The Express.
London, England, 1849-05-24 00:00:00

INDIA AND CHINA,

ANNEXATION OF THE
PUNJAUB.

By an extraordinary express, in anticipation of the
Overland Mail, intelligence his been received from
Lahore, the north-west provinces, and Calcutta to the
9th, Madras to the 10 h, and Bombay to the 17th ult.
The event of the fortnight is the formal annexation of
the Parjaub to oar empire. The Nlstlerajah is to re-
ceive a pension of 50,000 dole. a year, the chiefs who
have been faithful are to retain thereetatee; the pro-
perty of thou who have appeared in arms !wriest us
Is to be forfeited. There is no other news of any
moment. Everything throughout India remains at
present in a state of the most profound tranquillity.
The governor-general has ordered the disarming of
the Sikh population. The., it is sated, bas been
quietly submitted to wherever a sufficient force was
present, but met with tome resistance esewbere,
though not of a serious nature.
The revenues ef the Ponjaub are expected, without
oppressing the people, to exceed very. considerably
the cum required for its management, including that
of the military force stationed there.
The latest &deices from Luckuow report the con-
tinuance of the illness of the King of Oude. H a
majesty has sot left the palace these three months,
and everything is felling into the disorder which, in
general, too surely characterises the expected demise
of an eastern potentate.
Our latest &deices from Hyderabad, of the 27th ult.,
state that the present minister is getting on well, but
slowly, which is a sad defect at the present time. His
ways are straightforward and honed. Peculators are
alarmed, and forged seals of miner ere have been de-
tected, under the authority of which lace of rupees
have been withdrawn from the treasury.
Dr. Thomson, the marine eurgeoc, expired suddenly
of cholera, on March 23rd. Dr. Eedaile has been
assistant pro. tem. to succeed him.
The Ceylon papers announce the death of Dr.
Gardner, the botanist.
A remarkable freedom from crime has for the last
many months chuseterlsed the European portion of
the Bengal army. Since the beginning of October
not a single European soldier belonging to it has been
convicted before a general court-martial. The same
remarkable assertion may be made with regard to
the European portion of the Meehan field force, in
which not a single general court-martial seems to
have taken place from the time it was detached in
August last until it joined the commander-in-chief in
February. Now in May 1847 Lord Googh observed,
in a general order, that during the first four months of
that year 13 European soldiers, of 11. M. regiments
only, had been convicted by general courts-martial of
all descriptions of crime.
(Summary of the Bombay Times, April 17.)
At the date of the last anmma, y General Sir W.
Gilbert had reached Attock, and was in hot pursuit
of the flying Affghans. He crossed the Indus on
the 19th and 20th, and pushed on by forced marches
far Peshawar, where he arrived on the 21st and 22nd.
The Afghans, flying in terror of their lives, with-
out baggage or impediment, had peeved too fleet for
him—they had ascended the puns, and got beyond
hie reach before he could approach within tweety
miles of them. The gates of Peshawar had been
shut against them, but they burnt the cantonments
and house of the resident, and destroyed the
suburbs and villages around. The war was now
entirely over, and so soon as the intimation of the
complete sitcom of General Gilbert rushed the
Governor-General a proclamation was issssd Ise
timating that the Sikh sovereignty had °eyed, and
that the Ponjaub wee annexed to our dominion,. The
chief secret try, Mr. Elliot, proceeded straight le
Lahore on the 28th, accompanied by a strong meet
of troops. He arrived on the 28th, and seat mesalug
read before the assembled durbar the eternisation
of the Governor-Generel. The Prime, no bar*
sovereign, is to receive an allowance of 40,0004 and
to ride within the British dominions. His moths.'
will be permitted to join him. Poonah, it is said,
will be the place of their abode. The taw chiefs sat
convicted of treason are to retain their estates;
theproptirty. of those who have appeared in arms
against us is all cooftscated. The Sikh soldiers are
not to be retained in our service. The govern-
ment is to he managed by a council of three—Mr. J.
Lawrence, Mr. Mansell, and Colonel Sir H. Law-
rence, of which the last is president, with a sere of
8,0001. zyear--the others have each 4,8001. Four
o mmiamonere,_with a large array of deputy commie-
° nen, act under these. Oar new dominions COM-

NOTIFICATION.—POLITICAL DEPARTMENT.
BONSAI Cants, Aran. 7, 1849.
The Right Hon. the Governor in Council is pleased to
republish for general information the following notification
by the Right Hon. the Governor-General of India, dated the
30th ult., and the proclamation therein alluded to, dated the
29th ideas, declaring the Puojaah to be a portion of the Bri-
tish empire in India.
A salute of 21 guns is to be fired at every principal
military station in this presidency, on re:eipt in this notifi-
cation.
By order of the Right Hon. the Governor in Council.
W. COURTNEY, ?seat g See. to Government.
NOTIPICATION.—FORRION DIP RRRRR NT.
YRROZSPORII, M•RCII 30.
The Governor-General is pinged to direct that the accom-
panying proclamation, by which the Puojaab is declared to
be a portion of the British empire in India, be published tot
general information ; and that a royal salute be fired at
every principal station of the army On NIA receipt Melee.
By order of the Right Honourable the Governor GeMeed
of India. (Signed) P. MELVILL,
Under-Secretary to Government of India, with
the Governor-General.
PROCLAMATION.
Ifaucm 29, 1849.
For many years, in the time of Maharaja Runjeet Singh,
peace and friendship prevailed between the British tattoo
and the Sikhs.
When Rurjeet Sing use dead, and his wisdom no low
guided the councils of the state, the Baden and the Khali&
army without provocation and without cause, suddenly in-
vaded the British tersitories. Their army was spin and
again defeated. They were driven with slaughter and Is
shame from the country they had invaded, and at the gnaws
of Lahore the Maharaja Duleep Singh tendered tothe gover-
nor-general the submission of himself and his chiefs, and
solicited the clemency of the British government.
The Governor-General extended the clemency of his go-
vernment to the state of Lahore ; he generously spared the
kingdom which he had acquired a just right to subvert ; and
the Maharaja having been replacedon the throne, treatise of
friendship were famed between the states.
The Britbh have faithfully kept their word, and have
scrupulously observed every obligation which the treaties
imposed upon them.
But the Sikh people and their chief, have, on their part,
gutsily end faithlessly violated the promisee by which they
were bound.

Of their manual tribute so portion whatever has at any
time been paid, and large loans advanced to them by the go-
ernment of India have never been repaid.
The control of the British government, to which they
voluntarily submitted themselves, has been resisted by
arms.
Pete* has been cast aside. British officers have been mar-
dered when acting for the state; others engaged In the like
employment have treacherously been thrown into captivity.
Finally, the army of the state, and the whole Sikh people,
Joined by many el the Sirdare in the Punjaub who signed
the Maria, sad led by a member of the regency itself, have
dem in arms against us, and have waged a here, and bloody
war, for the proelaimed purpose of destroying the British
and their power.
The preeminent of India formerly declared that it desired
no twftor eseqesat, and it proved by its acts the sincerity
of Ili pwalbwiews.
The t of India has no desire for conquest now ;
hat It fj bawd is Its duty to preside fully for its own secs-
Sty, and In guard the interests of those committed to it
charge.
To that mid, and as the only sure mode of protecting the
date trent the perpetual recurrence of unprovoked and wast-
ing ware, the Governor- General is compelled to resolve upon
tits entire subjection of a people whom their own govern-
ment has long been unable to control, and whom (as events
have now shown) no punishment can deter from violet ce, no
acts of friendship can conciliate to pesos.
Wherefore the Governor General of India has declared,
and hereby proclaims, that the kingdom of the Punjaub is
at an end ; and that all the territories of Maharajah Duleep
Singh are now and henceforth a portion of the British em-
pire in India.
His highness the Maharajah shall be treated with conside-
ration and with honour.
The few chief. who have not engaged in hostilities against
the British shall retain their property and their rank.
The British government will leave to all the people, whe-
ther Illuandman, Hisao, or Sikh, the free exercise of their
own religion ; but it will not permit any man to interfere
with other in the observance of seek forms and customs as
their respective religions may either enjoin or permit.
The Jagheers, and all the property of Sirders or other
who have been in arms against- the British, shall be confis-
cated to the state.
The defences of every fortified place in the Punjaub which
is not occupied by British troops shall be totally de-
stroyed, and effectual 1111/111■114 shall be taken to deprive the
people of the means of renewing either tumult or war.
The Governor-General calls upon all the inhabitants of
the Punjaub. &Mars and penile, to submit themselves peace-
ably to the authority of the British Government, which has
hereby been proclaimed.
One Sloen who shall live as obedient and peaceful subjects
of the state, the British government will rule with mildness
and beneficence.

But if resistance to constituted authority shall again be at-
tempted—if violence and turbulence bs renewed, the Go
vernor-Omeral warna the people of the Punjsub that the
time for leniency will then have paned away, and that their
°fines will be punished with prompt and swat rigorous
severity.
ofß_y order et the Right Honourable the Governor-General

(Signed) H. IL ELLIOT,
Secretary to the Government of India, with
the Goversor-Generel.
(Tette Copies.)

W. COURTNEY, Acting Sec. to Oovt

OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS.

ORMERAL ORDER OTTER WORT RON.THE 00ViRX01-

GU 1111L41. OP INDIA.
F .reign Department, Camp Ferosepore, April 2,1849.
The governor-general has the gratification of publishing,
for genteel information, despatches which have been received
from his eseellency the command. r in-chief, and fromktsjor-
General Sir Walter Gilbert, H.O B announcing the territi-
na,iiin of hostilities in the Punjeub.
The governor general dewier. d that, before the war could
come, every mew, whether Sikh or Afghan, &mall be
driven from Whim as; and the British army his well end
gallantly eau geed his weeds.
To. Elikla therms widths resumed of their army were put.
hays surrendered, and have been disarmed.
The Anna of Cabool, with his troops, has fled before the

Ie satiediatica of the wishes of the. Hos. Ccurtof Directors,
the governor-general will pant to every officer and soldier
who has been employed within the Pusjaub, in the emerge,
to the dad of the eseupatios of Peshawar, • medal, hearing
the word Panjaab," in sommenswation of the hoscurabte
services they have dose.
The governorvneral is also pleased to direct that every
Corps which has been so employed shall bed the same word
os their standards, colours. and appoistmesta.
The governor-general desires to take this opportneity of
acknowledging his obligationsto officers who have been
serving in various positiooa matzucted with the army in the
field.
The governor-general Is sensible of the zeal and activity
of liejor-General Sir D. Hill, K.C.8., commanding the
resod' • and he would have baked with confkienee to his
sonisself the division ander his eommand had bean lolled
late "mention.
r-General Wheeler, C. 8., has executed the
seduties old* have been committed to him with skill
end sneers, ma the governor-general has hoes happy town.
"Tit e Id* hie drake.
is Indebted W Ikagadier Stalker,
asmariliegas kit the susnmetal szertioss which
=beim =meller anode= fair piaciag tue fort
in a fte adds*, sad kr eaststaining the teat-
goemergeoeral it aWiwilsigi the melon
whisk have bees missed by Lieut.-Colontl bellkstry, Ist
ISeffieslatestry, etenemenffisi at Govindgar. The es=
gir, and test whisk be exhibited during his sec
ateesimportaot funnies have bean of 111111C11 value to the
goversieeat of India.
Frontier F. Currie, Bat , midget at Lahore, previously
Is kb Mos to his meat in council, the governor-peered re-
did& se eB times affective end most ,ready co-operation;
and he has continued to receive from Lieut.-Colonel Sir H.
Lemmas, K.C.8., the support which his known ability and
experience enables him to afford.
The meritorious conduct of the several assistants to the
resident has elicited the strong approbation of the go-
vernment. In addition to those whom he has before named,
the governor-general offers his especial thuds to Major 0.
Lawrence for the able management which so long snaked
him to maintain his position at Peshawur, and to Captain
James Abbott for the gallant stand he has made in the hills
of Kuzma.
Lieut. T.ylcr has earned the full approbation of the go-
vernment b his judicioto and persevering efforts, which re-
gained and have held the province of Buono*.
The sustained defence of the fort of Attoek, which was
mad* by Lieut. Herbert under circumstances of great diffi-
culty, has been viewed by the government of India with
edenuation, and entitled him to their warmest praise.
Mr. John Lawrence, c menissioner of the Trans Sutlej
province, has received the thanks of the Inventor-general
Well seconded by his assistants in the district, by has greatly
contributed, by his promptitude, energy, and firmness, to the
maintenance of the general tranquillity which has prevailed
in these newly acquired territories.
The governor general especially wishes to record his
marked approbation of the manner in which Major
Matheson, C.B , as his agent with the army, has dischugi d
the duties which were intrusted to him. In the important
politaal matters in which he has been engaged, Major
Msekeson's proceedings have been distinguished by ability,
judgment, discretion, and firmness; and the governor
general begs to c Any to him the expedition of his unqua-
lified satisfaction.
The governor general concludes by tendering to the
oaken of the government in his camp sincere thanks for
the assistance be has at all times received front them.
He particularly desires to *dem his obligation to Mr. 11.
Elliot, secretary to the government of India, for bit very
able, laborious, and most valuable aid in the important
affairs which occupied the governor general's attention;
and to Colonel Stuart, C. 8., military secretary to the go-
vernment of India, and to Lieut.-Colonel Benson, C. 8.,
member of the military baud with the governor !general,
for the great "distance he has derived from their expe-
rience and judgment in the affair, of their respective de-
p Alienate.
While thus congratulating the army and British subjects
in India on the triumphant success whisk has bean achieved,
the governor-general desires humbly to acknowledge the
band by which alone all victory is given.
He has accordiegly intimated to the lord bishop his wish
that on the ant Sunday is May thanksgiving shell be offered
to Almighty God for the succeeded termination of the war in
which we have been engaged, and for the restoration to the
people of the blessing of peace.
By order of the H ght lion. the Governor General of India,
H. M. ELLIOT,
Secretary to the Government of India,
with the Governor-General.
(Copies.)
From his Escallency the Commander-in-Chief in India to
the Right lion. the Governor-General of India.
Head-quarters, Camp, Army_of the Punjaub,
Vizisrabad, Baru 2d 1849.
My Lord,—l have sincere satisfaction in forwarding to
your lordship a eopy of a despatch received this day from
Major-General Sir Walter R. Gilbert, K.C.8., commanding
the advanced ford of this army, No. 291, of the 21st inst.,
announcing the occupation et Peshawar by the British
troops; the precipitate retreat of the Anted Dan fathomed
Khan and his followers beyond the Kyber Pass, and the
consequent dissolution of the Affghan cdfederacy. These
brilliant results have been obtained, your lordship will ob-
serve, without a single shot being fired by our troops alms
the victory of the Gonjerat. on the 21st ult.
It is almost supentueus fur me to repeat to your lordship
bow very highly I estimate the unwearied and x alous tier-
dose in these subsequent movements of that most energetic
sal Me ;Am Maja-General Gilbert, and the excellent
WOWS under his command.
In soliciting your lordship's particular attention to
Major-General Gilbert's commendation of Major F.
Matheson, C 8., your lordship's agent with the force, I
beg to repeat the high sense I entertain of that of cer%
merits, and the excellent service he has rendered throughout
the campaign.
The Sikh rebellion and Affishsn confederacy having been
now eft', e welly pat down and overthrown, I beg to be favoured
with your lordship's instructions for breaking up the army
of the Punjaub, which has, I trust, merited the approbation
of your lord-hip and the country.
I have, site.,
GOUGH, General, -

in Iniia.

(No. 291.)
From Major General Sir W. U. Gilbert, H.C.8., Command-
ing Fold Force on Special Service, tothe Adjutant Gene-
ral of the Army.
Camp, Peshawar, March 21, 1849.
Sir,—l advanced this morning from Nowebyra to Peshawar
with the Bengal division of my force, and have mach sate-
faction In re • , for the information of his excellency
the Right on. the Commander-in Chief, the' lem in pea
sodas of the city of Peshawar and its Balla Hilmar.
The Afighan army, under command of Anther bet
Makomed Khan, retreated from Pesbawur on the 19. h bast.,
and is to-day reported to have reached Dana on the western
side of the Khyber Pam. The city I found untouched by the
Affthans, the newer having directed the gates tb be closed
against his troops ; but moat of the garden houses in its
neighbourhood have been burnt or otherwise rendered unin-
habitable, and the S.kh cantonment at Alli Barden Khan's
Balch hes been burned to the ground. The tort of Jumrood
is olso reported to be destroyed.
By the ezpuldos from the province of Peshawnr of the
meat and his arum I have vitriol to a successful condo-
s' at the whole of the hammed on of the Right Roe. the Go-
vernor General of India, conveyed to me through his Excel
"they the Commander-in-Chief, with soar letter of the 3rd
of March inset.
The Sikhs hive been humbled and their power crushed,
the British prisoners released from an irksome captivity, and
the rich province of Peshawar freed from its Mahoundan
invaders. To my troops lem indebted, ender Providence,
for these glorious results. Since the let of the mergth they
have marched from the Jhelum to the Indus and Peshawar,
crossing both rivers under many disadvantages, and over-
coming all the obstacles of the road, which are naturally
great, and were much enhanced by our large train of stores
and beggage—the necessary incambraaoss of a force like
this. To both nekton and men I em deeply indebted for
their cheerful endurance of the fatigues and privations to
which all have been exposed.
I cannot permit myself to conclude this report of my
arrival at Peshawar without expressing to his lordship my
sense of the valuable services rendered me by Major F
Mathews, C. 8., who accompanied the force aa agent of the
goveruor.general. I am particularly indebted to him for
his ready assistance, and for the unweared and unremitting
seal with which he has performed the important duties of
his Gillet. To his cool judgment and unswerving deesion of
purpose I owe mach of the success that has attended the
progrees of my force.
From my staff generally I have reeeiv-d every assistance.
(True copy) P. GRANT,
Lieutenant Colonel, Adjutant General of the Army.
(True copies) 11. M. ELLIOTT,
Secretary to the Government of India with the
oovernor,Oeneral.

The general order subjoined directs the breaking
up of the victorious army :
Heed guar.ers, Camp Mogul. March 30..
The portion of the army of the Ponj tub not already &-
posed of in previous orders will be br then up on the l.t
proximo, from which date all appoint:skews connected there-
with will erase, and the trove will proceed to their res-
pec•ive destinatione, in accordance with the instruetbiss
irromulgated in the general orders of the 23rd inst.
AU caromissionrd, warrant, and non-commissioned offi-
cers withdrisin from daft employ to serve with the army of
the Punjab in any capacity, excepting such as have bees

CorTox WOOL.—Tho arriVTIS from the interior during
the fortnight have ben considerable ; and not • ithetanding
the sal, of upwards of 13.500 bales, the stocks are still
heavy. The accounts from England by the last mail had a
depressiag effect on the market for soma time : the prices of
all kinds fell, and considorable purctaws were made (Sr the
home market at low rates. Daring the last few days these
have improved, and but for the scarcity of teenage would
rise still further. A greatly diminished crop is this year ex-
pected in Guserat. Daring the fortnight sales to the extent
of 4,86,5 bales Dhollera, 8,600 bales Broach, 400 candies
Oontrawuttee, and 150 candies Mangalore, bay been ef-
fected, as follow :-
400 Ogee Moller* new ...... .at Bo AO per sootily.
200 „ ditto ditto ......... „ 79 ditto
250 „ ditto ditto —...—... „ 78 ditto
600 „ ditto ditto ......-..... ......
1,550 „ ditto ditto
300 „ ditto ditto
350 „ ditto ditto
100 „ ditto ditto
900 „ ditto ditto
300 „ Broach ditto
100 „ ditto ditto ... „ 82 ditto
SOO „ ditto ditto —...............—. " 7$ ditto
3,200 „ ditto ditto ..... ..... - ........ -.... "79 ditto
2,00 „ ditto ditto „. „ 79 ditto
1,200 „ ditto ditto-----„. ....-. „80 ditto
1,000 ditto ditto
200 candies oonzawutty saw ...-.--
200 „ ditto ditto 77 ditto
30 lbassiore ditto
.... .71 ditto

100 `ditto ditto ditto
OP [UM —Stocks moderate, and price of Malys well main-
tained. The quotation of the day is Rs. 1,400 per chest.
Palmolive.
The rates to Liverpool am now 4L 2s ed to 4L Ss., to
London, 41., per ton ; and to China Ha. 161 at In per
candy. These are rather Whir than at the date of our
last, and have been eauwd by the activity above noticed in
the cotton market. There are now scarcely any vessels In
harbour unengaged.
EICH ANOU. _

The rates of the dsy are, for document bills at is months'
sight, le. 101 d. ; lot credit bills, le. 1011. ; and for bank
bills, le. 10d. For three months sight bank bills, ls. 91d. ;
two months', It 91d. • and ale month's, le. 9J. ; the two
latter being lower than the rates quoted in our last, the
former a shade higher.

(Prate the Retied Ileirkant prior current.).
CALCUTTA, APRIL 7.—Bwine., II quiet. E:ports go
steadily forward. Everything that appears likely to leave
as imehansre commands attention, while prices are moody
:maintained. Supplies of produce at market generally
moderate.
CorroxMairehrster grey and white cottons are our

readily sold, end as goedintiw coming in were bought very
sheep, results are satisfactory. Sales are to a fair extent, and
prima generally are rather firmer than they were. Glas-
gow muslin' have also been telling more freely. Mule twist
has not been going off with any animseion, and price of
some qualities are barely maintained. Red yarn remains
somewhat dull. The arrivals of Marchester goods have been
moderate, and there has been more doing in the up-country
trade. Buyers still cautious, as the supplies expected are
large.
Soo/ea.—The sugar market has continued inactive. All
kinds suited for English consumption have sold readily en
arrival, and prime have been maintained.
Ori co.—There has been much speculation in opium since
the date of our last. Accounts were received shortly after
of the fluentation of prigs in China, in consequence of the
delay in arrival of the mooed sale drug, per Poppy and Cow-
mice Family. The price of Patna has roes as high as re.
1160 per cheat. Daring the Wt few days there hu been a
slight reaction.
RkW Stmt.—The demand for silk has been somewhat
deck, and prices are now 8 to 12 annas per seer under the
has highest point. A few sales have lately been made,
middling Cossintbagar at is. 7.8 per factory seer. Bauleab, of
used common q,ality, is held at is. 5.14 to 6-0 per factory
seer. The stock of such descriptions of silk is very small.
SALTPWIIRI.—The supply of saltpetre has continued
moderate, and demand being good, chiefly for America and
France, rates have been rather fully maintained. Strong
sorts are most wanted, and sales us at high quotations.
Rica —Sales of rice for England to a moderate amount.
Last month's shipments are 42,000 bags. Prises without any
change.
Mute TWIIIT.—The market for mule twist has been with-
out salutation, and salmi are but moderate. Prices of tedi-
um/ 40s are rather lower, and 60s are also a trifle down.
COPPER.—Without any change of moment to report
in prices, the demand for Miratpore has been a little better,
and a few sales have been made, leaving the stocks, except-
ing slab, very low indeed.
SPILT/IR.—Me inquiry for Sutter has also improved, and
a sale of 750 mounts at Ct Rs. 9 0 per factory mound has
been made.
Seim. Lac.—This staple continues wanted for England
and America, and there is also some inquiry from France.
Prices have ruled steadily at R'. 8 4 to 9 8 for usual Beer-
bohm kinds; Re. 8 to 11 8 for the Burn sort.
SALT.—The last sales of Liverpool an .1 Co's. Rs. 75 per
100 mounds. Government hays further reduced the duty
on all salt to Co's. Rs. 2 8 per maund.;
Bala.—No further Intentions of importance in All-
sopp's an reported. The ant shipment of Bus has arrived,
but is not yet landed.
LEAD.—The market I. bare of stock, end the value of pig
has advanced to Sa. Ite.-7 12 per maund.
Incos.—Sales have not been large. Flat bar is still very
low, and sheet has had a downward tendency, while rods
have bean looking up. •
INDIGO.—There has been no public ids of intligo. By
prints contract the following motivations are reported :
F. 14 chests Fyzabad. Jaunpore, at 112 8 Co.'s Re. per f. md.
S. K. 63 chess Seriakandy, Rungpore at 117 8 Co.'s Rs. per
f. md. For a few parcels in second hand, Ks 20 per end.
advance on coat prime are sated. Of the crop 1848 9, we
hive to report that so far as lower Bengal is concerned,
prospects remain favourable. The rain mentioned in our
last, enabled good progress to be made with sowings
in essore. In Kishnachur it we more partial,
though still allowing of a good deal being done
in some parts of the distrie. In Tirhoot, how-
ever, where prospects were considered almost secure, the
greater portion of the former sowings have been destroyed,
and increased outlay for seed made necessary. In Baghul.
pore, too, blight has been prevalest.
LtatialD--Freights are too high to allow of shipments to
England, and there is only a moderate inquiry for America.
Felten are Rs 2 1 to 2 2i per Ind. for good cleaned.
RlDES.—Expnets continue large and prices of descrip
dons suited for England are again higher.
Govaiustoore Secuarriss are quoted at 10 to 12 amiss
discount in New Fives ; 3 to 3.8 ditto in Sins ditto ; 16 to
16.8 in Company's Fours, and 17 to 17.4 in Soma Fours.
B 11.01 Backings remain scarce, and we may quoto the
rate at I.loi te 1.101.
Pink OF BULLION.
floverdiss each 10.131 to 10.116
Kelriadd sobers
Old 31.5 to 21.6
ebbs hags
Odd es t
ergo 21260 r Oss, ed.
Sped& &Ban per 100 220.6 to 220.14
Median dew ,, 220.2 to 220.10

The old man's daughter stated that on seeing her
parents struck she fit d to the hills, where the remained
all night. Captain Da Costa and Lieutenant Dwyer
wore watches and jewellery on their person', but
nothing is mentioned u to what became of them.
The above is all that hu transpired during an exa-
mination which lasted several days. What amount
of credence is given to the statements cf the old man,
his sons, and daughter may be guessed from the fact
of the coroner's jury hiving recorded a verdict of
" Wilful Murder" against all the parties who are
all, gad by these eye-witneeses to have taken part iu
perpetrating the deed. Governor Bonham has
offered a reward of 500 dollars fur the apprehension
Chin-Apo, and 100 dollars for securing each of the
other persons charged with the murder. Dr. Tercel-
dell and Lieu'enant Grantham, who accompanied the
unfatunate officers part of the way to the scene of
butchery, declare that neither of the deceased gentle-
men had taken sufficient liquor to justify a belief that
they were iutoxica'ed. It was expected the large
reward offered for the apprehension of the murderers
would be succeeded, as the proclamation has been dis-
tributed over all the neighbouring islands. This
domestic tragedy has thrown • gloom over POC'ety,
not dispelled b' the big even's which hang over the
destiny of the English in Chins. Our sodal state has
received somewhat of a shock in coluquence of the
activity of the legislative council. Governor Bonham
appears desirous of introducing it to Hong-Kong much
the same machinery of administration be was accus-
tomed to while at Singapore. A court of petty
sessions had been established fo- the trial of mis-
demeanours, leaving the heavier Mee of felony
to g ! up to the sessions of over and terminer. In
practice the system has been fund to work w. 41,
giving speedy justice, althnuAh it is true the defen-
dant is deprived of the privilege e f trial by jury—in-
dependent magistrates bring present to hear and de-
termine quarrels, assaults, &c. For cull lug tt e
Plan into active operation the followirg gentl men
have been appointed justic's of the peace :—Mesar P.
David Jardine, Archiluld Campb-11, Thome David
Neave, Thos. Wm. Lockwood Mackcan, Charles J.
Maine, Joseph Jardine, Augustus Carter, Walter
DAvidson, Wm. Scutt, Thos. Jones, Geo. Lyall, C. J.
F. Steuart, Donlan Fletcher, W. H. Mitchell, and
John Rickett, &qrs. During the month of ?starch
various ugly rumours had b en current as to Engli-h-
--men and others being murde red at Whampoa and
elsewhere, but these have all turned out groundless.
Life and property were pretty safe at Hong-Kong;
but that this security does not extend to a c.rcuit of
five miles round government house, the Wong-ma-
kck tragedy renders clear. The most serious ground
for apprehension is the daring conduct of pirates, in
the teeth of our ships of war, and, as it were, wi hin
hail of the floating police. A melancholy. instan' e cf
this had recently been brought to notice in the disas-
trous and fatal attack on the lorcha No. 33, which
left Hong-Kong on the night of the 19th March
for Macao. On board the larches were Seno-
Orense (Spanish mail agent), M. Pages (se-
cretary to the French Legation), European-
' Portuguese captain and mate, and several
Chinese, ss also the mails from Europe for Manilla.
When within eight miles of Hong-Kong, at the
mouth of the Capsingmoon passage, three boats, ap-
parently containing tishermoi, made for the lorcha,
and were warned off without effect. In a few minutes
one of the boats was alongside, the crew of which
threw stink-pots into the lorcha, and boarded with
spears and sword.. The four Europeans and one
Chinese passenger jumped overboard; the captain,
Sen. Ocean, and the Chinese passenger perished.
The mate, M. Pages, and the crew, held on to a rope
astern and were laved. Having plundered the lorcha
of the mails, 750 dollars belonging to Sen. Orense,
and everything worth pillaging, thetpirates deputed.
No parties had been taken into cust y, and no means
adopted to prevent a recurrence of t ese outrages.
The political events of the month at Canton have
been lig with importance. Trade, the only indu-e-
--ment to Europeans, has been literally suspended.
This cannot be for long, bat the Chinese have taken
advantage of the lull to exhibit their spleen and to
express their firm determination to have no mere
dealings with foreigners. Placards of course were
numerous, some of teem of an awkward and threaten-
ing character, but the more sober of the English-
hating Chinese sought to drive as away by ether than
physical means. The guilds, or trade associations, art'
clubbing together to renounce all dealings with us
Of these guilds the dealers in woollens have taken
the initiative, and drawn up a set of rules agreeing to
avoid all dealings with the barbarian factories on pain
of a self-inflicted fine of 400 tsels of silver for every
breach e f them. The guild of cotton and cotton-yarn
merchants have also come to a resolution ta make ..o
purchases of cotton of er March 3 of the correct
y.ar, "until all danger and doubt have b.entemored,
and we can permit business to be carried on as for-
merly." So long as the Cninese can agree to bind
themselves to non-dealings with " barbarians " not
much bum need be expected to ensue to our trade,
inasmuch as not one has much confidence in each
other, and all are too fond of money to allow the op-
portunity to escape of making a bargain. Bat while
these doings have bean enacted in the guilds, other
and more hostile demonstrations have occurred
amongst the rabble—the virtual authorities of Canton.
rTanhis ill -feeling
xia-fnedeltinhge ripenemomentousd ntollius
6tthhe
omfoAntphrtolfdllrefarcw h t
near.
Those Chiuese mereenarier, the braves, made their
appearance near Canton in search of employ-
ment, and were engaged by several of the

gates of the city of Canton to toe mere formal open-
ing for one day, when he would march in with a
guard of honour; that Sea refeirtd this suggestion to
the Emperor at Pekin, and that an answer would be
given in time for despatch by the mail. As the reply
aid not arrive at the time expected, Governor Bonham
detained the departure of the mail until Ow 31st,
Public opinion was much divided as to the nature of
the reply. The Hong Kong Register and t diem
Mail both express a belief that the gates will not be
opened. The Friend of China, on the contrary, ex-
presses a sanguine expectation that the gates will be
thrown open ; and in the Friend of the 31st March ap-
pears the following important announcement I
Canyon, dem Maim t rots.—Tbo followers; is reported
to he; the emperor's reply to Governor Sea's memorial it.
podia/ foreigners entering the city of Canton
" Vermillion Reply.
"Compassionate the feelings of the people ; observe what
that dictate., and mantle the business."
The Chinese say they understand, by this—if compassion
to the people requires that the foreigners be allowed to enter
the city, rather than risk the consequences of a refusal, then
grant it, notwithstanding the popular prejudice is against it;
or if to comply with their prejudices and deny their entrance
to the city is consistent with compassion, do so.
The above is from a good source, and may be depended
upon u the purport of the Emperoe's instructions to Stu.
Armed with this enigmatic' document the commissioner
will quibble to the last moment—but he will yield before a
cool, determined front. If a li era copy was forwarded to
Mr. Bonbon, the cause of the detention of the Achilles is
explained; it is believed that his excellency waits for
another answer—a simple yea or nay—that he may be able
to communicate the same to his government by this mail.
Sett is a thorough Chinaman, and is atte option the old
game played so successfully with "the Company." The
trade is stopped; at his instigation the next step would be to
stop the supplies and withdraw the servants; but this he
will scarcely venture upon. The day has gone past for that
art of noncom's. We have right on our side—we have
pswer to hick it, and no sophistry which advocates any con-
cession short of an actual entrance to the city of Canton ought
to be listened to by any Englishman who has the honour of
his country at heart.
The Chino Mai', of the 30th, gives the following
somewhat different version of the imperial rescript
A correspondent, to whom we are under great obliostion,
has furnished us with the fallowing, as being tee puipart of
the emperor's reply to Si.u, the governor general
"Compassionate the feelings of the people—observe the
state of affairs—and manage the business," s. e., consicently
with compassion for the people.
Anothi r version is:
ee Campas4anate the fellings of the people—observe what
they dictate—and manage the business."
The rescript consists of eight characters, lad our VMS-
pondant, who his no doubt of its being genuine, Pate. that
e1.i".,61 whom he has consulted, understand the emperor's
reply to amount to this:
" if to allow foreigners to enter the city, rather than incur
the consequences of a refusal, would be compassion to the
people, let them be admitted, notwithstanding popular pre-
judices against doing so."
Whether the English plenipotentiary w ill himself go into
the city on the Gth or an early day thereafter, will depend,
we presume, on the arrangement be may come to with Sen.
The most satisfactory one would of course he, that the latter
should invite Mr. Bonimot to v;sit him at his palace in the
city ; but failing this, a friend throws out a suggestion which
is worthy of consideration It is to intimate that on occasion
of Dr. Bowing assuming his duties as British Consul at Can-
ton, he would pay the viceroy a visit of cer moray, on or
soon after the 6th. The only objection that occurs to us is
one of etiquette ; but that would be got over by the governor
going himself, for the purpose of introducing the new consul,
avoiding any display that would look like a triumph, or
marching into a surrendered city.
A fr.en't, whore west's of obtaining information
entitles his opinion to much weight, assures our cor-
respondent that Commissioner Seu had positively and
in the most unequivocal terms refused, in accordance
wish orders from Pekin, to open the gates of Canton
fora minute even. Keying (late Commissioner at
Canton, and probably the most reps—lei:red diplo-
matist in China) bad been rent to Hang-choiw, a city
near Ningpo, so thathe may be ready to mediate, should
the English make another expe Wien to the north-
ward. The 6th of April alone would positively decide
mit•ers ; the demand had been made for a formal
entry (already understood to be refused), and, should
the gates not be opened, the whole naval demonstra-
ti .n would await orders from home. Oa the ether
hand, should our demand be met even by a formal
compliance, the fleet would break up; the Hastings
will go to Singapore and Pinang, Fury to accompany
her. The Albatros will probably go to Amoy ;
to Shanghai ; and the Meander (which only arrived
this morning) will remain at Hong-Kong until re-
lieved by the Amazon.
The Governor of Macao is resolved to take advan-
tage of the embai reseed state of the Chinese, and has
k eked against the right of the latter to control or
meadle with the fiscal arrangement at Macao. The
head Chinese officer of customs, the Hoppe, and his
underlings have been uuerremonionsly deported. The
matter has been sharply taken up by the imperial
commie/loner Sea. All Chinese subjects have been
directed to quit, and the commissioner trusts to starve
the Pertuguese into submission. In the mraiitime,
the Governor of Macao is prepared to give the Chinese
a warm reception. For this purpose militia corps
have been raised in addition to the regular troops
1(200), and guns are planted to command every ap-
proach to the city. The following extract is from the
Friend of China, March 31st :
The Governor of Macao is prepared to give the Cullen a
warm welcome saould they attempt to storm the Holy City.
The regular troops and volunteers number rath4 r us er 500 ;
and with this farce Sen and his hordes are set at defiance.
The city is armed at all point., guns placed at the gates, and
watch and ward kept day and night. At 7 p.m. forty of the
invincible: are marched out to a guard holm on the ram-
parts, where they command s view of the barrier, and there
they remain until tuck of drum in the morning ; they are
relieved by eight of the regulars, who do duty until vespers,
when the gallant volunteers min appear to guard the slum-
be ring city, the preconcerted signal knnouncing the approach
of the enemy tieing a blue light.
The arrival of H.M.S. Meander, Captain the Hon.
Keppel, immediately before the departure of the
mail, had changed the arrangements of the naval com-
mander-in-chief, in reference to himself. Sir F. Col-
lier's health demands immediate return home. His
lexcaleney was to leave the naval command in the
hands of Carain Keppel, and proceed at once to the
northward in H.M.'s steamer Inflexible. Sir F. Col-
lier, if his health is not renovated by the trip, will in
all probability proceed home by the next mail
steamer t) Suez. A better suce,esor than Captain
Keppel for the temporary emergency could not have
offered.
In some well-informed circles the opinion gains
ground that Seo, having now got sufficient military
force to provent mob-collisions, will open the gates
fcr the formal entry of Governor Bopoam into the
city, on the terms proffered by the queen's plenipo-
teutiary. This arrangement will probably secure
peace and the resumption of trade.
Considerable importations of gold from California
had arrived, and several vessels were leaving Hong-
Kong with goods for that quarter.
I The following of her Majesty's slur were in Ghia':
I—Brigl—Brig Mariner, which lett Shanghai on the 24th. of
February for one of the Loochoo islands, to the aasuit-
ance of the barque Elizabeth and Henry, of London,
I wrecked there on the 9th of February, returned to
with the crew and a portion
ore Inflexible and Medea, and
otlfheatnbhgreihgai A scorer.otl bt we ESlrt6oetaniha, t ham p oe . Brig Scut ar-
rived from Foochoo on the 28th of February. Brig
Albatros ar iced from Lahuan on the god cf March.
Brig Columbine from Amoy on the 1-nth. Steamer
Fury returned from Shanghai oa the 25th. Frigate
Meander arrived on the 30 h.
The Hon. Cumpany'a steamer Phlegethon, with a
strong body of marines on board, was lying off the
factories ul Can'on, and the American brig of war
D Iphin in the Macao Passage.
The new colonial church at Hong-Kong was opened
on Sunday toe 11th. The building is in tie Gothic

style: it is aeatly fitted up, sad the arrangemeies
have bees made with a due regard to the climate.

COMMERCIAL.
Hostoaogo, MAN= 31.-Corropt 17pwarde of 20,000
kiln have been disposed of at as advance for all kind% sod
tie sportier are for Hembay 6toif 9 tails ; Bengal, 7.3 to
7.9 wads Kadres, 7.4 be 7.6 Irk. Present stock, 64,000
bales, agaiest 75,100 bales lest year.
Taa -The great acereity ()think tea has continued, and
only shoat 4,000 chests of inemmos ergo., avi,ll a few chop
of seaekeeg, remain in market.
Excnamen on EnoLaire.-4e. to 4e. Old. for first elms
riper. Os ladia Company's arepted bills, 213 to 214.
Freights, 34 is
CANTON Mantle ruled state of stein has
entirely pe;elred trees; while the hordes of banditti which
at preset sorrowed Carr, ready to t.he advents,' of the
dismember expected by them is the beginnieg Aped,
reader the eat. mammon of goods into the lutes for impossib'e.
loronve.--Corrox.-Sinee the beginning of the empatle,
mime ears ware made to tie great of 20,W0 bales, we tr
ans.
witless have taken place with importers, and the stocks are
composed' brasier very heavy.
Carron Tans.-1,200 bar Usti& sold soon din the
departure of the mail at-Sir No. 16 to 24, 22d01e. 50e. to
23 dok. 25e.. 28 to 32, 26deie. to 131dols. 500 ; 38 to 42,
26d015. 50e..t0 27 das. 1,100 boles Americas were likewise
disposed of at 20dols. to 21 doh. fee Nee. 18 to 26 The do-
liveries, were, 1,9 M bales and 1,191 half beim ; and stock
is 6,122 bales sod 1,305 half bales, against 3,648 bales and
2,388 half Wes last year.
Logo CLovma.-The sales in the early part of the month
war* very Wire, is coeseqnsee of • resoled,* come to by
the dialer', that after the 3d Inn en purchase would bemire
by any of their Dumber till dee q.sstaoa about foreiguen OA-
MANI; the city wee eat at net. P 2,4000 Ores grey were
thus disposed of at I dal. 95 1. to 2 del. 10 et. for common,
weighing fel to 6I eatties.
WooLLasto-The trearetkos have been veil limited,
ma esa we hope Mr MINA impovement till after affairs be-
rme more settled.
Mirraza.---Leen : The sales sermant to about 4,000 oleals,
at 3 dole. 50c. to 4 do's Wk. for naiked, 4 dole. 70e. to
4 dole 90e for hoop, and 2 doll. 10e. to 2 dole. 80e. for tar.
Tin Plates: Nose in market-wanted at 10 dolt to 11 doh.
BM sdW sifel, 5 dole. 50c. to 5 dole 800. Lead, 7 dole. 10e.
Orgsgwo.-In demand at 75 dots. to 105 dole. for crude,
and 130 dots. to 160 dtls. for clarified.
Cocennita-Dull at 100 ilk. to Wage.
Oriron.-Malway hen emeakened setter dull. Our stock
Is 1,300 eheeta, mai peeesatethetwiereele dots. The market
Ifier Bagel lime bees lernating,haviog bees alter-
met* by by spemaoffem emd dope. red by arrivals. The
dammed his, however, been very geed, mad eleargeres heavy,
Laving us with a =odore stock at OardltElteem ober
1,000 awes, notwitlistandiag the heavy 'applies mis hove
bad. Or proms geterkes are-New Patna, 61111 dale ;
old Patna, 565 (very esaree); sew Herres, 627 der. Mi.
Turkey firmly bold ; we hare lewd of so sales of 440 Ms.
EIPOIII.-TIAI.-Tbsee las been batlittle dot, g fa this
staple NANO tibe departure eV kr maikseerieg griarpol4 Me Ike
saessoe et almost rt. Bleak: 4Len,abent 44000
tir eery ankle, "ad all of /ow iseibeate
2,000 rams an left. Flowery Pskov : beet LORI deem
of flat and old are Wt. Baited : The market is eleareill also
of Nisi Tose mad Arkoi. Orr : Abort 6,000 ladoheste
of you% byes. of all qualities (menratallo oat ei byre
sad skins), are is market. Ryer : The sleek le rimed
below 6,000 cher a, sad the greater part of this of aermine
quality. Imperial and Glitepowder : All lei is of low gemdek
Mock shoat 1,400 halColiests. Twankay : Nose. gad the
stock of counky peeked skins doss notereed 1,000 chest'.
Caner are "Moat demised, gad the sorts now in the rat-
ket are meetly Blow twenty.
Raw Bart.-Rome 350 bales bre bra sold at, for beet
Tailor, 440 dole. to 445 dole.. sad Shutting, 250 dole. to
255 dole. No Tolman or Teaks now in market, and only
about 300 bales of Floiltiag.
Bruen -1 he sew crop is coming in, and promises to be a
ilk average
Ruhr's. on Louden at six meths' sight, 470. Com-
paey's bias, 213 to 214.
BuLaton.-Bpee, 9 per rat. premium ; gold, 24 dole.
80e. ; Meziess dollars, 2 per ant. premium. Heavy ship-
ments of bullion are bin" made to E' laud and India, and
wee would go if insurance could be ;Meted.
Bnartowar, Mimes 20.-The transactions during
'Roach have been very considerable, though eztenaive ar-
rival. have prevented any material alteration in prices. The
sales bare been chiefly fur can before delivery, a system
which, it is hoped, will soon be more generally adopted, so
as to do away with the heavy charges for guarantee corn-
Woke.
Logo CLOTNI.-TL sales since the 17th ult. amount to
latterly 200,000 pine grey, and 33,000'0 40 000 Fires white.
We quote grey., very isferior to good, weighing 5 cattle',
I 42a, 904. to 2 gab. 10c.; 51 to 6 cattle', 2 dole. Inc. to
2 doll. 40e. • 61 to 7 War, 2 doh. 43c. to 2 dole 53c. ; 71
car' ies 2 deb. 65e. Whites are worth 2 doh. 60c. to
2 dole. 90e.
Egoism Dante.-A few thousand pieces of 40 yards
gold st 2 dole. 60c. for white, and 2 dol.. 22c. for grey.
Cottonltaan.-Claite unsaleable. Some 70 bales, Noe.
12 to 26, are reported as sold at 19 doh. 50c. for shipment to
Amoy.
hi teat s.-lied : Nome is market ; wanted at 6 dab'. 50c.
Tin: 17 dole. 26e. to 18 dole.
OPICK -Ksiwa has been in active demand at 770 dole.
whicis Las redscsd the stock to 600 chests, so that ail,
higher rates may be Irked for. Of Patna, the market has
Der altar ' at 590 dole.
ESPOILI7.-Teas.-Black : There hat bees rove lequiry
this mesa and, looking at the Utile desirable quality re-
=Males, a far businee km been transacted. Bea 8,000 to
9,000 packages hare been taken, which includes 1,409
&whoop of low qaality,and use chop of flowery Pekoe
rum, at 12 teals. The rates obtained have been
about the same r these previously ruling, operetta.' having
been mostly ageism cargo. The prices are, for good oath-
=best middies coops, 9 to 10 tads ; ordinary
, 9 teals. The rook of comer' is now estimated at
about 5,000 packages. Omens : 4,000 packages are reported
settled, saltpetre may be considered tally equal to those of
lmt earth. The meat arrivals made the stock now 8,000
packages ; the better sone are gradually disappears', and
the balk of the quality sow is market is of very ordinary
dfieneiram
Ifaiw title=.-Little doing. Purchases estimated at 400 to
600 bake, at about former quotations.
Elcmag at. -On England, bills with shipping documents,
41. ad. AllNTiolll Credit', 4s. 4d.
Faztomvs.-31. 10s. for tea, and 41. for silk, at which
rare the Doilies, Faithful, Mad Panic, are loading.--Bincie
elk* feeigkla has Wes. Teaser abundant.

INDIAN ARCHIPELAGO.

SINGAPORE.
Our correspondent at Singapore writes thus on
April 8:
The season for the departure of the Chinese junks
is drawing near, and the traders of that nation are
preparing to quit, taking with them the products of
Europe in exchange for their own. The junk season,
as the Chinese tradal communication is called, has
been c-l'ed, has teen an unfavourable one; indeed
their commercial dealings appear to be annually on
the deelme sums the opening of the five ports in
China hu afforded the opportunity of direct trade with
vessels from Europe. It is singular to observe the
very peaceable and quiet disposition of Chinese junk-
traders at Singapore ; notwithstanding some thousands
visit the port, it is a rare circumstance for any of
these traders or those employed under them, to be
found as litigants in our courts of law, or as prosecu-
tors or derendants in the courts of justice. Not only
does this arise from their pacific behaviour and dis-
position, but the security which they feel in
a part where all restrictions, revenual and
fiscal, are unknown. On this account the
falling off of the junk trade at Singapore cannot but
form a 'abject of regret to all interested in the ad-
vancement of our national industry. The monsoon is
on the point of changing, if not already done so.
Owing to the drought which for Ems time has pre.
veiled, or some other equally influential cause, the
small-pox has become general in its attacks, and many
fatal cases have occurred, the mortality averaging
seven or eight persons (chiefly children) daily.
Vaccine virus is procurable with difficulty, and it re-
flies somewhat *evenly on the government of the
East India Company that no means are adopted by
the executive to secure or keep up a supply of vacine
matter from Batavia, Calcutta, or elsewhere. The
much-wished-for Insolvent Debtor' Court has at
length been put in operation. One of the first ap-
plicants was a Jew, who had been five years and 'even
months in gaol for a debt of 1,700 dollars. Had he
stolen the amount the punishment would not
have been more severe. The criminal sessions
held by Sir Christopher Rawlioson, the recorder,
commenced last month, and have been adjourned to
the 181 inst., the cares in the calendar having been
disposed of in a few days. The only trial of interest
was one in which a Malay, whose sister was about to
be sold by her parents to gratify the panicles of the
young Rajah of Rhio, with tree Spartan-like feelings
saved hie sister from degradation by slaying her on
the night fixed for her departure for Rbio. Brother
and sister bad always lived on terms of mutual
affection, and the prosecution did not even sway to
question the purity of the motives by which the
young Malay was influenced. The slayer was con-
elated of murder by an English jury, strongly recom-
mended to mercy, and sentenced to transportation to
Bombay for life. Such an instance of Spartan
virtue is rare in the nineteenth century, es-
pecially in ore profane, the Moslem religion, and
a Hadjee, forsooth. H. IL S. Royalist, having been
completely refitted at Trincomalee, returned to Sin-
gapore, and subsequently tailed fur Laboan, from
whence she will probably proceed to survey the
eastern coast et Borneo Proper and the Solo* Sea. Mr.
Robert Burns, a Glasgow gentleman, went
in the Royalist to Leman. This ratline' ral:dgm
firossably bow es the 'zebra et the sersairy
of

the Karns, the most powerful of all the native tribes
of Borneo. Mr. Burns prorate to return to Blom-
loo the seat of government of the Karns, from
whence he puritans to eras the mainland of Borneo,
and ends to reach Coti, the place when the
Hobble. Mr. Murray was killed five or six years
ago. Should this &alga be carried out, we
may expect to learn something tabs relied on relative
to the interior of Borneo, its people and resource,.
In the obituary of the month of March trust be in-
cluded Mr. J4lll Connolly, see., of the firm of Spot,
tiswoode and Connolly, agents to the Peninsula and
Oriental Steam Navigation Company. Mr. Connolly
was one of the earlier settlers here' having resided at
Singapore for twenty-six rare. His remains were
followed to the grave by the governor and nearly
every European at the station. His Highness the
Grand Duke of Saxe Weimar is expected here in the
steamer from Ceylon en route to Batavia and Bally.
Whilst here his tigh'eses will probably be the guest
of Colonel Butterworth, C. 8., cur worthy
Preparations
-
Preparations have been made to give him royal high-
, mils a fitting reception.

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LABUAN.
Accounts from Laboan are to March the 31st.
H.M.S. Meander had arrived there, and again left for
Chins. The detachment of the 21st M. N. L bad been
relieved by the 51st M. N. 1., and the troops were in
good heal.h. Fever had subsided, except amongst
the Coolies employed. C•earage and drainage were
proceeding with satisfactory rogre-s. In the cson-
cil nothing had been done since Sir James Brooke's
departure foe Sarawak, as his excellency had found it
necessary to suspend the councirs functions, in conse-
quence of the dictatorial position assumed by the
worthy lientenant.governcrt, of which an account has
already appeared in our columns.
Up to tlie 31st March, 1849, no step had been taken
towards colonisation, notwithstar ding the expensive
machinery of government appointed to it since Mar,
1848, when Sir James Brooke reached Singapore in
H.M.S. Meander, en route to Labium Up to the
date of the latest advioss there was no a single colo-
nist on the island, the only residents not in the receipt
of ,he public money of England being two occupiers
of spirit stores; and yet far the maintenance of La ima
10,0001. is annually required from the general revenge.
Trade the island has none ; its !sports conist of 30
tons of coal, shipped, as an experiment, to Singapore;
its imports are °Wield to articles of consumption for
the use of persons supported from the public purge.

JAVA.

Amount' from Batavia, to March 29th, represent
matters u quiet in that quarter, the public mind
being wholly engrossed in the approaching subjuga-
tion of Bally, the inhabitants of which smuggle into
Java anch articles of consumption as are prohibited or
highly taxed. On the Bth and 16th of March the
troupe for Bally embarked at Batavia. Before
their departure the governor-general entertained
the principal officers at a banquet, when his ex-
cellency, addressing them in a martial air, said he
felt persuaded, imeh was the arduous nature of the in-
vasion, that many of his guests might make op their
minds to achieve glory at the cost of their lives, and
ithat they would leave Batavia never more to behold
it. His excellency likewise expressed his regret that
cireamstanoes prevented his asking glory in their
company. A chamber of commerce, on the basis of the
English Trades Association, has been established at Ba-
tavia, with the sanction and approval of the local autho-
rities. The Society of Arts at Batavia, whichreeeived so
great an impetus from the muter mind of Sir Stam-
ford Raffles, held its 71st anniversary on March Bth,
when his excellency the governor-general presided.
—Earthquake, have again been frequent throughout
the southern part of the island of Java. At one
place no less than 70 shocks had followed each other
in rapid succession. The terrestrial convulsions and
their usual accompaniment, overflooding, bad caused
gnat damage to the crops. The voice of public
opinion, which a few months ago threatened to shake
the Netherlands colonial institutions to their founda-
tion, had in a very great degree subsided. In secret
most of the Dutch Europeans arc unfavourable to the
existing system of colonial government, not as to
for in but to the details and the toluenes which is ex-
erted on the mass. A free press is on all sides ad-
mitted to be be the desideratum to secure social and
public freedom; and the government, aware of the pre-
vailing sentiment, is not slow to suppress the rising

BALLY.
DUTCH IPITAMON.

The affairs of the island of Bally still attract gene-
ral attention in the Indian Archipelago, and give fall
occupation to the military forces of the Dutch. For
many years put Bally formed the general granary of
the Archipelago and China, bat for two or three years
very little rice has been raised, and the demand foe
enun has been met by the abundant supplies of the
British province of Macon. The Dutch, finding the i
grain trade—a very important branch of Easters
commerce—thus thrown into the hands of the Eafp
lisp, have resolved on the most extensive measures to
effect the complete subjugation of Bally Bahrling.l
Raring, Assam, &c., and to destroy their native go-
vernments, which have proved highly obnoxious and
ollboivo to the authorities at Bitavia. Since their
most signal and inglorious defeat last year, the Dutch
have maintained a strict blockade at Bally ; arms and
ammunition have notwithstanding found their way
into the island, and the natives are confident of sue-
sees. The departure of the expedition from Batavia
has been postponed from month to month from
various causes, bat chiefly in the hope of Dep-
ilation, superseding the necessity of resorting
to the plan of annihilation on which the Dutch are re-
ooked. So late as February last the commissioners
to Bally endeavoured to renew negociations, but fail-
ing of success they returned in the steam-frigate
Semarang to Banjoewangie to hasten the departure of
the expedition. On receipt of the fixed resolve of the
Beninese the forces at Batavia were embarkei, con-
sisting of 5,000 troops and 3,000 irregulars and
coolies, together with a powerful naval armament,
comprising the frigates Prins Van Oranje (60) and
De Sambre (60) ; the corvette Argo, war-brigs and
schooners Dolphin, Banda, Circe, Sapoera, Doris,
Ambon, and Banks; the powerful war steamers
Ems, Phoenix, and four others; and twenty-four
transports. The naval force is under the comessi et
his Excellency Vice-Admiral L P. Michigan= the
troops are placed under the direction of Mojsresa-1
A. V. Michiels, acting commander of the espditioo.
This vast force—the largest ever wasted by the
Duch in their colonies—left Batavia as March the
7th, Bth, and 15th, for Bally, where they will
remain until the arrival of his -highness the Grand
Duke of Saxe Weimar, who has accepted service
under the Netherlands government, and seeks to sig-
nalise himself in the East.

REVIEW OF THE CHELSEA PENSIONERS IN HYDE
PARE THIS Dar.—This mnniag the scrolled Chelsea pen-
sioners belonging to the London district wen reviewed in
Hyde Park, by Lieut.-Colonel A. M. Tulloch, Military Su-
pseintendent of Penionem. At en tarty hour the pen-
slam assembled on the cavalry exereising ground, facing
Geontstormn, and tern op ea extended paiition, reaching
ben the dustbin, abettieg the Oxfordked to a clamp of
Mr nark appetite the Martph of Westminster's. At 10
Slink the lime was flerned, and shortly after Lint.-Colonel
'Meek sad
ley the Mai of the Lenin district, and
several general and dines, arrived, and were received
Nthe line with generated min the liond playing the
ational Anthem. After • very minute inspection,
and having canned past is slow and vein time, the
=wee put through the battalion manatuvres ;
ins, by divisions, sendiniens, esslimm, mad Dingle
Ors followed. Toe nUMOINISIOB 111109 psi with the
cuizest = and the Oka mold netw ils bea surpassed
wpwiw of the ern
I won demean wins% weg mil, antr several ia addition
was Weeeebee and regimental nedah. The line having
ben nein feenenn general salute was gives, sad the men
were nankin.
MINOR AT HOMICIDE AT BElSTOL.—Yesteythey
the shy of Maid eras the ease of another attempted hood-
ate with the iseMe,the perpetrator of whiskerr sencluent•
Iy wrested by the polio*, sad his bon regeandod by the
geoginates. to await the tae of Ids link It appears that
aan named James O'Brien had Men drinking at a tavern
SI the Qasy, called the Cern& Misers, when a quarrel areas
between him and some puns who were likewise staying
there. Ia the cones of it • men maned John Doherty came
be and called for some beer, and ailer he bad sat there for
some lima be told a seen who was on the opposite settle to
hie that be had jest beat sad nand ear a soldier in the
Bast India Company' servin Venn this O'Brien, who
was is a qoarrelione, savage lin of and, got up and, say-
ing " I will pined lon gong {in era esbiler," nansened an
sunk upon Iris, in the mine e/ whin be Anon at him
with a den-Italb. Dehrtgf nisi his seer to avoid the blow,
rg enowiliwkol the Mb spirt hie wrist received a deep
owed whisk, bin the ft way of Wind which followed it,
It is feared his Mind ON or the lane vessels. A seas,
nened Quin, lansibilli knocked O'Brien down, and the
holibidteirso rose lia„ he was neared and headed over
Wile wswoisi ma was at nee conveyed to
lbe , when bet at nasal lies. Mardis! azamina-
den of On smitsowl will, it is ezpated, talw plow wi &Wu-
erns&

FRANCE.

PARIS, Wzownsnax, 6 30 r.x.
The debate en the affairs of Italy °entitle din the
National Assembty te-day. Ater the deepnteh of
yesterday left, General Caveignac wended the W-
hose to move hie ordre du jour motive, as follows :
The Natiosal Assembly calls the serious attention of the
neveranimat to the events and movement of troops taking
elms is Betas, sad seeing he the state of affairs dangers ke
I,beetl sad for the republic, recommends the government to
take energetic samara nerremary for their prow:tires.
General Walvis° said that he thought his resolu-
tion would have the effect of not engaging the republic
in a reoopition which it could not accept% yet of
showing that the Assembly felt what a serious matter
to it were the events which were now occurring in
Europe. motion,
as Joly objected to Geteral C•vaignse's
as not sufficiently strong, and declared to adhere to
has own as being the most appropriate. Upon this
M. 0. Barret ascended the tribune, and mid that it
was necessary to reflect upon a decision which would
be a manifesto of war. He thought it impossible that
a MOM Oman* could be formed between a recom
mendation to government to act energetically in per-
forming its duty, and a manifesto of war. As for
ministers they would not, placed as they were with
regard to power and to the Assembly, engage in a policy
of which they might not personally have to undergo
the responsibility and the consequences. M. Lein-
Rollin followed Ni. Barrot at the tribune, and urged
on the Assembly to support the more stringent reso-
lution of M. Jol He considered the manifesto of
the Emperor of Russia as a declaration of war against
the French republic--against liberty. When a ques-
tion was placed on such ground, the only answer to it
was a counter manifesto, to say that France could
defend herself and those nations which were her
allies. There had been great talk about the present
Assembly expiring, and being unable to follow the
consequences of its policy; but would it be
thought that in sash a situation three weeks lost
were not a world of time; for that space
would certainly be past before the Legislafive Assem-
bly could commence serious discussion. It was the
duty of the National Assembly to pronounce itself
in answer to the Emperor of Russia. Then, turning
to the party of the right, M. Ledru Rollin con-
cluded by saying :
I know well that you would wish not to reply courage-
ously to this challenge, and you believe that in adjourning
a decidon, you do not ammo on yourselves a terrible re-
sponsibility. When ow 26th July, 1702, the manifesto of
Brunswick and of the King of Prussia appeared, it was de-
nounced to another assembly, and the question was laid
down whether it should be responded to by another maid
folio; but the royeliit party In the Assembly refueid. Immo-
diately after the country displayed its profound discontent
by jennies, sad the fature of the first magistrate was db.
cussed. (Lon interruptioo.) You cannot educe history by
your clamours. I repeat that, when the assembly was called
on to reply by a counter manifesto to the manifesto of Jul,.
the royalist party refused, the country was agitated, and
fifteen days after, os 10th August. the will of the people was
executed. At this moment you, citizens, have the power of
petting aside a like clanger. If you wish to prevent civil
war, reply energetically and promptly to this defiance. (Ap-
probation on the Left.)
M. Odilon Barret again ascended the tribune, to
answer the democrat leaders. He saw, he said, what
the object was which prompted this resolution. They
were desirous of foreign to prevent civil war. This
was a policy of expediency, for the purpose of escaping
from 'violent pre sure. M. Ledispßollin had mi.-stated
history, and he was wrong a all his deductions.
What similitude was there between the posit ion alluded
to in 1792 and that of Francs at tie present time?
The Emperor of Russia, unlike the King of
Prussia at that time, had recognised the French re-
public. He liked not a double-faced policy, like that
of the present Assembly, which was at one time una-
nimous for peace, in the name of which all financial
resources were at an end, and at the next for war. It
was evident that all this was for the purpose of agi-
tating the country. What the Assembly wanted
to do could not possibly engage the policy of
the country, of which it was not at that moment
even the legitimate representative. He should call
for the simple order of the day.—M. Cremieux fol-
lowed, and spoke in the midst of an uproar scarcely
surpassed in the annals of the Assembly. At
the termination of his h the voting com-
em upon the pro to osaTeec
ceed u pass to the simple
order of the day. N r any members evidently ab-
stained from voting; and the secretaries having
counted the tickets in the ere, informed the
Assembly that there were but 400. Upon this M.
Clement rttahed to the tribune, and in spite of strong
opposition, slid that it appeared Int a certain num-
ber of members were abstaining from voting. Forty
bulletins were wanting to enable the ballot to have a
result. Ha stated a fact, and the country would
judge it; but he hoped that, by so abstaining hon.
members would not find that tney had thrown the
country into vast end inextricable embarrassments.
(Loud approbation on the left, and violent rumours
on the right.) At all events, the Assembly could not
refrain from replying, in the name of the nation, to
the manifesto cf the chief of the aristocracy of Europe;
and he would propose on the next day that a C3Ol-
- should be named to draw up an energetic de-
claration in reply to that manifesto. (Agitation.)
If the division should be annulled, owing to the in-
sufficiency of voters, he would present his proposition
on the following day. (Great approbation en the
left.)
M. Gondcheux said that the Assembly had a duty
to perform, and he should demand that if, in a given
time, the legal and necessary number of votes should
not have been given, the ballot should be closed, and
the Assembly declare itself en permanence. The
affairs of the country were, he said, now discussed in
the lobbies by members who wished, by absenting
"—mselves from voting, to impede the last labours of

the Assembly.
The President proposed to declare that the division
would be closed at seven o'clock precisely, and if it
was not then complete it would be annulled, and the
Assembly declare itself en permanence.
The proposition was put to the vote, the great ma-
jority flung in its favour, amidst cries of " Vive la Re-
pablique." Only a very few rose against it.
The proposition was consequently declared to be
adopted.
A Voice.—Let those who do not recognise the right
of the Assembly b&declared hors la
The President.—l beg the Assembly to remain
silent while the division m being proceeded with.
Several members who had taken no part in the
commencement of the sitting now came in and gave
their votes ; and several, wko had before signified tneir
intention not to vote, deposited their bulletins in the
urn.
At seven o'clock precisely the division was closed,
when the numbers were—
Number of voters 512
Absolute majority 257
For the simple ceder of the day.... 53
Against it
Majority —4OB
The simple order of the day was therefore declared
to be rejected.
The President—Two orders of the day niftier%
which have alreadybeenread to the Assembly, b are b ern
presented. A third has been proposed by M. Bsatide.
M. Bandot has demanded that they shall all be re-
ferred to the bureaux. They will be therefore printed
and distributed, and submitted to the Assembly at the
next sitting.
The Assembly rose at a quarter-pest seven.
To-day the discussion was resumed. An entirely
new ceder of the day was presented by M. Rondeau,
tending to the consideration of all the ordrea du jour
made yesterday as propositions which should be sub-
mitted to the committee of legislation. M. Bandeau
ascended the tribune to move his proposal, but the
previous question was carried against him, amidst
crest noise, and he returned discomfited to his seat.
The Assembly then granted the priority to General
Cavaignac's proposal. Several members amongst
whom were Meseta Flacon, Joly, and Bastide, ob-
jected to the ordre du jeer, and wished for a modifi-
cation of it. General Waive°, however, persisted
in the original wording. The new wording of M.
Flom made the ordre die jour of general Caviagnao a
new lion. That of Messrs. July and Basude
' in adding these words: "Li order to protect
the independence and nationality of all nations."
The vote was then taken on the ordre du jour
motive of General Oavaignao, without any of the
additions: this was adopted.
The addition moved by Messrs. Joly and Bastide
was then put, and the seratiis de division being called
for gave the following result:
For the adoption 289
Against
Majority against 348
the adoption —77
The addition at Messrs. Joly and Bastide was then
rejected. A Tote on the eneembie Sc, General

Cavaignac's proposition was then taken, and resulted
in the adoption of the ordre dos jour motive of that
officer.
Af er some uninteresting local business, M. Flown
asked for the taking into instant consideration of the
proposal for liberating the transported convicts ar-
rested subsequent to the 27th of May, 1848. This
request was refused.
Under the influence of the vote of the Assembly
yesterday, the funds opened heavily. They became
firmer on the recept;on of the news of the adoption of
General Cavaignac's ordre du jour. However, they
closed considerably lower in price than yesterday,
the Five per Cents. being 110 lower, and the Three
per Cents. 113 lower.
It appears that the election of Gen. Changarnier
for the department of Seine et Oias most be annulled,
as his command of the first military division, which
includes that department, is incompatible with
eligibility to be a member of the legislative
ssssmbly.
The only elections which.tibw remain to be known
are those from Corsica, Algeria, and the colonies. It
appears that twenty-three representatives have been
named in two or more departments. M. Ledrn
Rollin has been elected in five, namely in the
Allier, the Herault, Saone et Loire, Seine, and
Var ; General Changarnier in three departments;
Napoleon Bonaparte, son of Jerome, in three : Felix
Pyat, the Montsgnard, in three. In two departme nta
each the following have been chosen:—Mesas.
Theodore Bac, Odilon Barret, Bleb:), Gen. Cavaignac,
Coarseloup Lauber, Commissaire, Datum, General
Gourgaud, Lamorieiere, Mathieu (Dame), Michel (de
Bourges), Montalembert, Lucien Murat, Ng de la
Moskows, General Oudinot, Hypolite Parry, Persigny,
Roger (du Nord), and St. Priest. Tom 29 new
elections must take place.
Several representatives of the new chamber had
arrived in Paris, and taken out their cartes de repro-
*enfant. Several of them have chosen their seats on
the benches of the Assembly, where the limes of the
sitting members may be seen side by side with that
of their 001:4748700c0.
A review of all the national guards of the Seine is
to take place shortly, before the President of the
Republic.
It is supposed that M. Raves, will be the president
dais of the Legislative Assembly.
The National says " To-day the representatives of
the Mountain who have not been re-elected will as-
semble at a banquet ; to.morrow the non-elected
members of a lessbright colour will also meet at a
banquet.
ream, Slav 23.—Wee Iqa,— —; Three pit Oats., 50 12;
Rte poi 0ta19., 79 73 ; Last —— ; Foam 994993
1,1449. • 1840. e 3. Do. ad, e 5; Do. Pow —;
Do. Tw04u91.9-11a14 ; 149;4•• Mot* —; Sews. law 70;
Treasury bee de, —; But Shares, 2025. Whop as Lath" 30
dam 331; 9041 am, 33 40.
woman.— Parr MA Orions, 710; Pate MI IOU" 473 ;
Roam sad Havre, ——; Avignon sad Itameillos, 100; itralioarg
aced Bale, 100; Castro (Viersoe), 310; Alaimo sad Dooloips, —;
Bordeaux, 313; Korth, 400; Paria and Iltmehourg, 3.23; Tours sad
v9;09.. 397; licatereou sad Troyes, 120 ; D 14140 end 240111017, 170.

MADRID, WAY 16.—Tbale par Omuta"uspaper. —Me raft
101 paper. Oanpona, 6 paper. Baak tit Ferdinand, 76. Ea.
ahriage as Lades, 50.40.

ITALY.

ROMAN STATES.—We have news from Rome
of the 14th inst. by our own correspondent. The
French baying attempted the passage of the Tiber
at the Milvian bride, it bad been blown up
to prevent them. The French force is esta-
blished on the two banks of the Tiber, between
Palo and Rome. Before Castel Guido the group
of houses called San Antonio was occupied, as
well as Megliana. Strong columns have turn, d
round the western part of the town to the Ponte-
Molle. The occupation of Fiumicino has enabled
the French to do the same thing on the other side of
the Tiber on the road leading to the church of St
Paul, extra mum. The expedition is thus mistress
of the Tiber, from its mouth to Pont. Mole, and is
supported on three fortified points on the coast,'
namely, Civ.ta Vecchia, Palo, which has just been
entrenched, and the month of the Tiber, which is de-
fended by several high towers.
The Milan Gazette of the 18th insL announces the
surrender of Bologna by capitulation on the 16th (not
on the loth), after an almost uninterrupted conflict
of eight dais. On the 15th the general bombard-
ment of the town commenced. Alter half an hour
had expired a white flag was seen waving from the
Apostolic Palace, which is the seat of government,
and soon afterwards similar flags were seen on all the
churcht a. An hour afterwards a deputation reached
head quarters, asking for a cessation of hostilities.
An answer was returned that if on the next day (16th)
the town had notsurrendered at five p.m. the bombard-
mentwould re-commence. On the 16th, at five o'clock, a
more numerous deputation, with Cardinal Oppezoni
at its head, made its appearance, bringing the submis-
sion of the city. A capitulation was then signed, by
which the gates of San Felice, Gallieno, and Castig-
lioni were at once given up to the imperial forces ; all
the guns of the town were to be transferred and kept
at the Apostolic Palace, where they were to be guarded
by the troops of the line, the carabineers, and the
civic guard ; the regular troops to take the oath of
fidelity to Pins IX. ; all fire-arms, &c., to be
brought to the Castiglione gate, where they
were to be received by a special commission, com-
weed of Austrian officers and inhatitants of Bologna.
None of the inhabitants were to be molested by the
Austrian troops. All the stipulations of the capita-
lstion were carried out. The Austrians occupied tie
gates, and the disarmament of the poi nlation was pro-
ceeded with. The imperial troops continued to oc-
cupy the heights round the town. General Gorskow-
ski had assumed the office of civil and military go-
vernor of Bologna, the troops under his command re-
maiming in Bologna, whilst those neder Marshal
Wimpffen proceeded on to Castel San Pietro. Marshal
Radetzky sent the keys of Bologna to General
Radetzky.
SARDINIA.—Our correspondent writes under date
the 19th inst. Romarino's sentence has been con-
firmed by the Court of AppeaL his believed that he
was to be executed on the 21st instant.