The Sun.
London, England, 1855-05-31 00:00:00

tiE SUN LONDON THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 31, 1855.

to Major General. Ist Grenadier Regiment N.l.
Major W. C. Stalker, Captain R. W. D'Arcv, and
Lieut. J. Gordon, to rank from Nov. 28, 1854, vice
Lieut.-Colonel and Brevet-Colonel W. Wyllie, C. 8.,
promoted to Major-General. N.B.—This cancels the
promotion by brevet of Lieut. R. W. D'Arcy, published
in G. G. 0. No. 840, of 30th December, 1854. Major
A. Hammerton, to be Lieut.-Colonel, from 28th Nov.,
1854, in succession to Lieut.-Colonel and Brevet Colonel
W. J. Brown, C. 8., promoted to Major-General. 15th
Regiment N.l.—Captain Brevet Major H. S. Watkin,
to be Major, and Lieut. Webster, to be Captain of
a Company, from the 28th November, 1854, in suc-
cession to Lieut.-Colonel and Brevet Colonel W. J.

Brown, C. 8., promoted to Major-General; Lieutenant
Bushe to rank from Nov. 28, 1854, vice Lieutenant
Webster, promoted to captain; Lieutenant J. Barras,
to rank from March 7, 1855, vice Lieutenant Fraser, in-
valided ; Ensign Harrison to be lieutenant from March
7, 1855, vice Lieutenant Wainwright, invalided ; MR
j,,r Maughan to be lieutenant-colonel from Nov. 28,
1854, in succession to Lieutenant-Colonel and , Brevet-
Colonel J. Outman C. 8.. promoted to major-general.
12th Regiment N.l.—Captain and Brevet Major J.
Holmes to be major, Lieutenant J. M. Soppitt to be
captain of a company, and Ensign Macredy to be lieu-
tenant, from Nov. 23, 1854, in succession to Lieutenant
and Brevet Colonel J. Outram, C. 8., promoted to ma-
jor-general ; Major and Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel B.
Crispin to be lieutenant-colonel from Dec. 25, 1854,
vice Lieutenant-Colonel J. D. Hallett, C. 8., deceased.
16th Regiment N.l.—Captain and Brevet Major Munro
to be major, Lieutenant R. P. Warden to be captain of
a company, and Ensign F. L. Yonge to be lieutenant,
from Dec. 25, 1854, vice Lieutenant-Colonel J. D. Hal-
lett, C. 8., deceased.
FURLOUGH TO EUROPE—Lieutenant Robinson, of the
2d European Regiment L. 1., is allowed a furlough to
Europe for 3 years, on medical certificate, under the old
furlough regulations ; Assistant-Surgeon Murray is al-
lowed a furlough to Europe fur 18 months, on medical
certificate, under the new furlough regulations. Capt.
Mackecha,ni, of the sth Regiment N.L.1., is allowed a
furlough to Europe for 3 years, on private affairs, from
the date of the departure of the first mail steamer in
May next. Lieut. Cotes, of the Horse Artillery, is al-
lowed a furlough to Europe for 18 months, on medical
certificate, under the new furlough regulations. Capt.
(Brevet Major) Preedy, of the 25th Regiment N. 1., col-
lector of Kurrachee, is allowed a furlough to Europe for
6 months, on private affairs, under the new furlough re-
gulations. The following appointments are made :
Lieut.-Colonel Commandant J. Sinclair, of the artillery,
is permitted to return to Europe on furlough agreeably
to the regulations. Lieut. Pritchard, quartermaster and
interpreter of the 15th Regiment of Bengal Native In-
fantry, is allo wed a furlough to Europe for 15 months, on
medical certificate under the new furlough regulations.
Lieut. Creagh, of the 19th Regiment Native Infantry,
is allowed a furlough to Europe for three years, on
private affairs, under the old furlough regulations.
Brevet Major W. Kendall, of the Engineers, com-
manding sappers and miners, is allowed a furlough
to Europe for three years, on medical certificate, under
the old furlough regulations. Assistant-Surgeon J. F.
Steinhauser, civil surgeon at Aden, is allowed a furlough
to Europe for 15 months, under the new regulations,
from the date of his departure from that station. Captain
R. Bainbrigge, of the 23d Regiment N.L.1., second in
command of the Sawunt Warree Local Corps, is allowed
a furlough to Europe for six months, on private affairs,
under the new regulations.
ADMITTED TO THE SERVlCE.—Artillery : Mr. Henry
Tanfield Vachell, date of arrival at Bombay, April 6,
1855 ; Mr. Edward Henry Baker, date of arrival at Bom-
bay, April 6, 1855. Mr. James Cock de Neufville Lu-
cas, date of arrival at Bombay, April 6, 1855.—Infantry :
Ranked and Posted to the 17th Regiment N. 1., in
G. G. 0. Feb. 27, 1855 ; Mr. George Ernest Blew, date
of rank, April 6, 1855 ; Mr. Osmond. Barnes, date of
rank April 6, 1855. •
RETIRED FROM THE SERVICE—Major J. Estridge, of
the corps of Engineers, is permitted to retire from the
Hon. Company's service from the 10th prox., upon the
pension of his rank, under the provisions of rule 32 of
the revised new furlough regulations.
LEAVE or ABSENCE.-- Superintending Surgeon S. g.
Cahill is allowed leave of absence for three months, to
proceed to the Mauritius, on medical certificate, under
the new furlough regulations.
APPOINTMENTS CANCELLED.—Infantry : Cadets David
Charles Bell and Edward Bell having failed to fulfil the
conditions of their appointments, their names are with-
drawn from the list of cadets, No. 1 of 1855, and their
promotion to ensign, announced in General Order No.
251, of the 21st ult., is cancelled. Infantry Cadet Thos.
Stanley Clayhavingfailed to pass the prescribed examina-
tion, his name is withdrawn from the list of cadets, No.
2 if 1855.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
THE BOMBAY MARKETS.
REPORT ON THE STATE OF BOMBAY MARKETS FROM THE
17TH APRIL TO THE IST MAY.
The Peninsular and Oriental Company's steamer Erin,
with the London mail of the 26th March, arrived on the
21st ult.
Our money market has remained quiet during the fort-
night, and although no reduction has taken place in the
rates of interest, yet money can be obtained on much
easier terms, And we therefore think a fall must take
place soon. Transactions in Government securities have
been limited, and we have no marked difference to report
from our last quotations.
We have little alteration to notice in the position of
our import market, which shows no improvement ; and
although the business transacted has been to a fair ex-
tent in cotton fabrics and yarns, dealers have evinced as
little desire to operate to any extent as in the first half
of the month, notwithstanding fresh supplies have been
freely offered by importers, who have been anxious to
avail themselves of the faVourable rate of exchange for
remittances. Prices have, however, on the whole been
steady, and we trust they have seen their lowest.
In exports there has been more activity, and consider-
able purchases of cotton wool and seeds have been made
since receipt of the mail, at advanced prices. Hemp,
however, continues as neglected as ever.
GREY COTTON GOODS.—The bulk of the business has
been done within the last week at about previous quo-
tations, but the demand has been without animation,
and which seems likely to be its character up to the end
of the season, now fast drawing to a close. Shirting,
40 inch, has changed hands to the extent of 41,600
pieces at our last quotations, except for 811bs. and up-
wards, which being scarce and wanted, have improved
in value 2 annas per piece ; 45 inch up to 81bs. are only
in moderate inquiry, but heavier are scarce, and in de-
mand. Maddapolam, 32 inch 24 yards, have been in
steady inquiry, as have also the better class of jacconet
and T cloth, of 61bs. and upwards ; but low and mid-
dling quality of each description are heavy of sale, and
remain as last quoted. Long cloth and domestic have
ceased almost to be inquired after, and we only hear of
one small sale in the former.
BLEACHED AND FANCY GOODS.—For these there has
been less inquiry, as the sales reported below show, and
we may enumerate as in some request, middling quali-
ties of shirting, jacconet and low Maddapolarn, satin
spots have further declined in value, and twills continue
as dull as at our last ; grey and bleached dhoties, mulls
of middling quality, and fine lappets are in demand ;
while low lappets, lappet scarves, book muslin, dyed
Maddapolams, and mulls, are all very dull.
TURKEY RED Goons continue depressed, and the
only sale reported is one of 4,300 pieces 24 inch 25
yard', at R. 5 6 annas per piece.
COTTON YARN.—The market has continued steady,
but without life, yet the sales reported are to a fair ex-
I in mule, 50's and upwards having improved in
value, as also in 20's water. Dyed orange and Turkey
red we hear of no sales, and both are heavy of sale.
WOOLLENS.—There is no change for the better to
notice in this article, and the demand is very languid.
METALS.—Iron.—The market continues as inactive
as at our last, and we have again to notice a further de-
preciation in the value of British bar, square and nail
rod, as also in sheet and hoop. Steel, in tubs and fag-
gots, are steady, and the latter rather firmer in price.
Spelter lower, and dull, as also pig lead. Copper.--We
again raise our quotations, but we hear of no sales, and
the market is very firm. Nails, however, are rather
dull, and slightly easier in value.
COCHINEAL and SAFFRON are very firer, and for ge-
nuine quality which is now only inquired for, we im-
prove our quotations. 3001 b. saffron, Rs. 14 per lb.
SPIRITS.—The inquiry is still very dull, and the fol-
lowing are the sales advised :-20 boxes English
brandy, to arrive, rs. 3.4 per gallon ; 113 boxes French
brandy, re. 10.12 per gallon.
BEM—We hear of very little stirring in this article,
but Alleopp and Bass's brews continue to move at re. 80
per hhd. In other brands there is nothing doing of
moment.

MARINE STORES.--There is no change to report in
any of the articles in this market; all descriptions remain
as last advised. A sale of 120 bolts canvas, Nos. 1 to 0,
of good quality, is reported at rs. 171 per bolt.
SUNDRIES.—There is very little moving under his head.
EXPORTS.

COTTON WOOL.—The activity noticed in our last cir-
cular in this staple has continued, and since receipt of
the hume accounts the market has been more animated,
the amount of purchases reaching close upon 9,000 bales,
the bulk being taken by European houses, and prices
have advanced fully Rs. 2 per candy. Broach and Surat
we quote to-day at Rs. 90 to 91 ; Dhollera. Its. 82 ;
Oomrawuttee, Rs. 75 to 76 ; and Khandeish, Rs. 65 per
candy, with still an upward tendency, and as supplies
come forward very slowly as yet, in consequence of the
long prevalence of southerly winds„ which are unusual
at this time, and the fair season now fast approaching a
close, we are not likely to have any very large stock
stored during the rains, and a high range of prices we
think not at all improbable during the monsoon. For
China there is some little business doing, and shipments
are still on a limited scale.
SHEEP'S WOOL. There is a steady inquiry, chiefly
by natives, anti prices of some qualities are again higher.
HEMP.—We again reduce our quotations, and can
hear of nothing doing for the English market.
OIL SEEDS.—The inquiry has been more animated
since the advices by the English mail came to hand, and
considerable purchases have been made in linseed at
Rs. 4 per cwt., but Rs. 4.1 anna, is now asked, and in
other descriptiobs there is also some firmness, Teel being
still in active demand and scarce at Rs. 23 to 24 per
candy, as also Niger at an advance, say Rs. 15 to 151
per candy.
PEPPER.—We have again to notice a very dull mar-
ket, with a further decline in value on. Bhutcole and
Tellicherry.
OPIUM.—We have received no later direct advices
from China since our last report, but by telegraph from
Calcutta we have had news down to the 28th March,
which reached us when our last report was in press,
and, notwithstanding Malwa drug had further declined,
and was difficult to place, holders have got up prices
here to Rs. 885 for bast Kundieisir, and Indore B. 870

per chest, and the steamer on the 3d instant will take a
full laden cargo—say about 1,200 chests.
TONNAGE.—Rates of freight on Great Britain until
within the last week were well mainta,ined at 3/. 10s. to
Si. 12s. 61 per ton of 50 cubic feet ; but further large
arrivals from the colonies have shaken the rate, and
3/. 7s. 6d. to Si. 103. per ton is now the one current of
the day. Seeds are shipping at 3/. 12s. 6d. to 3/. 155.,
and oil at 41. 12s. to 41. 15s. per ton of 210 imperial

gallons. •
EXCHANGE has remained firm at about our last
quotations, and the business done may be quoted
2s. Id. to 2s. 1 7-16 d. China and first-class credits,
and 2s. 1 ad. for documents, with a decided tendency
upwards this afternoon. On Calcutta we quote Rs.
99 at sight, Rs. 98 at 60 days' sight. On Madras, Rs.
98i at 30 days' sight. On China, Rs. 220 at 60 days!
sight, nominal.
BOMBAY MONEY MARKET—APRIL 30.
EXCHANGE.
On London—At 6 months' sight, per rs. 2s. 13d. for docu-
ment bills.
At 6 months' sight, per rs. 2s. 1)1(1. for credit
bills.
On Calcutta—At GO days' sight, 9-n: rs.
At 30 days' sight, 9SI rs.

At sight; 98 Ij-16thsrs.
On Madras —At :30 days' sight, 93 rs. nominal.
At7sight, 991 rs. nominal.
On China—At 60 days' sight, 220 rs.,
LANK AND OTIIER SHARES.

,Rs. 1000 ... 27 per cent. prom
250 ... GO nominal.
500 ... 8 dis.
. 250 ... 200 paid, 4 die.

Bank of Bombay
Oriental Bank Corporation
Commercial Bank
Mercantile Bank
London and Eastern Banking
Corporation lOOO ... 500 paid, 4 die.
N. W. Bank of India, Rs. 400 each—nominal.
Agra Bank 5OO each, 40 per cent. prem.
Bank of Madras l,OOO „ 1,000 9 per cent.
Apo110 P. Corn.
Colaba P. Corn.
Hydraulic P. Com paid up I's. 2,500 6,200
Cotton Spin. Corn...
Colaba L. Com.
Born. S. N. Corn
Gr. Ind. P. R. Com._ 51-8-9 paid in Bombay, or 5/
pm. in England.
Do. New Shares paid up, 10-14-7 at 1/. per share—,;r. pm
Old and New Shares together at par.
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES.
Four per Cent. Transfer Loan... Rs. 98 per 100 sicca.
Four per Cent. Loan of 1832-33, 92 to 93 per 100 sicca.
Ditto ditto 1835-36, 88)2... per 101 Co.'s.
Ditto ditto 184243, 88A per 100 Co.'s.
New Five per Cent. loan—

PRICES OP BULLION.
Sovereigns, each Rs. 11 s.l6ths nominal. -
Bank of England notes
Spanish dollars „ 232 233 per 100.
Republican dollars
German crowns
Sycee silver
Gold leaf (range of quality)
Gold ingots, according to touch
for 97 touch

hai, April 7—Malwa, 328 dols. to 327 dols. per chest ;
uew Patna, 253 dols.; old Patna, 253 dols. per chest.
FIZEIGEITS AND TONNAGE.—Canton.—To London, no-
Inilyo, 51. for tea. Shaughai—To London, 1/. for tea,
4/. 10s. for silk.

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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
ARRIVALS FROM GREAT BRITAIN.
At flongKong.—March 23, the Architect, from Lo-
ndon ; April 7, the Waverley, from Liverpool.
At Shanghai.—March 18, the Skiddaw, from Liver-

pool.
At Whampoa.—None.
DEPARTURES TO GREAT BRITAIN.

From Hongkong.—None.
From Whampoa.—March 27, the Land o' Cakes, f'or
London ; April 11, the Wellington, for Liverpool.
From Foo-chow.—None.
From Shanghai.—March 5, the Contest (American) ;
March 17, the Countess of &afield ; March 24, the
Forest Queen and the Lord of the Isles ; March 30, the
Orient and the Iteanna ; March 31, the Staghound
(Imerican); April 4, the Orestes, all for Landon ; Apri'
4, the .Julia, for Liverpool, and the Prince of `Moron
zoff, for Cork.