The Sun.
London, England, 1847-06-26 00:00:00

COMMITTEE ON MERITS.

Lord SuArrEsnunY passed the following Bills to-
day:—
Manchester and Lincold'Union Railway Deviation.
Leeds and Thirsk Railway (Deviation of Main Line
in Crimple Valley, &c.)
Birkenhead, Lancashire, and Cheshire Junction Rail-

way (Deiriation of Main Line).
Glasgow, Paisley, and Greenock f0i1..-ay (branch to
the Caledonian Railway, and Diversion of Canal).
Boston, Stamford, and Birmingham Railway (Wisbeach
to Sutton-bridge, &c.)
Westminster and part of Middlesex Sewers.
Falmouth Waterworks.
Midland Railway (Erewash Valley, &c.)
Manchester and Leeds Railway (Branch from the Hu&
dersfield, &c., Railway).
Manchester and Leeds Railway (Alteration of levels of
Brighouse branch).
South-Eastern Railway (North Kent and Bricklayers'
Arms Junction).
Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire Railway (Branch
at Bugsworth).

STANDING ORDERS COMMITTEE.
Lord SHA.FTESBURY decided that the following Bills
bad complied with the standing orders:—
Lynn and Ely, Ely, Huntingdon, and Lynn and Dere-
ham Railways Amalgamation.
Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire Railway (Shef-
filed Canal purchase).
Guildford Extension and Portsmouth and Fareham
Railways.
Taw Vale Railway and Dock (Deviations and Bideford
and South Molton Branches).
Edinburgh, Leith, and Grantoa Railway (Leith and
Granton Junction).
Great Northern Railway (Deviations between Gainsbo-
rough and Doncaster).

BALL FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ROYAL ORTHO-
PAEDIC HOSPITAL.—A grand full-dress ball for the
benefit of this excellent institution will be given on
Monday at Willis's Rooms, under the patronage of her
Majesty and Prince Albert, and of their Royal High-
nesses the Duke and Duches of Cambridge. Julhen,
with his band, will be there, and there cannot be a
doubt but that this will be one of the most fashionable
reunions of the season.

WAKErIELD CORN MARKET, JUNE 25.—The ar-
rivals are only moderate. Millers supply themselves
sparingly with wheat at a reduction of 2s. to 3s: pern
quarter. The demand for oats and shelling is quitf)eiss.
retail at late prices. Beans are slow sale at
money.
25.—Sugars,
BRISTOL SUGAR MARKET,
.TUNE 25.
find a ready
rather 1
suitable for refining purposes,
continue to
and compara-
sale; but the grocery sorts are rather dull, od
lively cheap. Very ' goods for the
little doing in rola
time of the year...-Bristol Mercury.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
(From the London New Price Current of June 2b.)
COCHINEAL.—This afternoon the demand was limited
for Cochineal. At public sale 34 bags of Mexican sold
at full rates. 40 bags Honduras sold at 5s 3d to 58 10d
for middling to fine silvers, which is Id to 2-1 higher.
RUM, BRANDY, AND tiOLLANDS.—Although there are
sellers of Leeward Island Rum at a further reduction in
the value, still the purchases made have been trifling,
and do not exceed 150 puns at 2s Ild to 3s per :gallon
proof. East India is little wanted, and offere,-1 upon
lower terms, but only 100 puns have bees: dis-
posed of at 2s 9d proof with certificate, anvl at
which there is a desire to realise. For
Jamaica of fine quality there has been a !air
demand, and prices are sustained, but the lower
kinds have been operated in with caution, and the supply
being plentiful, they can be obtained upon further re-
duced terms. In Demerara little has been done. The
purchases made in all sorts of Brandy have been trifling,
and there are sellers at a farther decline in the value.
Geneva is wanted for exportation; 2s 8d to 2s 9d taken
for ordinary, and for fine for home use 3s to 3s 3d. For
British Corn Spirits the demand is not so go,-)d.
INDIGO.—This afternoon at public sale 139 serons of
Caraccas Indigo were all taken in at 2s 9d to 3s 6tl
per lb.
SEEDS.—A good business has been transacted in
Linseed this week, but not at better prices, as there are
large arrivals near at hand. The market for Linseed
Cakes is in a dull state, stocks are heavy, and prices 're
on the decline. Rape Cakes are neglected, and not
worth more than 51 per ton. In Rape Seed little has
been done, and prices are on the decline
TURPENTINE.—Spirits have been extensively dealt in,
in consequence of further reduced rates having been
accepted, and 37s to 38s is the value of British; there
is, however, yet a large supply; of Roogh some parcels
have been sold at 9s. The value of Tar as 20s to 20s 6d,
but at these high rates there are not many buyers.
WooL.—There has been a brisker deman,fl for colonial
at the public sales, and which are still in progress, but
prices show a decline, as compared with those o'f the last
auctions, of Id to lid, as the quantity to be otc'ered is
yet large. In other kinds the operations are ti'yooD a
more extended scale, but not at higher rates.
OlLS.—There has been more activity in the market for
Olive Oil this week, and holders have obtained prices
they could not previously. A fair quantity has been
disposed of, but the home trade have been chiefly opera-
tors. Some parcels have been received, and prices are
yet much above those of this time last year. The con-
sumption, however, continues to be large. Of Palm
further parcels have been imported, yet former rates are
sustained, and a good demand has been experienced.
Cocoa Nut is still brought sparingly to market, and being
much wanted, prices range high. For auction 100 tons
fine Cochin are declared. Although there are sellers
of Rape Seed Oil upon further reduced terms ; still time
purchases made have been upon a moderate scale only.
Linseed Oil has been in excellent request for home con-
sumption, and in consequence of the limited supply,
buyers have been compelled to pay further advanced
rates. For forward delivery there are few buyers at
present to be met with. A fair quantity has been dis-
posed of for exportation. Lard Oil has been operated
in with caution. There have been several arrivals of
Fish Oils since this day week, and the trade showing not
mach desire to do business, prices continue on the de-
cline. Cod met with little attention. This afternoon at
public sale 74 tons of Sperm Oil mostly sold at 851 to 874
and Headmaster 871 ; 100 tuns of Southern sold at better
prices, that is to say from 22115 s to 251 108 for low to
fine.

TALLow.—This afternoon the quantity of Tallow
offered at public sale was 98 casks of Odessa Sheep, 22
casks ditto Beef, 57 casks Australian, and 200 casks of
Petersburgh, which went at rather lower rates.

SURREY THEATRE.
Vincent Wallace's opera of Maritana has been pro-
duced here, and bids fair to become as popular on the
Surrey side of the water, as it has been at Drury-lane
during the last two seasons. It is very strongly cast.
Miss Rainforth sustaining the character of Maritana ;
Miss Rebecca Isaacs that of Lazarillo : Mr. Strettou
being the Don Jose, and Mr. M'Mahon the King, while
Mr. W. Harrison appears in his original part of Don
Caesar de Bazan. The choruses are full and well-drilled,
and the orchestra under the able direction of Tully, doea
full justice to the beautiful music of this very pleasing
opera. A new melo-drama, entitled The Rag picker,
was produced on Wednesday night with complete suc-
cess. It is an adaptation from the French popular piece
Le Chiffonier, and is one of those dramas of striking inoi-
dent—of intense interest, which are sure to be popular
with a Surrey audience. The Rag-picker (capitally
acted by Mr. H. Webb) is the virtuous man of the piece
and through his exertions a Millionaire Baron and his un-
principled daughter, who have acquired their wealth by
a series of murders and peculations, and who have en-
deavoured to procure the conviction of the rag-picker
and of his protegee, Marie Didier (Mrs. El. Piping), for
the crimes which they themselves have committed, are
brought to justice, and—as is always the case on the
stage—guilt is punished and virtue rewarded. The audi-
ence were vociferous in their applause, and to all lovers
of the drains of intense interest, we recommend a visit
to The Rag-picker of Paris.

PANORAMA ROYAL,
LEICESTER-SQUARE.
MR. BURFORD'S NEW PANORAMA OF THE

HINIALAYA MOUNTAINS.

The new Panorama of the Himalaya Mountains,
painted by Mr. Robert Burford (assisted by Mr. H. C.
S.-lous), from drawings taken in 1846, by Capt. George
J. White, 31st Regiment, was opened for private view
yesterday, and is now open to the public. The Pano-
rama is taken from one of the mountains of the Hindoo
Knosh which, from its height and situation, commands a
most comprehensive view of the Himalaya regions.
"Towards the north, the immediate foreground is bro-
ken by precipitous rocks, rugged cliffs, wooded heights,
and cultivated ravines, some t f which, two or three
thousand feet in depth, have their sides covered with
dark forests, where it is impossible to cultivate the soil;
but where the ground admits of husbandry, even when
the descents are most precipitous, successive lines of
terraces appear, like the steps of some magnificent am-
phitheatre, upon which the produce waves in many
coloured hues, abundantly irrigated by streandets, fre-
quently conducted from very remote springs. In many
places these terraced fields are carried up to an extra-
ordinary height, even to the very tops of the ranges,
in situations apparently inaccessible, and there the
effects of the elevation upon the temperature of the
atmosphere are strikingly observable from the diversity
of tints the produce assumes, the highest being in fresh
blade brilliantly green, whilst the lowest is sear and
ripe. Many small hamlets and neat houses are dotted
about, presenting a look of neatness and comfort • shut
out from the world, their inhabitants, if they do not
live in peace amongst themselves, are at least undisturbed
by the visits of travellers.
All around the lower hills spread out in every di-
rection, romantic and picturesque, mountain, plain, and
precipice, in ten thousand varied forms, blended by
distance, and softened by various tints of sunshine and
shade ; shattered peaks, black mural precipices, ra-
vines purple from their depths, and graceful hills co-
vered most luxuriantly with dark cedars, oaks clustered
with acorns, and rhododendrons blushing with scarlet
bloom. The British station of Soobathoo is seen on
one side in an arid plain, and Simla, another station,
with the mountain of Jacko on which it is partly built,
stands boldly prominent in front. Almost on a level
with the spectator at the summits of the Bayree, Day-
bee, and Kurroll mountains, and rising still higher the
Whartoo, Choor, and Sirgool, with their peaks covered
giants mantled in white, shining brD-
iwitiinthoysnow, like
against
the azure depths of the heavens. These,
although but mere vassals of the mighty Himalaya,
would be the boast of other countries, as they rise from
eight to twelve thousand feet perpendicular height.
"In the extreme distance the wide stretching snowy
range occupies an immense extent of uninterrupted out-
line, and fascinates the eye with its huge but aerial
sublimity,—
' Snow piled on snow, the mass appears,
The gathered winter of ten thousand years,'
A wide undulating plain of everlasting snow, from which
three mighty peaks, called the Jumnotree, shot up to an
immense altitude ; two joined by a ridge being irregular,
curiously rugged, and majestically distinct ; the third, at
some distance, being isolated and black, forming a singu-
lar contrast with the hoary desert around. Other un
manse peaks, probably above the source of the Ganges,
are seen towards the east, succeeded again by others,
until lost in the vast and boundless distance. Over this
forlorn and desolate field, of snow, and between the peaks,
are the passes which lead into Koonawur and Chinese
Tartary, the principal of which, the Shatool, Yoosoo,
and Boorendoo passes, although nearly fifty miles dis-
tant, being distinctly visible, such is the delicate purity
of the atmosphere.
"In the opposite direction towards the south is the
beautiful valley of Pinjore, and the verge of sight melt.
ing into a line of vapour scarcely to be distinguished
from the horizon, is bounded by the Punjab, the glowing
plains around Sirhind, the North-West Provinces, the
country towards Bengal, and it is said even to the Pir
Panjal of Cashmir; the whole like an exquisite map
spread out beneath, through which the Sutlej, the
Ganges, the Indus, and numerous tributary strearaa
glittering like veins of silver, are seen winding amongst
the fertile plains, until lost in the blue etherial mist of
the distance. Dark lines and spots mark towns and YU.
lages, and the luridly glaring air over them indicates a
burning wind, which never reaches this happy mountain
region."
Nothing can equal the sublime magnificence of the
scenery thus depicted. The rich plains of the Ptugaubt
through which meanders the Sutlej, and various other
fertilising steams, contrast strongly with the arid snow-
capped mountains by which they are surrounded, and
which seem to rise higher and -higher in the distance.
The scenery depicted, too, is of classical interest.
We
see Soobathoo, now a British station, but
rt
the
formerlyis,
belonging to Ghakas, now tributaries
field of Alliwal.
wallsises to
who did us excellent service " h
Loodiannah, under the_
almost of which d
Simla, the summer resid ewe,
of our Indian vicerelL u
battle of Alliwal was fought._mballah,
the station hone
which Lord Harding() led his forces to Moodkee,
the Jullindar Doab, the territory recently ceded to us
by whioh is watered by the Sutlej, now a.
rver,and, in the distance beyond, the Punjaab,,
Cabal, thearishbtitd, Sikhs,
the scene at once of our disasters and of our gloq-,
In the distance we see the Ganges and the Jamna inan-
lug from the mountain passes of the KorJah,
backed by the Chor Mountain, the highest of the lower
Hamalaya, situated between the Sutlej and the Jumna,
at a height of 12,149 feet above the sea. As a work of
art, it is impossible to speak in too high terms of this.
panorama. It is a marvel of perspective, and the aerial
effects are superbly given. The atmosphere seems glow.
ing, nay, vibrating with heat, over the plains of the Pu...
jaub—it riot only looks, it almost feels warm.