The Sun.
London, England, 1853-05-10 00:00:00

TILE ARMY.

COURT or INQUIRY.—With regard to the Court of
Inquiry, consisting of three general officers, upon a
charge against Major- General the Hon. H. F. C.
Cavendish, the following official letter conveys the
opinion of the Commander-in-Chief upon the result of
the investigation :

"Horse Guards, April 22.
" Sir,—l have received the commands of General Vis-
count Hardinge to forward to you the annexed copy of the
opinion of the CoUrt of Inquiry given on the two points
submitted for their investigation, in which they distinctly
declare that you were not the writer of certain letters ad-
dressed in the years 1847 and 1848 to the late Commander-
in-Chief the Duke of Wellington ; and, secondly, that you
were not cognisant of such letters having been written or
sent to his Grace.

" Viscount Hardinge has much satisfaction in conveying
to you the deliberate opinion of three general officers of
long-tried experience, of the most scrupulous honour, and
of high professional reputation, who have exonerated you
from the imputation of being in any way concerned in
writing or sending anonymous letters to the late Duke of
Wellington.
" Viscount Hardinge deems it to be due to you to state,
that as soon as you heard of these imputations, so seriously
affecting your character as an officer and a gentleman, you
immediately appealed to his Lordship, earnestly requiring
that the opportunity should be afforded to you of vindi-
cating your character by an investigation before the most
public and highest military tribunal.
" You were informed that insuperable difficulties pre-
vented a trial by court-martial, and when a Court of In-
quiry was suggested you assented to the proposal.
The arrangement was also readily acquiesced in by
Colonel Hall, both the parties agreeing to the terms laid
down by the General Commanding-in-Chief, that the
opinion and finding of the Court were to be considered
final, as far as any future military investigation was con-
cerned.

" The General Commanding-in-Chief desires me to ad-
vert to this point, as an injunction laid down before the
inquiry was commenced, and by which you and Colonel
Hall will both be guided.

" You are at liberty to make use of this letter.

" I am further commanded by Viscount Hardinge to
express to you his sincere gratification at the result of the
inquiry, by which a general officer of the army has cleared
his character from very injurious imputations, the whole
of which circumstances it will be his Lordship's duty
humbly to report to her Majesty on the earliest occasion.
" I have the honour to be, Sir,
" Your most obedient humble servant,
" RICHARD AIREY,
Colonel and Military Secretary.
" Major-General the Hon. H. C. Cavendish."

MARKET NEWS-(THIS DAY.)

COLONIAL.

SUGAR.—The market continues good, with a fair export
demand. Refined has been taken by home dealers at pre-
vious rates. The quantity of British Plantation landed
last week at the East and West India Docks was 1,981
hhds, 176 tierces, 503 barrels : there were taken for home
consumption 1,196 bhils, 34 tierces, 514 barrels. The stock
in the same places is 5,948 hhds, 954 tierces, 1,159 barrels.
COFFEE.—In Native Ceylon there is no alteration, and
the supply does not increase. There is a fair demand for
Plantation at previous rates. Other sorts are firm.
RUM.—The quantity landed last week at the East and
West India Docks, was 553 puns 103 hhds ; there were
taken for home consumption, 181 puns 14 hhds, and ex-
ported 140 puns 349 hhds. The stock in the same places is
7,641 puns 632 hhds.

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TALLOW.—P.Y.C. is 47s to 47s 3d per cwt. on the spot,
and town 49s 3d, being rather firmer.
TEA.—There is scarcely such an active demand, but o d
sound Congou remains at lid per lb.
COTTON.—The market has been dull, at former terms.