The Express.
London, England, 1849-07-24 00:00:00

LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 24, 1849.

ma again to do so, alter the *even drubbing the
real Appa eisturbances met with.
The trial of Moolrej had not been commenced,
Brigadier (Jody hiving been prevented b 3 ill-health
from taking his place in the commission.
The attempt at disturbi,,g the public peace of the
Drkkan and Berar had been put down, and the
pseudo Appa Sahib, having been defeated on the
let of May by the Ellichpoor dirron of the
iz un's army, was su.pribed on the Bth,
by :he Hingulee Division, and captured, bier
• considerable loss on his side, Brigadier Hamp-
ton and three other officers tieinj wouldel in the
skirmish.
The following is from the summary of the 3fadras
.Athenaeum of the 9th ult.:
The accounts from the north-nest during the month that
has elapsed Bince we lust went to pram have made a very
scanty. addition to our e:ock of information. Things are
settling gown gradually, quietly, and orderly; the dears '
intrusted with the taak of working the new political engine
an at their posts, cr on the way to them; Ines are being
marked out, barracks in coarse of erection, and the wimp,
arrangements requisite for holding and governing the newly
acquired province are all progressing towards completion.
, The details of these necessary but uninteresting movements
• we hare furnished in our other columns ; among them,
however, we find little se nothing that calls for pro-
. raining notice. It will be.e!in that the Board of A -

ministration for the affairs of the Paajwab" has given 'avi-
d. nee of vitality in the proundgition of general in-
structions for the guidance of the civil and military
fuoctionatiss through whom the benefits of good govern-
ment are to be conveyed to the country of the Five Rivers.
These inotructioeseontain much wholesome advice, and will,
we trust, be zealously complied with by those to whom they
sera addressed, on whom they enjoin the importance of pre-
' venting everything as far as posable that can offend our new
subjects and alienate them trom our rule, and *trolley urge
the " necessity and policy of being as accessible as posemble to
all ranks, to mix with them, and ascertain their wants and
willies, to study their character, and muter their dialects,"
and, whilst exhibiting firmness la the maintenance of the
laws, " to treat kindly and considerately all classes, and espe-
cially those who have lost so much by the change of rule."
The advantages of an astente cordial* between the civil and
military authorities are also judiciously pointed out ; on the
whole a fair start has been made f:r &little good government ;
the opportunity to improve upon past attempts, and to cow-
menu clear of the clogs and impediments that have ham-
pered administrative purees in other quarters is a splendid
one, and will not, it is hoped, be thrown away. Should John
Company loose the alum now given hien,lwe fear that when
his present lease expires, a British parliament will feel ,here
is no other alternative than to let out " the vineyard to other
huebandmen who will ret.der the frui's in due season."

Since General Gilbert's arrival at Lahore, that city has
besouts the scene of social festivity and amusement, while
the interchange of hospitalities between thy regiments of
her Majesty and the Hon. Company induces the belief
that the spirit of absurd jealousy that formerly existed be-
tween the members of the two services is fast giving way to
one of a more generous rivalry. The promotion of good
fellowship and the enlivenment of the dulness that usually
elyirls military life in India, are now the only objects that
engage attention; and races, balls, dinners, and the vari owe
agremens of social life now solace our gallant soldiers
for the hardships, toils, tad dangers of the late
campaign. Nominal rolls of claimants for the Punjaub
medal have, in the meantime, been called for by
Lord Gough ; and we are glad to find it asserted by a
north-west journal, likely to be well-informed, that
the 'Waal hell is to by distributed to all who have served
in a raiti•ary capacity at any time du-insr the late war within
the territories under the government of Maharajah Dhalleep
Singh, but that • clasp is to be added for tech battle to such
served in it. This arrangement will, we feat., not sei.ly
the captors of Mooltan, who are clamorous for a distinct
medal for their theectsful siege, and, in the assertion of their
claims—we now form our judgment from the letters which
have foend their way into the public papers—have indulged
is a large amount of self-glorification and unnece Bury de-
preciation of the services of their brother soldiers. All have
nobly done their duty in the sphere in which fortune
placed them; but tt,e coneciousne is of this, and the know-
ledge that their country approves their v.lour, suffice not to
satisfy the soldiers of the Indian army now-a-days, and
aeon:Jingly, after every battle we have a loud outcry for
stn " bane" and honorary decorations. We have no wish
ne depredate the services of the army of the Punjaub or
that el Mathes, but we condemn the principle of India-
'violate eulogy and reward which has found its way into
the pear-hie both of the authorities and the troop', and de-
precate the under-valuation of there distinctions which must
ensue from their too general bestowment.
Melees have been received from Peshawar to the 12th of
May. Everythino is le ported to be going on quietly, but
the communications are oiled with very little of interest.
Unpthasant jealousies—we trust unfounded ones, too—appear
to exist between the Bombay and Bengal troops, which com-
pose the force, and bitter complaints have found their way
into the papers of the partiality and favouritism of
Colonel Demean, who commands the troous at that station,
an i who is said to have given the Ducks en unfair pre-
cedence in matters of military 'convenience. The lines at
Rawul Pindee have been finishes), and by the latest accounts
the troops were at ones to remove into them. The military
occupation of the country will, therefore, soon be complete.
No manifestation of dissatisfaction by the people has yet
be n made ; and, though some profess to consider the pre-
sent composure as but the deceitful preliminary to a 'term,
we feel rather inclined to augur from these symptoms more
auspiciously for the Ptusjaub, and interpret them as omens
of a period of long and undisturbed tranquillity.
The governor-general and Lord Gough are both enjoying
the cool delights of Simlah.
From neither Affghinistan nor &bade have we any intel-
ligence of the slightest importance.
The principal item of news from Bombay relates to the
annexation of the Batten state to the British dsminions in
the cut. No official notification of the act has yet ap-
peared, but a Bombay paper intimates that the following
appointments have been determined on, and we may, there-
fore, in a very short time expect the formal announce-
ment of the new appropriation : Mr. 11. B. E. From is to be
commissioner; Mr. M. A. Coxon, first assistant; Lieutenant
H. B. Sandford, of the Bombay artillery, second; and
Ensign J. T. Nicholson, of the Sand Native Infantry, third.
The death of Jeejesbhoy Dadabhoy, , one of the oldest,
wealthiest, and most respected of the merchants of Bombay,
has taken place during the month. The deceased has in his
will made the munificent bequest of two lakhs of repent
(20,0001.) to be espended on charitable objects for the bene-
fit of the Parsee community.
The mail just arrived (says the Calcutta English-
man), has brought the thanks of both houses of
parliament to the Indian army. Lord Gough's fare-
well to the army is contained in the following general
order:
Head-quarters, May 16, 1849.
His Excellency General Charles J. Nippier, GCE ,
having announced hisassumptionoltheoffice of commander-
in chief, General Lord Gough has now to take his list fare-
well, and bid his last adieu to the army of India, the com-
mand of which he has held for a period of nearly six years,
and which be now resiens to his distinguished summer.
General Lord Gough his had the good fortune to command
in chief forces composed of portions of the army of India is
boar memorable campaigns—Chins, Gwalior, the Sutledp,
and lastly the Puojaub. In every one of these campaigns
the most brilliant results have been obtained ; victory has
followed victory; the termination of each campaign has
brought with it increase of influence, of power, and of ter-
ritory to our Indian possessions, and of glory and renown to
the army of India. It is to that army, to its valour, Ps
discipline, and the confidence Lord Gough is proud to think
that it has ever reposed in its leader, that his lordship
mainly owes whatever of rank or of reputation he has latterly
obtained, and he now relinqui bee his command in the
honest and heartfelt conviction that he has discharged hie
duty to his sovereign sad his country.
It will be impossible for Lord Gough to offer, in connec-
tion with so much that is memorable, the full expression of
theme opinions and feelings which the arduous and protracted
duties of his station have produced, but he desires that the
whole army, generally, and those officers and 'oldie's
parti-
ealarly who have more immediate) served and fought under
his guidance, will receive this his last and brief assurance of
the deep and abiding interest he soil ever feel in their wel-
; and with the same warm feelings of regard and earnest
prayers for their honour and prosperity with which Lord
Gough took leave of the army ofthe Punjatib, he now &d-
-ebases his affectionate farewell to the army of India.
To the general officers and stiff of the army, and to the
head-quarters' staff of both her Majesty's and the East India
Company's service, as well as to his personal staff, the cont.
maader-in-ehief deems it a most gratifying duty, incumbent
upon him, to offer the expression of his warmest thanks for
the very able support and assistance he has on all occasions
invariably received from them, in the discharge of hie official
duties during his long period of command.
By order of his Excellency the Right Honourable the
- 01-16.1-I

PAT. ORAN?, Ueut-Colonel,
Adjutant-General dare Army.
The troops at Barrackpore were reviewed on the
15th of May by the commander-in-chief.
A correspondent of the Englishman gives the follow-
ing account of the review :
The troops at this station were out in review order this
morning for the inspection of Sir Charles Napier. The bri-
gadier had us under arms at day-light. I suppose they told
him how Sir Charles caught the 96:h in the Fort, in their
beds, the other morning. From what we bad heard of the
chief we did not expect he would keep ns waiting. There
was some difficulty, I understand, about mounting the chief
and party, and this also was the cause of the delay. At lut
they tame, the little man leading in his Sciode outame,
blue frock, and jocky cap.
The salute was scarcely over when be pre the word bin-
self to break into open column, right in front. This kind of
thing is so unusual with reviewing officers, that our good

brigadier was, I suspect, taken rather aback. On the word
" quick march," away we went, not knowing what was
coming nest. Sir Charles appeared as nimble as a lamp-
lighter, (canopying about just se it the horse was not his own,
nor was it ! His staff and several equestrian spectators an-
peered quite abroad, evidently not acquainted with the little
gentleman's ways. The lin• of march was changed by
bringing up the shoulders of the leading divisk.ns. Sir
Charles was at the wheeling point to see how the officers kept
their covering, as they entered the new align, went.
lis f. !and fault, and justly, with the want of attention of
officers leading companies for not covering properly. After
wading knee deep through water the columns were halted,
and line was formed; t►e distances were good, and the chief
was pleased. At this time the front lire was facing a large
took ; Sir Charles called out to the brigadier and asked him
how he would pus the obstacle. The brigadier limed his
order, and the thing was done. We were then marched off
to the left, and formed a line of contiguous columns left
front. Then was no nonsense of marching put, at which I
was not sorry. Sir Charles give the officers a bit of a lec-
ture, but said that on tke whole he was much pleased. He
rode round the flanks of the 10:h grenadien, 27th, and 40th,
and tapped sundry native officers with decorations on the
shoulder, saying, " Good, good," and when he come to the
35.1 t Light Itaftntry, which was on the left of tha line, he
requested the brigadier to seed Dim his best interpreter.
Captain Duffin, of the 26th, wu called f. r, who made rather
short work of the chief 'a harangue, which was as follows:
"Soldiers of the 3dtb, I am 'proud of having you under
my command. Your fame bra reached me. I have beard
of you from the 13th Light Infantry, your old Jellallalud
comrades. No r. &tent in the army has a greater name
than the 35th Light Infantry. I( at anytime lan serve
the regiment I shill be happy to do so."

COMMERCIAL
CLLCUTTA, JUNE 2.

Sines cur bet report of the Bth ultimo, we have been pot In pos.
amion of London dates up to the Bth and 25th of April. The Bom-
bay express, with Intgligenoe to the former date, reached Calcutta on
the 12th inst., in the ehort miser of 3.5 dale, which is the quickest pas-
sage we have on record. TLe Bombay express, with London dates,
up to the 25th of Argil, came to band on the 31st ult. The
scorner/it,' advices received by this opportunity continues to be
cit a favourable complexion, although prospects at home were not
altogether untinged with the gloom which was hanging over coml.
natal Europe.—t• the Elmer branch of our titmice's, the month
Arms falling off, sod operetta), have been on the usual scale,
while prices, too, have generally been well maintained —ln Inunio
tramections have been on • very moderate ea .le, but prices have ben
well supported at extreme farmer rates. nooks now consist of • few
up-country and mixrd parorle.—Sammas has continued in good
favour and latterly with intreasing demand; prices have advanced.—
Tue enquiry for hroan has not been so brisk during the latter hiti of
the month, the market HASS been less firm and prices a shade lower.
—la lima for the hone market only a limited scale of bestows is
shown.—Raw Slue remains dull, and we anticipate no change WI the
next dice come to hand.-81tx Cowles have been placed to •
very valr extent. but latterly prices have declined.—timeras and
Baretaxon have been placed very moderately.-11we,contintie is rood
estimation and p acids gad ready sale at full previous value.—The
market for SHELL Lac and Lair Dee cantinuea without alteration ;

• good demand has been making fur boll those artieles.
In Jun there has been rather less doing latterly,
owing chiefly to the high rates of homeward freight.—
SAPVLOWaIt has hero a agerly looked for, and a fair amount of
business has been done at high figurer.—liar °wont has been more
moderately looked for.—Onarsos have come into more notice both
for the Awnless and Brinell market*. In minor articles the wool
wale of operations has been guns into during the yea and generally
at former prices.
Tue import &vista° of our business has not been quite so active
during the latter half of the month as it was when we last reported.
Manchester piece roods have been placed to a fair talent, but the
wale of prime shows decline. Olasgew goods have been more
moderately looked fur of late. Mule twist hardly shows any change;
the market le, if anything, less firm. In metals a f.,ir business b, re-
ported, and prices are unaltered. tra the whole, the po.itlun of
this branch of our bonnets is lest sat Wsetory than it was a month
since, bu. this comparative dulness we ant ibute only to temporary
causes, and expect that the re-openin of the rivers will canoe en
secession of life and activity. Particulars will be found under the
rtnxetive heads below. . _

THE MONEY MARKET.—We are unable to report the smallest
alteration in the po-ition and prcepects of monetary MLitt's. llas
market continues to be distinguished by the usual features—low rates
of discount and keen seroliny,io. the nature of securities offend.
The Bank of Bengal rates of
clam continue on a small scale.

The following exhibits the market value of bullion and foreign ouin,
anu shows the current rates of banking transactions :

Spanlab Dollars ......... IA ip I. toi 14 opr 100
Wilma Dollats I 0 0„ roo 0 0
Duubioom
Dutch Masts
•• 3 S 0 3 a 0

150nk of Milani Noted ,, It 4 7, 11 8
.41vereiges
bur Pagodas n 314 „ 4 0 „
Gold MAIM 1 lid 2l 4 „ 21 5 „ n
ow . 19.1 l9 3
11,44 mi pions (411•4 r) ',, 2 U „ 2 1 „
Glee la Yes
Wm, Rim „ " 104 6 „ 104 12 6.100

DANK OF BENGAL RATES.
suts:sr&

Private Mrs and odes at ar within three months at 7 pr. c. p. an.
Government emptiness, , 4
GO,MANDANT LOANS AND Bart DHAIRICP.--Sinoe the improvement
sowed M our last in the value of Government Securities, value has
been well mainLdned, and our qtkdatiose chow hardly any change.
There exists little or no ellainsiti a to realise at present va:ue, soul
consequently but lack is doing in th .t market. It ink of Bengal
shares continue to be quoted low, and very little hag been done in
them. Khans of other Joint Stork banks remain without the Plflolkst
improvement; quotations are no mom than nominal. 7he aglowing
sales are rep ited under this heed :-Chopped dollars, 14,700 pieces
at Cu. Rs. 220.0 to 729-9; French dollars, 1,610 pieces at 204-7; China
roll bar, 1,600 m. wt. at Co. Re. 16-6-6 to 164 per so. wt.; sovereigns,
550 at 10-9 to 10.124; Penne silver, 2,300 ea. wt. at 56-4 to b 7-2 per
sea. wt.; arcs diver, 4,504.1 ea. wt. at 104-9 se. wt.
EXCHANOL-41 Gale scale of badness has been done in bills at nix
months' eight at to. 1010. per rupee. Our quotations are le. 101ci. to
le. 101 d. per rupee. The market was rather unsettled some short
time dam, in consequence of a general expectation that the altered
rates at home announced by the last mail would lead to a correspond-
ing change at the export warehouse. No change haring taken place,
remittances came more freely leeward, which led to the above opera-
tiny,. Our quotations are: Tremor, Mlle at 30 days' eight, accord.
trig to amount, Is. 84d. to Is. girl. per Co.'s Rupee. Navy Hills at 3
days at Is. 9d. to le. 9ld. per Ca's rupee. Rank ditto at 30 and 60
(Lye' eight at is. 94. to le. Old. per Co.'s rupee. (nitrite! Rank ditto
at eight to 6 months. sight, at is. 10d. per Co 's rupee. Private Drafts
against Almeida at sit months' sight, at Is. leal to le. 101 d. per
00.'A rupee.
Fatuous-Daring the middle of the month the rater, of homeward
freightage ruled much above our tact Madero. booing the past week
or more a considerable SCOPtatiOtt of available tonnage has bad the
effect of cawing rates to declir.e. The market is yet unsettled, and
wears a lowering upset. We do not expect rates will go any further
down for the present. Our quotations are : -Dead weight : Sugar,
4!. to 41. la. 6d.; saltpetre, 41. 7a. to 41. 10e.; rice, 41. 10e. tot!. .5.. ;
oil seeds, nominal, per ton of 20 cwt. Light goods : Raw silk, M. las.
per 10 cwt.; silk piece goods, 4!. 15s. per 50 cubic feet; indigo,
41. 155.: INC and tedilower, 41. to M. Ss. ; hides, 41.120. Old. per 14 cwt.;
Jute and hemp, 31. 2s. Gel. per 5 Wks ; colon, 41. 4.1. per 5 bets. ; rum,
51. to U. se. per 4 blade. ; molasses, nominal; broken stowage, U. to
31. 10e. per ton. Liverpool: Dead weight, 41. 7s. Gd. to 41. 10a. per
ton ; light goods, M. to 41.45.
lurriers.-Corma.-lhiring the pad month operations in this
metal have been on a very fair Peale, and priers have latterly ion.
proved. 77be following transactions see report( d -brasier, 300 rade.,
Co.'s re. 39.1.0 to 39.4-0 p. f. ; Ingot, 2,830 nada, 31-12-0 to
34-0.0; sheathing, 180 mde., 38-14.0; Tile, 750 mdse., 33-6.0; Old, 53
mile., 36-44.
Mos.-This market has likewise been active during the month, and
the tendency observable at date of our last towards improvement has
resulted in a rise in value. The following operations have been re-
ported :-Nail rod, 2,740 tide., Co.'s R 4.3-134 to 4.6.0 p. f. end.;
Round toil, 440 ands., 443-0; Sloop, 1,200 Wilk., 5-8.0; Sheet,
600 Inds., 4-14-0; Mat bar and bolt, 11,450 ends., 7-11.0 to 3.1.0.
armrest -This market has been rather doll ; the high rate, asked
by holders has kept the market quiet- We quote prices at Co.'s re.
811 to 8-10 per fy. md. The market is supplied.
Steger.-The value of this article is well supported; 600 tubs Swe-
dish at Co.'s re. 6-5; 308 mdse. at 8 per fy. end.
Qedusitriut -I:nder this head we have had a very limited
amount of brutinen, confined to 2 boxes of et. rs. 484 per fy. seer.
Priors are quoted at cis rs. 44 to 49 per fy. ear. Stocks are mo-
derate.
Tyr Purse.-Ws hare no change to notice under this head. The
market has not been satire, and value is quoted at Co.'s re. 25 to 2;
per boa. Market la very moderately supplied.
Lean,-300 mdse. of pig stamped have been placed at la. re. 7-13 per
ty. end. We 'quote prices at Se. re. 7.11 to 7-13 far stamped, 7.9 to
741 for undamped. and 8.0 to 84 for theeL
I ~filats.-under this head wehare had very little doing of late; during
the month 18,000 ends. Liverpool stored have been placed at Co.'s rs.
191 per 100 mdse
Atha-Anson new is quoted at Co. re. 85 per ho head ; Base at
Co. re. 60 to 63 per hoplund; Tenant's at 32 to 36; Tennant's Porter,
at 31 to 41 per hogshead. bibs two former of these a moderato
badmen Me been done.
Carron Prams Goons-The peattlon of this molest bee fallen off
considerably since oar lad report, and the met fortnight in particular
Ms been • remarkable dull tae. The demand both for Manchester
and Scotch goods has latterly not been to *elite, sad in renrequenee
of large Families offering, pr:oes hare declined to the extent of 2 to 3
annas a-piete. We may look Reward to the opening of the ricers for
some improvement in this branch of our business.. The following
operations have beenireported, which indicateathe true position of
the market, bathes to demand and value :
Company's Rs.
Skirtings, grey 4O in. 57,580 pa. to 6 8 p. pee
Do. do. 43 „ 4,379 „ to 8 0 „
Do. do. AO .0 1,780 IV to 7 8 „
Do. do OO „ 100 „ to 8 0 „
Do. white ....... 36 27,300 „ 1 to 812 „
Do. do. ....... -. 42 „ 350 „ 1 to 612 „
Do. do. ....... 43 „ 100 „ to 7 3 „
Do.
Janne% ;true -- 29,630 „ to 10 10 „„
Do. grey
Madapollams, ...... 111,8014
Cambric' ,, 1 to 413 „
Do. 30 yards
Do. Turtryred lOO „ to 410 p. 711.
Gingham' 2OO ~ to 0 8
Da e. loured 2OO to 0 4
White Twill. ...... 1,760 ~ to 7 0 p. pe.
Turkey .....
Mull Man ............ 2,100 „ to 9 4 p. pm
Mullins
Do. Book
Do Drees 1,830 ~ to 6 8 .
&ran awn Snot Ooova-We have no change to notice in ths
poeition of the market for these goods. Businsm under this had lies
been done daring the month to a fair extett.
Werra Corrine Mots Twier.-The market has been far from
brisk for Manchester yarn., and latterly priers have declined. The
amount of braining done during lost month fells abort of avenge.
We quote prices as follows :-No. 20, at 044 to 0.8-1; No. 30, 0.4.7
too-3-2; No. 40, 04-9 to 0-4-4 ; No. 50, 0-1.44 to 04.61 ; No. GO,
04.1 t to 04.3 ; No. 70.0.3-2t00.3.5; No. 60, 0.3.3 to 0-1-4; No.
90 to 100, 0-1-11 to 04-2; No. 100, 0-2-11 to 0-3-2; No. 110, 0.3-0 to
0.34; No. 120, 114-3 to 0.3.6; No. 130 to 170, 0.7-8 to 04.6 per
Turkey
Coloured yarns deo rennin doll and !Meth!. We quote
Turkey red, N 05.41,1 to 80, 1.0 to 13 ; Germs, dye, Noe. 80 to 80,
14 to 1-7 per lb.; orange, Nee.4o to 80, 0.10.0 to 0-144.
' Wootimm.-Under this had a very moderate busines. has been
doing, and we can scarcely meet say revival of demand till the m-
ob, cold evv.. The tollosving sales are reported :24 Frees drab,
at Co.'s its. 4 per yard; 96 pieces assorted, at Co.'s Its. S.lO ; end 72
pieces coarse, at Co.'s Re. 14-0 par lb.

Coosa AND Bruns Prances. -Under this head a very fair amount
of business has been done daring the month. Block tin and Catch
eonspieuaasamalgotherarticles,theformer =aging from 28-3 to
283 per I. mad., the latter 3.4 to 3.7 per End.
Exroars.-lentoa.-Under this head a very moderate business his
been done, principally cessiating of up4ountry sad mired lots. Lat-
terly a small Wainer has been reported for the North American
market at extreme ft rmer rates. But little remains on hand, and the
season's operation may be said nearly to have terminated. Since our
last, various reports have reached tows regarding the prospects of the
season, and we can gather from them the following details: Jungr
pore, Molds, Itairnahul, and Bogle ams continue to sufkr tram ab.
seme of rain. Partial showers had Mien, but they were too heat to
resew upon, and of very little benefit to the young crop. Tirhoot
was Wean., int for rain, arid we sec the crop estinisted at 16,000 to
17,000 auk. There have been considerable roductioaa in the cultiva.
lion. lemon bad a fire crop, b t it is said to be email and etuntecl
for want of rain. The out-turn to calculated to reach lair year's mark.
The prospects of factories on the Baugarattee are des tidied re un-
satielsetory. One or two concerns near Caine had good crops.
At Nymiutaing rivers were rising, which neecessely mast hasten
the cuttings; Pubis had been visited by fine rains. Ia Kish-
naghur prospects were poor, and it is barely potreible the late sow-
ings will yield anything handsome. In Purnoah rain was wanted,
and mock land remained 1111.01111. Duca had rod crops, but pro,-
to had been injured by hail; rivers were rising. blidnapore was
also wanting moisture, and almost all the native esseerna had been
slant up. Urn the whole we are of °Mem that the remott can hardly
reach average; and although we longer expect to hear the cry 11
went of rain being geeeral, yet we may now look oat for an °apatite
evil-rising of rivers, and too much moisture. Since the reports from
which we have gleaned the above particulate reached town, Calcutta
has been vi-ited by heavy rains. and there is reason to oonende al-
most every district has been relieved by rain. Shipments of indigo
from the Ist November,lB4B, to the 25th May, 1849: To Great Be-
, twin, 99,828 fy. rods.; France, 22495; North America, 1,497 ; IGd
349;
total,
Sea, Bombay, and Persian Gulf, 7,100; Hamburg, 85; other ports,
131,152.
• Raw su.a.-The past nesth basin:est rather a dull one in this ar-
ticle, and Ike nifavourable advice received by the lest mail has
served to keep the tone of the market quiet. Holders are at present
asking higher than purchasers air disposed to give. The follow ing
transactions are reported this month : Railnapre, 16 mds. at 7 3 0 p.
be. rod.; Coasimberaar, 18 mds., at 7SO to 7 10 0. Exports of silk
from the tette the 25th May, 1849: To Great Britain, 906 ends.
Slut Place Goona-Under this head we have bad a large business
during the month. Latterly prices show a shade of decline. The fol-
lowing operations have been reported :-219.1 pieces C,ossimbaaar
torahs, at Ca. Its. 120 per corge; 1.3414, at Co. Its. 116; 3,300, at 95 to
110 ; 200, at 112 ; 1,400, at 114. 1,500, at 113 ; 1,100, at Co. Its. 115
per corge. Exports from the Ist to 21th May, 1849 :
Cora/. Choppahs,
To Great Britain 23,185 pieces. 1,791
North America
Bamerrae.-The fall in the rates of freight lately taken place bar
caused a more active inquiry to be made fur tide staple, and prices
have, in consequence, advanced about four somas the mound.
Throughout the month operation,' have been on a fair scale. The 101-
laming bushiest is reported t-Chuptah, 4,985 bags, at Co. Its. 5 8 to
5 14 I.er end. •, Allygurge, 2,690 bap, 6 1 to 8 7 ; refined, 2,15 n hap,
tO to 72. Exports from Ist to 25th May, 1819 : -To Great Britain,
19,429 mds.,• North America, 10,080; Singapore and China, 7,971.
Stuse.-Though a good demand exists for this article, the inereee
of stocks bee led to a decline in the firmness of the market Priors
e hardly lower, but they are It Se Se n. Purchasers await a decline
which holders are by no means disposed tosutenit to. The miuki t looks
more fir in since the last day or two. The following tranaaetiona are
reported; Benares, 5,370 loge, at 7-12-0 to 9-0-0 per nut • Gamuts,
6,930 bogs, 6.7.0 to 7-5-0: liter, 1,250 bags, 441-0 to 4-2-4; Date, 375
bugs, 5-4.0 to 5-50; Seebpore Vat Pan, 1,012 bap, 84.9 to 841-0.
Exports from Ist to 25th May, 1849 : To Great Britain, 179,178 mds.
Ilene AND JUTIL-ID the No•mer of these articles we have heard of
to transactions. The demand fur Jute cootinues fair; the bleb rates
of freeht have hitherto restricted operations in a great measure. The
following MBs are reported t-3.0011 nide.. at Co.'s Ea 1-12 to 13 per
end.; 2,200 ends, at 1-11 to 1-12; 250 b des, at 94 per heti.; 591 Wes,
at 9.8 to 10 per bale; 1,000 bale, at 0.8 jeer bale. Exports from lot
to 25th May, 1049: To Great Britain, 42,1/ 2 rads. 11111616
SIIVEL Lee WA. Lac Dir.-There has been no abatement V the
demand for both these articles, and sales have been effected to a very
fair estent. There is no change to notice in the value of either. Sales
have been reported Se dye, Beerbhoons, 45 boxes at Co.'s rs. 22
per mad. ; 18 at 21.8. 50 at ES; 54 et 2141 to 33; 48 at 22 to 22-4 ;
130 at 23; 25 at 23.11 per end. Shell lac, 200 boxes, at 8-2 to 14-11 per
mad. Exports from tat to 23th May, 1949 :
Shell Loa. Lac Dye.
To Great Britain 2,219 mils. 2,01.14 Inds.
To North America
KIM -Me market foe table has cortinned inactive, and Pales to
a very limited ardent have been effect, d. In the lower qualities •
good business continues i n foot for the Mauritius. Exports from let
to 25th May, 1349:-To Great Britain, 18,960 meta.; Mauritius, 16,090
suds.
sArnstwaa.-This dye remains in brisk inquiry, and mites are
well support, The following salts are reported :-l'.nair, 1,980
Inds. at Co. es. 29.4 to 34 ; Shore, 437 mds. at Co. no. 29.4 to 31 per
bazaar end. ; 100 nide. Pattereatia, at Co. re. 29 per end. Exports
from let to 25th May, 1849 : -To Grad Britain, 2,h, S rads,
Ones.-Our quotations are-Patna Co.'s Re. 1,000 per chest, and
&lures 1,075 to 1,081 per chest. Prices had gone up to 1,105 fur
Patna before advice* ea Ceylon. Exports from lot to 25tti May,
1849 :-To China, 3,196 chests; Singapore and Pemoig, 201 chests.

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captured and brought into Hong-Kongi, but it is
feared much difficulty will be experienced in convict-
ing them, nine of the number only being conuniltzd
for trial, the remainder have bean discharged on
being found to be prisoners taken out of trading
junks by the pirates. Her Majesty's brig Pilot had
a smart affair in the north with a large junk, the
crew of which fought with desperate ardour, but
were either killed or taken prisoners.
Hie excellency the commander-in-chief leaves this day
in the Fury, for Singapore, whither the flag-ship his
preceded him. Whilst the Fury was at Shanghai an
incident occurred, which at one time prom and t.' be
s?riove. A party of officers went up the river to a
distal ce of about .50 miles. The haat was manned by
Chinese. A servant in the boat accidentally dis-
charged a loaded pistol lyinv in the boat, which
chanced to hit one of the inhabitants. Tee people
gathered round in gnat nambers,s,cured the boat by
a padlock to a tree, and removed the ears, so that es-
cape wsa impossible. To resist by force and attempt
to reach Shanghai by land were alike truitlese. 'lee
officers explained the accidental discharge of the
pistol, and only esciped by giving up to the Chine"e
their watches and what money they had with the m.
Had resistance been offered, the partial AV, llid eix-
tainly have been massacred.
Here, at Hong-Kong, the Csliennia mania has
seized hundreds. During the current month no lees
than nine vessels have sailed for the lend of gold, and
several ships are now on the berth for the same decli-
nation. At Shanghai the Amain, receiving-ship,
hal been purchased by a company of Re-Al:axe, and
an American flag obtained for her. no purelise-
money for the ship was 30,000 dollars, which was
more than paid by the passage-money of 230 Chinese
artificers, at 123 dollars each.

COMMERCIAL IN'rELLIOENCE.
CANTON, MAT 22.
WOKS&
Although the Cbinese government bas not interfered with Ledge
trade this month, and the Guilds and Consooe have withdrawn their
restrictions sa to purchasing geode, the business done hos been a mere
nothing, and at very uneatielactory prices.
ltica.—This staple Mud of the people la Pearce and high I. price,
the current kind which usually NIL ar. about 1.30 dela basing during
the last week reached 2.20 dale., and fears are entertained for the
code w crop.
ng
ir.-11enpl drug has dnatuated In prim during the month.
Soon after the departure to the Mot mail it advanced to 54;o1ols.
to .70 dohs, but gtadually fell to 642 dells, to 555 dela. between
which prices it continued till within the last week. The
stagnation in general trade appears now to hare extended
and included this article, and it has fallen to about 522 doh. for P dna,
and 525 dots. to 534 Mkt. for Reaarea. The Arnim% Apcar his ar-
rived, and there fa a good deal of Bengal drag close at hand, with
considerable stocks here; It will probably recce. Malls& is sere &Al
of ode, at 090 data, to 700 dole.; and Turkey moves off iu Single
chests slowly at 440 dole.
Tca.—We have little to report ou thin market beyond a continuance
of the inactivity noticed in our last, the tomeactiona of the mouth
Mine almost too trifling to demons notice. Gee or two chops of old
Malan °mom ale reported to have been sold at 9. 5. short. TM
market has been long cleared of everything above the com-
monest descriptions. The that of the new coo are ex-
pected to arrive in about a month front this date.
One or two small purehares have been reportd In young hymn, im-
perial and gunpowder ; but generally op eking greens of all deerrip-
tions era neglected. Quotations for all descriptions arc mote or teas
nominaL We give them below as nearly as can Le awertaired. Con..
gnu: 2.000 to 3,000 cheats old and new remaining ; for obis It I t to
13 tads are demanded. Souchong : About 2,603 &iota
old and new of common quality held at 12 to II teals.
Capers (new seasoree) are quoted 19 to 20 feels. S. O. Pater, do.
do ,26t0 35 Melo. Flowery Pekoe Only ore or two chops of in.
feeler quality offering at 22 to 20 Web. Plain Orange
Pekoe and Oblong: None. Twankay told Hymn &Win : Nom
offering. Ilyeon : Very few remaining; no tranatetions.
Young Upon : Common to fair, 16 to :0 Wale; fair to good, 22 to
30 Meia. Imperial and Gunpowder : A few small chops lair to good
remaining, fur which 25 to 22 tans is usked; in the common aorta
there is nothing Come. Canton Greens ere scarce, and but few muro
In preparation.
SHANGHAI, MAT 16.
The market has been extremely dull adore our last
monthly report, partly owing to the ecareity of erolum and partly
in oonsequeuce of the tightneoe of the motley market, the :Simla
bankers haling purchased met of the Carolue tiollani, while the
hanker.' of Soo-chow are monopolising the room shyer. The Shanghai
bankers are bolting the circulating eueditun at the rate of 3i per cent.
ler annum. Any decided improvement it scarcely to be expected
before next month, when the new teas will be in tee maiskeL
MOWS.
Cowrie Gooos.—The toles temprbe 59.000 pleats grey phirtines,
of which 12,000 Mom were damaged, at, weighing 0 alum 2 doh.
32c.; 62 tO 7 cottios, 2 dole. 40e. to 2 d. 45e. ; 7e cattle., 2 dole. 65e. Of
bleached shirting% 20,0e0 paces have been placed (4,000 pieces
damaged), at 2 dole. 60c. to 2.60. American drills: bales, 14,400
pieces (2,400 pieces duniam d), et 1 dol. 94e. for Id yard pieces.
American shirtings : sales, 1,600 pieces, 40 yards, 9) cattiee, at 2 dole.
50e. to 2.55. Chintz: cabs, 1,500 pieces, at 3 doO. Cotton velvet :
eaten, 52 pieces, at 22e. a yard. 143,000 pieces of altirtiags Imported
tame boa report.
WOolutill.—The market languid and adee made with difficulty.
We note toles of I, MO pieces Spanish Stripes at 90 cents. to Idol. 15e.
a yard, alai 280 pieces English Combine at 24 dole, anti NV pieces
Dutch Camblets at 22 dole. a piece. Of Long Ells the tales are PIO
pieoes 11.1 L armlet and 130 11.11. green at 9 dole. a piece; abto 360
pieces blue and 300 block (Yerkeltire), at 6 dole. 40n.
Baer% PerraLii.-3 dole. 50e. has been offered and refused for 1,000
piculs ex Coquette. In other articles of !Straits produce no tran-
&action.
(Noma—The imports do' lag the month (hiseeppien cargo not In,
eluded) are 1,082 cheats of Malwa, 927 chests of Patna, and 5 ~bests
of Senores. The Pales of Malwa have been moderate ; importers
bold at 74)0 dole., but were compelled to submit to a reduction of
2e dohs, at which rate about Niti chests of a good sort were cleared;
stock, not inciudiug the Maaeppn'a cargo, about 700 cheers. i'ataa
sold freely until about the 10th of the month. The price gut up to
574 Shanghai dollare, it again receeded to 560. The latest quotation
is 565, with the prospect Oen advance.
TRAc.—About 2,209 packager of black to have been purchased for
shipment to England, at from Bto 10 tack', duty paid. ;god, owe
chop of 7to chi eta, and 200 half chests, Shanghai pecked. Of green
tea 5,000 packages hove b-en purchased for America, at a slight ad-
vance on young bolero and twankayr. Stick about 4,000 packages,
chitty of inferior skins and twenkaye, only fit for the New South
Wales market.
bius.-500 bales have been taken at a price somewhat under that at
last month. clock under 500 bales and no inure expected before the
new crop comes forward. The export to all parts to date is 17,476
bales agatort 20,789 at a corroponding period hot year.
Exciter:eta—Bills on England at hi months' sight with documents
have 60141 to the extent of 10,001. at 4s. 3d.