The Sun.
London, England, 1854-11-18 00:00:00

INDIAN AFFAIRS.

BOMBAY, Oct. 14.—Despatches from Mr. P.
Thomson, the British Chargé d'Affaires at Teheran,
to the Home Government,havo arrived at Bombay,
under a flying seal. Mr. Thomson confirms the re-
port (current during the last four months) of the
capture by a Russian force of Tashkend, a town on
the Upper Jaxartes, a little north of Kokan
and Samarkand. I have also private letters from
an officer at Cashmere to the same effect, and the
report is confirmed at Cabul, and directly by mer-
chants frem Kokan. That Russian forces are
established on the Lower Oxus and Upper
Jaxartes is now an historical fact, as certainly
ascertained as the presence of the Austrians in
Wallachia. Nothing is known regarding the con-
stitution or strength of the Russian forces at Ur-
ghendji or Tashkend ; they are probably Composed,
like the greater portion of the army of the Caucasus,
of provincial corps,' merely officered by Russians,
but they are evidently stronger than any force that
either the Khivans or Usbecks have been hitherto
able to bring against them. Kokan is cele-
brated in Indian history as the birth-place and
patrimony of the Emperor Baber. A few
years ago Kokan was invaded by Nusseroolla,
the ferocious Ameer of Bokhara, who took
the capital, put the Khan and all his family to
I death, and ' annexed' the country. There our in-
formation stops regarding the recent history of the
principality, but it has apparently recovered its
independence.
" It is reported, and generally believed, that the
Shahzada of Kokan has arrived at Peshawur to
ask the assistance of the British Government against
the Russians.
The following is the latest news from Cabul, dated
September 10. Major Edwardes' letter is considered
authentic.
"I have already informed you that communication% had
passed between Sirdar Mahomed Azeem Khan, the Dost's
son, and the Commissioner of Peshawur, on the subject of
the establishment of friendly relations between the British
Government and Dost Mahomed, and that Rehmut Khan,
Colorukzaiee of Peshawur, was the medium of these cern-
munieations. Herewith I send you a copy of a letter ad-
dressed by Rehmut Khan to Sirdar Mahomed Azeem
Khan, enclosing a letter from Major Edwardes to that
Sirdar. Both letters were sent here for the consideration
of the Ameer.
" Translation of a letter frem Rehmut Khan at Peshawur
to Sirdar Idahemed Azeem Khan.
"I have received your letter, enclosing one for the Com-
missioner Sahib, to whom I have delivered them both. He
read them attentively, and translated them into English
iiteratint (hurfun is hurfun). He told me verbally that
the Governor-General and the Ameer of Cabul were august
personages ; that he, Major Edwardes, has great esteem
for the Sirdar Mahomed Azeem Khan, and corresponded
with him as a brother and a friend. But it would be
better for the Sirdar to send him a letter from the Ameer,
addressed direct to the Governor-General. He hoped that
is
hat
this would lead to an amicable understanding. Thi
what the Commissioner said to me :
" ' Now you know, Saheba, that the English are reso-
lutely aiding the Turks, and have entered upon ahcrusade
(Jahad) against the Russians.' If you will it er come
here yourself or send down ono of your brothers, we shall
speedily be upon good terms with the English. The gun
which you write about shall be sent shortly.
" REIDIUT KHAN, Oorukzaieo.' "

" Translation of a letter from Major Edwardes, Corn-
missioner of Peshawuf, to Sirdar Mahomed Azeent
Khan. Dated July 22d, 1854.
" ' (After compliments.) Your friendly letter request-
ing me to endeavour to negotiate an alliance between the
respected Ameer your father, and the British Government,
and intimating that you will do your best to see amicable
relations established, reached me through our mutual friend
RehmutKhan,Oerukzaiee. Your communication hasgiven
me infinite satisfaction, and I take pleasure in replying to
it without hesitation or delay.
" You say you are very anxious that there should be
an alliauoo between the Cabul and the British Govern-
ments. Believe me that my desire for the same is no less
than yours. But this is an affair of States, and not of
individual friendship. The rulers of the State of
Hindostan and the State of Caul are respectively the
most noble the Governor-General Balladeer and the re-
spected Ameer Sahib. Before the Punjab war a good
understanding existed between the two States, and it was
the Aram himself why interrupted the friendship,

the Sikhs, and became our enemy. This indeed excited the
Governor-General's displeasure. But since this rupture a
period of five years has elapsed, and I doubt not that
during this time the Ameer has regretted the breach be-
tween us. I cannot say that this period has proved suffi-
cient to induce the Governor-General to forget the past
entirely. But, if the- Ameer really desires that bygones
should be bygones, it is but proper that as he was the first
to commence hostilities, he should now be the first to make
friendly advance;. Let his Highness therefore address a
letter to the Governor-General, opening his heart and
stating his wishes. Let him send this letter by the hands
of some trustworthy person, fit to conduct so important
a mission. When the letter roaches Ime shall be glad to
forward it to the Governor-General of India. Ido not
doubt that a favourable reply will be returned, or that his
lordship will display his friendship for the Ameer. If I
had any doubts on the subject I would not give such frank
advice, because I do not for a moment wish that the name
of the Ameer or any of his house should suffer the smallest
slight or degradation. On the contrary, I heartily wi-h
to behold the honour of the Ameer and his Government
founded on the most solid bash'. Should the Ameer think
it irksome to write such a letter, be it according to his
Highness's pleasure. But no friendly negotiations can
take place until the Ameer writes himself to the Governor-
General. It is a mere waste of ceremony and words to
write to me.
" It was incumbent on me, in reply to your kind letter
to give you in reply a plain statement of how the matter
stood, and what was best to do.
" H. EDWARDES, Major, Superintendent,
Peshawur.'

MINING INTELLIGENCE.

(From the Mining Journal of this day.)

Another week of marked inactivity in the share mar.
ket, which just now presents a great contrast to the ex
citement of a few weeks ago. One or two improvements
and discoveries in mines are reported, but without having
much, if any, effect on the shares. Wheal Clifferds
have risen to 1751., 2001. ; United inquired after, at
1201. to 1301. At Hingston Down there is an improve-
ment ; shares, 141. to 141. 10s. At West Ding Dong,
in the Derval sett, a good discovery has been made, and
which it is hoped may, ere long, lead to important
results. The shares, which at one time were at a
high price, and great favourites, have for some months
past been totally unsaleable. Alfreds have been a little
enquired after, at 181. to 181. 10s. ; Sortridge Consols
still fiat, 2/. 17s. 6d. to 31. 2s. 6d. ; North Roberts
firmer, at 201. to 21/. ; South Tamar, 71. 17s. 6d. to
8/. 2s. 6d. ; Bedford Urited, 9/. 17s. 6cl. to 10/. ;
North Towy, 7s. 6d. ; Michell, 7s. 6d. ; Orsedd, 17.
; 12s. 6d. to 1/. 15s. South Caradon, 277. to 2851.;
West Providence, 19/. to 20/: ; North Basset, 21/.

• In Foreign Mines, the market throughout the week
has shown a downward tendency, with the exception of
St. John del Rey shares, which were, no doubt, influ-
enced by the last accounts being still more favourable
than the preceding, 'and the closing price was 31 to 33.

MARKET NEWS-(THIS DAY.)

COVENT GARDEN.

Both fruit and vegetables sold steadily, at very ful
prices.
FRIIIT.—Pine apples, English, 4s Od to 6s per lb; apricots,
Os to Os Od per doz. ; hot-house grapes, 3s 6d to 6s per lb ;
foreign ditto, 10d to is 8d ; melons, Os Oct to Os eack
peaches, Os Od to Os ; nectarines, Os Od to Os per dozen
apples, 4s 6d to lOs Od per bushel ' • pears, 2s Oct to
7s Oct per half sieve ; Orleans plums and green gages Os to
Os Od per punnet ; ditto, Os to Os Od, and common plums,
3s 0 to Os Oil per half sieve; cherries, Od to Os per pound ;
lemons, 2s to 3s per doz. ; oranges, 4s to 10s per 100; fil-
berts, 93s to 110 s per 100 lbs; cobnuts;l2os ; almonds,
Os to Os per lb. ; walnuts, Od to Od per 100; figs, is Od
to 23 6d per lb.
VEGETABLES.—Savoy cabbages, 8d to is Od per dozen ;
red ditto. 2s Od to 5s per dozen ; French beans, is 61
to 2s per half sieve ; brocoli, 10 to is 3d per bundle ;
potatoes, 85s to 120 s perton; vegetable marrow, Od to Os each;
peas, is 6d to 3s Od per bush.; broad beans, 9d to is per half
sieve ; turnips, 2d to 4d per bunch ; carrots, 3d to scl per
bunch ; cucumbers, ld to 4d each ' • garlic, Os 6d to
Os 81 per pcund ; spinach, is to is 6d per half sieve ;
onions, 2s 6d to 4s Od per bush. ; Spanish ditto, is to 3s
per doz. • leeks, id to 2d per bunch ; shallots, 4d to 6d :*
horse-raddish, 2s Od to 5s 0.1 per bundle ; parsley, 2d
to 3d per bunch ' • celery, 9d to is 3d per
bunch ; endive, 9d to is 3d per score ; beet, id to let
each ; parsnips, is Od to 28 • Od per dozen ; small
salad, 2d to 3d per punnet ; mushrooms, is 3d to Os Od per
pottle ; artichokes, 4s to 5s per doz. ; cabbage lettuces, 9d
to is Od per score ; sorrel, 6d to is per half sieve ;
radishes 9d to is per dozen hands ; tomatoes, 3s 6d to 4s
6d per half sieve ' • chillies, is to is 6d per 100; Brussells
sprouts, is 2d to is 10d per half sieve ; capsicums, is to 2s
per 100.

NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL.
Turkeys, 4s 641 to 7s Od ; Geese, 4s 6d to 7s 6d each;
Ducks, 4s Od to Os Od ; tame Rabbits, Os Od to Os Od ;
wild do , 10d to is 6d. each ; Pigeons, Os to 8s per doz.
large Surrey Fowls, 4s 6d to 8s Od; middling, 2s 3d to
4s Od. ; Chickens, 3s Od to 4s 6d ; Capons, 4s Od
to Os Od ; Hares 2s 6d to 3s 6d ; grouse, 2s Od to Os Od each ;
Leverets, Os Od to Os each. Ostend fresh butter, lOs 6d
to 12s Od, and English 12s Od to 15s Od per dozen lbs.
Engish Eggs, 8s 6d to 9s 3d; French ditto, 5s 6d to 7s Od
per 120.

NEWPORT.
Beef from 3s 6d to 4s Ed ; mutton, 3s 6d to 4s 10d;
Taal, 4s Cd to 5s Od. ; pork, 3s lOct to sOd per Sibs.

BILLINGSGATE.

Turbots, 5s Od to 21s ; Brills, 3s to 10s each ; Salmon
Is 6d to is Sd per lb; Cod Fish, 4s to 12s each; Soles,
3d to 2s Od per pair; Eels, &I to 180.1 per lb; Lobsters, Gd to
is 6d ; Crabs, 4d to is 6d. ; Whitings, 3s to Ils per doz.;
Common Oysters, lOs to 16s ; Natives, 40s to lOs per
bsh; Mackerel, Od to Od each ; Smelts, is to is Gd per doz.;
Skate, 6d. to Oil per lb; Shrimps, Os 9(1 to 2s Gd per gallon;
Bloater; Is 6d to 2s Od per doz. ; Fresh Herrings, 6d to
is Od per doz. ; Scotch do., lid to 1s Od.

BREAD.
The prices of wheaten bread in the metropors are from
10d to 11d; of household ditto, 81(1 to 90 per 41b loaf.

HIDES AND SKINS.

Market hides, 561 b to 641 b, 34d to 3d; 641 b to 721b,3)d
to Od ; 721 b to 801 b, 30 to 'ad ; 80113-to 881 b, 3:4d to 4d. ;
861 b to 961 b, 4d to 44d ; 961 b to 1041 b, tid to 44d ; 1041 b
to 1121 b 44d to 40. Horse hides, 5s 6d to 6s Od; calf skins,
!ight, 2s Od to 3s Od; ditto, full, 65 Oil to Os Od; polled
sheep, 5s Od to 6s Od ; bents, 3s Od to 4s 4d ; Half-breds,
3s 9d to 4s 4d;
_Downs, 2s 9d to 3s 8d; lambs, Os Od to
Os Od.