The Sun.
London, England, 1853-04-28 00:00:00

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Majesty's screw steamer Rattler arrived here from
Rangoon on the 4th inst.; and her Majesty's ship
Sp-artaii,-on the 7th, from Singapore. The latter
' oomes on to relieve the Cleopatra, which started
yesterday for Rangoon on her way home.- We
understand that the Cleopatra, on arriving at
Moulmein, divides her crew, one half taking home
the Malacca, a frigate built there. The Hon. East
India Company's steamer Semiramis also started
yesterday for the Straits, having Dr. Bowring on
board, who is going to visit the Dutch settlements,
on three months' leave of absence.
PIRATES.—On Friday, the 4th instant, her Ma-
' jesty's steamer Hermes started to look after the
four suspicious-looking junks, reported by the
Nymph, on the same day. Having inquired her
way up the coast for 100 to 120 miles, she passed a
place where, from the lights seen, it was imagined
the pirates had anchored for the night. The
Hermes steamed on for about ten miles further, and
lay to till next morning, and then steamed back.
On nearing the place where it was supposed the
pirates were, five boats were discovered which, on
the approach of the steamer, separated, two making
for land, and the remaining three running out to
sea. The Hermes dispatched boats after the two
running for land, while she went after the other
three. Two of the three boats commenced firing
at the Hermes about 9 a.m., and she was struck
several times in the bulk and rigging. The steamer
replied to the fire, and twice ran alongside of the
boats and hailed them to surrender, but they re-
fused to do so, answering the summons each time
by throwing stink pots on hoard. The steamer
then kept up her fire, and about 11 o'clock the
boats surrendered. The crews were taken out of
them, and the three boats were put in charge of
men from the steamer, which, after picking up her
boats, returned to liong,Kong. The prisoners
cawopitmded, 23 re killed,uredamonwnetto66 men,
and
47 escapedseveralvery inland.
One of the junks was so injured that she sunk
shortly after capture, and one other was burnt.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
(Front the Overland Hong-Kong Regiattx-
Since the date of our last market report there has
been a somewhat more extended inquiry for imports.
Although we cannot quote prices higher, still a better
feeling prevails among dealers. Compared with the
consumption of the past 12 months, the large supplies
of shirtings and yarns which may shortly be looked for,
as well as the large shipments which were being made
at date of last adVices from England, lead us not to ex-
pect any early improvement in prices. We make the
following remarks upon the market, in continuation of
our last report.

IMPORTS.
Long Cloths—Sales of medium and common kinds of
gray goods were made after departure of the last mail at
an advance of from 3 to 5 cents., but lately grays have
declined, and are now quoted 3 to 10 cents per piece
lower than the rates given in our last. Heavy goods are
in fair request. White shirtings show a slight improve-
ment. Very many of the purchases are said to have
been made for shipments to Manilla.
Turkey-red Goods and Prints—For these, in the ab-
sence of any transactions, we can only give nominal
quotations.
Cotton Yarn —From date of our last, sales were made
without difficulty at the prices then given ; but within
the past few days purchasers have shown a shyness in
doing business which has been met by holders supplying
what demand has existed at a decline of from 50c, to 1
dol. There is now little inquiry.
Woollens—ln these goods a fair amount of business
has been done. With the exception of camlets, which
are higher in price, we have no alteration of moment to
notice.
Camlets—Of English there have been only 120 pieces
sold.
Iron—lmporters are holding for an advance in price,
but the dealers in the article show little anxiety to make
purchases at the rates now demanded.
Lead—There has been a better demand for this article
and an improvement is noticeable in price.
Cotton—The demand for this staple during the past
two weeks has been limited. Deliveries of former pur-
chases have, however, being readily taken. Holders are
firm in refusing any decline on the rates quoted.
Opium—A few days after the departure of last mail a
pretty active demand sprung up for Bengal drug, and
this, combined with some speculative purchases, caused
prices to advance to $530 for new Patna and &flares.
Rates have, however, gradually declined, and are now
quoted new Patna $506 50c. ; old, $492 50e. new
Benares, $5lO ; old, $9,750. Malwa is in no request,
and better than $445 cannot be obtained. The stock
of Turkey is small, and rates have advanced to $360,
with prospect of further improvement. From Shanghai
we have dates to the 26th ult. Patna had been sold
at $5OO, but had subsequently fallen. Prices last
quoted are—New Patna, $4BO ; old, $470. Malwa,
$425 to $430.