The Sun.
London, England, 1852-11-15 00:00:00

insurgent forces—sanguinary by account, but boot-
less in apparent result. Governor-General Seu still
remains at Woo-chow (Wu-chau) in Kwangsi. Yeh
has returned to Canton, and Pihk-wei of (Barba-
rian discussion notoriety), has proceeded north-
ward, some say to Pekin, others to confer with
Sae-shang-ah in Hunan. Tien-ten (or what is left
of him after decapitation by our contemporary of
the Mail) still maintains a position at Hing-ngan,
a place not, far distant from Kwei-lin-fu in the
north-east quarter of Kwangsi, and would appear
to be in constant communication with evilly-dis-
posed spirits in the northern parts of the Kwang-
tung province, whence we have repeated reports of
plunder, ransack, and stoppage of river navigation.
The main body of insurgents are in Hunan, and,
so far as we can ascertain, are having it pretty well
all their own way, working steadily up towards
Nanking. The report of insurrection in Hoo-
kwang (the conjoint province of Hoo-nan and Hoo-
pih), as given in our summaries of July and August,
is confirmed.
We heard about the middle of the month that
another attempt had been made on the life of the
Emperor—that his Majesty was in great fear—had
packed up his valuables all ready for a flight, and
that part of the royal palace at Pekin had been
destroyed by fire • all this, however, is wanting in
confirmation, and there is not, perhaps, a word of
truth in the whole of it.
The United States squadron (Susquehanna, Ply-
mouth, Saratoga, and store-ship Supply), are still
stationed about the Canton estuary, awaiting orders,
it is supposed, to proceed to Japan, whither it is
said her Majesty's ship Serpent will accompany
them if they go within the current year ; hardly
likely, however, now that the north-east monsoon
has come round on us again.
HONG KONG.—Last month the total number of
sick in garrison was 87—this month there is a re-
duction to 61 (against 127 at the same period last
year). Of deaths, since last report, we hear of
four only (against 7 in the same period last year,
viz., 3 of the 59th Regt. (two of disease of the lungs
and one of bowel complaint), and 1 Gun Lascar of
Beni beri. The hospital list this morning stood as
follows :—Her Majesty's 59th Regt., 39 ; Ordnance
Department, 7 ; Ceylon Rifle Regiment, 15. The
convalescents were withdrawn from the hospital
ship on the 17th, and excepting those in hospital
(suffering principally from dysentry) every man in
he garrison is now doing duty.

MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.
Casualties by death in the armies of India since the de-
parture of the mail on the 2d Oct. ; H.M.'s Troops—
Lieutenant F. Hardy, 95th Foot, at Umballah, on the
3d Oct., of cholera. Bombay—Lieut.-Qolonel J. P.
Cumming, Ist European (fusileers), on the 2d Sept., on
his way to Australia. Dr. Monte-fiore, superintending
surgeon northern division, at Ahmedabad, on the 29th
Sept. Royal Navy—Dr. J. Morgan, H.M. frigate Fox,
at Ragoon, on the 23d Sept., of cholera.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
BOMBAY, OCT. 15
The Money Market continues glutted. The Govern-
ment securtiy market shows rather a decline, and some
descriptions of shares are less firm, as may be gathered
from current rates, which we quote as follows :
Trander Loan, 114 rs. ; Sicca Fives, 1101 rs. ; Sicca
Fours, 96l ; Company's Fives, 1074 ; Company's Fours,
903/4 ; Oriental tank Corporation Shares, 50 rs. per cent.
prem. ; Bank of Bombay Shares, 231 per cent. prem. ;
Commercial Bank Shares, 12l rs. per cent. prem. ;
an2krsS. hpaerrecsen2t7.
pm ri:de•
per cent. prem. ; Railway
ASEa Bres, 2
Cotton Piece Goods.—Since our last advices the prices
have remained generally steady, with a. slight advance
in favour of grey goods. The transactions have not been
to a large e*tent, and considerable firmness has been ex-
hibited by holders.
Cochineal.—The market has been dull, and a large
supply having arrived from Calcutta, prices have fallen.
Saffron of good quality in demand, prices have ad-
vanced steadily.
Pepper.—Tellicherry has declined to 63 rs., although
the stock is very small. Bhutcol—no stock.; the season
now opening, supplies may be looked for next month.
on
market for old has been very steady at
1,100 rs. to 1,105 rs., and 1,067 rs. for newt' of the lat-
ter about 700 chests have been purchased by Europeans,
deliverable early in December. The new crop is esti-
mated at 27,000 chests.
Freights.—To London and Liverpool steady, 2/. 7s.
6d. to 21: 10s. ; for China, 10 rs. per candy—nominal.
Exchange.—On England, six months' credit bills, 2s.
Old. ; document bills, 2s. 0/d. On Calcutta, par. On
China, 225 rs. per 100 dollars., 60 days sight.
Grey Madapollams are in good demand with slightly
increased rates.
Grey Shirtings.—A brisk demand exists for 40-in. of
all descriptions, and prices have advanced 1 to 2 annas
, per price ; 45-in. is also in good request, but prices have
Grey Long Cloths.—The demand has been confined to
the coarser qualities, prices offered for finer descriptions
are very small.
Bleached Jacconets.—ln much request, the prices ad-
vancing steadily.
Bleached Shirtings.—Fine descriptions in good de-
mama.
Turkey Red.—Plain cloth in fair inquiry. Twills of
stout quality are in good demand, inferior qualities are
less inquired after. Mills in request.
Fancy Goods.:—Bleached mulls of all descriptions in
good request. Book muslins are dull, although the
stock is small. Swiss lappets of good style in demand,
as also lappet scarfs.
Cotton Yarns.—The market has been very steady,
both mule and water have been in brisk demand, and
prices for 205." and 30s. Water have an upwards ten-
dency, and 70s. to 90s. Mule have advanced sightly.
Dyed Orange in good quality, and business to a consi-
derable extent has taken place at fair prices Turkey
red of the best quality is in demand.
Metals.—Swedish bar iron is in demand, as also steel
in tubs, the stock of the latter being very small. Faggots
quite dull, English bar iron, nail rod, both square and
round, sheets, and hoop are all in good inquiry, but no
advance has taken place in the prices. Lead in pigs has
slightly advanced, as also sheet lead. Spelter in fair de-
mand. Tin plates dull. Copper sheathing, braziers,
and tiles have advanced slightly. South American,
none in the market. Red lead and white lead both in
good demand, lOrs. to lOirs. per cent.
Cotton Wool.—Our market has been very steady, and
considerable purchases have been made for England ; no
transactions for China, no vessel being laid on,
CALCUTTA, OCT. 7.

The Pottingeir, with London dates to the 24th August
last, arrived on the 20th ultimo, and the mails were de-
livered on the evening of that day. The commercial in-
telligence is not of an encouraging character. Little
animation existed in the markets for colonial produce,
and several important articles were flat, and had de-
clined in value.
In our export market the above news had the effect of
discouraging shippers of sugar, and notwithstanding the
limited stock of Benares and the decline in freights, the
grainy sorts have given way 8 annas on the lower, and 4
on refractions. to 6 annas on the better qualities. The demand for salt-
petre has revived with an advance of 4 to 6 annas per
md.e rainythe silkfine Br
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to Great Britain. The market is bare of Safflower.
Th
is expected from the October one ; there is no demand,
however, and prices are somewhat easier. Corahs have
been taken more freely at full value. Lac dye has beenae
in good request and largely shipped. Shellac has also
been in good demand ; the coming twelve months'
supply of the D C mark has been contracted for at
12.2 per md. More inclination to operate in hides has
been evinced during the last few days, but the supply in
the bazaar is small. Linseed has been liberally taken
for Great Britain and America ; the
,supplies are mo-
derate, and prices haVe improved. Rapeseed has been
more inquired for, and has advanced a little in value
also.
In our import market rather less business has been
done during the past fortnight than for some weeks
previously. The market for cotton goods, however, is
generally healthy and firm, and the local trade sound,
while our advices from the upper provinces continue
favourable. Operations in cotton piece goods have
been checked by the difficulty experienced in forward-
ing them per river steamers. The boats of the two
river steam companies are inadequate to meet the re-
quirements of the trade, and the government boats,
owing to the exigencies of the state, are not at pre-
sent available to the public. e near approach of the
Doorga Pooja holidays, which commence en the
17th inst., has also had the effect of causing
dealers to curtail their operations. Grey shy.
ings have been placed to considerable extent at an
an advance of 1 anna per piece. A fair inquiry has
obtained for the lower qualities of white shirtings.
Large quantities of the lower qualities of jaconets have
Book muslins are •
found purchasers at full prices. quiet,
but holders firm. Mull-mulls are i n demand at slightly
improved rates. The business done in mule twist has
been comparatively small, with a decline of 1 to 2 pies
on Nos. 40 to 100 ; stocks, however, are moderate, and
the principal holders firm. German Turkey red yarn is
in good demand, at better prices ; British dye is inac-
tive, but holders confidently adhere to recent advance
prices. The demand for copper has subsided, and the
value of sheetings has receded R's. 3 to 3-4 per md. An
active demand exists for sheet iron to supply the wants
of the upper provinces at an advance of 6 annas per aid.,
and this metal generally is in a good and improving po-
sition, with moderate stocks. Spelter is at present
without inquiry, and its price has gone back to 8-4.
Lead is in fair request.
The money market is still superabundantly supplied,
and capitalists find much difficulty in obtaining good in-
vestments for their funds. All kinds of respectable joint
stock shares are growing dearer and less easily obtain-
able at current rates. Company's paper has maintained
the improved value noticed in our last report. We now
quote—New Five per Cents., at 106.8 ; Old Sa. R's.
ditto, at 104 ; Co.'s Rs. Four per Cents. at 8.4 ; Sa. Rs.
ditto, at 10.8 ; Bank of Bengal shares, 6,200. Bonded
Warehouse shares, 270.
Exchange with London remained at 2.08 and 2.04 for
first-class credits until the close of last week, when the
rate suddenly rose to 2.0 i. It afterwards receded to
2.01, where it stood when we went to press, but no
great desire was displayed by either buyers or sellers, to
operate at that rate. Ninety days' sight bank bills from
China were offering at 2.04
Owing to an accession of tonnage, and the anxiety of
commanders to get away before the commencement of
the holidays, the rates of freight have further declined.