The Sun.
London, England, 1853-10-15 00:00:00

DEATHS.

Lieut. C. W. Barr, 20th N. 1., Superintendent of
Police at Surat, Aug. 13,_

Second Lieut. J. F. Wing, Ist Madras Fusiliers, al
Rangoon, July 21.
Lieut. J. P. Quill, her Majesty's 52d Foot, at Cal-
cutta, Aug. 25.
Sir James Thompson, K.C.8., Physician General,
Bengal Army, of apoplexy, at Calcutta, Aug. 25.
Capt. G. K. Tell, Bombay Invalids, in Europe,
July 22.

CHINA.
PROGRESS OF THE REBELLION.

HONG-KONG, AUGUST 23.—At the date of the
dispatch of the last steamer, we were in a per-
plexity anent the rebels and rebellion, owing to
the non-arrival of the usual steamer from Shanghai,
which vessel reached here on the 13th inst. with
late advices from the northward. So far as the
progress of the Nankin insurgents are concerned,
the late arrival adds little to our information, and
the best informed parties at Shanghai write, that
no reliable information had ,reached' that city be-
yond the fact that considerable bodies of the in-
surgents had quitted Nankin ; their movements
were matter, of mere conjecture, but it was undis-
puted that they were in high spirits, in full pos-
session of Nankin, and had strongly fortified that
position. It is certain, however, that the main
army of the insurgents has advanced northwards
towards Pekin, and the imperial Gazette admits
that it has defeated the Tartar troops from Man-
chooria which were encountered 4 short distance
from Nankin: It was very generally rumoured
that the insurgents would not be able to meet the
northern Tartars, but there appears to be little
doubt that they have defeated them, and advanced
so rapidly northward that the accounts are vague.
It is rumoured, and very generally believed, that
Pekin has been taken. The accounts received on
this subject are not only vague but conflicting.
Some letters received from Shanghai state- that ac-
counts had reached from Pekin of the arrival at
that place, so long ago as the 13th June, of the
first division of the ,Mongolian or Northern Tartar
army, and that the grand struggle for the mastery
of Pekin had not commenced. Another fortnight
will probably place the matter beyond all doubt.
If Pekin had not fallen at the date of the last re-
ceived advices there can scarcely be a doubt enter-
tained that the meeting of the insurgent and Mon-
golian forces near Pekin will determine the fate
of this vast empire, by either the repulse and de-
struction of the insurgents, or their triumph over
the imperial army.
As far as we are correctly informed, it is certain
that the insurgents have not lost ground ; on the
contrary, they are acquiring constant accesions, and
town after town submits to the sway of the rival
dynasty. Since the. date of my last letter reliable
information had reached Shanghai of the fall of
Kai-foong and Foong-yang, the former being the
capital of the Honan province, and the latter the
capital of the Ganwhy province. It is stated that
they possess undisputed sway over the country near
the Poyang Lake,-in Kiangsi, and thus command
the control over the whole tea districts. It is not
expected, however, that any interruption will be
offered to the cultivation or exportation of teas.
From Amoy, late but very unsatisfactory ac-
counts have been received, and there appears to be
little hope entertained of any change for the better
or the re-estal)lishnient of trade. The rebels still
remain in possession of the island, and keep up fre-
quent skirmishes with the Imperial forces ; but
these latter do, not evince any disposition to deter-
mine hostilities by hard fighting. In the mean-
time the rebels receive daily accessions to their
numbers by square-rigged vessels and junks from
Singapore and Penang, with supplies of money and
immunition, and thus threaten a very protracted
and desultory warfare.
Canton remains quiet, but there are indications
of uneasiness, and the greatest precautions are
taken by the andarins to prevent surprise ; but,
should Pekin fall, it will no doubt be a signal for
an immediate rise and outbreak, which must put a
stop to trade for some time. The Emperor, it is
said, has called upon the Mongol Princes to assist
him, and they have promised troops to meet the
rebels.

At Foochow all was pretty quiet on the 4th inst.,
owing to the stringent measures adopted by the
authorities.

As we had expected, Admiral Pellew left the
harbour on the 9th insit. in search of the pirates on
the west coast, who, no doubt, had warning of his
movements. He took and destroyed 12 boats,
with about 50 guns, and released six trading junks.
The main body of the piratical fleet had dispersed
into their fastnesses, and the squadron returned to
the harbour on the 17th. We hear the pirates
have,again appeared, and a division of 15 junks is
on the east coast.

We have had this month unusual and disastrous
floods at Canton. Great injury has been done to
the paddy fields and rice in store. Prices have
advanced considerably, and in some districts the
public granaries had been thrown open. Imports
remain very depressed both at Canton and
Shanghai. At the latter place barter transactions
are reported of BPb. cloths, at $1 10c. At Can-
ton a large native establishment in the cotton yarn
trade has just failed. The transactions in exports
have been large, and at advancing rates. The
export of tea shows an increase on last year to
the same time of about 4,000,0001 b., all from Can-
ton. The shipments of silk from Shanghai amount
to about 8,000 bales, against 10,400 bales last year.
Exchange has advanced. Six months' bill on
London here are quoted ss. 9id. ; at Shanghai,
7s. 2d. Money continues excessively scarce, and
the steamer just in brought on only a small amount
of bullion.

The Americans have requested Commod ore
Perry to have a vessel stationed at Canton or
Whampoa.
Her Majesty's ship Spartan has proceeded to
Shanghai, and is to call at Amoy.
The health of the troops continues satisfactory.
In harbour, her Majesty's ship Winchester, the
steamer Styx, the brig Rapid, the United States'
sloop Vandalia. At Whampoa, her Majesty's brig
Lily, the United States steamer Mississippi. At
Macao, the United States' steamer Susqueliannah,
the French frigate Capricieuse, and the steamer
Cassini. At Amoy, her Majesty's steamer
Rattler. At Shanghai, her Majesty's steamers
Hermes and Salamander, and the United States'
sloop Saratoga.
in
Our latest dates are from England, Julys 8
Singapore,
ore
Cal-
cutta, July 16 ; Bombay, July 31 ;
August 15 ; Manilla, July 11; Sydney, June 16 ;
Melbourne, June 14 ; Shanghai, August 7.
Our letters of yesterday from Canton mention
that the commander of the Imperial troops at the
Meilin Pass had sent to Canton for assistance and
instructions how to act, as the rebels were march-
ing on the pass.
We have nothing more to add to the details of
the Arratoon Apcar tragedy, and the only way in
which we can account for the atrocity is by ascrib-
ing the acis to a horrible spirit of Thuggism, which
we believe to exist in China in as great a degree as
ever it was heard of in British India. Under the
Tartar government this spirit has been fostered and
encouraged. The Tai-wan-foo, Hwang-chu-kee,
Wongmakok, and Barrier tragedies are particular
instances in which the principal Thugs have been
largely rewarded for their deeds ; and it will in no
way surprise us to learn that Apoon Aying and the
11 others at some early date become trusted man-
darins in the pay of the Tartar usurper. (The pa-
triots would not have anything to do with such
wretches, we are surd.)
The health of the troops in garrison at Hong-
Kong continues much the same as reported at the
departure of the last mail. There have been two
deaths—a soldier of the artillery, from consump-
tion ; and a private of the 59th, from chronic dy-
sentery. The following was the number of sick in
the several hospitals :—Ordnance, 10 ; 59th Re,i-
-i ment, 57 ; Ceylon Rifles, 20 ; Gun Lascars, 2.
Total, 89.
Between seven and eight o'clock on Sunday even-
ingl -
passengers on board the H. and C. Company'song_(,llg
steam-ship, Hong-Kong, ea route
H,
awlbleen bautieftulwe:tonmlh
eVtsaemttpinoga aind ntSheecod wnesßt,aerx,
loiliabsietrivnegd,

[The comet was again visible in Hong Kong last
evening, almost directly after the sun set, in much
the same position as mentioned above.]
The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation
Company's steam ship Malta, Captain Potts, ar-
rived with the English mail of the Bth ult. about
2 a.m., yesterday, August 21, bringing 1379 chests
of Malwa opium, and 184 boxes of specie (110 of
them being from England of bar silver and English
coin). Since leaving Singapore the Malta has had
fine clear weather, with a light moonsoon all up
the China Sea, and has signalised three vessels at
good distances off; one of which [was the Roman
Emperor, another the Cossipore, and the third sup-
posed to
.be the Acasta. The Red Rover, from
Calcutta, had not arrived at Singapore when the
Malta arrived. The Erin reached Singapore on
the 14th inst.

JAPAN.
THE AMERICAN EXPEDITION.
Commodore Perry's squadron, to which public
attention has been directed for some -two years
past, has returned from Japan. The following
particulars of the expedition are extracted from the
China Mail :
" The squadron, consisting of the steam frigates Sus-
quehanna and Mississippi, and the sloops-of-war Ply-
mouth and Saratoga, sailed from the harbour of Napa-
kiang, in Loochoo, on the 2d of July. On the morning
of the Bth they made Cape Idzu, near the southern en-
trance, of the Bay of Yedo, and sailing directly up the
bay, anchored in the afternoon off the town of Uraga,
more than a mile beyond the former anchorage of the
Morrison and Columbus. The appearance of the steamers
—the first ever seen in Japanese waters—with the other
vessels in tow, moving with all sails furled, at the rate
of nine or ten knots an hour, appeared to produce con-
siderable sensation among the Japanese, and all the
trading junks, with which the bay was crowded, care-
fully kept out of their way.
" As the vessels were coming to anchor, two shells or
rockets were fired !into the air from a battery about a
mile distant,, but apparently as a signal, and not a token
of hostility. Several government boats immediately.
came off, and endeavoured to put on board the vessels
the usual notification to foreigners, warning them to'de-
part. They were not received, however, and the Deputy
Governor of Uraga, who was the only person allowed to
come on board, was notified that if the Japanese autho-
rities endeavoured to surround the ships with the usual
cordon of boats, it would lead to very serious conse-
quences. A few boats, nevertheless, lingered around
the Susquehanna, but the sight of some warlike prepa-
rations satisfied them that Commodore Perry was in
earnest, and they quickly retired. During the stay of
the squadron in the bay, it was never afterwards visited
by any boats, except those conveying the officials,
through whom the negotiations were carried. The next
morning, Yezaimon, the Governor of Uraga, and a
nobleman of the'third rank, came off, and after ascer-
taining the object of his visit, asked for time to dispatch
an express to Yedo in order to obtain instructions bow
to act. During the three days which elapsed before the
answer arrived,
.the Mississippi made a trip about ten
miles further up the bay, finding everywheredeep sound-
ings. Beyond the promontory of Uraga, a point which
no foreign vessel . had passed before, she discovered a
large and beautiful bight which was perfectly land
locked, and offered the most secure and commodious an
chorage.

"On Tuesday, the 12th, an answer arrived from
Yedo, stating that the Emperor had appointed an
officer of the highest rank to proceed to Uraga, and re-
ceive the letter of the President of the United States ;
and satisfactory proofs having been given to Commodore
Perry, that this appointment came directly from the
Imperial Government, it was arranged that the inter-
view should take place on the morning of the 14th.
"The Japanese selected the small town of Gori-haima,
about three miles south of Uraga, for the interview. On
the morning of the 14th, the Susquehanna and Mis-
sissippi took up a position off the town, and lay with
their broadsides to the shores. The Governor and
Deputy-Governor of Uraga, with the Commandant of
the Military Forces, came off to accompany the com-
modore to the landing place. Three houses had been
erected by the Japanese, one of which-was prepared for
the interview, while the other two were apparently in-
tended for the accommodation of the Princes who had
come from Yedo to receive the letter. The officers
and men who accompanied Commodore Perry amounted
to about four hundred, while the force of the Japanese
was variously estimated at from five to seven thousand.
Their foremost files extended around the head of the
bight, for the distance of nearly a mile, and with their
number of scarlet pennons, and banners of various
devices, presented a novel and beautiful show. The
commodore was escorted with the American colours
flying, and the band playing the national 'Hail,
Columbia,' to the house of reception. Here he was re-
ceived by the Prince of Idzu, first councillor of the
Emperor, who was accompanied by the Prince of
Iwami. The letter of the President, and Commodore
Perry's letters of credence were formally delivered, and
an official receipt given in return by the two Princes.
The interview then terminated, as the latter were not
empowered to enter into any negotiations. The Com-
modore stated, however, that, in order to give the
Japanese Government ample time for deliberation, he
would depart in three or four days, and return in a few

months to receive the reply.
" The Governor and Deputy-Governor of Uraga, with
the interpreters and attendants, after the interview, were
treated to a trip in the Susquehanna, where they wit-
nessed for the first time the performance of the steam-
engine. The officers of the two vessels speak with
admiration of the beauty of the shores, and the rich cul-

tTv.atlon and luxuriant vegetation which they everywhere
witnessed. The natives with whom they came in con-
tact were friendly in their demeanour, and the Governor
of Uraga is spoken of as a model of refinement and
good breeding.
" Notwithstanding the repeated concessions which the
Japanese made to the demands of Commodore Perry,
they are said to have been very cordial and friendly in
their intercourse, and to have taken their final leave
with a show of real regret.
"The squadron sailed from the Bay of Yedo, on the
17th, and after encountering a severe gale during the
21st and 22d, arrived in Noochoo on the 25th July, and
the two steam-frigates returned to Hong Kong on the
evening of the 7th August."

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
BOMBAY.
(From the Bombay Times.)
REPORT ON THE STATE OF THE BOMBAY MARKETS,
FROM THE 29TH OF AUGUST TO THE 11TH OF SEP-
TEMBER, 1853.
Since our last report most descriptions of Govern-
ment securities have fallen in price, and we quote ac-
cordingly considerable sales of all descriptions at the re-
duced rates. The greatest depression has been in 5
per cent, paper, which has been sold to some extent at
1031 to 10312 per cent, In Bank Shares there has been
little doing, except in Bank of Bombay Stock, which has
advanced to 38 per cent. premium. Money continues
abundant in all quarters. Bullion and Mexican dol-
lars have sold freely for the China market at advanced
rates.

Since the date of our last market report there has been
a considerable fall of rain, which continues at intervals,
and thus all our former fears as to the harvest are
quieted, and we have every reason to anticipate good
crops of grain and cotton ; the last reports from
Broach estimating that the production of cotton in those
districts, if nothing usual happens in the meantime to
damage the growing crops, will be from 30 to 40 per
cent. greater during this than the last season.
In piece goods there has been a fair amount of busi-
ness done, without, however, the briskness previously
noticed,—the most active inquiry being for grey made'
pollams and jaconets, which command enhanced prices,
while yarns are rather dull, excepting for Turkey red,
which is very saleable. Metals also demand more atten-
tion, the imports being very small.
rey shirtings, 38 by 40, Vb. to s}lb.—Since the
date of our last report but few sales of these have tran-
spired. The quantity in the hands of thedealers is now
supposed to be very small. The value we last quoted
remains unaltered, and there seemed every probability
of its being steadily maintained for the l.r3sent. For
61b. the inquiry remains steady as before, at 3 12-16.
The higher qualities likewise continue to maintain
their value in the market, although we have not many
sales to report. 45-inch goods ale in fair inquiry at
former rates, the higher qualities have slightly declined
in value.
Metals generally have improved in value. Copper has
advanced lr. to 2r. erg cwt., sheating and braziers' being
now worth 62r. o .. ; bottoms 63r.
; bolt, 60r. ;
tiles, 554 r. to 56r. ; South American slabs, 52r. ; lter
is now worth 12.1 r. to 13r. LsPe
ead—pig, Hr. ; sheet,
13r.
12r. to 13r. Tin plates, to 134 r. p(r box. Iron
—English bars, 35r. to 36r. ; Swedish bars 49r. to 50r. •
square nail rod, 34r. to 35r ; roundnail'rod,4sr. per
candy ; sheet iron, 7r. to 71; ; hoop iron, 6r. to 7r per
cwt. ; steel, in tubs, 12r. 2;
in faggots, to 10r.. per
cwt.

Cochineal is held in heavy stock, but a sale of 110,0001 b,
of it is reported, at Ir. 14a. per lb.
Cotton—Pew transactions have taken place since the
arrival of the last mail from England, as the dealers have

CALCUTTA.
(From the Englishman.)
MONDAY, Sept. s.—The steamer Madras arrived on
the 29th ult., with London dates to the 25th of July
last. The commercial intelligence generally must be
looked upon as satisfactory.
We have but little alteration to report as regards the
coming indigo crop ; the prospects of the planters in the
1)oab have improved, while, on the other hand, some
Bengal concerns are doing with less than was expected.
The exports to date amount to 26,737 chests, containing
100,417 maunds, of which 14,832 chests have gone to
Great Britain and 8,151 chests to France. Since the
arrival of the mail a greater disposition to ship rice to
Europe has been manifested ; Mauritius continues to
draw largely on the inferior qualities. The last raw silk
bond has been unusually productive ; the article re-
mains in favour, and every parcel on arrival readily
finds a purchase at full rates. Corahs also command
extreme prices, and can easily be placed. A very trifling
business has been done in sugar for Great Britain during
the past month ; the exports to Australia treble *be
quantity to Great Britain in tha,t period. As this thing
colony is assuming so important' a position among the
consumers of Indian produce, we shall in future give it a
place in our list of exports. A considerable demand Aar_
Benares sugar has sprung up for Bombay and the 'Per.:
sian Gulf, causing an advance in that quantity of 3 to 4
annas per maund. Buyers show less disposition to ope-
rate in hides for Great Britain, but an average quantity
goes forward to the American market. Linseed has
been in considerable demand, and the price of the article
has advanced to 212 and 2.14. Rape seed has been
less inquired for, but with no alteration in price. New
jute has made its appearance, and a small parcel, not of
the best quality, has been placed at 2 11 per maund ;
the quotation is now 3r. per maund for old. In lee dye
the finer marks are only asked for • stocks, however, decreasing, and it is reported-that' the raw material •
in the interior is dear. The stocks of shell lac are also
moderate, and this circumstance, added to the American
demand, tends to maintain prices. Saltpetre is less ac-
tive for the home market:, and prices not so buoyant as
they were. Safflower attracts but partial attention.
Our report on cotton goods will be found to be of a
more cheering character than our late ones have been.
The market continues 'in a healthy state, although de-
liveries have been chebked by the cause alluded to in
our last Price Current. Importers remain very firm,
and in respect to some deicriptions of piece goods are
looking for better prices. Lappets are still being over-
done, the imports considerably exceeding the deliveries.
A considerable business has been transacted in mule
twist, at improved value for all numbers above 30.
German Turkey red yarn has been freely pliced; at un-
altered prices. Orange yarn is more inquired for than
iste,and has been looking up during the last few days.
Light green is wanted for Bnrmah, but the darker shade
of that colour neglected.
Influenced by better advices from the Upper Provinces.
the demand for copper has improved within the last few
days, and dealers are more disposed to enter into it.
Iron can be more easily placed. Sheet and plate have
improved 2 to 3 annas per, maund, and bar 1 to 2 annas.
Importers are, however, looking for a further advance.'
Spelter has risen to Company's rupees 10-6 per inaund.
Leadis in goodrequest, and pig is quoted at 7-14 to 8.0. '
. Salt has declined ; 89 rupees to 90 rupees is offered
for stowed, -and 86 to 87 for butter, but holders prefer'
storing in bond to accepting these prices.
The money market is kept well supplied on former
terms of interest and discount. The share market con-
tinues firm. Bank of Bengal shares have been-sold at
6,150. New Oriental Life'lnsurance scrip is freely taken
at 435. In other joint stock scrip we have no change '
to report.
-•
'Exchange for the present mail has been very steady. The bulk of transactions • have been negotiated at 2-1 ;
for credit, 2-1 k for document bills, at six months' sight,
but a small amount was done at s higher figure.
Freights have slightly improved. The quotations for
London now are-31. 155., saltpetre ; Si. 17s. 6d. to 41.,
sugar ; 41., rice ; and 41. ss. to 41. 10s., oilseed. Rice
to Mauritius, 2 rs. to 2 re. 2 an. per bag.