The Sun.
London, England, 1840-03-13 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON. FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 1840,

are :ibont 200 to 300 bales of Bombay in the market, in
the hands of Arabs, held at higher rates.
In exports there is not much doing; tin continues scarce
and in demand for Bombay at SIBA to 0181 per picul.
Pepper is in demand at $3 65 to $5 70 for Singapore, anl
at $5 85 to $6 for Sumatra. No long pepper in the
market. No Pahang, but abundance of inferior sorts of
gold dust. Stock of Manilla cigars is &creasing, and
sales have been made at $8 per 100 in whole and $Bl in
half-boxes, cash. Gambier still continues in demand at
$2 70 to $2 80 per picul; cassia lignea is in demand at
$l2 to $l4 per picul, but likely to decline ; China
camphor none, and in demand at $3B to $4O per picul.
Exchanges.—On Calcutta, private bills, 30 dabs' sight,
2 20 ; on Bombay, 2 20 ; on London, 6 months, 4s 6d
to 4s. 7d. ; Treasury, 30 days' sight, 4s. 3d. per dollar.
Freights to London rather scarce, and tonnage abundant.

We appended to our circular of the 14th a copy of tha
edict putting a stop to the British trade with China for
ever. This edict took effect on the 6th, when it was sup-
posed a stop would also be put to the transshipping trade at
Tongkoo, but the Canton Press of the 14th inst., says—
" Transshipments are, we understand, still being made,
and it is not supposed that that part of the edict excluding
goods of British origin will be strictly enforced." Our
latest advices from Canton are to the 6th inst., but we have
no later letters than the 25th ult. The following is an
extract from one of that date
" There have still been no transactions in raw silk, and
the quotations of Tsatlee continue at 5450 to $535. The
best chops of the new silk might probably be bought at the
latter price, but holders, although more disposed to sell
than they were a few weeks since, come down slowly in
consequence of the small supplies arriving ; we think,
however, that if buyers keep out of the market a short
time longer, there will be some reduction from present
rates.

The best chops of Congou tea have been settled at 32
taels, and the proportion of fine quality this year is much
less than last year. A new Consoo tax, to go into opera-
tion tomorrow, it is said, to the extent of two taels, has
caused the market to open earlier than it would other-
wise have done, and buyers have shipped off all their pur-
chases. Notwithstanding this increase of duty, we think
that before long some of the good and lower grades of
Congous may be bought to advantage, and probably on
better terms comparatively, than the old crop, none of
which, of fair common quality, have lately been procurable
under 17 taels. There has been a great deal of competition
for small quantities of fine new tacit, but for the bulk of the
crop there is likely to he much less demand. The supplies
of Congou are reported to bo 320 to 330 chops,about 100 less
than last year. Most of the fine scented orange Pekoes
have been bought at from 36 to 39i taels. We do not
hear of any purchases of Souchong, and of flowery Pekoe
only one chop at 50 taels. This latter description is gene-
rally inferior to the last year's tacit, and the same may be
said of all black teas, although not to the same extent.
The green teas are coming late this season, and scarcely
anything has been done in them. A chop of good Twankav
in half chests was bought a short time ago at 24 tools,
The market for Hyson, Gunpowder, and Imperial, has
not yet opened. It is probable the supplies will be nearly
equal to those of last year.
" About 2,000 chests and 4,000 to 5,000 boxes Caper
teas have been bought at 23 to 25 taels. The common
qualities are held at 21 to 22 taels.

MERCANTILE AND SHIPPING INTELIGENCE
FROM CHINA.

TONKOO BAY, CHINA, Nov, 30, 1839.
We annex a list of shipping, with their destinations, as
far a 3 we can learn :

LIST OF BRITISH VESSELS AT THIS ANCHORAGE, EXCLUDING

THOSE WHICH ARE STATIONARY.
The Heroine, r"ceiving ship; the Atit Rohomln ; the
Earl of Clare ; the Charles Grant ; the Castle Huntly ;
the Earl Balcarras ; the Scaleby Castle, loading for Bom-
bay ; the Caledonia, ditto; the Charles Forbes, ditto ; the
liabella Robertson, loading for Calcutta ; the Mavararn
Dyaram, loading for London ; the Ann, ditto ; the Helen
Stewart, ditto; the Cordelia, ditto; the Alexander Ba-
ring, ditto ; the Skins Castle, loading for Bristol ; the
Tapley, loading for Liverpool ; the John Marsh, the Man-
galore, the Lady Nugent, the Tory, the Royal Saxon,
the Queen Mab, the Manilla, the Tyrer, the Aber-
cromby Robinson, and the General Kyd.

and Hyacinth were about to proceed to the Bogue ;
though the trip WAS, we believe, then intended, the frigates
have, during the week, remained quietly at anchor at
Tungkoo,

We hear that the Imperial Commissioner has sent re-
peated injunctions to the Portuguese authorities to prevent
dealings between the Portuguese and English. It is like-
wise attempted by the Chinese, more than was hitherto
the case, to shackle the trade of this port. We under-
stand that they now demand that vessels coming from
Lisbon, instead as heretofore of discharging at Macao,
are to proceed to Whampoa : this new demand the Portu-
guese Government oppose as altogether unwarranted by
former custom, and here the matter at present rests.
Extract of a letter dated Tongkoo Bay, Dee. 12,
1839 :

A considerable part of the fine chops of Congou had been.
purchased at 30 to 32 telas, but we believe very few of
lower grades, and the wants of those who opened the mar-
ket having been supplied, there were no further takers at
these rates, and it was thought prices would decline. An
additional duty of two taels per picul has been put on tea,
ito assist n paying the expenses of the High Commis-
sioner's measures. About 80 bales of Nankin silk had
been purchased at 250 for first, and 505 for second qua-
lities, but no one appeared inclined to go on at these rates.
Exchange on London may be quoted at 4s. 11d. for
bills under credits, and 4s. 10d. with local endorsements,
though in barter 43. 9d. is still given.

(From the Bombay Courier.)
Notwithstanding present appearances, we congratulate
the British merchants in China on the retirement of the
last lingering East India Company's agent from China.
This agency has done incalculable mischief to the free
trade since its establishment, having been the cause of
costing the British public some millions in their dealings
with this country. It is a singular coincidence that the
cession of the agency, the disappearance of the last agent,
Mr. J. H. Astell, and the stoppage of the English trade
for ever, occurred on the same day, the 6th inst.
THE ARMY (5F TEIYINDUS.
(From the Bombay Times of Jan. 25.)
By further intelligence from Ferozepore of the 4th
instant., we learn that the army of the Indus met
with the utmost attention and civility from all the Seikh
authorities and inhabitants everywhere during its passage
through the Punjaub ; and there was displayed an evi-
dent desire to cultivate a friendly and close alliance with
the Government of India.
When the returning force arrived at Mullyan on the 22d
of December, within three stages of Lahore—the point
at which the army was to strike off the road leading
to the capital—a deputation of men of high rank waited
on Sir John Keane, with a letter from the Maharajah,
Kurruck Sing inviting his Excellency to visit him at
Lahore. The deputation was cordially received by the
Commander-in-Chief, who immediately consented. His
Excellency quitted the main column, taking with him as
his escort her Majesty's 16th Lancers, Captain Grant's
troop of Bengal Horse Artillery, and his own personal
guard of the 19th Bombay Native Infantry. At one stage
trum Lahore Sir John was met by the Konwar ( Prince)
Sher Sing, with a large and brilliant retinue, to conduct
him to the capital. His Excellency was unfortunately
seized with an illness during the night, and was unable to
mount his horse or take his place in the procession in the
morning. A deputation waited on the Prince to inform
him of this untoward event, who expressed his sorrow on
the occasion, and showed every kind consideration.
Oa the arrival of his Excellency at the tents which had
been prepared for him close by the Palace at Lahore, the
Maharajah sent to request that his son, Noa Nebel Sing,
the Heir Apparent, might be allowed to visit the con-
queror of Affghanistan next, even at his bedside, should
the General not be well enough to go up to the Palace—
a request which was readily assented to by Sir John. In
the morning he was not well, and a deputation, consisting
of a number of officers, waited upon the Maharajah, who,
with his son, the Heir Apparent, standing on his right
hand, received them in full Durbar with every mark of
distinction. According to our informant, the scene was
one far exceeding in
.splendour anything to be witnessed
at other Eastern Courts. The dresses and jewels of the
Sovereign and courtiers were rich beyond description. In
India the dresses arc plain, and the jewels not to be com-
pared with what was here displayed.
Much conversation passed between the Maharajah and
the 'deputation. Costly presents were made by his
Highness to the officers, and he insisted on sending his son
to visit Sir John Keane at his bedside in the evening. The
Prince accordingly arrived in camp in great state—was
received with a royal salute by the artillery—the usual
honours were paid him by the lancers and he was con-
ducted to the Durbar tents. It is inconceivable the desire
and curiosity they all seemed to feel to see the man who
had conquered theAffghan nation, their most bitter enemies.
Other visits afterwards took place, and on every occa.
sion the most cordial good feeling and friendship were
evinced towards the British officers. The whole closed
with a review of the Maharajah's troops, to which the
Rajah Dian Sing (the most able man in that country)
conducted our officers, all mounted on elephants with gold
and silver howdahs, and caparisons of the richest de-
scription.

The .review took place five miles from Lahore, on a
plain of great extent, and formed a spectacle never to be
forgotten by those who saw it. There were upwards of
46,000 men, all under arms, and 160 pieces of brass
cannon in the field, in one continued line, which, as may
be supposed, occupied many miles in length. Thu ap-
pointments of cavalry, artillery, and infantry were good ;
and our officers were little prepared to see such a sight.
Sir John K‹..-ane and the Maharajah's Court appear to
have beet, n utually pleased with each other in this visit,
and parted with expressions of great cordiality and friend-
ship. His Excellency arrived at Ferozepore on the 2d
inst. The Governor-General had ordered every honour to
be paid the General on his reaching that place, the first
Bengal station. His Lordship bad also ordered a suite of
boats to be fitted up in the most comfortable manner for
iris Excellency and Staff, to convey them down the Indus.
They embark for Bombay at the mouth of the Hujamree
branch.

We believe his Excellency Will leave Ferozepore on the
6th or 7th inst.

LATEST NEWS FROM AMERICA.

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By the arrival at Liverpool yesterday of the packet ship
Scotian", from New York, we
have received New York
papers of the 15th ult., being four days later than the last
arrival via Falmouth. Business at New York was steady,
with a decided tendency to improvement. Money wa3
easier for good paper, but in bills for the Scotland there
wns not much done. The latest arrival from England at
New York was the London packet of the 27th of Dec.

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NEW YORK MONEY MARKET.
RATE OF SALES OF STOCKS AT THE EXCHANGE, FEB, 15.
50 shares United States Bank s3O days 76
25 do. Union Bank
40 do. Dry Dock
10 do. Seventh Ward
.... ... 80
78 do. Bank of Commerce 9B-
i-10 do. Farmers' Trust
10 do. American Exchange Bank
185 do. Delaware and Hudson
50 do. N. A. Trust Comp. a9o ds 41
10 do. Canton Co.
35 do. Mohawk
100 do. Stonington
10 do. Utica and Schenectady ...... .. ll6l
25 do. Harlem Railroad

Governor Porter's Message to the Legislature of Penn-
sylvania gave great umbrage to the sub-treasury folks at
Washington. In Congress the Members were content to
earn their eight dollars daily wages by talking about every-
thing but what was needful for the interests of the Com-
monwealth. It was all babble and no business.
In the war against the Florida Indians bloodhounds are
to be employed, but they are to be so muzzled as not to be
able to bite or worry the unfortunate savages.
FAILURE IN NEw ORLEANS.—The New Orleans Ameri-
can of the 25th ult. says •—" Yesterday some two or three
heavy mercantile houses gave way beneath the tremendous pres-
sure of a deranged currency and disordered state of trade. It
is calculated that some 1,000,000 of liabilities are involved.
INDIAN Muitnn as.—Nlore Indian depredations have been
committed on the Apalachicola. On Saturday last a waggon,
loaded with provisions for one of the posts, was attacked near
Carnochan's plantation by a party of 20 or 30 Indians. The
guard, consisting of three men, attempted a defence, but were
driven off, and one of their number wounded. The waggon was
captured and burned. Captain Bullock, with his company of
Dragoons, is in pursuit of the savages. A few days previous a
party of Indians, supposed to be the same that attacked the
waggon, was fallen upon by our troops, and so closely pursued
as to abandon their packs and their plunder.
On Tuesday evening a party of 10 or 15 Indians attacked the
dwelling-house of Mr. Harlan, on the Apalachicola, six miles
above lola. Mr. H. and two children were killed. The In-
dians, after the attack, crossed to the east of the river.
On the same night a party of six Indians and three negroes
attacked the family at Rowlett's Mills, about 25 miles above
Apalachicola. A negro girl was badly wounded, and a daugh-
ter of Mr. Rowlett carried off by the Indians. The Franklin
Guards of Apalachicola, went up on the Roanoke on Wednes-
day morning, and are in pursuit of the savages.—Floridian,

eb. 1. •

BRITISH AMERICA.
(From the New York Albion, Feb. 15.)
In the speech of Sir John Harvey to the Legislature of New
Brunswick, his Excellency announces tho important fact, that
her Majesty's Government are about to order a survey of the
route from the head of the Bay of Fundy to the Gulf of
St. Lawrence, through which it has been so long recom-
mended to carry a canal. This intelligence must be very
gratifying to the inhabitants of Now Brunswick, Prince
EdwardLland, and such other portions of the colonies as
are interested therein. If a large ship should be resolved
on, even Quebec and Montreal will participate in the
benefit, as it will shorten the distance and lessen the danger of
the voyage to any part of the United States, the West Indies
South America, &c. To the port of St. John the value of
such a communication will be inestimable, as it will, even if no
other advantage be reckoned, place that port at a much more
convedent distance from the coast of Labrador, and other great
fishing grounds of the Gulf.
We are glad to see a favourable mention, by the Lieut.-Go-
vernor, of a new land company, as nothing can be of more
permanent utility to the colony than the introduction of a hardy
and industrious set of emigrants. All will join Sir John in his
pacific views in relation to the boundary, which is now, we
hope, in a favourable train for a final adjustment.

UPPER CANADA.
(From the Toronto British Colonist, Jan. 29. )
The amount granted by the
'House of Assembly for the pay.
ment of losses, by Col. Princes Bill, is 50,000/,
CONFISCATED PROPERTr.— I he House of Assembly pre-
sented an address to his Excellency the Governer-General, on
the subject of the estates of convicted traitors, and from the
following reply, it appears that his Excellency awaits the orders
of the Home Government on the subject. It is generally be-
lieved throughout the country, that those persons who confessed
and were pardoned, will not be disturbed In their properties ;
but probably this may in some measure depend on their subse-
quent conduct :
" Gentlemen of the House of Assembly---The confiscations
of the property of traitors to the Crown is a legal consequence
I of their conviction, and the estates of such as have incurred this
j penalty are now vested in her Majesty.
" I will direct the attention of the proper officer to the car-
' rying into effect such measures as ha Majesty's Government

may determine upon, with respect to the disposal of the property
referred to.

TEXAS.
Papers from Texas have been received as late as the 22d of
January. The bill to sell the Cherokee lands has been adopted.
The steam-ship Newcastle, which was last winter emplo3ed
between Mobile and Galveston, was totally lost near Tuspan,
Alexi. on the 12th of December. She had 20d soldiers on
board, but they all escaped.
A Bill has passed the House of Representatives to pay the
Members in specie, or its equivalent in value.
The salaries of the clerks of the different departments have
been raised to $2,200, and $2,500 per annum.
The Commanches have entered Bexar and made known their
anxiety to conclude a treaty with the Government. They have
been humbled by repeated defeats into those overtures ; yet
little reliance is placed in their professions.
The treaty with France has been ratified by the Senate. An
extra appropriation of $5,000 has been ordered to complete
the running of the boundary line between Texas and the United
States.