The Sun.
London, England, 1848-11-18 00:00:00

FRANKFORT.

The proceedings in the German Parliament at
Frankfort, in the sitting of the 14th, were most inte-
resting. The intelligence of the treasonable murder
of ROBERT BLUM, the Member for Leipzic, by the
authorities of the Emperor of AUSTRIA, lud been re
ceived that morning, and various interpellations were
addressed to the Minister on the subject, and a no-
tice of motion given calling on the Parliament to
adopt measures to bring his murderers to punishment.
The news of the proclamation of the state of
siege at Berlin was also brought under consideration,
and resolutions were adopted approving of the con-
duct of the Assembly, and calling upon the King of
PRUSSIA to dismiss his present Ministers, and to
return to constitutional courses.

The Parliament assembled at twenty-five minutes
to ten, and shortly afterwards

SIMON of Troves put the following question to the
Ministry :—" Has the Imperial Ministry received
any direct information to the effect that ROBERT
BLtmt, Deputy from Leipzic, was shot in Vienna op
the 9th ult., by sentence of a court-martial, and what
steps does the Imperial Ministry intend to take in
consequence of this ?"
/Violin, the Minister of Justice, said—lie would
remind the Assembly that the news of the arrest of
BLust and FROEBEL reached them first through the
evening papers of the Bth. If, therefore, the execu-
tion really took place on the 9th, it must be evident
to all, that the Ministry's interference in his behalf,
whatever character it had assumed, must have proved
futile. At that moment, excited as he was by the
intelligence, they certainly would not require any
particular statement of the further measures in-
tended by the Ministry. If the letter which had just
brought the intelligence reported truly—(Cries of
" Here it is confirmed," and BERYER was seen press-
ing forward with another letter, which he handed to
the President.)
The PRESIDENT row' an extract from this letter
aloud. It confirmed the tidings of BLUM'S execution.
After some less important matter, the Assembly pro-
ceeded with the order of the day, viz., the discussion
of the Prussian question, when
Mom, agahi craved an immediate hearing. He
said the Ministry had been asked what they in-
tended to do. Two of their body were to set out at
once for Vienna, for the protection of all members
that might be in Vienna, and to insist on the recog-
nition of the law passed by the Assembly for its own
protection.—(Cheers, even from the Left.)
The discussion on the Prussian question was then
resumed, and the following resolution, recommended
by the majority of the Committee on Prussian Af-
fairs, was adopted :
" The National Assembly, agreeing with the mea-
sures taken by the Ministry of the empire, declares that
it is necessary—first, to en
gage the Prussian Ministry
to revoke the order for transferring the National As-
sembly to Brandenburg, as soonasmeasures shall have
been taken to guarantee the dignity and liberty of its
deliberations at Berlin ; secondly, that the Crown of
Prussia should surround itself as soon as possible with
a Ministry possessing the confidence of the country,
and fit to remove an fear on the subject of re-actionary
tendencies, and the infringements of the liberty of the
people,"

There were several amendments proposed stigma..
tising in still stronger language the conduct of the
King of PRUSSIA, but the above was ultimately
adopted. At the close of the proceedings an urgent
motion was announced by Srasom of Tr6ves, viz., "In
consideration that three separate letters had arrived
from Vienna, detailing the fate of 1.10Vit'c,1314134
and in c-msicleration that, according!: to- the
enacted on the 10th October, for the protection of
the Assembly, the execution of BLUM becomes Mut-
' der, the National Assembly is called upon to delibe-
rate at once upon measures that shall ensure the
punishment of the murderers." Mom., the Minister
of justice, immediately stated that the envoys
of the Ministry had started at 2 r.m., for
Vienna; that they had instructions to demand the
surrender of all papers and correspondence referring
to Ihust's affair; and to send these, together with a
full statement of all relative particulars forthwith to

Frankfort. Till then, he thought, matters must stand
as they were.
The motion was ultimately referred to the Co) n-
rnittee on Austrian affairs.

The names of the members sent to Vienna ftre
134up,a, of Augsburg, and Posx., of Munich. A
large fraction of the left and left centre had, on the
evening of the 14th, resolved to send a deputation to
the Imperial Minister of Justice, requesting the ad-
ditional dispatch of an Austrian member on the same
mission, one who is altogether of a more resolute
character, and better acquainted with the affairs of
Vienna.

OVERLAND MAIL

INDIA.
(From the Chronicle.)

We have received advices from. Bombay to the 17th,
:mud Calcutta to the 7th, October.

(FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.)

BOMBAY, OCT. 17.

The position of affairs at Moultan, and in the
Punjaub, has not materially changed since the de-
parture of the last mail. There has been no
more fighting of consequence—little intriguiug of
which we were not before aware—and scarcely
any additional complication of relations, which,
to say the truth, were confused enough before.
General Whish, after two or three movements of
his camp, has managed to secure a good posi-
tion, where he awaits the coming reinforcements,
steadily refusing to give battle in the mean-
time. It is reported that Dewan Moolraj anti Shere
Singh:place no confidence in each other, and that a
Iseparation of their interests and their forcea is by no
means an improbable contingency. As yet, however,
the alliance is maintained; and though Shere Singh's
men have never been admitted into the fort, yet,
when skirmishing is the order of the day, they are
usually found in the post of danger. Chittor Singh,
the principal of the rebel chiefs, is at a place called
Hurreepore ; Captain Abbott, who expects art attack,
is at Nara; Captain Nicholson at Futteh Jung. In
Peshewur, notwithstanding the comparative help-
lesseiess in which Major Laurence had been left,
there had, up to the latest accounts, which ex-
tend to the 26th of September, been no actual
euthreak. When the news arrived of the defec-
tion of Shere Singh, and the consequent raisin7a. of
the siege of Moultan, Major L., apprehensive of the
effect which this disastrous intelligence might pro•
duce, concealed the tidings for a whole day from the
Seikh troops, and meanwhile made all neces-
sary preparations fur the departure of Mrs.
Laurence, who left, with two children, on the night
if the 22.1, with a strong Affghan escort, under
the personal command of Sultan Mehomed Khan.
Lt is stated, on native authority, that this lady
reached Lahore in safety on the Ist of October ;
and I have little doubt that the next accounts will
confirm this statement. The Nonpore rebel, Ram
Singh, has been totally defeated by a party of Fer-
ris's hill rangers. Ho was severely wounded, and
traced by his blood for nearly a mile, but, neverthe-
less, managed to effect his escape. At Bunnor, the
Seikh troops have mutinied ; and though there is a
report that their commander, Futteh Khan Tawana,
has succeeded in suppressing the revolt, the news—
which is almost " too good to be true "—is as yet al-
together without confirmation. In Cashmere, war-
like preparations are said to be going on, and
the Maharajah Golaub Singh (who is alleged
to be still in secret correspondence with his
former tool, Chuttur Singh) has assured the resident
that his men are induced to desert by the high rates
of pay offered by the rebel chiefs ; and that, however
desirous of controlling them, he has not the power to
do so. The President's reply to this assurance ap-
pears to have been a sort of official amplification of
the old proverb, " Where there's a will there's a way."
At Lahore all has remained quiet, and we have had
no intimation of the discovery of any fresh evidence
of treachery on the part of the Durbar. L'nough,
however, is said to exist already to implicate
the majority of them in the origination
of the present disturbances. Sir F. Currie
refuses to allow of the withdrawal of any
portion of the Lahore garrison, feeling his po
sition, no doubt, the reverse of secure ; and,
though the " Council of Regency " still exists in
name, and young Dhuleep Singh continues to be
surrounded by the glittering symbols of sove-
reignty, neither the Durbar nor the Monarch
possesses an atom of real power; the former are
suspected—the latter is a mere shadow I The cele-
brated Fortress of Govindghur has been taken
possession of—a measure, undoubtedly, of "mili-
tary and political wisdom ;" and, according to
the papers, our troops found, concealed under
ground, upwards of fifty guns, together with a supply
of provisions sufficient for two years! A lady has
been stopped and robbed close to Lahore, and the
country generally is believed to be in anything but a
safe state. The Dusserah—during which artificial
means of excitement are largely used—is the season
usually distinguished by riots and sanguinary out-
breaks; and it is by no means unlikely that at the
present critical posture of our affairs, the Seikhs
may take advantage of their ordinary period
of saturnalia, to proceed to extremities in the
vicinity of the capital itself. The supreme Govern-
ment, in anticipation, no doubt, of the necessity
of annexing the Punjaub, has ordered a large
increase of the Bengal army, each infantry
regiment of which is to be raised, as early
as possible, to its full strength of 1,000 men,
while the corps of irregular cavalry are to
be brought up to their proper standard of 500
sowers (horsemen) each. The Earl of Dalhousie
is, no doubt, by this time, on his way
to the north west. It is said his Lordship
will take his abode at Umballah, but I believe his
place of residence has not yet been fixed. His
Excellency the Commander-in-Chief is expected
to be at Ferozepore by the 2d of November. All
the arrangements have been made for the formation
of a Bombay force, to co-operate with that sent
from the Bengal provinces. The force is to as-
semble at Roree on the Ist proximo, and to consist
of four brigades, one of artillery, one of cavalry, and
the two others of infantry. Major-General Auch-
mute C. 8., is to have the command. The details
of, the Bengal force have not yet been finally ar-
ranged. It is believed, however, it will consist of
at)out 25,000 men, and be headed by the Commander-
in-Chief. • Lord Gough wishes it to assemble at Fe-
rdzepore, while Sir F. Currie thinks Lahore is the
ptoper place. A brigade, under Colonel Eckford,
witch was to have left without delay for Moul tan,
and for whose arrival General Whish is represented
to have been anxiously looking, has recently been
oidered by the Commander-in-Chief to stand fast for
the present. It is to be hoped our arrangements
will be so concerted as to economise time, for should
the hot weather come round again, and find any part
of the huge task before us unperformed, our position
will be one of great disadvantage and hazard. That
the Punjaub treaties are no longer binding us, now
that we have to deal with a treacherous Government
and a revolted durbar, seems to be the general belief
amongst well-informed parties ; and, it is quite evi-
dent, that if we adopt the step which policy and
interest alike demand, we shall, without hesitation,
take the country, and annex it to our dominions. To
effect this object in a single season will require the
exhibition of no mean degree of energy, activity, and
vigour on the part of those who have the conducting
of the campaign. We have made a bad beginning
as witness the doings before Moultan I But it is to
be hoped we shall now make up, by wisdom in the
cabinet, and valour and generalship in the field, for
the blundering and incapacity hitherto displayed.

REPORT ON THE STATE OF THE BOMPAY
MARKETS.
FROM THE 3D TO THE IGTH OCT., INCLUSIVE.

MONDAY AFTERNOON, FIVE O'CLOCK, Ocr. 16,
1848.—The extent of business transacted in imports
during the past fortnight shows a material falling off, as
compared with that of the last fortnight of Sopt,,n_
her. This may in a great measure be attributed to
the near approach of the Dewalleo holidays (which
commence on the '2sth instant), when it is the cus-
tom of the natives to close their accounts, for
the preceding twelve months, and at such a
time they are naturally unwilling. to come under new en-
gagements. We have since our last report been visited
at the Presidency by a heavy and timely fall of rain,
which makes the fail during the monsoon, now brought
to a close, an average one, and should this rain have
extended to the northward, especially to the Marwar
Aistricts, the fears entertained of a decrease in the trade
tt that fertile province will be materially dissipated.
In Our Money Market we have no change to notice. It
continues easy,
1
'COTTON PIECE GOODS.-40 inch Grey Shirtings, of
low quality, arts not so readily saleable as they were,
and in most cases prices show a small decline ; 45 inch,
of similar quality, have likewise given way one ut two
annas per piece. Higher qualities of b ith widths main-
tain their former value. Grey Madapollains ar_ in very
good inquiry, and quite realise former prices. Grey
Jaconets of all qualities, especially very low, attract
the notice of dealers. Grey Domestics, coarse and
heavy, are in a little inquiry, but the finer descriptions
are entirely neglected. Grey Longcloths, 40 inch 36
yards, continue in good demand, and former prices are
firmly maintained.

Bleached Goods—Shirtings of all qualities aro scarce
1 and much wanted. On these we have to quote an ad-
-1 vance of two at six annas per piece in value. Madapol-
lams and jacconets are also in good inquiry, and readily
i find purchasers. In light Scotch fabrics generally we
}unto not much change to notice; prices continue un-
satisfactory. Turkey red cloths, plain, are in good re-
, quest, but twilled are dull. Prints, of favourite styles,
1 much inquired after.
Cotton Yarn of good quality has been in excellent
request, and for some numbers an advance of 4 to i anna
has been established. The market for cotton twist ge-
nerally is firm.
Dyed Yarn—Prices of Orange are well supported,
although we have not heard of any sales. Turkey Red
1 on the contrary, is quite neglected.
Cochineal has declined a little in price. Sales of about
7,0001b5. silvers are reported at from Rs. 2 11 0 at
Rs. 213 3, according to quality. The latter is our quo-
tation for good quality of silvers.
Saffron is in steady demand.
Metals—British bar iron is firm, but without improve-
ment in value. Swedish bar continues scarce, and in
good inquiry. Nail rod iron is dull, and prices have
given way. In speller we have no change to notice.
Lead, both pig and sheet, are in demand, and on the
former we have to quote an advance of 4 rupee per
cwt.—Copper is in steady inquiry. We do not alter our
quotations except for sheathing, which is slightly lower.
Stocks of all descriptions are very light.
Spirits—Sales of 100 dozen of French brandy, at Rs
11 per dozen, and 5 hhds English, at Rs 2i per gallon,
are reported,. Gin is in good request, but no sales have
come to our knowledge.
Beer—Prices do not show any change. Allsopp's and
Bass's aro firm at our quotations; and we have heard of
a sale of 50 hhds. Whitbread's brand at Rs 50 per hhds,
and 10 casks of same brewer's porter at Rs 40 per hhds.
A sale of 250 dozen of Allsopp's English-bottled beer at
Rs 41, is also reported.
Marine Stores—Under this head we lave to notice a
sale of 60 cwt. White, green, and black paints, at Pies 13
per cwt.