The Sun.
London, England, 1846-03-27 00:00:00

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MALTA, MARcn 17, 10 A.M.
The Oriental, which left Alexandria on the 11th instant,
at eight, A.m., arrived here at half•past two yesterday morn-
ing, but brought no India mail, the same having been dis-
patched thirty-five hours previous to her departure by her
Majesty's steamer-of-war Virago, which up to this moment
had not yet made her appearance, and fearing that she may
have broke down, the Admiral is dispatching the Locust to
Marseilles with a newspaper which he has received, dated the
15th ult., from Bombay.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
THE BOMBAY MARKET.
(From the Chamber of Commerce Overland Price Current.) •
BOMBAY, FEB. 14.—There has been little change in the
general aspect of the market fer imports, during the brief
period which has elapsed since the departure of the last
steamer. Considerable dullness still prevails, and though
the scarcity of money from which commercial operations
have lately suffered has in a great measure disappeared, the
reaction has not been attended with any increase in the
demand for British goods or improvement in the prices paid
for them. The continuance of military operations on the
northern frontier contributes largely to prevent matters from
assuming a more favourable position.
Metals—The market for iron has been almost entirely in-
active since our last, and the only transaction of which we
have heard is one in Swedish bar, at 47i rupees per candy.
In prices there is little alteration to record, beyond the
decline in the description just mentioned, and a falling off of
about 1 rupees per candy in the current rate of square
nail rod. In copper, sheeting, brazier's, and tile have
slightly improved, and the remaining varieties are un-
changed in value. Sheet, of light weights, is in some de-
mand; and tile, also, is inquired for. We quote steel a
shade higher than before, but the article is not at present in
much request. Lead exhibits no change. Spelter has de-
clined, owing to sales having been forced by a large im-
porter, and our quotations could hardly be supported for
small sized plates. The stock of quicksilver is small, and the
article being in demand the price has risen to the extent of
3rs. per maund. Tin plates are stationary.
Cotton Manufactures--The transactions that have had
effect have been again confined, almost exclusively, to the
better qualities of goods, low fabrics being still neglected and
in a measure unsaleable. The business has been to a limited
extent, and chiefly in the better sorts of grey skirtings and
madapollams and in grey domestics, for all of which goods
former prices have been without difficulty obtained. Fine
bleached shirtings and jaconets are still in request, but
for bleached madapollams there is little inquiry, and the
prices offered are unremunerating. Cambrics and muslins
are alike difficult of sale, the demand for them being slack.
There have been transactions in Turkey red cloths, but at
low prices for the time of year. Prints and fancy goods con-
tinue without inquiry.
Yarns—The business done since our last has been incon-
siderable, dealers appearing disposed to purchase only fer
the supply of their present wants, and in prices a decline of t%
a 14 of an anna per lb has taken place. The stocks, however, are
not large tin many hands. Orange continues neglected, but
Turkey red is easy at our quotations.
Woollens—There is still a total want of animation in the
market for these goods, and they can only be disposed of at
exceedingly low prices.
Spirits—Gin has improved slightly, but brandy retains its
former low position.
Cochineal•—The supply at market is exhausted, and the
article is in request for exportation to China, as well as for
local consumption. Our quotations will be doubtless readily
got for first arrivals.
Saffron—We hear of a sale of 2101bs. at prices varying
from rs 12 and 16 per lb. The highest of these rates may be
taken as the extreme price obtainable, saffron being at this
time in but limited demand.
Bottles are a trifle lower. Corks without change. In
other articles we have nothing of importance to notice.
EASTERN PRODUCE.
Cotton—Tl.e transactions in this staple since our last have
not been extensive or important, and have been chiefly for
the China market. The new crop has arrived slowly, and the
quality of the old (with the exceptions of Comptah, and a
few lots of Dhollera and Oomrawutty newly landed) having
become very indifferent, and holders having evinced a dispo-
sition to realise their stocks, prices having slightly given
way. Our present quotations are as follows :
Broach and Surat, old, Rs. 661,4 to 68
Ditto, new ... 99 to 91
Dollers, old ... 76
Oomrawuttee, old 76
Ditto, new 36
Comptah, old ... 68
Opium—May now be quoted at Rs. 1,376 per cheat, prices
having since our last sustained a slight decline.
Wool—There has been little business done in this article,
and prices remain unchanged.
In other articles of eastern produce we have no alteration
to notice, or transaction to record.
Freights--There has been little change in the rate to
Great Britain, and our quotations may now be fixed at 31. 51.
both to London and Liverpool. To China the rate is Rs. 161;
and 17 per candy. There have been no recent engagements
to the Clyde.

MONEY MARKET.
The paper of the different Government securities exhibit.
no important change in value. We may quote the current
rates as follows:

5 per Cent. Loan of 1825-26 Rs. 106 to 111
4 Ditto 18.'32-33 „ 99 „ 101
4 Ditto 1845 46 , 94 „95
5 Ditto 1841-42 „ 104 „ 105
4 Ditto 1842-43 „ 95 „ 97
Exchange—The rate of exchange on England at a month's
sight has declined since our last, bills not being plentiful,
and it may now be quoted at Is. lljd. at ls. nid per rupee.
At 30 days, drafts may be had ls. Hid. The rate on Cal-
cutta is rupees 99i at 99i, on Madras 99 at 99k, and on
China rupees 209 at 210 per 100 dollars, all at 60 days sight.
BANKS.—Shares may now be quoted as follows
Bank of Bombay, 44 per cent. premium.
Oriental Bank, 200 rupees to 225 per share.

PRICE OF BULLION.

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Sovereigns, each - -- -- ----
Bank of England notes, per pound ... 1 11 a rupees.

THE INDIA MAIL STEAMER.

The following is an extract of a letter from the Peninsular
and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Superintendent
at Malta, dated March 17, 1846:
"Since the mail by the Locust closed, the French steamer
from Alexandria has come in, and reports having seen, at
1 A M., a steam-vessel under sail. This is supposed to be the
Virago. As she is not in sight, the Admiral here sent the
Volcano steamer to look aftin her, and tow her in."

The NEW MINISTRY in BELGIUM.
It would appear' according to the latest accounts from
Brussels, that the Ministerial crisis is at length at an end.
The following is the list of the Ministry formedlby M. Rogier,
all the members of which are of liberal opinions:—
M. Rogier, Minister of the Interior.
„ De Brouckere, Foreign Affair..
„ De Bavay, Justice.
„ Deltosse, Finance.
„ D'Hoffscmidt, Public Works, and
„ Chazel, War Department.

OXFORD, MARCH 24.—This morning the Venerable
Charles Carr Clarke, 8.D., Archdeacon of Oxford, was installed into
the Canonry of Christ Church, vacant by the promotion of Dr. Buck-
land to the Deanery of Westminster. The installation took place in
the chapel of the Cathedral, in the presence of the Dean and resi-
dent Canons of Christ Church. At the conclusion of the ceremony,
the Dean accompanied the new Canon to his future lodging, of which
he took possession with the usual formalities.
OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE BOAT RACE.—The interest
created by this event, appointed for next Friday week, is very con-
siderable. Both crews have been in very active training for some
lays past, and a very gallant race is anticipated. Some changes
have taken place, end the subjoined is the list received yesterday :
OXFOBD. CIIArdMODCR/I.D°R.
1. Mr. Polehampton. I. Mr. M
2. Mr. Burton. 2. Mr. Holroyd.
3. Mr. Heygate. 3. Mr. Clissold.
4. Mr. Penfold. 4. Mr. Cloves.
5. Mr. Conant. 5. Mr. Wilder.
6. Mr. —. 6. Mr. Harkness.
7. Mr. Stapylton. 7. Mr. Woolstanholme.
Millman, stroke. C. G. Hill, stroke.
Soaves, coxswain. Lloyd, coxswain.
The Oxonians are training in a boat built by Isaac King, of Oxford;
Caatabs in one construc'ekby the eminent Searles, of Stangate. The
race will extend from Putney-bridge to Mortlake Church, and will be
accompanied by two fast steamers, chartered by Messrs. Searle for
the occasion. We are unable to give the name of No. 6in the Ox-
ford boat, as our correspondent at Oxford, in the return fhrnished
yesterday, has only givers the name of the college (Braseuose) to
which the gentleman belongs.
WOOLWICH, hi ARCH 25.—RESIGNATION OF LORD
BLOOMFIELD.—It is now stated, on official authority, that the ap-
pointment of commandant of the Woolwich garrison, which will
shortly be vacant, owing to the resignation of Lord Bloomfield, has
been conferred on Major-General Sir Thomas Downham, K.C.H.,
who will enter upon his new duties at the close of the present military
quarter. Major-General Sir G. Whitmore, the present Lieutenant-
Governor of the Royal Military Academy, has resigned that appoint-
ment, on account of his promotion to the Commandantshlp of the
new Battalion of Royal Engineers. Ile will be succeeded by Colonel
Parker, C.B.

FIRE AT HAMPSTEAD.—About three o'clock on Wed-
nesday morning a lire broke out at Mr. Walter's, in the High-street,
Opposite Mr. Hamilton's coach-office, which must, had t not been
for the very efficient and timely aid of the police, have been of very
serious consequence. Considerable damage was done to the stock of
drapery and millinery, which was fortunately covered by an in-
surance 'le the alliance-office. The loss was confined to the shop,
where it broke out. The origin of the fire is unknown. It is to be
hoped that the inhabitants of the village and its neighbourhood will,
era it be too late, adopt sonic judicious plan for supplying the town
with water. It is believed that had the fire above recorded had a
few minutes' more hold, several houses must have fallen a prey to
the flames, there being in the town scarcely a party wall.
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Forty (40) Swivel Camel Guns also captured, which have
been destroyed. (Signed)
G. LAWRENCE, Major, 2d Brigade Horse Artillery,
Comdg. Artly., Ist Division Army, of the Sutlej.
WILLIAM BARR, Ist Lt. and Bt. Capt. Adjt.
Artly. Div.

N.B.—The- quantity of ammunition captured with the
artillery, and found in the camp of the enemy, is beyond ac-
curate calculation, consisting of shot, shell, grape, and small
arm ammunition of every description and for every calibre.
The powder found in the limbers and waggons of the guns,
and in the magazines of the intrenched camp, has been de-
stroyed to prevent accidents. Six large hackery loads have
also been appropriated to the destruction of forts in the
neighbourhood. As many of the shot and shell as time
would admit of being collected have been brought into the
park—the shells being useless have been thrown into the
river. The shot will be appropriated to the public service.
(Sd.) G. LAWRENSON, Major 2d Brigade H A.,
Comg. Artly. let Division, Army of the Sutlej.
(Sd.) W. BAR, Ist Lieut. Brevet Captain,
Adjutant Artillery Division.
True Copy. (Sd.) P. GRANT, Major,
Deputy Adjutant-General of the Army.
(True Copies.)
(Sd.) F. CURRIE, Secretary
to the Government of India, with the Governor-General.
(True Copies.)
J. P. WILLOUGHBY, Chief Secretary to the Government.