The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-04-03 00:00:00

In anticipation of the Overland mail we have
received our usual advices, bearing date respec-
tively, Calcutta, Feb. 23 ; Bombay, March 6 ;
Hong Kong, Feb. 16 ; Shanghae, Feb. 7 ; and
Canton, Feb 13.

The Bombay Times, of the sth March, supplies
us with the following summary of general intelli-

The arrangements for the administration of the affairs of
Oudc proceed as tranquilly and peaceably as if the kingdom
annexed a fortnight since had been one of the old provinces
of the empire, undergoing a slight transformation in its
organisation. There seems no reason to apprehend hut
that everything will go on smoothly and auspiciously, and
much to hope that Oude may escape the official swad-
dling clothes and red-tape bandages which sa fearfully
trammel enterprige, retard improvement, and encumber
all proceedings in the elder portions of our dominions.
The amount found in the various treasuries of the Oude
kingdom amounts to rs. 28,000,000, which, according to
the balances as entered in the treasurers books, shows a
defalcation of rs. 39,000,000. It is suspected that the
King, minister, and eunuchs have made away with the
amount and buried it in secret vaults. A very large
treasure, said to amount to rs. 150,000,000, is reported to
have been buried between the 18th and 27th January,
under some plumtrees' in the-Dill-Kosh palace. General
Outram, it is asserted, has taken the bold step of arrest-
ing Wajid Alli Shah Padshahi as an accomplice in the
sanction of the state frauds. The King's ladies buried
almost all their jewels three weeks before the annexation.
We have heard of no disturbances in any part of India
for the past fortnight. There is still some incertitude
about the capture of Herat, and not the slightest appre-
hension entertained by any well-informed person of the
consequence of Persian hostility or Russian intrigue.
The advantages of the railway, though not yet a year
in operation, seem :to be begining to manifest themselves
in the commerce of Bengal, and Calcutta, exports having,
chiefly on this account, increased considerably within the
last six months.
reLord Canning reached Calcutta on the 29th of February,
and was immediately s worn in as Governor-General; the
Marquis of Dalhousie was expected to leave to-morrow
or next day, proceeding direct to Suez. Sir Wm. Gomm,
the late Commander-in-Chief in India, arrived yesterday
from Kurrachee,- -and- proceeds by this day's packet to
Europe.
From :the scantiness of last season's rain, India is
threatenedthroughout with a scarcity, which may, it is
feared, in some cases amount• to famine. Trade, both
import and export, has improved, and the money market
is easier than at the date of our last.
Lord and Lady Canning arrived in Madras on the 15th
of February, when guards of honour paraded. flags were
hoisted, salutes were fired, and ladies and gentlemen
assemb'ed on the beach to witness the landing. The new
Governor General and his lady departed on the morning
of the 25th under the same ceremonies, having during the
nine days they were here visited all the institutions of
local interest, held a levee, and produced (says the Madras
Athenaeum) a pleasing impression on all by their affability
and courtesy. To an address presented him at Madras,
Lord Canning replied in the following terms :
You cannot pray more earnestly than I do that the course
of peaceful iMprovement in which of late India has advanced
so rapidly, may suffer no interruption or check, from without
or from within, during, my tenure of the trust which am
about to assume. lam well convinced that steady progress
in that, course is the surest means by which to promote the
happiness of her people, and the honour of her rulers. I thank
you for your confidence in. the interest which I cannot fail to
feel in the prosperity of this great empire, Undoubtedly, if
anything could make that interest more keen, I should find it
in the recollection of the circumstances under whit;ll the name
I bear was for a time associated with the government of India.
It is painful to know that, as regards this presidency,
the anxiety which must always press upon those who are
charged with the administration of India Government is at
this time more than usually heavy, on account of the droughts
with which the country has been visited. Short as my expe-
rience of India has been, this is not the first instance which I
have met of well-founded apprehensions of suffering from the
same cause. But it is certain that a mitigation at least of such
sufferings is in our, own hand; and that the resources of the
country, carefully fostered and wisely expended, may go far
to lighten them. There is some consolation in this, and much
encouragement for the future. I beg to thank you in Lady
Canning's name for the welcome which she has received at
your hands.
The Delhi Gazette of Feb. 26, has the following :
We have reason to believe that the following from
Lucknow may be confidently relied on :—The country is
perfectly quiet. No opposition has been offered anywhere
to ourofficers. In some places the people have met them
along"the roadside with greetings. The only difficulty at
present is the payment of the troops.' The accounts are
immfnsely involved. The commandant, where a native,
has always cheated his men, and withheld much of their
pay. He has had to fee others, awl so the list of em-
bezzlers who will have to disgorge before we can go
through the simple process of paying the troops is swelled.
The re,,ular troops express the utmost willingness to
enter Our service. The Nujeebs or Provincial guards,
whose discipline has been most lax, and who have been
accustomed to license and plunder, show less readiness, and
a proper bad lot they are. The country is everywhere
represented as most fertile and beautiful, especially across
the Ghogra. But. towns half deserted and &void of shims
in the most fertile parts of the country, and lands of the
highest fertilitylthrown out of cultivation 'are constantly
reported. Various councils preiail with the King, whose
chief advisers continued to be his eunuchs, women, the
Queen mother particularly, and his MOosahlbs. The
chief officers of his government, though they daily attend,
are, with exception of the -Naib (or ministers) never
admitted.
It is stated that some of his subjects were most indig-
nant at the King's submission. One of the most refractory
Zemindars, it is rumoured, sent him a women's petticoat
with a message that his quiet submission, entitled him to
wear it, for no man would have yielded without at least
showing some fighting:-

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
BOMBAY, March 4.—gur money market for the past
fortnight has becoine if anything a little easier, and although
the banks have not lowered their rates of interest, yet we are
of opinion that present rates must give way soon, from the fact
of large importations of bar silver continuing to arrive by the
Suez steamers. The Commercial Bank's Directors have de-
clared a dividend at the rate of seven per cent. per annum
for the past half year. Government and other securities have
improved considerably,