency of Mexican diplomacy, Almonte is now the master spirit of Mexico,, and his views have been fully developed in the Herald. We believo the time is arrived when these views, thus emanating from his, will be put
execution, or an attempt made to do so. It has long beau the desire of our government to bring the ditenlies with Mexico to some definite conclusion
We have given proof of this, by being foremost to offer the hand of peace; but while in riew of the menaces thrown out, we have not ne.
Nor is some good to society" sufficient justifi- cation of the oppression to the individual: on those who inflict that oppression lies the burden of pro-in ving that the samo good to society count be at. tained without that infliction Now only two kinds of" good" appear to come within the question, the securing of trustworthy evidence, and the on- couragement of religion. The former plea we have alecady disposed of
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It would suit the has held back and threatened, and her course has theglected the preparatious for war. Mexico alone heen marked by duplicity and concealment -But white our government has been all along anxious to lose on time in bringing Mexico to settle the difficulties between the two exantrine, yet following the dictates of a just and prudent policy, we believe we may affirm that the United States, though on the watch, and not to be caught unprepared, will not become the actual aggressor in a war, which may be of long duration; nor will she be the party that will strike the first blaw. We may, and it is, indeed, likely, however, that we shall blockade all the Mexican ports. Hitherto we have not com- mitted ourselves by any hostile demonstration, and it is to be hoped we shall continue to preserve the anitude and disposition of a party in the right, and place our neighbors in the wrong, by the prudence
temper or understanding of the present day to as- sect that religious creed needs any sort of penal compulsion, or that religious feeling can be faster- red by such means. The Lord Chancellor is, at this very time, engaged in pushing through Par, liament one sinong a long series of measures be ginning with the repeal of the Test Acts and ending in some indefinite future, to free religion from the odiem of such corrupt and barbarous nie. There no distinction, except that of degree, betwe compulsion of creed by Smithfield fires, and the telling an man that if he does not beltiere certura things he must be outlawed. The requirements palpably absurd; for belief can only be produces by two things-the feeling of faith, and reason and to create belief, an appeal lies only to those twe things. Opinion ought to be absolutely free, with ont roserve or qualification--free to entertain and to discuss; and it is a reproach to our country that ther be believed in the book which he hold; and is in other countries. To deny that position in any on mural subjects it is less free in England than it when he replied that he did not, the Magistrate re-degree, is to assert the infallibility of man; to at (used to accepit either his oath or his testimony. tempt the enforcement of creed, is to do the same Further questioning elicited a fact still more repul thing as that which was resented in the Holy In- sive to the general feeling, that the complainant quisition of the Roman Catholic Church. There doubted the existence of a God-he is an "Atheist."
is in all religious classes a disposition to erect their The Magistrate seems to have entered upon a som.
own Popes and Inquisitions; and while Mr. mary course of exhortation in order to convert the
there is an English Inquisition in Bow Street. Jardine's questionable law remains uncorrected,
assault case at Bow Street Police Court, the other day, raised an important question as to the freedom of religious opinion, with a still more in- portant question as to the limits of legal protection for the person of the subject. A newspaper reporter appeared to prefer a charge of asmul against an other, the complainant was just about to be sworn, when he was asked by the defendant's counsel whe
sceptic, but without any result; and the aggrieved party was dismissed with contumely. It is to be
The case furnishes a new illustration of the im- borne in mind, that he did not volunteer any asser
politic obalinacy with which oaths are retained in tion of his opinions, but that the avowaleras extorted.
our legal proceedings. In the law court, the oath According to this judgment, then a man's opi- is used solely for human purposes, and there can nions on the subject of religion may subject him to
be no impiety in effecting such purposes by simply such degree of civil disability as to deprive him of which the law professes to extend to
human means. On the contrary, many will hold the protection
that the abstinence would prevent frequent desecra- all citizens. It is generally supposed that any of
tion, Os human grounds the oath is not essen- fence maares the offender liable to a specific penal-ally necessary. Those persons who would be ty, but according to the Bow Street dictum, there are goneml penalties for this particular nonconfor.
Observe, the merits of the assault case, of which Both Magistrate and pullo are in perfect ignorance, e nothing to do with this larger question of law shion in not whether the Atheist was right
them
the personal dispute, but whether ha court of law and claim personal protec question concerns many more than the of persons who think or call
the merits of the par
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with the queen's subject
and decision of our measures. Meantime, while the Mexican army is on the move, our fleet is collect- received orders to advance toward the Rio Grande, in the Gulf of Mexico; and General Taylor having and by this time is no doubt eatrenched in a more advanced position,
per coyuul Stocks are heavy, and nothing dine in other sorts at present.
Sago The raw material is now coming in, sol a sule of a quantity of pearl is reported at 8.5 per picul
Sapan Food-We hear the 1,100 picula of niv. ed pieces per Quid pro quo from Manila Lave phone $1.25 pr picul, and a further sal s
an imperier of 2,400 picul
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he imports of the week amounts chole of Custon surts, and some holders are feriat at $250 per chest without findwag buyer. Stocks are very heavy.
Funther imports during the week then the native states bet the article is neglected at pres
Tortoiseshell--No further imports since it last TONNAGE The Theresa having left for London, Ton there is in vessel now on the same berth.
age is still wanted for Gambier and other reaga freight for Europe.
EXCOATOES The rates on England are de 44d for bills at 6 months, being the same as by the last mail.
Nothing has been done, since our last, on the Pres sidencies of India or China,
MONEY MARKET,
London, 6 Months sight de 3d per dollar. So days sight 4s 24 per dollar
Calcutta, 60 days sight Company's Bills 220, ac- cepted ditto 221.
China, 30 days sight at 1 per cent premium. Madras, 60 days sight 225 per dollars 100. Bombay, 30 days sight 225 per dollars 100. Syes Silver 7 per cent premium for large. Company's Rupees 44 cents. Java ropes (new) 270 per 100 dollars. Ditto (old) 200 per 100 dollars.
(From the Bombay Times. June 27.) REPORT ON THE MARKET Bombay, 27th June 1846.-Since our last, there has been nothing doing in the Market, but we notice a speculative demand for Copper in Sheets and Tiles holders however are firm, end Rr 483: cwt has been offered and refused for the latter r
Dyed Yarn-Orange has improved, and we have an offer of 14 anoas per lo ter No. 4) Jigs loven a fusil Tarkay Red continues as before,
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Praight oulher Benrce, 2120 led tro Liverpool, £ for London and the Clyde, and China Rs 9 per candy, are the rates of the day Bills from Calcutta and China, but we have heard Exchange uppours higher, owing to a supply of
of no transactions. On China the rate le Rs 207, Specie to a large amount has been shipped to Cal cutta per Mor and Amherst, and since the mail ar-
rived, Company's drafts at 60 days sight have been sold at Rs 101 at 1013.
Cotton. The myrket continues steady as before, and we have heard of the following purchases:
400 bales Broach and Jumbooser, at 82 Rs. 7000
at 814 11 1000 Surat
nt 53 11 The latter description this year has beau of better quality, and has commanded throughout the season a few rupees more than the former,
OPIUM MEMORANDUM. For ras SEASON OF 1844.15. Passce granted at Indore and Bombay from 1x On.
1848, up to 30th apt. 1845,
Exported from the above up to the 23rd îust
FOR THE SEASON OF 1845-46. Dio at Bombay from 1st Oct, 1845 up to the ord Passes granted at Indore from 1st Oct. 1815 op to
the 26th ultimo
ultimo
6th instant Ditto ditto from 7th to the 23rd instant
Sukana..
Chests.
31.971
31,214
€3,155
4 19,633
604
19,239
12.8405
Tet
12,044
6,1439
117 200
317
6,7601
AZE IL GLASS, Opium Agent.
While the movements now laking place on the Mexican side are undoubtedly hostile, those on our side are. at present, only precautionary. We have Imported into Bombay of the above passes up to our frigates in the Gulf and on the Pacific, and our army on the Rio Grande, not to make war, but to prevent it; not to attack, but to prevent attacks, and to secure our people on our frontiers from molestation and disturbance; but, at the same time Exported from the above up to the 16th instant to show to our neighbor, the absolute necessity of an immediate settlement of all troubles with us. If
Island Queen. Mexico attemple to strike, then Mexico will have begun the war; and the United States will not be found backward in meeting an enemy, wherever he Bombay, Opium Agent's Office, 24th June 1810. is to be found,
Our relations with Mexico, it thus seems are now most sensible of the obligation, are the well dis-reaching a crisis, and it is necessary for our govern posed, and with them a feeling of civil doty would ment. to cot decisively and energetically with her. prevail so far as to elicit true evidence. fishly cautious would be in Buenced by the immediate tled, and the sooner the better, for all concerned. →→ The sel- The difficulties between the two nations must be set.
of which confesses the ineffcancy of the oath. If mundane penalties for perjury; the very existence
Weekly Herald, March 7, some join to vicious inelinations not a true rever- ence but a superstitions regard for the auth, it beg comes a question of policy whether the hold over that class of witnesses is not purchased too dearly
by retaming the test at
rasaNANCY he expense of 20 man of European manufactures have remained in the
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
(From the Straits Times, July 22) Whilst the heavy stocks of almost all descriptions
cuse before us
hands of importers withed, unquiry, the Baronet, distinctly rises the question, whether it is better to punish from Liverpool, nas slice our last thrown further religious infidelity by legal proscription, or to resupplies into an overstocked market. The opera. move a needless legal from which provokes such
tons of the week have been confined within the nce of his the ugly and profitless contexts. Spectator, May 9,
narrowest hits, and as the present aspect of com- mercial affairs holds out but little prospect of an im mediate relief to importers we do not look for any inccensed business in Du air manufactured before the Bugis come into thị
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THE CRISIS IN OUR MEXICAN RELATIONS. We awai wib much anxiety the developments of svents among our neighbors of Mezzo Since the assumption of the chief power by Paredes, we have Hopt ch the qui vive, az hecessivin speaking of resolution
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• QUOTATIONS OF EXCHANGE MARKET.
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RAWAY SRARE-Nothing has been done in there. HULLE ON ENGLAND at 6 monthe sight, Bombay, Ching, and
Caloutta, drayo, at 26 0-7-160 to 26 d. DO. CALOOSTEDE SE
2 months right Government bills at It to per cent pre- ratam Some business has been done at these rates sized the actival of the mall yesterday.
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BANK OF ENGLAN NOTAS, 56 UPC per carty a 104 Rata
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nied and Published by Jons Cary, The Friend of China and Hong kong Gazelle rinting Office, BoUGH STREET, VICTORIA, HONGKONG, 1846,