The Sun.
London, England, 1848-01-24 00:00:00

MILITARY INTELLGENCE.

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quoted
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Casualties by death in the armies of India, reported
since the departure of the mail of Ist December.
MADass.-_—Brigadier J. Blair, Nizam's Army, at
sea, on the 12th August.

THE BOMBAY MARKET.

FROM THE IST TO THE 14TH DECEMBER, 1847.

We had the pleasure, in our last, of reporting on a
very steady market for imports, and we have now the
further satisfaction of advising increased briskness,
with every prospect of a gradual general improve-
ment throughout the season. The Overland Mail
from London, of the 7th Nov., arrived here only
this morning, and although the accounts are less
favourable than we had hoped for, still there is
nothing in them that can in the least degree affect
this market.
Our Produce Market is in a state of great depression,
and must continue so until more settled intelligence
comes forward from Europe.
Cotton Piece Goods—The month opened with a
pretty general demand for grey goods, which has been
well sustained since ; a large amount of business
having been done, and a further advance on prices
of such descriptions as have been more particularly
sought. after established; and which latter again
consist of shirting, maddapolam and jacconet, of
low to medium quality—the advance on the first-
named being annas 4, and on the other two 2 or 3
per piece, low quality in maddapolam, and medium
in jacconet having the advantage. Long cloth for
dyers' purposes, as well as coarse heavy domestic,
continue to be inquired for at full rates • but the finer
makes of the latter are still somewhat of a drug
in the market. The same may be said also of
36-inch of all makes. The inquiry for shirting em-
braces 45 as well as 40-inch of the qualities named,
and the former has also participated in the improve-
ment equally with the other. Higher qualities, though
occasionally inquired for, do not in either width com-
mand any advance. Bleached goods are much the
same es before. Shirting steady in price, and low qua-
lity only sought after. Of jacconet the same may be
said, as also of maddapolam ; but for the latter better
prices are offered, whilst the better qualities of all
are neglected. In fancy goods there has been a fair
inquiry for book muslin, as also for pine dresses, and
dyed mulls; but lappets, mulls, and Swiss lappets,
are dull of sale. The demand for plain cloth and
twill in Turkey red dye has been good, and advanced
prices are now offered for both descriptions in all
widths. Prints, as before, dull of sale.
Cotton Yarn—Again we have to report a quiet
market for grey, with limited sales, but prices are
steady, and for 30g. mule, an advance of anna per
lb. has been obtained. Orange dye is in request, and
holders are demanding higher prices. The best qua-
lity of Turkey red is also looking better, but infe-
rior is quite neglected. The following comprise
such transactions in all kinds as hare come to our
knowledge.
20 bales water twist, No. 20, at As. 7 per lb.
155 ditto mule, in 3001bs. bales, No. 30, As. 71,
No. 40, As. 7i ; No. 50, As. 9 ; No. 60. As. 93:
per lb.
20 bales mule, in 201 b. bales, No. 30, As. 71
per lb.
Woollens—Still very diffieult of sale, and with the
se
exception of a small parcel of low • arlet save list
cloth, at a slight improvement in price, we have heard
of no transactions.

Cochineal—No arrivals of this article hive taken
place since our last, and the price quoted is, therefore,
quite nominal. A fair supply appears to be on the
way out.

Saffron—The only transaction reported is one of
751 b., at rs. 12 per lb.
Beer—No supply here; consequently nothing doing
in it. .

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Marine Stores—Neither are we enabled to report
any transactions under this head ; prices are much the
same as before.
Spirits—Brandy continues dull and difficult of sale;
and in the absence of transactions, the price is quite
nominal.

EXPORTS.

Cotton Wool—The dull and declining state of the
market for this staple, reported in our last, has con-
tinued through the fortnight, though we have had
somewhat more doing in it, the decline in prices and
rates of freight that have taken place having induced
parties to operate to a limited extent both for England
and China. The stock in the place is as yet moderate,
and the range of selection confined, but large supplies
are looked for from the Compta districts, which,
while they will add to the former, will not increase
the latter. The following is a list of such purchases

100 ditto, ditto, at 84irs. per candy.
Sheep's Wool—There have been purchases during
the fortnight to the extent of 400 candies of all kinds,
at 105 rs to 107 rs per candy for Khcrassan ; 75rs
to 80rs for Meckran, and 11Ors to 123 rs for Per-
sian. The last named description is much mixed this
season, and altogether inferior in quality to what it
used to be.

Opium—None of the new crop is yet here, and
the price of the old is quite nominal—say 750 to 850
rupees per chest.

TONNAGE.
Freight has been, and is scarce, and with some
arrivals of vessels since our last, rates have receded
to all parts. By going ships 41. has been paid for
small quantities to Liverpool, but in vessels to receive
cargo in a week hence tonnage can be had at 3/. 12s.
Cd., at which a small quantity has been engaged. To
London, 4/. 10s. was paid for dead weight in the
early part of last week; but since then an engage-
ment has been made at 41., and cotton is now to be
had at this rate. To China the rate is 16 rupees per
candy, at which a vessel has been taken up.
EXCHANGE.
The local banks are drawing upon London at
is. 9d. for two months, ls. 9kd. three months, and.
ls. 10d. six months' sight; whilst what is considered
unexceptionable mercantile paper is to be had at
ls. 104 d. for the latter usance, and which are the
rates for this mail.

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Bombay Times Office, Tuesday, Dec. 14, 1847.
Freights—To London, 31. 15s. to 4/. ; to Liver-
pool, 3/. 12s. 6d. to 3/. 15s. per ton; to China, 16rs.
per candy.
Exchanges—London, at six months sight, per
rupee, Is. 100. to ls. 1 ; at three months' sight,
ls. 94d. to ls. 9d.; at one months' sight, ls. Std.
China, at sixty days' sight, per 100 Sp. dolls., 210 rs.
Madras, at thirty days' sight, 90/rs. Calcutta, at
sixty days' sight, per 10Ors., 99f to 99frs. ; at
thirty days' sight, 994r5.; at sight, 1004 rs.
Prices of Bullion—Sovereigns each 11 rs.; f
annas. ; sovereigns, dragons, each 11 rs.: 2 annas
Bank of England notes, per pound, 11 : 4 annas.;
Spanish dollars, per 100, 222} ; German crowns, par
100, 216; Sycee silver, per 100: tola, 103 f at 104;
gold leaf, per tola (range of quality) 164 at 171. .
Bank Shares—Bombay Bank, 36} rs. per cent,
pm.; Oriental Bank, 1,000 rs. each (500 paid up)
17k rs. per cent. pm.; Commercial Bank, 41 rs. per
cent. pm. ; Agra Bank (500 rs.), 39 rs. per cent. pm. ;
Bank of Madras (1,000 rs.), 11 per cent. pm.
Government Securities.—Five per cent. transfer
loan, 110 rs. per 100 sicca nl. ; five per cent. loan
1825-26, 102} rs. per 100 sicca; five per cent loam.
1829-30, 103- rs. per 100 sicca; four per cent. loan.
1832 33, 891 Ili. per 100 sicca; four per cent. loan
1635-36, 86 rs. per 100 co's.; five per cent. loam
1841-42, 99i rs. per 100 co's.; four per cent. loan.
11842-43, 86 rs. per 100 co's.

CALCUTTA. .
(From the Bengal Hurkaru of Dec. 7.)
At Calcutta during the past fortnight there haat
been little to distract public attention from the effects.
of the commercial disasters in England and the anti-.
cipations of further evil on the arrival of the mail of
the '2sth of October. Up to this morning, however„
little had transpired beyond what we hinted at in our•
last—namely, the suspension of payments by some,
seven or eight firms which we did not then consider•
it proper to name. These ►ere Messrs. Saunders,,
May, Fordyce and Co., Cockerel' and Co., Lynn,.
Matheson and Co., Church, Lake and Co., Lake, Ham-
mill and Co., Shearman, Muliens and Co., Hughes—
don Brothers and Co., and Ewing, Aird, and Ander—
son. It was publicly stated that Messrs..
Smith, Cowell, and Co., had also stopped payment ;
but it was subsequently announced that they had.
resumed business, and at a meeting of creditors held.
since that time, it was resolved that the house should.
be allowed to carry on business under inspectors then.
appointed.

Yesterday the Haddington was announced with the,
mails of the 25th of October. and the greatest excite—
ment prevailed throughout the town. It was only
this morning, however, that the news arrived, and
that by the Bombay Express, which came in about
eight o'clock. The intelligence thus received is dis—
astrous enough, and likely to cause further casualties
here, but as yet, of course, it would be quite unsafe
to predicate its effects.

have heard of, and the prcfs oe day an: eFi
1:-1.;0 candies at Sirs.; 450
s Compta, at 85rs.; 150 ditto, ditto, at 84rs. ;

Ihdi.tro—Tbe only transaction or importance in the
new indigo has been made by private sale
Saupin, Kalleghatta, Kisnagur—L about 100
chests at Co.'s rs. 130 per f. md.
The mark last year sold at Co.'s rs. 147.13 per f.
md. There has been no disposition to buy for Eng-
land under pre.;ent circumstances. The Americans
have been purchasers of a few native lots.
Sugar—There has been a fair inquiry for Benares
engin., and more disposition to buy than at any time
during the past month; first quality is without much
change, the best now in the Rizaar selling at Co.'s
rs. Gto 9.6 per md. In other kinds, however, the
decline during:the past fortnight is 4 annas per maund ;
and the lower qualities may be had at even a greater
reduction. The chief business done has been in
second quality at Co.'s rs. 7.14 to 8.6. Dumma and
low Benares sorts are abundant, and coming in freely.
Of Dumma a little has been sold for Bombay at Co.'s
rs. 5.12 to 6. In other sugars there is nothing doing.
Prices are—l3enares, first quality, new Co.'s rs., 9
to 9 8, second ditto, 7 14 to 8 8, ditto dingy and in-
ferior, 6 8 to 7 8, Dumma, 6 to 6 4, Gurpatia date,
5 12 to 6 4, Tirhoot, 5 8 to 7 8, Khaurs, 3 8 to 4 4
perom.

Exports from Ist to 4th December, 1847—Great
Britain, 18,268 mds.
Raw Silk—ln the silk market there is no change.
Demand for England is quite suspended, and the
only transactions are a few maunds for Bombay and
the coast. So small a monthly export of silk has not
been known for many years. Shipments from Ist
May to date are 4,858 mds, to 9,139 in 1846, 10,486
in 1845, and 13,375 in 1844.
Our quotations are—Radanagore, Co.'s rs. 6 8 at
7 0 per b. seer ; Hurripal, none; Baulean, Co.'s rs.
5 12 at 6 4 per f. seer ; Cossimbazar, none ; Gonatea,
none ; Jungypore, none ; Commercolly, none.
Exports as above—Great Britain, 16 mds.
Silk Piece Goods—Corahs continue also to be quite
neglected, any shipments making being either under
advance or on owner's account.

We quote prices of Corabs nominal at—Cossim-
bazar, native, Ist sort, Co.'s rs. 113 to 118 per corge
ditto, 2d ditto, 104 to 110 ; Radnagore, Ist ditto, 90
to 100.

Exports as above :—Great Britain, corabs, pcs.
1,746; choppahs, &c., none; North American silk
goods, 60.

Saltpetre—For England a few sales have been
made, and the American demand still takes off a fair
quantity. Prices of the lower qualities have again
undergone a slight reduction. For France a few
small sales have been effected. Prices are—Gudna,
Co.'s rs 6 2 to 6 10; Chuprah, Co.'s rs 5 2 to 5 10;
refined, Co.'s rs 6 8 to 6 14 per f. md.
Exports as above :—Great Britain, 9,798 mds. ;
France none; North America, 106 mds.; China,
none.

Rice—There is a considerable desire shown to en-
gage tannage for shipments of new rice in prospect of
arrivals of the new grain being shortly abundant—a
few transactions are reported, but to no great extent,
and the market has not yet fairly opened.
There is still mush dulness in the Mauritius
trade, and Ballam is to be had on rather lower terms.

Prices may be quoted—Table, :Co's rs. 1 14 to 2
6, Moonghy, cleaned, 1 3 to 1 5, Ballam, do., 1 2 to
1 3 b. md.

Exports as above—Great Britain, mds. 800 ;
France, mds. 2,000 ; Mauritius, mds. 3,000 ; Bour-
bon, mds. 400.

Shell Lac—Remains without any demand.
Lac Dye—The Americans are still in the mar-
ket of common descriptions.
Linseed—Continues in good demand, and at ra-
ther higher rates, sales being made at Co.'s rs. 2-21
to 2-3 per md. for good cleaned.
Jute—The demand is extensive and full prices are
obtainable, Co.'s rs. 12 to 13 for first quality screwed.
Hides are without change, qualities suitable for
America selling freely.
Cotton—There is no change of any kind in cotton,
nor will any business of moment be done until the
new crop comes down.
Freights—The inward bound are still kept out, and
tonnage has been scarce, consignees at the same time
being able to secure very stiff and advancing rates.
IMPORTS.
Cotton Goods—The improving tendency of the
market has given place to considerable dulness. There
'has, however, been more inquiry for cotton goods
during the past week, although the actual business
transacted has only been moderate.
Grey and white shirtings are without change in
value, but of the former the sales effected are to a fair
extent. In grey jacconets several large sales of very
ordinary quality have been made at Co.'s rs. 1 10 to
1 15 per piece ; good and fine are not much wanted.
In white jacconets little has been done. Grey
rnadapollams continue in fair request. Grey drills
remain in good demand, and sales have been made at
rather better rates.
For Glasgow light fabrics the inquiry is still lan-
guid, and few sales of any importance hare been
made. The large stocks existing of these goods have
a more depressing effect at this time than in fabrics
such as shirtings and jacconets, the supplies of which
are small. Book muslins are a little more asked for,
several arrivals from Burmah having taken place.
Lappets remain dull, but there has been rather more
inquiry in the course of the present week. In scarfs
no sales are reported. Mulls, No. 3to 5 kind are
saleable, but at low and stationary rates.
Printed goods are in very limited request. In
Turkey reds the business done has been quite unim-
portant. Printed handkerchiefs of all suitable de-
scriptions are in brisk demand for Burmah at high
prices.

MONEY MARKET.
Bank of England—Discount of Government ac-
ceptances (three months), 6 per cent.; discount on
private bills and notes (three months), 10 per cent.
Interest on deposit of Company's paper, 8 per cent. ;
interest on cash credit accounts, 8 per cent.
Bank Shares—Bengal Bank, 4,000 Co.'s rs., 2,500
to 2,550 prn. Union Bank, 1,000 Co.'s rs., 750 to
800 dis. Agra Bank, 500 Co.'s rs., 190 to 200 pm.
Oriental Bank, 1,000 Co.'s rs. (500 rs. paid up), 140
to 150 pm. North Western Bank, 500 Co.'s rs., 100
to 136 pm.
Government Securities—Transfer Stock Paper per
Cent. 7 to 8 pm., Bombay Five per Cent. 4 to 5 dis.,
Old Sicca Five per Cent. according to numbers, 4 to
5 dis., New Company's Five per Cent. 8 to 1 dis.,
Third Four Sicca 141 to 151 dis., Ney Cy. Four
Sicca 131 to 141 dis.
Price of Bullion, &c.—Sycee silver, Co.'s rs. 100
per sa. wt., 104 to 104 10 ; China gold bars, per sa.
wt., 16 12 to 17 6, gold dust, per sa. wt., 15 4 to 16
14; Spanish doll.irs, per 100, 220 to 220 10 ; Mexican
ditto, per 100, 219 4 to 219 10 ; sovereigns, each, 11
to 11 1 ; Madras gold mohurs, each, 16 3 to 16 41 ;
Old gold mohurs, each, 21 6 to 21 7.

CHINA.
(From the China Mail of Nov. 25.)
A farewell general order has been issued by Major-
General d'Aguilar on the embarkation of the 18th
Royal Irish, which sailed for Calcutta on Monday
last (the 22d), carrying with them general esteem for
their professional and personal qualities.
This gallant corps, the last of the old garrison,
was detained here atter the arrival of its relief, to
give weight to the policy of the Government, the
chief object of which has been to convince the Chinese
authorities at Canton, that if they do not restrain the
populace from acts of insult and aggression, the
Queen's Government will exert its power to enfbrce
protection and respect to its own subjects, a policy
which has been fully justified by the result. The
departure of the Royal Irish may therefore he viewed
as marking a period when doubts about Keying's in-
clination or ability to control his countrymen are
passing away and giving place to mutual confidence
between the Ministers of the two nations.
(From the China Mail of Nov. 28.)
REBELLION Ix KA9IIGAII.—An imperial edict has
lately been issued, from which it appears that a Ma-
homedan chief, whose name in Chinese is Gan-tseih-
yen, has raised the standard of rebellion at Kashgar,
in the extreme west of Chinese Tartary. Poo-yen-tae,
Governor-General of Shanse and Kan-sub, has in
consequence been dispatched there, with the title of
Conamander-in-Chief for the tranquillization of the
West ; and Yih-shan, a nephew of the Emperor, who
`was Sent to Canton as Commander-in-Chief during
the English war, has been appointed his coadjutor,
'with the title of Lieutenant-General (Tsan-tsan.)
From our Manilla correspondent we learn that the
ship Anne and Jane, of London, and bound for Hong-
-1"118', was totally lost on the island of Euban, at
the entrance of Manilla Bay, during a severe gale
nn the ith and Bth instant. We regret to say that a
passenger named Rogers and the cook of the ship
Were drowned.