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London, England, 1849-06-23 00:00:00

marches, arrived on the 29th ult. within twenty-five
miles of this place, before giving Appa and his troops the
alarm. On cur arrival at that distance from them, they
heard of our approach and immediately made prepara-
tions to move off, which they did about midday of the
29th. On our hearing that the insurgents intended
leaving this, we started at once in hopes of overtaking
them before they could carry their designs into execu-
tion, and arrived at Kullum by daylight of the 30th. We
found that the insurgents had taken up a position in
some hills about six miles from this. The men, though
fagged after a long march, begged so earnestly to be led
against the insurgents forthwith, that we proceeded on
without halting. On arriving near the hills the advance
guard of the 2d Nizam's cavalry was fired upon, and a
horseman badly wounded. Simultaneously with this
large bodies of Rohillas showed themselves on the
spurs of the hills, in which they had taken up their po-
sition, and unfurled gaudy standards, which they planted
in defiance on the brows of the hills, and kept up
a fire on the advancing column. The artillery was or-
dered to the front, and threw a few rounds of shrapnel
into the most prominent body of the enemy—one of
which cut down a standard and killed the bearer of it.
On this tho insurgents retreated to the most inaccessible
part of the range of hills, where they took up a fresh
position. On this the infantry advanced to the attack
in skirmishing order, and scaled the heights in splendid
style. The enemy continued firing on us until we
neared the top, when they retreated, but different
bodies of the Rohillas were overtaken, when several
hand to-hand encounters took place, and about 20 Ro-
billet were cut up, and a standard captured by a sepoy
of the 7th Regiment. The Rohillas were beaten from
range to range until they disappeared in the ravines and
jungle beyond, and as the men had been constantly
marching for 18 hours without food or rest, the pursuit
was discontinued. The bodies of twenty dead Rohillas
(one of them a chief of consequence amongst them),
were counted in the bills, and five prisoners taken • it is
reported that many of the wounded were left behind
in their flight. The Pretender Appa was with the Ro-
hillas during the skirmish, but owing to the start he
had of us, and the inaccessible nature of the ground
for cavalry, he could not be captured, and es-
caped into the hills with the Rohillas. All the men
behaved splendidly, and evinced the greatest anxiety to
close with the enemy; the gallantry of the detachment
of the 2d cavalry was most conspicuous. They
ascended hills which were so steep as to be a tough job
for light infantry even, and attacked the Rohillas
wherever they met them. They received not only
swordcuts and matchlock balls, but also severe contu-
sions from stones with which the Rohillas pelted them
as they ascended. On one occasion a small party of the
duffada and a few horsemen came upon a gole of about
30 Rohillas on a small plot of level ground on the top
of the hills, and without hesitation charged into the
midst of them and killed six Rohillas, on their part
having ono man killed and three wounded. Jest
at the close of the skirmish a dreadful accident occurred
which caused the death of Brigadier Onslow, and
deprived us of a commander beloved by us all. He
was returning from the top of the hills, when his horse
slipped and threw him with violence down the hill on his
head. Medical assistance was immediately procured, but
the Brigadier died almost instantly. The Pretender
Appa has made across the hills with the greater part of
his Rohillas, and it seems as if he were making for
Mahow, in which case he will come across the Hingolee
force, who will, no doubt, give a good account of them.
We follow in pursuit this evening across the hills, but
with our guns will not be able to move in the difficult
country so rapidly. as we could wish, All accounts agree
that Appa is a prisoner in the hands of the Rohillas, who
use him as a tool, or rather make use of him as an ex-
cuse for plundering the country, which they have done
to a fearful extent already, and are loaded with plunder
in the shape of gold ornaments. Appa is said to have
entreated the Rohillas not to resist us, as by doing so
they would ruin his cause; but they refused to listen to
him, as they were anxious to save their property, which
they declare they will only part with together with their
lives.

CHINA.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The Chinese Government having declined to carry
into effect the stipulations entered into between her
Majesty's late Plenipotentiary and Keying, the late
Imperial High Commissioner, by which it was agreed
that the city of Canton should be opened to British
subjects on the 6th instant, the same is hereby notified
for general information; and her Majesty's Plenipo-
tentiary, &c., &c., directs that no British subject shall
for the present attempt to enter the city. By order,
IV. CAINE, Colonial Secretary,
1(In the absence of Mr. Johnson).
Victoria, Hong-Kong, April 2, 1849.
(From the China Mail of April 24.)
Dr. Bowring proceeded, on the 12th inst., in the
Medea, to assume his duties as British Consul at Canton.
On Dr. Bowring's arrival the fact was intimated to
the Imperial Commissioner, accompanied with a propo-
sal that his Excellency should appoint a meeting for the
purpose of receiving the Learned Gentleman on enter-
ing upon office. Seu acknowledged the communication,
but declined the meeting, being contrary, we presume,
to his notions of etiquette; and as it would have consti-
tuted a precedent for all other Consuls, the refusal is not
to be wondered at.
We learn that the commercial guilds, feeling assured
' from Mr. Bonham's notification, published last week,
that there is no immediate danger of hostilities, hue
resolved to resume trade.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
BO it BAY, FRIDAY AFTERNOON, MAY 11.
COTTON PIECE Goons.—Several vessels with large
supplies of these goods have arrived since our last—all
which have been eagerly bought up for dispatching into
the interior. Grey and bleach( d jacconets and shirtings
are in active demand, and command as high, if not
higher, prices as at date of last report. Grey Made-
pollams are in very good inquiry; bleached are in good
demand, as also those of coarse make, and T cloth.
Grey domestics are dull of sale. Dyed Goods—Turkey
red plain cloth is in demand, while twilled and prints
are dull.
COTTON YARN.—The market has become dull, and
prices have declined, owing to the importation of about
1,500 bales; but as there were no stocks previously on
hand, the dulness will probably be but temporary. Dyed
Turkey red is dull of sale, and orange is not in as good
inquiry as before.
METALS.—Copper is dull, and prices have declined.
Lead nominal. Spelter rather dull. English bar iron
has slightly receded in value: in Swedish there is no
change.
SAFFRON.-100 lb. of this article have been sold at
Rs. I t, and 400 lb. at Es. 10i- per lb.
COCHINEAL—The demand for this article has con-
tinued good, and our last quotations are fully main-
tained.
MARINE STORES.—Canvas, oil of linseed, and spirits
of turpentine are in demand. Cordage and paints are
rather dull.
BEER.—WO aro glad to notice that the quality of All-
sopp's last October brew has been pronounced by the
oest judges to be 'unexceptionable. We have heard of
sales to the extent of 50 hhds., at rs. 60 per hhd. In
Bass's we have heard of no transactions. 30 hhds. of
Tennent's have been sold at rs. 30 per hhd,
EXPORTS.
COTTON WooL.---The market for this stable has been
very active since the arrival of the last English mail,
and large purchases have been made for the home market.
Prices Piave advanced, and are firmly maintained.
OPlUM.—Thoprice of this drug has risen still further,
and we quote it to-day at rs. 1,450 per chest.
EXCHANGE.
The demand for this mail has been very trifling, and
transactions almost entirely confined to Jardine Mathe
son and Co.'s paper, which has been sold at Is. 10iti.;
other China bills were offering, but holders asked
Is. 1011, expecting to obtain that rate next week, when it
is supposed a large amount will be required for remit-
tance. On Calcutta, exchange has advanced in conse-
quence of the Company having raised their rate at
home to Is. 10d. Since the arrival of this news, Court
of Directors' Bills at 60 days' sight have been sold al
par, at 4 annas premium, and other usance in pro.
portion.
FREIGHTS.—Owing to numerous arrivals, freights
have experienced a further decline of 10s. to London
and Liverpool, and in consequence large purchases of
cotton have been made for the home market, shippers
expecting that rates will go still lower when the January
and February vessels make their appearance; China rates
have also declined 1 rupee per candy. The rates of to-
day are to London 31., to Liverpool 31. 7s. 6d. per ton; to
China rs. 11k to re. 12 per candy.
CALCUTTA.
, (From the Bengal Hurkaru of May 2.)
CALCUTTA, MAY 2.—ln the absence of further news
from Europe. business remains without many changes
to report. There is no check in the export trade.
Most country produce finds a ready sale as it comes in.
Stocks in the Bazaar continue low, and prices are gene-
rally firm.
A few sales of indigo still occur, and 129,600 mds.
have now been shipped—sugar remains in great favour,
and supply being still short, prices are high—silk now
commences to be met with in more quantity, but buyers
hold off, the prices asked being high—corahs ara
taken up as they arrive, at the advanced rates esta-
blished. There is a steady demand for saltpetre. In
rice there is little doing for homeward shipment. Shell
lac and lac dye remain in request.
The opium market is quiet. Prices have fluctuated
little, but the tendency has been downward, and Patna
is quoted re. 1,025 per chest. The steamer's news from
China to the 30th of March arrived on the 28th inst.,
per Cowasjee Family.
Imports now come in freely, and an ample supply of
most British goods is at market. Shipped at low cost,
the range of prices is sufficiently high to make importers
desirous to sell.
Manchester piece Goods have been freely offered, great
exertions having been used to work off.ed some quantity.
m
Prices have hithertq been fairly a
n
continuing large, are now looking doniwt a'
n. but arrivals
a little.
Glasgow light fabrics have been in fair inquiry, and
show little change in value.
Coloured and printed cottons are generally more
wanted. and sales are more difficult to
Mule twist is lower,
make.
Metals 'hew few changes, and prices are generally
supported.
Government securities maintain the advanced rates:
and are firm at our quotations.
Quotations of Company's Paper are—
New Fives ..... Per cent. Rs. 0 4to Rs. 0 6 disct.
Sicca Fives „ ~ 18to,, 1 12
Company's Fours „ ~ 13 oto „13 8 ~
Sicca Fours
The demand for Bills on England continues somewhat
limited; 4 m. s, bills are reported sold at ls. lOid., and