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

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, be should now be the first to make
friendly advances. 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 reaches 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 Mane
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 roost solid basi. 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 bow the matter
stood, and what was best to do.
" H. EDWARDES, Major, Superintendent,
Peshawur.'

MINING INTELLIGENCE.

(Front 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 Cliffoi de
have risen to 1751., 2001. ; United inquired after, at
1201. to 1301. At Hingston Down there is an improve-
ment ; shares, 141. to 141. 108. At Welt 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 flat, 21. 17s. 6d. to 31. 2s. 6d. ; North Roberts
firmer, at 201. to 211. ; South Tamar, 71. 17s. 6d. to
81. 2s. 6d. ; Bedford United, 91. 17s. 6d. to 101. ;
North Towy, 7s. 6d. ; Michell, 7s. 6d. ; Orsedd, 1/.
12s. 6d. to 1/. 15s. ; South Caradon, 2751. to 285/. ;
West Providence, 191. to 201. ; North Basset, 211.
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 full
prices.
FRUIT.—Pine apples, English, 4s Od to Gs per lb; apricots,
Os to Os Od per doz. ; hot-house grapes, 3s Gd to 6s per lb ;
foreign ditto, 10d to is 8d ; melons, Os Od to Os each
peaches, Os Od to Os ; nectarines, Os dto Os per dozen
apples, 4s Gd to lOs Od per bushel ' • pears, 2s Od to
7s Od 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 lOs per 100; fil-
berts, 93s to 110 s per 100 1 bs; cobnuts, 120 s; almonds,
Os to Os per lb. ; walnuts, Od to 01 per 100; figs, is Od
to 2s 6d per lb.
VEGETABLES.—Savoy cabbages, 8d to is Od per dozen ;
red ditto, 2s Oil to 5s per dozen ; French beans, is 6d
to 2s per half sieve ; brocoli, 10,1 to is 3d per bundle ;
potatoes, 85s to 120 s perton; vegetable marrow, Od to Os each;
peas, is 6d to 3s Ocl per bush.; broad beans, 9d to is per half
sieve ; turnips, 2d to 4d per bunch ; carrots, 3d to 5d per
bunch; cucumbers, ld to 4d each ' • garlic, Os 6d to
Os 8d per pcuud ; spinach, is to Is 6d per half sieve ;
onions, 2s 6d to 4s Od per bush. ; Spanish ditto, is to 3s
per doz. ; leeks, ld 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, 9,1 to is 3d per
bunch ; endive, Od to is 3d per score ; beet, d to ld
each ; parsnips, is Od to 2s 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, Gd to is per half sieve ;
radishes Oil to is per dozen hands ; tomatoes, 3s Gd to 4s
6il 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 6d 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. ;
I:tro''e Surrey Fowls, 4s 6d to 8s Od ; middling, 2s 3d 10
4s Od ; Chickens, 3s Od to 4s 6d ; Capons, 4s Od
to Os Od ; Hares 2s Gd to 3s 6d ; grouse, 2s Od to Os Od each ;
Leverets, Os Od to Os each. Ostend fresh butter, lOs Gd
to 12s Od, and English 12* oil to 15s Od per dozen lbs.
Engish Eggs, 8s Gd to Os 3d; French ditto, 5s 6d to 7s Od
per 120.

- NEWPORT.
Beef from 3s 6d to 4s 8d ; mutton, 3s 6d to 4s 10d;
vas', 4s td to 530 d ; pork, 33 10d to 5s Od. per 81bs.

BILLINGSGATE.

Turbots, 5s Od to 21s ; Brills, 3s to lOs each ; Salmon
is Gd to is $d per lb; Cod Fish, 4s to 12s each ; Soles,
3d to 2s Od per pair; Eels, 8d to 1801 'xi- lb; Lobsters, Gd to
is 6d ; Crabs, 4d to is Gd; -Whitings, 3s to Ils per doz.;
Common Oysters, lOs to 16s; Natives, 40s to tOs per
bsh; Mackerel, Od to Od each ; Smelts, is to is 6d per doz.;
Skate, 6d. to Od per lb; Shrimps, Os 9d to 2s 6d per gallon;
Bloaters, is Gd to 2s Od per doz. ; Fresh Herrings, Gd to
is Od per doz. ; Scotch do., 6d to is Od.

BREAD.
The prices of wheaten bread in the metropols are from
10d to 11d; of household ditto, Sid to 9id per 4 lb loaf.

HIDES AND SKINS.

Market hides, 561 b to 641 b, 34d to 641 b to 721 b,
to Od ; 721 b to 801 b, 3d to 3d ; 801 b to 881 b, 3:4d to 4d ;
881 b to 961 b, 4d to 44d ; 961 b to 1011 b, 4d to 44d ; 1041 b
to 1121 b 44d to 40. Horse hides 5s 6d. to 63 Od; calf skins,
!ight, 2s Od to 3s Od; ditto, full, 6s Od to Os Od; polled
sheep, 5s Od to 6s Od ; Dents, 3s 9d. to 4s 4d ; Half-breds,
3s 9d to 4s 4d; Downs, 2s 9d to 3s 8d; Lambs, Os Od to
Os Od.