The Sun.
London, England, 1841-04-10 00:00:00

BURNIAH.

By a private letter from the frontier we learn that the
Burmese are perfectly quiet and their authorities are on very
friendly terms with us. The new road from Cachar to Mun-
neepoor, under the superintendence of Lieut. Guthrie of the
Engineers, i3.now nearly finished; it is a great undertaking,
and the manner in which it has been executed reflects
great credit on that officer. It ought to be carried on to
Ma. Besides its military advantages it may be itstrumental
in creating a trade between our provinces of Cachar and the
Burmah territory. The Munneepoor authorities, in spite of
the frequent devastations of their country before the war by
the Burmese, will oppose no obstacles to the trade.—Agra
Ukhbar, Jan. 30
SCINDE AND AFFGIIANISTAN.

We have received no intelligence of importance from Scinde
and Affghanistan during the present month. Nusseer Khan is
still at large, but there is strong reason to hope that he will
ere long surrender himself. Dost Mahomed arrived at Feroze-
pore on the sth ult., and remained there until the 10th, after
which they proceeded towards Loodeanah. He is said to be
desirous of going to Calcutta for the purpose of seeing Lord
Auckland, but it is doubtful whether his wish will be gratified.
Opium.—The Governor-General of the Portuguese settle-
ments in Asia has declared that all descriptions of merchan-
dise, including opium, may be deposited in the ports of Goa,
Diu, and Damaun, on the payment of an ad valorem duty of
one per cent., and that no further tax will be levied on their
exportation.
BOMBAY MARKETS.
COUNTRY PRODUCE.

Cotton.—Early in the week several purchases were made
for the English market at rather improved prices, and on the
24th inst., the above intelligence from China having reached
some parties on the previous evening, buyers were in the mar-
ket fur that quarter. Each succeeding day business appeared
to increase, and there are now scarcely any unsold bales on the
Green, many parcels having been bought without selection.
Contracts have been effected for new cotton, but the rates pa;d
to-day have not been reported to us. Generally they are said
to be 5 to 10 rupees per candy above the following prices which
are those paid before the present excitement in the market,
namely— Old. New.
Broach, inferiot and seedy Rs. 95 good, Rs 120
Oamtatrutty, good.
Dholero ............- 92 106
Komorah.. 9l to 92 103
Ranee ... 9l
Kutch ..- .... 95
Mangarole and Sholapore... 87
Tinnevelly — 110 —. 120
Our previous numbers particularize the purchases in the
intervening period of the month from Ist instant, which ag-
gregate about 6,000 candies.
Opium.—Great as has been the activity of the cotton mar-
ket it has fallen short of the eageopium, in which article so many gambling transaetious always
a
occur in periods like the present. We understand that from
750 rupees to 760 per chest have been paid by bona fide pur-
chasers, being an advance of no less than 70 to 80 rupees per
chest on the prices recently ruling. The following is the stock
on hand, viz. : Chests.
6,667
the 25th May to the 23d inst. .. ...... 14,2801
Im Balanceport e
do ff lastrom year's importation

20,94
Exported for the same period 12,75971i

Remaining.. ......... 8,188
THE PRODUCE OF SCINDE.
Indigo—Ls rather lower in price, and some small shipments
have been made to Europe.
Wo:,l—A few small parcels have been bought during the
month, at 125 rupees to 135. None here of first quality.
PERSIAN AND ARABIAN GULF PRODUCE.
Mocha Coffee appears to be in less inquiry, but there is no
supply of consequence. 43 rupees per cwt. is asked for garbled.
Elephants' Teeth command high prices, and are in fair de-
mand.

CHINA AND STRAITS PRODUCE.
In China produce generally little has been done during the
last week. The Silk Market was beginning to wear a firmer
aspect, until the China news arrived to which we have alluded
above ; and prices have now a tendency to decline.
Sugar—Our quotations are lower.
Spices.—Cassia Lignea has been in some inquiry, as well as
Mace and Nutmegs, but holders require higher prices than
purchasers are inclined to give at present.
Betel Nut.—Continues rather scarce.

Cotton Piece GoodsEU—TheR.OrEAN extentGOODS of business during the
month has been below the usual average at this season of the
year.
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Long Cloths—The sales amount to about 10,000 pieces of
gray, at 5:4 rupees to 7 per piece, and 1,000 pieces of bleached,
at 7 rupees to t3i.
heetings-2,000 pieces at Rs. 9i to 10 per piece of 55 to
60 yards, and of 36 to 45 inches.
Isladapollams-9,000 pieces at Rs 23. to 3.9 As. per piece.
Grey Jaeconets-12,000 pieces at Rs. 1. 14 to 3 per piece.
In bleached Madapollams and Jacconets the transactions
have been very limited.
Mull Musuns—Have sold at from 3 to 4 rs. 9 annas for good,
and bi rupees for fine quality.
Lappets--At 2} to 3-1 rupees ; Lappet spots 2.4 to 4fr perpiece.
Book Muslins—At 1 rapee 7 annas to 2 14 rupees, lb per

piece,

Printed Cottons—Two colour turban chintz, at 4% rupees,
and neutral sets 51! rupees per piece, but of most descriptions
the market is overstocked.
lied Lead—ls hear: tml: at 1114. rupees per cwt. and quick-
silver at 75 rupees,
Cochineal—Fv:,•ther arrivals have depressed the price of
silver to '2 rurfees 10 as.
Brand; and Geneva—Market completely overstocked.
Ifrer—A small parcel has been sold for arrival at 70 rupees
hogshead.