The Sun.
London, England, 1854-10-16 00:00:00

MADRAS.

(Prone the Overland Athenaum, of Sept. 10.)
The weather is quite unusual for the season, much rain
having fallen, and the temperature being far below the
average. The supply of moisture has come, however,
too late to sustain the hopes of the ryets, the rice crop
promising everywhere to be a scanty one. The same
inaction continues in the export trade, there being hardly
any produce to send forward. We are encouraged to
hope that what is usually the third indigo cuttings, but
which in the present season might be more properly
termed the first growth of the plant, will turn out tole-
rably well ; but taken all together we do not count upon
a tenth of last year's production. Rice is still too dear
to admit of exportation, and in seeds and oils there is
literally nothing doing.
That fearful scourge, the cholera, broke out in a de-
tachment of the 3d European Light Infantry, when only
a day's march from Bellary, committing sad havoc among
the men, who, panic-stricken, fled in all directions from
the fatal spot.
We regret to have to record the deaths of Major E.
T. Cox, 2d N. V. 8., at Chicacole, Aug. 28 ; Lieutenant
C. J. Farrington, 45th Regiment Native Infantry, at
Secunderabad, Aug. 17 ; Brevet Major J. Ferrier, 48th
Regiment Native Infantry, at Malacca, July 24 ; Lieu-
tenant C. Holland, 4th Regiment Native Infantry, at
the village of Vodrammacottah, near Coimbatore, Aug.
30 ; and of Assistant-Surgeon Alfred Cheyne, M.D.,
3d Madras European Regiment, at Bellary, Aug. 21.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
BOMBAY MARKETS.

BUM ON_THE STATE OF THE BOMBAY MARKETS, PROM
AUG. 30 TO SEPT. 11.

The Overland Mail, which dates from London of the
9th ult., reached this by the Hon. East India Company's
steam frigate Semiramis on the morning of the sth inst.,
and the additional arrivals from the west are the Phan•
torn, from the Clyde, on the 2d, and Foam, from Liver-
pool, on the 4th inst.
In the money market we have no change to note dur-
ing the past ten days. Money is abundant, and may be
had on very easy terms, but there is very little demand
in any quarter. The market for government securities
is unchanged, the quotation remaining at 98 to 98f for
Four per Cent. Loan, with few transactions. In joint
stock company's shares we hear of little doing, except in
shares of the Mercantile Bank, in which a good deal of
speculation has taken place, in the prospect of an amal-
gamation with the Bank of Asia, a proposal to that end
being about to be submitted to the shareholders.
The seasonable change in the weather which has taken
place since our last market report, of the 31st ultimo,
has contributed greatly to remove the uneasiness which
was beginning to be felt in commercial circles as to the
result of our moonsoon, but if our later rain continues to
fall as copiously as it has done for another week, it will
tend materially to the general prosperity of the country,
and the natural sequence—a beneficial influence upon
all branches of our
IMPORT MARKRT—The amount of business in which,
considering that two Sabbaths have intervened since our
last, has been to a fair extent, the bulk of the transac-
tions, however, having been brought about by the desire
which a few of our largest and hitherto apparently
firmest holders have shown to realise, but it evidences
a better feeling on the part of dealers who, with large
stocks in hand, for which there is yet no outlet, are in-
creasing their supplies. Under these circumstances it
is satisfactory to notice that prices have been well sup-
ported, and with only firmness on the part of holders
there is no reason to doubt a much improved state of
matters as the season advances.

COTTON Pares GooDs.—A large amount of damaged
goods by recent arrivals has in some measure interfered
with the legitimate demand, but, notwithstanding a fair
inquiry Las existed, and prices for such as are wanted
and light in stock have an upward tendency. Grey
shirting, 40 inch by 38 yards have been taken to the ex-
tent of 13,000 pieces ; 61b. at 3 rs. 81 ans., 611 b. at 3 re.
9 ans., 611 b. at 3 rs. 10f ans., and 71b. at 4 rs. 1 ans.
per piece. In 45 inch there has not been so good an in-
quiry, sales only reaching 2,200 pieces, and in these also
prices are firm, 10/lb. having brought 7 rs., and 7.1 b.
4 re. 2/ ans. to 4 re. 33/4 ans. per piece.
lkisrupoLtaxr, 33 inch 24 yards.—The transactions
reported in this cloth reach 40,600 pieces, of which
11,000 are coarse make, weighing 411 b., and which have
sold at 2 rs. 21 ans. to 2 rs. 3 ans. per piece; holders
having pressed, the market prices have given way a little.
31b. have sold at Ir. 23/4 ans. to 1 r. 13 aas ; 311 b. at
2 re. 21 ans.; and 2Pb. to 211 b., at 1 r. 6 ans. to Ir. to
9 ans. per piece.

JACCONET, 40 inch by 20 yards, has been lightly dealt
in, only 2,000 pieces being advised as sold at Ir. 13f
ans. per piece ; but of 45-inch 6,500 pieces are reported
at 2rr. 6 ans. to 2 rs. 7 ans. per piece, the inquiry run-
ning chiefly on the finer qualities.
LONG CLOTH.— Although the inquiry continues good,
the transactions are limited to 2,000 pieces of 8/Ib.,
40 inch by 36 yards, at 4 rs. 4 ans. to 4 rs. to 41 ans.
per piece, and the market for this make is very firm.
T CLOTH.—In these also the sales are limited, reaching
only to 1,600 pieces 32 inch by 24 yards, at 2} rs. per
piece, and prices for under 51b, weight have advanced
an aura per piece. . _

Domeiric.:—These cloths have not come into demand,
but there are symptoms of inquiry appearing.
GREY MULLS.-40 inch by 20 yards have sold to the
extent of only 8,000 pieces Nos. 2 to 4 at lr. 11 ans. to
1 r. 15 ans. per piece.
BLEACHED GOODS.—A steady, but by no means active
inquiry exists for the several descriptions under this
head, and the general rule of prices is low. Bleached
jacconet has been sold to arrive, at prices ranging
from 1 r. 13 ans. to 2 rs. 9 ans. per piece, and at
which 3,200 pieces are reported. Bleached lappets,
bleached dhoties, bleached mulls, coloured mulls, and
book muslin have all been slightly inquired after.
Satin spots are very dull and easier in price. Twills
aro neglected.

COTTON YARN.—The depression existing at our last
has continued, and the market is very dull for both mule
and water, the sales in which aggregate only 365 bales.
Prices on the whole are tolerably steady, but for 50s and
upwards in the former are slightly easier.
DYED ORANGE is without improvement, and in Turkey
red the demand has been languid in consequence of re-
cent imports. In neither are there any sales.
METALS.—The market continues buoyant, and for
most descriptions there is a good inquiry, with improved
prices ; but only a moderate business Ins been done.
IRON.—British and Swedish Bar—Nail rod, round
and square, and sheet, have all advanced in value, while
nail and hoop are rather easier.
COPPER.—There are no sales, but sheathing, from
being scarce, has further advanced in price about 2 re.
per cwt. Tile and nail are also in good inquiry, while
braziers remain as before.

LNAD.—Pig, dull.
SPELTEL-Dull and slightly lower in price.
COCHIN-RAZ had at one time a tendency to improve.
went, which has, however, been checked by recent ira.
ports.

SLEPRON.—Declining and dull.
SPIRITS.—The market is dull, but prices are tolerably
steady. Brandy is unaltered in price, but gin has
slightly improved. There are so sales.
BEER.—The sales reported are in bottle, viz.:—
500 dozen Tennants's, at ... . Rs. 4 per dozen quarts.
300 ~ ditto porter $i ditto
400 ~ Marzetti's stout 4 ditto
750 „ ditto 214 ditto
MARINE STORES.—The position of the articles under
this head is much the same as at our last. Cordage
continues high in price, but canvass quiet, and
with fresh supplies prices are without improvement.
A sale of 300 bolt Nos. 1 to 5 is advised, at 16 rs, per
bolt.
and GREEN PAINT are improving, and the
sales are of the former 150 cwt., and the latter 15 cwt.,
at 10i rs. per cwt.
suNDßos.—The only sale reported is one of 20 cases
thread,
EXPORTS.
at 8 annas per lb.

COTTON WOOL.—A steady inquiry has continued for
this staple, and since the receipt of advices from the
home market an increased business has been done, and
prices have advanced about 2 rs. per candy ; 96 rs, per
S candy has been given for Broach and 86.1 rs. for
Dhellera and Oomrawattee, t;omrawattee, 924 per candy,
Surat
and the
amount of purchases reach 8,500 bales or thereabouts,
mostly on European account for the English market.
For China there is nothing doing, and until affairs in
Canton assume a more tranquil aspect shippers are not
likely to direct any further missions.
SHEEP'S WOOL.—The market is bare of good qualities,
and the present stock is very inferior.
OIL SEEDS.—Of these there is little on the spot.
LINSEED still keeps up in price, contracts for future
delivery being made at 41 per cwt.
TEEL we quote at 19 and 20 rs. per candy, and rape
3.11 rs. per cwt.
HEMP continues in good demand and scarce, and what
is offering is of very inferior quality.

Orium.—The market has been very dull since the ac-
counts arrived from China, but prices nevertheless have
suffered but a slight decline. Mundleisur stands at 925
rs. ; Indore 915 rs. per chest, and at present there is
nothing doing.
TONNAGIL Rates of freight to Great Britain have been
as low as 3/. per ton since our last, and even lower for
an uninsurable vessel for Liverpool ; but with more
activity in our chief staple, cotton, and a pause in the
arrivals, a firmer tone has been imparted, and for Lon-
don 3/. 7s. 6d., and 3/. 103. to 3/. 12s. 6d. per ton for
Liverpool is now paying, and the tendency is still to
advance. For China, in the absence of anything doing,
the nominal quotation is 7 re. per candy.
Exchange has again declined for this mail, in conse-
quence of the supply of bills brought by the last China
steamer being very small, and a ♦ery limited amount of
local paper being offered. The sales have not been large,
and quotations are is. Hid. for bank bills, is. Hid. to
ls. Md. for credits, and is. llid. for document bills.
A fete bank bills were sold at ls. 11d., but the above
are our closing rates. On China no bills are offering,
and on Calcutta we quote 99 at 60 days' sight, and 99i
at sight.

BOMBAY MONEY-MARKET.
EXCHANGES.

On London, at six months' sight, per rupee, is. 111 d.;
at six months' sight, per rupee, Is. 1112 d. to ls. 11 15-16 d.
for document bills. On Calcutta, at 60 days' sight,
rupees 98i ; 30 days' sight, rupees 984 ; at sight, rupees
991. On Madras, at 30 days' sight, rupees 99 ;at sight,
rupees 99i. On China, at 60 days' sight, rupees 230 to
231.

BINS AND OTHER SHIRES.
Bank of Bombay Its. 1,000 each, 30 per cent. pm.
Oriental Bank Cor- „ 250 do. 90 do.
poration
Commercial Bank .... „ 500 „ 19i percent. pm. Sales.
Mercantile Bank ...... „ 250 „ 200 15 Old.
Agra Bank „ 500 „ 45 div. exclusive males.
Bank of Madras „ 1,000 „ 1,000 12 per cent. pm.
Apollo P. Corn. • „ 12,500 „ 12,000 19,000
Colaba P. Com. „ 5,500
Hydraulic P. Co. „ paid up rs. 2,500 6,600
Colaba L. Com. „ 10,000 „ 8,500
Cotton Spin. Com „ paid up rs. 1,000 pm. 1,300
Bombay S. N. Cora „ 510 „ 400 58 p. cent. dis.
Gr. Ind. P. R. Com „ 51-8-9 paid in Bombay, or 5/. in
England--51 at 8 rs. pm.
Do. New Shares paid up, 10 14 7at 1/. per share-3 at pm.
Old and Now Shares together at 4 rs. prem. per share.