The Sun.
London, England, 1847-07-13 00:00:00

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE.

By the John Brew, r, arrived at Plymouth, we have
received Cape papers to the 12th of May ; but they
contain no news of importance.
The following are extracts from the South African
Commercial Advertiser of May 12th :
" There is no news from the frontier. The landing
of supplies at the mouth of the Buffalo River will pro-
baby enable the troops and burghers to operate with
effect on the refractory chiefs on and beyond the Kei.
On neither side of the border are many complaints
heard, though thefts of oxen are occasionally reported.
The Lieutenant-Governor has taken up his residence in
Graham's Town, and entered on the discharge of his
official duties.

" Some confusion seems to have arisen respecting the
issue of rations, &c., to the provisional levies, or others,
except her Majesty's regular forces. There are three
great officers on the frontier at present—the Go ernor
and Commander-in Chief, the Lieutenant-General Com-
manding, and the Lieutenant-Governor. If their pro-
vinces are not well defined, the only s,,fety for the colony
will be found in one swallowing up the other two. Re-
laxation of authority has been the bane of this war from
the beginning.
" By the report of the committee of Commercial Ex-
change it appears that the imports of last year exceeded
those of the preceding year by 53,4911. ; to which is to
be added specie, as good an import as any, 159,3691
The total increase therefore is 212,8601. The vaiue of
the exports is less than that of the preceding year by
29,882/. 13s. 6].

The determination of the Secretary for the Colonies
not to take any steps for the prosecution of the undertak-
ing for rendering Table Bay more safe and commodious
for shipping and trade, by the construction of a break-
water, has been received here with very general dis•
satisfaction. The undertaking had been for many years
under consideration at the Cape."

RIVER PLATE.

EXTRACT OF A LETTER RECEIVED FROM MONTE VIDEO,

PER WILHELMINE, ARRIVED AT DARTMOUTH.

Monte Video, May 10, 1847.
The Rattler steamer came in yesterday with Lord
Howden. On her arrival off this port the Commodore
went down to meet her, and ordered the Firebrand to go
also. After remaining off the port for about two hours,
both steamers proceeded up to Buenos Ayres, the Com-
modore haring hoisted his flag on board the Firebrand.
We are of opinion that the presence of Sir Thomas Her-
bert at Buenos Ayres will do a great deal towards arriv-
ing at a favourable termination of the question. We
notice your fears of French intrigue, but from what we
have seen siace the arrival of Count Walewski, we think
little is to be apprehended. We have already informed
you that the Baron Deffaudis and Admiral Laine
have nothing whatever to do in the affair, as both
leave to-morrow for Rio de Janeiro. Deffaudis ceased
in his public capacity the moment the Count
landed, and took immediate steps to leave the country.
The marines and sailors of Leine 's vessel, the Africaine,
were embarked this morning. The new Ministers will
see the true state of affairs, and that the bubble got up
by the loan-jobbers respecting General Urquiza turns
out a farce ; we therefore do not see what difficulty can
exist; for to insist upon the navigation of the Parana
would be absurd, as General Rosas commands both
sides of it, and as to sending Consuls to Paraguay, this
subject must and will be waived by Lord Howden and
the Count.

Our advices from Buenos Ayres are to the Bth inst.,
they say—" The Cassini arrived this morning. Count
Walewski's secretary and M. Bazin Desprey, nephew
and late aide de-camp to Admiral Mackau, are at pre-
sent engaged in an interview with M. Arana, and, from
what we can pick up, everything looks conviliatory ;
indeed a good authority states that it is all settled."
We hope a very few days will throw some light on
this question. It is said Mr. Ouseley has received his
recal. Business matters are suspended. Exchange and
freights nominal.