The Sun.
London, England, 1863-04-07 00:00:00

EGYPT.

A letter from Alexandria, dated March 26, says
" On Ismael's Pasha's accession he reported to Con-
stantinople the position in which he found the ques-
tion of. the Suez canal, requesting full instructions.
The Porte having made no reply he will continue to
supply the accustomed number of labourers until
orders to the contrary are sent. Tue water for thF
fresh water canal has hitherto been drawn from the
Canal de Moise, at Zagzig, and was quite insufficient,
besides injuring the natives, who required the water
for the irrigation of their fields. It has, therefore,
been decided to return to the original plan of exca-
vating a new canal fr-tm the Nile, near Cairo, thut•
obtaining at once a higher level, an ample suppi)
of water, and not interfering with native rights
The Viceroy has determined to execute the work at
his ownexpense from Cairo to El Wady, the pro-
perty of the Suez Canal Company, in order to avoiC

roublesome territorial questions which might ensu

in consequence of the concession granted by the late
Viceroy of land on either side of every canal made
by the company.
Ismael Pasha, I understand. desires to develope
the trade between Egypt and the Soudan, which
is susceptible of great extension ; the main obstacle
is the difficulty of communication end transport.
He is seriously considering the formation of a rail-
way from Assonan to Berber, connected with Cairo
by a line of steamers for
passengers, goods, and an
express post. The passenger steamers in winter
are to be fitted up with every convenience tor Eu-
ropean travellers.

It is intended, subsequently, to complete the line
between Cairo and Assonan, but as it is a great and
expensive work, it can only
be accomplished by de-
grees without pressing too heavily on the finances,
which already have to bear the load of debt left by
the late Viceroy,

For the first time for some years the Bairam has

been celebrated at the Citadel with due pomp and

ceremony bz Ismael Pasha ; it has been a cause of
rejoicing to the Caireens, as the great influx of high

dignitaries,
accompanied by shoals of subordinates,
the foreig❑ representatives, and the inhabitants of
Alexandria, who come up to offer their congratula-
tions to His Highness, has given a great impulse to
trade of all sorts. The Viceroy showed his usua'

courtesy and affability towards all who approached
him.

The native population enjoy the feast in their

usual orderly and tranquil manner—no noise, the
greatest goodnature, peaceable towards one another
and unoffending towards strangers. Rose who
accuse the Arabs of fanaticism and hostility towards
Christians allow themselves to be governed by

strange fancies and unreasoning timidity. Nowhere
in the world is there a more docile people, or one so
quietly and easily pleased with its amusements.

MARKETS—This Day.

HAY MAItRETS.
SMITHFIELD.—Meadow hay, £2 Os to £4 OA Od ; clover
do., £3 lOs to £5 10s; and straw, £1 108 to £1 18s per load.
A slow demand.
CUMBEItLAND.--Mealow hay, £2 Os to £4 Os; clove'
do,, £3 10s to £5 lOs ; and straw, £1 10, to £1 18s per load.
Buth hay an: straw sold heavily, at our quo' ations.
unEeHAPEL.-11Ietmou hay, £2 Os to LI Os; duvet
do., £3 104 to £5 lOs ; and straw, €1 lOs to £1 18s per load.
Trade dull.

COLONIAL.
TEA.—The operations have been of the most limited de-
scription, and prices remain without material variation.
• SuciAn, —The public sales hays been postponed, owing to
the Easter holidays, and only a limited business has been
done in the private market, prices
generally having shown
a slight downward tendency.
COFFEE.—Business has been exceedingly inactive, but
late rates are well maintained for good and superior de-
seri otions.

RICE.—More enquiry has been experienced for East India,
chiefly for exportation, and prices are generally well main-
tained.

TALLOW,--The market has remained quiet, P.Y.C. on
the spot being quoted 43s 6d, and for last three months de-
livery, 46s 3d per cwt.

through three editions in Germany,
Darwin's " Origin of Species" has already passed
in the translation of
Dr. Bronn, of Stuttgart.

Electro-plating is-a
remarkable instance of utilised mag-
netic power, so also is Herring's magnetic brush. Dr. Habsall
remarks, "I regard them as the most perfect brushes hittu rto
made, as respects their mechanical construction and their
magnetleal action."
They are the remedy for grey hair,
neuralgia, rheumatism, &c. N.B.—Counterfeits are Deing
made. OffiCes, a!, Bfolugh4ll-Street, 1,011011.

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HER MAJESTY.

WINDSOR CASTLE, April 6.

The Queen, accompanied by her Ruyal Highness
Princess Louisp,walked in the grounds this morning.

His Royal Highness Prince Alfred, attended by
Major Cowell, went to London.