The Sun.
London, England, 1848-11-01 00:00:00

THE REINFORCEMENTS.

On the arrival of news of the raising of the siege,
arrangements were made at Lahore, and the upper pro-
vinces of India, to send troops to the aid of General
Whish. The following extracts from the Delhi Gazette
and Mofussilite will show the nature and extent of these
preparations:—
• " Colonel Cureton was to leave Simlah immediately,
to resume command of a cavalry brigade, which is to
take up a position at Kussoor, to consist of her Majesty's
3d Dragoo:is, two regiments of Light Cavalry, and two
regiments of• Irregulars, while Colonel Eckrord is ap-
pointed to the command of a brigade to mo►e •imme-
diately on Moultan. The 60th Rifles have been ordered
up from Karrachee, as also the Sinde siege train from
Bukkur.

"The,lBth Royal Irish to be ordered up:from Calcutta
to take the place her Majesty's 24th Foot at Agra.

" UMBALLAII.

- " We are all to move, Ist, 2d, and 4th companies 4th
battalion, and Ist company 6th battalion, to Ferozepore,
to be joined at Umballlll.,;by the head-quarters, 2d bri-
gade Horse Artillery and No. 17 Light Field Buttery;
the whole to be at Ferozepore by the 12th, where an
army is to be formed, consisting of the following number
of corps:—
" Five regiments European Infantry, 16 Native In-
fantry, six cavalry, three dragoons, nine troops of Horse
Artillery, and five light field-batteries.
"I fancy there will he plenty to do, as Chuttur Singh
bas beaten Abbott and Nicols‘,n."

"LAHORE, OcT. 22.

" I have nothing to tell now that has not appeared in
your extra, except that as soon as 10,0004 of whom the
29th, 98:11, and 2d European are to be part, can be col.
lected, they are to move. General Gilbert is to com-
mand." _ _ _

On the receipt in Sinde and Bombay of expresses an-
nouncing the raising of the siege event, measures of
military preparations were adopted by the authori-
ties in those places. The Bombay force, which is to
assemble at Itoree, awl to be under the command of
Major-General Auchmuty, C. 8., will be composed as

ARTILLERY.
3d Tronp Horse Artillery, now at Kurrachce.
4th Company 2d Battalion, now at Bhooj.
Ist Company 4th Battalion, now at Shikarpore.
CAVALRY.

Ist Light Cavalry (Lancers), now at Deesa.
Part of the Siude Irregular Horse, now on the frontier.

INFANTRY.

Her Majesty's 60th Rifles and Ist European Regi-
ment of Fusiliers, now at liiirrachee.
3d Regiment of Native Infantry, now at Shikarpore.
4th Regiment of Native Infantry, now at Kurrachce.
9th Regiment of Native Infantry, now at Sukkur.
19th Regiment of Native Infantry, now at Ilyberabad.
Two companies of Sappers and Miners (one from
Poona, and the other from Hyberabad).
The general relief about to take place was suspended,
and the subjoined movements directed in order to supply
the places of the regiments proceeding on service:—.
Read-quarter Wing her Majesty's Bth Foot, to march
from Poona to Panwell, in three divisions, on the 29th
and 30th inst., and the Ist proximo.
Wing her Majesty's Bth Foot, embarked from Bombay
on the 29th inst.
Wing her Majesty's 22d to leave Poona in three divi-
sions on the 2d, 3d, and 4th proximo, taking temporarily
garrison duty at Bombay.
4th Company 2d Battalion Artillery, to march from
Bhooj forthwith.
Ist Regiment Light Cavalry, Lancers, to march from
Deesa forthwith across the Desert.
A company of Sappers and Miners, to march from
Poona to Panwell on the sth proximo.
A wing of 2d Grenadiers, Native Infantry, to march in
two divisions on the 6th and 7th proximo, taking tempo-
rarily the garrison duty at Bombay.
24th Regiment of Native Infantry, from Bombay and
Tannah to Sinde, will embark on being relieved by the
28th Native Infantry.
26th Regiment of Native Infantry embarked on the
29th and 30th current.
27th Regiment of Native Infantry to march from Bel-
gaum forthwith: to Vingola, thence to Bombay, to re-
lieve the 29th Regiment.
28th Regiment of Native Infantry to march from
Maltigaum forthwith for Bombay, to relieve the 24th
Regiment.
.29th Regiment of Native Infantry to embark for
Studs when relieved by the 27th Regiment of Native
Infantry.

Her Majesty's Bth Foot and the 26th Nativo Infantry
have already embarked for Sinde.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
(From the Bombay Telegraph.)
BOMBAY MAIIKET, OCT. 3.
There has been a fair amount of business transacted in
theimport market since the date of our last report.
Piece goods have been sold on a large scale, but the de-
mand has been freely met by the holders. Metals have
been sold to a limited extent at about former rates.
Twist has slightly declined in price, as will be seen on.
reference to our list of scales.
In the money market we have no alteration to report.
Government Securities remain the same, with the ex-
ception of the new Five per Cent. Company's Loan,
which has advanced to par.
In Bank Shares there has been little doing. Bombay
Bank Shares are now quoted at 33i per cent. premium,
Oriental Bank 12 per cent. discount, Commercial
cent. ialßparnek.
16 per cent. discount, and Agra Bank 14 per
mium. The shares of the Oriental Bank have changed
hands during the month at 15 per cent. discount, and
they have again advanced to the above figure, and there
are few sellers in the market.
Exchange on London may now be quoted 1-9 i to id.
bills drawn by the local banks. There are no other
bank bills offering. Local drawn merchants' bills are
offered at 1-9 to id., and bills with shipping documents
at 1-9 t.
depar-
ture of
fr freights
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steamer,change has
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vices recently received of the English markets for Indian
produce, more especially for our chief staple, cotton.
There are two vessels on the berth for Liverpool—one
of North American build, for which 4-5 at ss. are barely
obtainable, and the second of British build, loading at
6. The latter may be quoted as the rate for London.
Several ships have been recently taken up for China at
1Q rupees to 10 per candy for cotton, and mu), first..

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestria.
Sole Lessee, Mr. Charles Mathews.
THIS EVENING, _

Will be performed COURT BEAUTIES. Principal characters
Messrs. Selby, C. 'Mathews. R. Roxby, F. Matthews, Granby, Par-
selle, Miss Howard, and Miss Marshall.
After which, MY FATHER DID SO BEFORE MB, is which
Mr. John Reeves will appear.
To conclude with THE CRITIC ; or, a Tragedy Rehearsed. Sir
Fretfhl Plagiary and Puff, Mr. C. Mathews ; Tilbarina, Mrs. Yates.
,r 0.4 Boxes, ss. ; Upper Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is. ir •
half-price to any part of the house.
The New Box-office, No. 2, Wellington-street, is open to the
public every day, from Ten till Six.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Mr. J. M. Maddox, Solo Lessee and Manager.
During the Recess this Theatre has been re-decorated and embel-
lished In a superb and costly manner by Mr. Hurwitz. A new Chan-
delier has been fitted, and the best arrangements have been nude for
the due Ventilation of the Theatre, and the comfort aid cenTealence
of the audience.
THIS ETENING,

Will be performed the Opera of NORMA.
After which, a new Farce, entitled lIIS FIRST PECCADILLO.
To conclude with the Ballet LE DIABLE A QUATRE.

ROYAL SEA-BATIIING INFIRMARY..--Last evening
the 53d anniversary dinner of the patrons and friends
of the above institution, which is situated near Margate,
took place at the London Coffee house, Ludgate-hill,
when about 70 gentlemen sat down to an entertain pro-
vided in the best style of that excellent establishment.
The Lord Mayor presided, and in the course of the pro-
ceedings gave all the toasts usual on such occasions, which
were duly honoured by the assembled company, and graced
by the appropriate musical performance of the Messrs.
Sporle, Martin, Bruton, &c. Mr. Browne officiated as
toastmaster. Amongst the speakers and advocates of
the claims of the charity, were the chairman, Alderman
Gibbs, Dr. Coulson, the Rev. Mr. Dear, the Rev. Mr.
Day, Mr. Sergeant Channell, Mr. Pugh (the secretary),
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