The Sun.
London, England, 1846-02-23 00:00:00

CHINA.

CANTON.—We hear from Canton that the placard which
was lately stuck en the walls of the factories (a translation
of which appeared in all the Hong• Kong papers) turns out
to be, what we pronounced it, a piece of official Chinese du-
plicity, intended most probably to smooth some of the diffi-
culties which Keying may have expected to encounter
during his Hong-Kong visit. Mr. Macgregor, on applica-
tion, was informed that sixty-seven copies of the placard
had been posted, and the names of the places where they
were to be seen was furnished. Mr. Jackson, accompanied
by a linguist and other Chinese servants of the British con-
sulate, personally inspected the 67 places where the pro-
clamation was said to be exposed. He could only find
seven copies ; four of them on the walls of the fo -
reign factories, the other three in places where
bills are usually posted, but so covered up with other
notices that they could net be read. In point of fact there
were only four copies made public, and they were all on the
factory walls. We presume that this deception has been
communicated to her Majesty's superintendent of trade, and
that it will receive due attention. It is not probable that
foreigners will often avail themselves of the privilege of visit-
ing the suburbs of Canton, notoriously the abode of cut-
throats and thieves, neither would many care to enter the
city, were it thrown open. In contending for the right of
free access to the city, it is demanded not only as all act of
justice, but also as redress for many past insults, intended to
degrade foreigners in the eyes of the natives. Sir John
Davis at once pledged himself to carry this question. We
wait for a redemption of that pledge. Perhaps the personal
comfort of foreigners in Canton would be more enhanced by
permission to visit the country, than by a free communica-
tion with the city, though for the reason already stated, ac-
cess to the city becomes a point which in some degree touches
the national honour, and is therefore not to be overlooked.--
Friend of China, Dec. 3.
The ship Sir Robert Sale has been chartered to carry to
England invalids belonging to the naval and military forces
in China. We hear that before her departure for England
she will take a cruise with such convalescents belonging to
the 15th Regiment as, in the opinion of the medical officers,
may be benefited by the change of air. Part of the 18th
were brought round from Chek-Chew yesterdai. They
were relieved by a company of the 42d Madras Native In-
fantry.—lbid, Dec. 6.
Mr. Layton, Vice-Consul at Ningpo, has been appointed
Acting Consul at Amoy, pending her Majesty's pleasure. The
Ningpo Vice-Consulship is not to be filled up.—lbid.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
CALCUTTA.
The follevring changes in some of the mercantile firms of Calcutta,
are notified :

The interest and responsibility of Mr. James Small, in the house of
Messrs. Glass and Co. ; Mr. A.A. Mackey, of the house of Messrs. J.
Mackey and Co.; of Mr. William Martin, in the firm of Messrs.
Cockrell and Co. ; of Mr. George Oliver, in the firm of Messrs. Os-
wald, Seal, and Co. ; of Messrs. J. C. Hay, and J. P. Melk, in the
house of Messrs. Hay, Meik, and Co. ; of Mr. Alexander Fraser, In
the firm of Messrs. Fraser, M'Donaid, and Co.; and of Mr. Charles
Lyall, in the firm of Messrs. Lyall, Matheson, and Co., have ceased.
The following were admitted as partners ;—Mr. Colin Wilson
Macrae, in the firm of Messrs. Lyall, Matheson, and Co.; Mr.
William Woolley, jun., in the firm of Messrs. P. I. Sarkies and Co.;
Mr. Henry Leis Christiana ,in the firm of Messrs. Biale, Koch, and
Co.; and Mr. Robert Francis Carlow, in the firm et Messrs. Church.
Luke, and Co.—Calcutta Economist

THE BOMBAY MARKET.
(From the Chamber of Commerce Overland Price Current.)
BOMBAY, Jere. 15Th, 1846.—Metals—The transactions in metals
have been confined to a few articles, and have been exceedingly
limited. Nothing, so far as we can learn, has been done either in
Swedish or British bar iron, and the prices of these descriptions,
which differ little from these quoted in our last, must therefore be
considered nominal. There have been some small sales in hoop and
sheet, at our quotations, but the particulars have net reached us.
The former of these, it will be perceived, is a little higher than be-
fore, while the latter has declined in a slight degree. We are in-
formed of a sale of 78 cwt, round and square rod at 38% rs. per
candy ; the present price, however, of round is 43 rs. In copper
there have been sales of sheet, both sheathing and braziers, at 54% rs,
to 55 rs. per cwt —a somewhat higher price for the former than was
current last month. A sale of the latter to the extent of 875 cwt,
at 55 rs. per cwt., has been communicated to us. Is tile we are ap-
prised of sales of 575 cwt., at 48% rs., and 108 cwt. at 49 rs, per
cwt. Nails have slightly gives way. Steel, quicksilver, and tin
plates, are without change in price, and are dull of sale. In sheet
lead we hear of a sale of 450 cwt., at 12.3-0 rs. per cwt., but pig has
somewhat declined. A transaction in spelter, at 15-4-0 per cwt. is
said to have taken place, but we are not aware of the quantity dis-
posed of, which must, we should imagine, have been small.
Cotten Manufactures—With the exception of the finer qualities of
25-inch cloth, and some few descriptions of bleached shirting, which
have been in demand, these fabrics have generally suffered a reduc-
tion in price. Grey domestics of stout quality, notwithstanding an
inquiry which has existed for them for the Arabian market, have
given way in price, though not to so great an extent as other ar-
ticles. Bleached madapollams are in little request, and can only be
sold at a reduction on previous quotations. Bleached domestics are
wholly unsaleable. For Jacconets, whether grey or bleached, there
Is little demand; prices are further reduced, and sales are difficult to
be made. Cambrics and muslins are almost neglected, and cannot
be sold at remunerating rates. There have been a few transactions
in Turkey red goods at low prices, but owing to the cessation of the
demand from Moultan, these fabrics are now without inquiry, and
are extremely dull of sale.

Yarns—The market for cotton twist has participated in the pre-
vailing depression. The business, both in mule and water, has been
very trifling, and transactions have been confined to No. 40 in the
former and No. 30 in the latter. Prices, it will be seen, have ex-
perienced a general decline ; and at present, from the absence of de-
mand, our quotations must be regarded as nominal. There has been
some little inquiry latterly for Turkey red twist, but orange continues
neglected.
Weollens—These goods still remain wholly without inquiry, and
we have heard of no transaction in them during the fortnight.
Marine Stores—No sales appear is have taken place in the articles
under this head, and the market generally is well supplied. We
quote Swedish tar nominally at rs. 7 to 8 per barrel, and Linseed oil
rs. 1-6-0 to rs. 1-8 0 per gallon, both somewhat lower than before,
hut other items aro without change in value.

Beer—The market for beer still remains in its former state of com-
plete inactivity, and the only operations that have taken place have
been auction sales of inferior brands. Neither in Allsopp's nor in
Bass's has anything been done.

Spirits—Are without change either in demand or value. Brandy
is still all but unsaleable. We have been apprised of no sales.
Red Lead is a trifle lower than last month; white witheat alte-
ration.

Cochineal—This article has been in some request for exportation
to the China market, where it appears to have been recently in de-
mand, and to have realised high prices. We now quote it at re.
3 12 0 to 3 13 0 per lb. at the latter of which rates 3,0001 be. have been
recently disposed of.
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Saffrim—the stock of saffron is considerable, and, the demand
being limited, the finest sorts only are saleable. Our present quota-
tion is rs. 8 22 per lb., according to quality.
In Corks, Bottles, &c., there has been little doing, and prices are
without noticeable change.
EASTERN PRODUCE.
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Cotton —There is little change in the aspect of the market for this
staple, and the fluctuation in prices as been inconsiderable. We now
quote some sorts a shade higher, and others rather lower, than at the
date of our last. Business has been limited, the closing of the Go-
vernment Treasury for advances on produce having put a stop in a
great measure to shipments by native dealers, while the state of the
home markets has held out little encouragement for exportation by
European houses. Shipments, however, are in progress to China,
from which quarter somewhat more favourable accounts have re-
cently been received. Our quotations are as follow :
Broach, Surat, and Jumboeseer ••..•• • • • • • .Rs. 112 per candy.
Dollera • ••• • • ....... • • •
~>7a
Oomrawuttee • .
Barnes .
90
Compta .......... • • . • • • • • ••
• .... „ 66 to 67
Coffee—Both Mocha and Malabar have slightly declined—the
former being quoted now at rs. Bto 8 (with a small stock), and
the latter at rs. 6 to GM per maund.
Gums—Animi has receded at rs. 70 to 64 per cwt.—a reduction of
rs. 10 oa our last quotation. Arabic may be quoted at rs. 32 to 33,
and Olibanum is without change.
Hemp has declined in value about re. 1 and 2 per candy.
Opium—This drug is about re. ii per chest dearer than blare, Wt
the quality in general is far from good.
Pepper—Malabar Pepper is rs. I per candy higher. Bhuteoll
without alteration.
Silk—Nankin, and 2fos. I, 2, and :s:Canton, have declined same.
what since our last ; but the Persian and Bengal varieties are rather
in advance of former quotations.
Wool —The two first descriptiens (Khorassan and Mekran) have
given way about rs. 1 to 5 per candy ; Cuteh is stationary ;
and
articles native aocfeopurodnt.
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Marwar may be quoted at rs. 10 per candy higher than before. Ws
have heard of no recent transactions in any varl4lY, though somas
shipments
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other on
FREIGHTS.
Shipping arrivals have been less nuMeroils, but trei tremely scarce, no improvement has taken place 1 eight bel:ng ex.
Britain. There was an advance in the early 11 the rat.„: to Great
3/. 15s, per ton, at which some engagements at part of month to
owing to the unfavourable s.ccounts from En lereallis.7'"; but latterly,
given way. In the absence of authentic ana , the rate has again
operations, it is difficult to give the ultv:mation as to actual
almost any quotation is notninal. 'S•a",..‘ figure, and at present
The rate of Night to China i 9
rs, I
melt on our last quetatioa. A per candy—a slight improve.
1110-
The prices of Govenim
a slight diminution of tl ea) P.. 7.S Fl, MARKET.
paper have risen since our last, owing S
now be quotedas 11110_,
_ 'ea !e pressure on the Money Market. They may
5 per
Ca-A. Loan of 1825 Its 106 to 111
4 do. .. 1832-33.... • • „ 100 to 102
4, rm do. .. 1835-36...... „ 95 to 97
Do do. .. 1841-42. „ 105 to 106
4 D 0..... • • do. .. 1842-43... „ 95 to 97
tidings—Transactions have taken place in Exchange ou London
at. six months, at 2s. per rupee, but the rate is now less than, and
drawers are demanding Is. I 1 ltd. Exchange at 30 days sway
set down at Is. 111 d, to Is. 11,(1.
Banks—There has been little variation since our last in the TAILS
of Bombay Bank shares„ and we may now quote them the same as
at the date of our last. viz., re. 48 per cent premium. Shares in
the Oriental :Bank have improved, and were saleable yesterday at
rs. 227% premium, for old, and rs. 195 for new shares.
Price of Bullion—Sovereigns, each rs. 11 ; Bank notes, pet
rs. 10%. 4;

RAILWAY CLASSIFICATION,
The Select Committee appointed for the classification of v,anway
Bills according to the resolutions adopted by the House, amt. who aro
empowered to report from time to time, have further cOrsidered th•
several matters referred to them, and agreed to report tV., follows :
Your Committee recommend that the following WI, be added tv
Group No. I, viz.,—
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Manchester and Lincoln Union Railway, and
Gainsborough Canal.
Lynn and Ely (Extension to March).
Huntingdon and Wisbech. Chesterfield and
Wisbech, St. Ives, and Cambridge.
York and North Midland Enlargement,
Your Committee also recommend that, the folloLwileig:lllsit.b:::ed
e
11,
to Group No. 2, viz.,—
Cornwall and Devon Central Railvmy.
Cornwall and Devon Central Itanriay (Ilayle, Levant,
and Bodmin Branches).
Welt Cornwall Railway.