The Sun.
London, England, 1846-10-26 00:00:00

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1 N I) I A.

The Indian trail of the 15th September, just re-
ceived, is barren of intelligence of an exciting nature,
but is cheering as to the state of the country in
general. Trade had once more become brisk, and
the money markets had been relieved of the pressure
recently experienced all over India. The monsoon
at Bombay had been most favourable, and the cultiva-
tion promising abundant returns. Sinde, the Pun-
jaub, and the Jullundur Doab continue as tran-
quil as every other part of the Company's dominions ;
but it was feared the approaching festival of the
Dusserah at Lahore would lead to unpleasant
consequences. A report had been circulated to
the effect that Rajah Lall Singh had been shot, but
lit proved untrue. That he will come by an untimely
death there can be no doubt. The Governor-General
and Commander-in-Chief, it was thought, would not
leave the hills till about the middle of November,
when they were to make a tour of inspection along
the frontier into the Jullundur Doab. rt had been
stated, as was thought by authority, that Lord liar-
dinge had resolved on remaining at his post to watch
and direct the working of his recent policy, as he
would scorn to bequeath a difficulty of his making to
the hands of a Whig successor after he had reaped
the laurels bestowed by his country for primary suc-
cess. The resolve is a noble one, and will no doubt
prove benificial to India. No further mention is
made in the Indian journals of the reported retire-
ment of Sir Charles Napier from Sinde. The ru-
moured assemblage of an army on our north-west
frontier would seem to have had its day, and
to have been at least premature. A case of tyranny
had been enacted at Moulmein, such as happily
is of infrequent occurrence under the British rule
in any part of the world. The Moulmein
Chronicle had used very harsh language
towards the Commissioner of the Tenasserim province
in his official capacity, who seems to have laid him-
self open to animadversion. It was discovered the
editor had not conformed to the " press regulations
of India," and he was forthwith tried in the Commis-
missioner's Court at Moulmein, and fined 300/. and
to be imprisoned for two years! The crime was for
issuing his paper for a short time without any
printer's name being attached. For speaking in his
own defence, and that in a most respectful manner,

the unfortunate editor was further mulcted in
501. Captain Durand's suspension of two of his
assistants had been annulled by the Deputy• G-
overnor of Bengal as unwarranted. Nothing appears
to have been done in the case of the editor, who
was in confinement, and his paper about to be
sold to7pay the fine imposed on him. Every part
of India continued tranquil, the weather was
cool and agreeable, and the health of the troops and
inhabitants excellent. The Chief Justice of Bombay
was making arrangements for his return to England
in November, and Sir T. Althlahon was expected to
leave early in the year. A report had been in cir-
culation that Sir John Grey was to obtain the corn-
mand-in-chiefship of the Bombay army on Sir
Thomas's retirement. It was also given out by one
of the Indian journals that Sir C. Napier was to be
Commander-in-Chief of India on Lord Gough's va-
cating the situation. This was, however, looked on
as very unlikely to happen.
The mail was taken up the Red Sea by the Ben-

tinck. The dates are—Bombay, Sept. 15 ; Calcutta,
Sept. 8 ; Madras, Sept. 12 ; Ceylon, Sept. 16; Hong-
Kong, Aug. 28.—Herald.

THE UNITED STATES

AND MEXICO.

LIVERPOOL, SATURDAY.

The packet-ship Washington Irving, Captain Cald-
well, arrived in the Mersey this afternoon from Bos-
ton, whence she sailed on the .sth inst.
The accounts received by this arrival confirm the
reported capture of Santa Fe by the American army
under General Kearney. The resistance offered by
Armijo to the progress of the force amounted to a
show of opposition merely ; and he afterwards fled to
Chihuahua. General Kearney immediately issued
an address to the Mexican soldiery and populace,
proclaiming himself Governor of New Mc xico, and
rained the American flig on the public stations. The
principal officers of the Government took the oath of
allegiance to the American Government, and the
administration of Governer Kearney commenced
without delay. A part of General Kearney's forces
were about to leave for California.

On the frontier affairs appear to be again converg•
ing towards a collision between the Americans and
Mexicans. A letter to the New Orleans Picayune,
dated at Seralvo, September 3, states that Ge-
neral Taylor would probably be within cannon
shot of Monterey on the 18th or 20th of September.
Ampudia is at Monterey, with the entire control.
2,000 Mexican troops of the line arrived there on the
31st of August, with four pieces of field artillery.
Canales was at Marina, with 6,000 Rancheros, to dis-
pute General Taylor's march upon Monterey. To
this intelligence the correspondence of the New York
True Sun adds, that by advices from Camargo to the
Bth of September, it must be apprehended that a
battle had been fought at Seralvo between General
Worth and the Mexicans, as a force of the latter,
1,000 strong, was seen advancing towards that place,
and within 40 miles of it. Intelligence of the fact
was sent by express to General Taylor, who imme-
diately pressed forward with a portion of his troops
by forced marches, to the relief of General Worth.
The Mexicans were reported to be rallying from all
points to join the forces under Ampudia.
From the Pacific and the Gulf we have no further
intelligence. The Washington correspondence of
the New York Commercial Advertiser states, that
General Jessup, Quartermaster-General, had been
ordered to the "seat of war," for the purpose of at-
tending to the supply of the several columns of inva-
sion with transportation, munitions, provisions, &c.
in the most speedy, efficient, and economical manner,
General Jessup acquired much credit for his manage-
ment of this branch of the service in the Florida war.
Our commercial accounts by this arrival are mea-
gre. The quotations of flour had further advanced in
the New York market, and several thousand barrels,
had changed hands for exportation. The Hibernia
reached Boston on Saturday, the 3d inst. She may
be expected here on Wednesday next.
Our Canadian advices are unimportant. It was
intended to present an address to Lord Elgin on his
arrival, which was ardently anticipated.

ARRIVAL of the GREAT WESTERN.
LIVERPOOL, SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
(FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.)

At length this noble steam-ship, under the com-
mand of Captain Matthews, has reached her moorings
in the Coburg Dock. Yesterday she was telegraphed
as being off Holyhead at twelve o'clock. Accord-
ingly she was expected up at about eleven P.M. last
night, but that hour came and passed by—the solemn
hour of midnight tolled, and yet no steamer. The
correspondents of the London journals had their
messengers placed on board one of the tug steam-
boats to board her on the signal gun being fired.
After enduring the keen and bitter blast of the night
they landed at four o'clock, and paced the pier—all
was anxiety and suspense. What can keep her ?
was the question reiterated from all persons interested.
Some said she had been disabled, others that the
telegraph had not given a correct report.
None could give a satisfactory answer, whilst
all felt somewhat chagrined that they had been
cheated out of a night's repose for no purpose,
and that they could not have the pleasure of giving
evidence of their zeal and industry as news reporters
to-morrow morning. Eight o'clock came ; the
telegraph then told she was at hand, thus giving us
unfortunate newsmongers leave to depart for break-
fast, and again muster to meet the desired object of
our wishes.; Accordingly, about eleven o'clock up she
came, steaming at a slow rate, without the shadow of
explanation why she had proceeded from Holyhead
at the snail pace which caused her to take 24 hours
from that to the port. However, we were glad to see
her once more, and to recognise our good friend Cap-
tain Matthews able to give command and bring his
precious charge once more into harbour. The Great
Western sailed on the Bth of October inst. She bad
about sixty passengers, among whom is the Hon, Mr.
BanCreft: lady and dgughter,:and General Arniztpng