The Sun.
London, England, 1862-04-16 00:00:00

STATE OF TRADE.

MANCHESTER, April 15.—There has been much
less business in both cloth and yarn to-day. %V
have had a very firm market for yarns, but not so
much business was done as had been anticipated',
chiefly in consequence of spinners having advanced
their prices with a view of covering the increased
cost of cotton. It will have been seen by the reports
of the Liverpool market for some days past that the
prices of the raw material have been tending up-
wards ; but buyers of yarns are indisposed to follow
the advance, and hence we have had a dull market.
At last week's prices a very considerable business
would have been done. Spinners are asking an
advance of id. per lb. for some descriptions of yarn.
For cloth prices remain much the same as last week ;
but buyers have been much less disposed to pur-
chase. There is still a feeling among manufacturers
that prices must
go higher, in consequence of mills
closing, or further restricting the hours of labour,
and through the scarcity of cotton ; but buyers are
extremely cautious, and the extent of stocks, not-
withstanding the late heavy purchases, tends to
strengthen this feeling. These remarks apply to
cloths for India, and to almost all classes of goods.
The difficulty of obtaining any advance on cloths,
notwithstanding the increased cost of production, is
very discouraging. A manufacturer of coloured
goods offering cloths to-day that had been in stock
six or eight months, during which time the price of
cotton and indigo have advanced 20 per cent., was
unable to get the slightest increase on the rates
current at that time. A shipper in the India trade
has been mentioned for several days as being
unable to meet his engagements, and a meeting of
creditors has been called for Thursday, but it is
expected that there will not be much loss from all
that is known of the position of the estate at pre-
sent. The exhibition of cloths made from India
cotton at Newall's buildings has drawn together a
numerous and influential class of visitors to-day,
who expressed themselves in many instances sur-
prised and gratified with the samples produced.
Some additional patterns to those we mentioned on
Friday have been shown, having been printed by
Messrs. Thomas Clarkson and Co., the Queen's fur-
niture printers in London, including floral designs
from the same plates us have been used in some of
the bedrooms of the Royal palaces. Messrs. John
teiupnoretd __-,, The improvement reported
to the close of the week, and
iSnlaogur and
lastCo.co n r
done, chiefly
aoi in
n India goods, at
the extreme prices of Tuesday, and
to be wornlndia
some instances
a large business was
at a slight advance.
little l
as t moreT u e s
dndoney,.
settled, so that spring
LEEDS, 15th.—There has
thanbe
in the cloth halls to-day
The weather is now more
and the retail
,
consequence is a little more •
apparel is beginning
animated than we have
latterly had to report it. A few Witneys, strong
Meltons, and some other
heavy goods are now sell-
ing, chiefly on account of Canadian orders. A little
is doing in the
American trade, even for the Confe-
r
derate States. he export 'trade to Australia is dull,
nor is there much doing for China. As to prices,
they keep steady, those of wool as well as those of
cloth.

ROCHDALE, MlL—There has been a quiet. inpr-
ket for both wools and flannels to-day, purchases
being made in small quantities, and chiefly for the
home trade. The principal demand is for fincies,
but it having been made known that the Admiralty
wanted 50,000 blankets, 700,000 yards of flannel,
and other woollen goods, the heavy trade has ex-
pericnced inure animation to-day. Holders of weel
maintain late prices, but purchases are wade very
sparingly. The stocks in hand are in a moderate
compass, and arc not likely to be increased till the
new clip come in.

OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE BILLIARD MATOTTES

—These matches, so highly interesting to the lovers of bil-
liards, took place on the 11th, 12th, and 14th inst,, at Savilo
House, Leicester-square, when the Oxonians were victo-
rious in each, Messrs. Stokes (Queen's) and Wrigley (Oriel)
beating Messrs. Collins (Christ's) and Payne (P eterhouse)
by 47 points, the game being 500 up, in the double event ;
and Mr. Stokes defeating Mr. Collins in the single match
137 200 points, the game in this instance being 1,000 up.

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Q LEEP AT WlLL.—Thus succour, thro' God's Fort Monroe, that in the course of a fortnight we
K./ aid, (on Aeriform ooze-out-wast'ng Consumption—in may hear of a fearful battle. We certainly shall,
Asthma-gasp-Hooping-cough-k,ronchitis) by causing the
twelve salival-glands to re 'perform their absorbent func- if the Federals, at the best time of the year d not,
tions, if 4-chilled ; so prevent the Dry-mouth phlem suffoca-
tion-start by night—for iy.,,stant breath-relief by this mode of with 150 000 men, suspend their advance, and if
addin , air-Oxygen to 'the blood, which as a sequel (without ,
physic), restores the mother's lost breast-milk-lacteal for the Confederates do not retire before a vastly supe-
her babe -and stop', teeth-grating spasms in children.
Address—Ager,t of the Asthmatic-lamp of life (for advice rior force.
and personal -mile-attendance of Author), by a Piccadilly
Post Office Veder, £1 to .
In the other seat of war, General GRANT, the
Payable 'to Charles Ackerley, Esq., the Patentee, No. 5, .
Swallow-.street, London. victor in Tennessee, must be now concentrae his

THEATRE.ItO YAL, HAYMARKET.
Lesgee. Mr. J. B. Backstone.
On EASTER MONDAY (the Theatre being closed this
week, but for no other reason than the necessity for cleansing
and repairing the house), will be performed (102 d time)
OUR AMERICAN COUSIN. Asa Trenchard, Mr. Buck-
:stone ; Lord Dundreary, Mr. Sothern.
After which, the renowned Spanish dancer, Senora Petea
Nena, whole engaged for the summer, will appear with. Senor
Ricardo Moargas, and a full Corps de Ballet

Commence a 7

11 OYA 1, LYCEUM
mund THEATRE.FaIconer.
Manager. Vr. FA
THIS EVENING, 13,_d time of the new and original Drama
entitled, PEEP O'D.A..Y ; or, Savourneen Deelish. Messrs.
Walter Lacy, Hermr4nn Vezin, Charles Selby, Edmund Fal-
z,:mer ; Mrs. D. P. Bowers. Miss Clara Weston.
After which, 9, new and original Burlesque Extravaganza,
entitled LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD ; or, The Fairies of
the Rose, the Thistle, and the Shamrcck. Principal charac-
ters by Mr. Chas. Selby, Mr. Warlow, Miss Cicely Nott, and
Alias Lydia Thompson.

Acting Manager—Mr. F. B. Chatterton.
Ptiees as Usual. Doors open at half-past 8, to commence at
Box-ofilce open daily from 11 till&

OYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr A. Harris.
For the Benefit of Mr. A. Harris.
THIS EVENING, THE LITTLE TREASURE. Mr. J.
G. Shore, Mr. B. Potter, Mr. Cathcart, Zic. ; Miss Elsworthy,
Mr.t. Weston, and Miss Maria Harris.
After which Mr. Henry Russell win sing " The Ship on
Fire."
Followed by CRUEL TO BE KIND.
To be succeded by a CONCERT, supported by Mdlle.
Parepa, Madame Sainton-Dolby, Mr. W. Harrison, Mr. M.
W. Balfe, and Mr. Santley.
Concluding with THE BLUE JACKETS.

NEW THEATRE-ROYAL, ADELPHI.-
Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. B. Webster.
THIS EVENING, A PRIVATE ENQUIRY. Mr. J. L.
Toole, Mr. Billington, Mr. Sefton, Miss Kate Kelly, and
Miss K. Bland.
Followed by ONE TOUCH OF NATURE. Mr. William
Penholder (his original character), Mr. B. Webster ; Messrs.
Billington, Eburne, C. J. Smith ; Miss H. Simms.
To conclude with a new domestic drama, entitled D or 2
Messrs. J. L. Toole, Emery, Billington, Stephenson miss
Woolgar, Miss Louise Keeley, Miss H. Simms, &c.
Commence at 7.

troops for a battle with BEAUREGARD, the victor o,
Manassas. The army of the latter, about which,
however little can be known, is reported to be large,
but that of GRANT is certainly larger, and, what is
so all-important, far better provided with all the
munitions of war. It consists, too, chiefly of stal-
wart north-west farmers and settlers—men whom
the South will not easily surpass in physical
strength and capability of endurance; men, too,
flushed with their Tennessee successes, while the
Southern soldiers in that part can hardly fail to be
more or less dispirited by their repeated defeats.
We shall see what effect the reputation of a BEAU-
REGARD will have upon them. It is possible that
the leadership of a victorious General may inspire
them also with the feelings of victors. That they
were badly led before, is certain.
The probable issue of all these movements it is
not possible to predict—Generals JOHNSTONE and
LEE, who will face M'CLELLAN, are unquestion-
ably two able generals—quite indeed, we should
think, his equals. BEAUREGARD, who faces GRANT
and HALLECK in the West, is also one of the best
of the American Generals. The numbers are not so
widely different on each side, so far, sk, least, as we
yet can know. On the side of the north it is attack
and desire of conquest, on that of the South defence
and desire of independence, The North relies on
better military egy..;:pment and ampler resources;
the South is nerved by desperation, and trusts to an
impassable country. The issue of such a struggle
*.nay be conjectured, it cannot be foreseen.

A STLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.-
.c-x. Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. W. Batty.
Wonderful Perfor-orfince of Mr. Bell's trained Eleptr.nts.
THIS EVENUG, the Grand Eastern Spectacle of THE
.RAJAH OF NAGPORE, introducing two colossal Asiatic
Elephants, 'prop ounced by all to be the cleverest animals
ever exhibited.
To be followed by brilliant and daring feats by the un-
rivalled Troupe of Equestrians.
Concluding with a laughable Farce.
Stage Manager, Mr. W. Searle.

Hastily put together though the Government
Report on the History and Prospects of the
Culture of Cotton in the Bombay Presidency
has necessarily been —it will still be found
wonderfully minute in its details, singularly accu-
rate we believe also in its statements, and, upon the
very face of it, surprisingly comprehensive under
the circumstances. It is high praise no doubt to
say all this. But whether or not it is praise that
can be justified—anyone who lists to do so may
readily decide for himself. There is the Report
printed and published, and purchaseable like all
these official documents at so much avoirdupois.
We are far, very far indeed, from saying that it is
in any way perfect—or that it is, in any
one particular, even an approximation to
perfection. On the contrary, it is quite
obviously and by necessity imperfect. It has been
compiled with the utmost speed in any rational
degree practicable under the circumstances. The
compiler, Mr. WALTER CASSELS, having been set
to work like a Government machine at high-pres-
sure, has written literally currents calamo. In his
Report there may be found, there must perforce be
found, many and many a hiatus that later on will
require to be flllQd up. His information is at the
best, by necessity, too, only partial. Hereafter, by
judicious addition after addition, it may be gradually
brought to that state of completeness which is un-
deniably wanting to it as yet. But then, it should
be remembered in vindication of Mr. CASSELS' Re-
port as it now stands, that that gentleman has
acted designedly and conscientiously in obedience
to the earnest recommendation, or rather, it should
be called more authoritatively, the original Resolu-
tion of the late Governor-General Lord CANNING.
For it cannot possibly be forgotten how the ex-
Governor-General insisted upon it that in regard
to this eagerly-looked for Report, " Speed" be-
yond everything was the first essential. Better
have it incompletely done at the end of half a
year than wait for some more ample, more ac-
curate, and more generally reliable result at the
end of a whole twelvemonth. It is upon this
principle and upon this understanding that the
Report now issued has with remarkable rapidity,
and recollecting that rapidity, it must certainly be
added with admirable dexterity, been compiled.
Gladly would we assert if we could that the
conclusion arrived at by Mr. WALTER CASSELS
in drawing up this Report is one altoge-
ther encouraging. But then we instantly
console ourselves with the reflection that in no way
can it it be regarded as a conclusion in itself con-
tusive ! It is only part of the evidence that we have
before us—and that' part relating exclusively, as
the tite of the Report intimates in so many words,
to the History and Culture of Cotton in the Bombay
Presidency. Still, as evidence of even a partial
kind, relating to the cultivation of the cotton plant
in one portion only of our vast Indian possessions—
it would have been far more acceptable to us, we
admit, if it had been only more fraught with encou-
ragement. Mr. CASSELS lays particular stress—un-
due stress we cannot but think—upon the failure
(hitherto) of exotic cotton when grown upon any
very considerable scale. And he attributes this fail-
ure—we cannot but think rather hastily—to the
violence of the seasons in Hindostan. Adversely to
a large cotton crop that violence must act without
a doubt. But the failure of these larger crops as
yet has been attributable still more, we respectfully
suggest, to ignorance, and inexperience on the part
of the cultivators. The Government Report, in
truth, has revealed already quite enough in re-
gard to the History and Culture of Cotton in the
Bombay Presidency, to satisfy hny rational man
that the circumstances under which cotton is :there
cultivated are as yet singularly adverse. Even
when it has been clumsily " picked " by the
bungling Ryots, and cunningly "pilfered" by the
wily Middlemen—what perils has it not to pass
through in its transit down to the coast for the pe-
pose of exportation ! Some of these

,C ANTERBURY HALL AND FINE
ARTS GALLERY.

The miraculous STECKEL, from the Cirque Napoleon,
Paris, E VERY EVE2,ING, at a quarter to ten.
Grand Selections from "La Traviata," by Miss Russell,
with Band and full Chorus, conducted by Mr. Jonghmans.
The Comic by Mr. Randall, Mr. J. G. Forde, Mr. HollinErs-
worth, Messrs. Hildebrandt and Ormond, and Miss Caroline
Parkes, the accomplished dansense.

Admission—Hall, ed. ; Stalls aad Balcony, is.

THE OXFORD, 6, OXFORD-STREET,—
HENRI and PFAU on the Flying Trapeze
EVERY EVENING.
The musical entertainment as usual, including Robert
Burns' celebrated " JOLLY BEGGARS," with music composed
expi essly for this establishment by Mr. George Linley.
Operatic Selections by Miss Russell, Mdme. Negri, Mdme.
Maria, and Mdme. Enderssohn. Full Band and Chorus.—
Musical Director, Mr. F. Jonghmans.
Comic—Messrs. Sam Collins, Harvey and French (the
Nerves), E. Marshall, and W. Randall.
Ball, Bd.; Stalls and Balcony, ls. ; Private Boxes, 10s. 6d. ,

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
THIS DAY.—Morning, 211. /:9m.—Afternoon, 3h. 10M.
TO-MORROW. -Morning, 3h. 31m.—Afternoon, 3h. 51m.

report here presented to publ;-
Government, briefly in,l'

_...: view by the
"
" Cotton," says
AEU, is exposed to every
depreciation during its transit
_wilbay. Moving along at the rate of one
ut tWo miles an hour in rude carts,
or on the backs of bullocks, over bad roads, the
dew and the dust do their worst to it. The bullocks
are loaded and unloaded twice a day, generally in
the neighbourhood of watering places, and their
packs are rolled in the mud, Each bullock con-
soles himself during the march by keeping his nose
in his leader's pack, and steadily eating the cotton.
The loss in weight, which has not been compensated
by the accumulated dust of the journey, is too often
supplied in water at its close." Dew, dust, mud,
water—the thievish fingers of the middleman—the
hungry muzzle of the bullock ! Surely here are
enough reasons for deterioration—for coarseness,
for dirt, for loss of excellence both in colour and
texture, before the raw material can come within
reach
of the ultimate purchasers of th© cotton
crops of India. No wonder, in remembrance of
what has been related—no wonder whatever that
the Report now issued by Government should de-
scant thus gloomily upon the almost hopelessness
(as it is pleased to intimate) of the dreams of im-
provement so long cherished ! Of the folly almost
of any one any longer imagining that the Cotton of
India can compete under any circumstances,
For upwards
with the Cotton of America:—.4,

_, let the

MP. WALTER CAP-

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