The Sun.
London, England, 1851-07-16 00:00:00

OVERLAND MAIL

INDIA AND CHINA.

We have received from Marseilles letters and papers
in anticipation of the overland mail which left Calcutta
on the 2d of June. In consequence of the monsoon we
have no Bombay mail.
There is little in the shape of news from any part of
the country. A Peshawar correspondent writes:—
" There is little of news just now in this quarter,
though rumours of wars may be said to exist. An at-
tempt is being made to throw pontoons across the Cabal
river, to be ready in case of need."
From the kingdom of Oxide our latest advices are
dated the 231 of May.
" The L,mindar of Kuppradeen has evacuated that fort
but has now fled into another stronghold. Captains
Magness and Banbury have cannonaded it fur nine days,
and at last shorted him out."
Lucknow had just been the scene cf a most riotous
pr,:cfeding, cau,ing the loss of more tt.an 20 met',
killed -and wounded. The scene of action was at Hos-
abaci.
From Hydrabad we continue to ho entertained with
narratives of miNrii!e and revolt.
The t very day top c was the rapacity of the Arabs.
their oppression of the ,the rapacity
subjects, and their
complete domination over his Highness and his Go•

vernment.
There has been a fight at Nursee, between its Ta.
lookdar and Remindts, at,ended with a great lose of lite.
The TaloArlar was put to tl.ght. lie is repres,nted
as a man shunned by everyho,iy—not able to obtain tn„
services even of menials.
A private letter from Lahore of the 19th of May con-
tains the melancholy intelligence of the death, by his
own nand, of a young civilian, recently appointed to the
Punjaub—Mr. William Genrad 14,chner.
The marriage of Nuddeem 00l Moolk Bahadoor,
adopted elder brother of his Highness the Nabob of
the Carnatic and son of Shurf 00l Omra Bahadoor, with
the daugh'er of Goolam Jeelai,ee Khan Bahadoor, who
died at Mecca while on a pilgrimage there, has crested
some stir in Madras.
Captain John Merritt, of the 2d European Light In•
fantry, died at Secunderabad on the 3d of May.

CHINA.
HONG-KONG, MAY 24.
We have advices from England to the 24th of March
by the mail steamer which arrived here on the 11th.
Since writing you last month little of interest has oc-
curred here. There has been less sickness among the
troops. Additional room is to be afforded them on
board the store-ship Minden. We hope that eventually
she will be entirely at the disposal of the garrison.
General Jervais is directing his attention to what may
tend to amuse the men, is relaxing some of their restric-
tions, and endeavouring to dissipate in some measure
the monotony of their lives.
The British clipper vessel Reindeer arrived here from
Liverpool on the 9.h-130 days' passage from port to
port. The American clipper Oriental, from London,
arrived on the 1 lth-117 days' passage.
The accounts from Canton with referecce to the dis-
turbances in the neighbourhood, report that they con-
tinue to be very serious. All the f fforts of the Govern-
ment have hitherto failed to put them down. It would
seem that more than one-half of the entire province of
Kwang-si is in possession of the banditti and their chief,
Tunteh, along with then principal towns, and the com-
mand of the navigation of the Pearl river. This cir-
cumstance sufficiently accounts for the depressed state
of trade in Canton, and for the injury sustained thereby
both by Chinese and foreigners.
The Government of Pekin has appointed three high
functionaries to visit the province, in order that it may
become informed of de actual state of matters. At the
same time a considerable sum of money has been drawn
for on the Canton province, and a large body of troops
thence and from other provinces have passed on to the
scene of disturbance. _ .

The annual competition for prizes at Canton by about
3,000 of the literati occasions there at present consider•
able excitement.

Prices for imports had receded. In tea some business
had been done both for England and America.
From Shanghai our advices do not extend beyond the
7th of May. The import market was dull, and in ex-
ports little doing. The silk season was considered as
nearly clo3ed. There would be no further direct ship-
ments to Great Britain.

The total export from China to date is close upon

19,000 bales and 1,200 cases. Of tea to Groat Britain
the export to date may be estimated tc-, about 61,500,000
lbs. Tonnage is abundant, and, with the numerous earl-
vale, likely to continue so. The number of American
clipper•built vessels is on the increase, and some are ex-
pected here after reaping the benefit of splendid freights
on an American coasting voyage from the United States
round Cape Horn to California. Present rates of freight
are 21, ss. to 2/ 10s.

- Her Mak,sty's steamer Salamander arrived here on the
10th. She brought ou from Ceylon a detachment of the
Ceylon li,fle+.
Her M jesty's brig Serpent has sailed tor. Trince-
Maier, Ceylon.
In Liarli,ur—H.4. Majesty's ship Cleopatra, and Ame-
rican sl,ep-of-war Saratoga, 20 guns.
At Whampha—Her Maje.t)'s brig Pilot.
At Canton—The steAtn, r Pnt,gethon. The Salaman-
der has Lft ter Am }y, to relieve the Repaid, ordered
home.
At Shanghai—Her Majest's brig Contest.
Our latest d Englwo), \lurch 24; Unit( d
States, March 13; Calcutta, Apt 7; rl,mbay, April 19;
SiuraporP, May 4; Sydney, March 10; Mibuilla,
19; and Shanghai, May 7.

CO M ERCIA I. INTEL, LIG ENCE.
(From the Calcutta Englishman.)
MONDAY, Juan ?.
Since our lart issue the export market has continued in
active, business being proceeded upon with reluctance, for
which a further reason has been furnished by the unsettled
upward state of home exchange, and the difficulty to nego-
tiate on fair terms any but first-rate credit bills. Notwith-
standing these circumstances, we cannot report any general
decline in leading produce, the still moderate supplies ens
ceuraging the majority of holders to maintain' former re-
quirements with firmness. In indigo no business has trans-
pired, the small quantity remaining ou hand being held for
high rates on the strength of the late advices that the con-
tinuance of excessive heat and drought has caused serious
injury to the outstanding crop. Sugar experienced a fair de-
mand, Benares keeping up to unaltered value, whilst date
kinds and Khaur were partially ceded at 2a. to 4a. easier
rates. Saltpetre has continued in more general request,
which has imparted to prices more firmness, without leading
them to any pronounced rise. Rice has in table sort re-
mained dull, without further depression. Safil ewer, of
which only sparing quantities have as yet been put on the
market, found for these buyers at slightly enhanced rates.
Raw silk has continued in demand at Ba. to 12a. reduced
requirements established on the eve of departure of the last
mail. Corahs have not attracted any attention, though
holders in some instances evinced a willingness to accept the
4r. to sr. reduced offers, which they previously refused.
Shellac has remained flat, and sales could only with diffi-
culty be effected at a further decline of 4a. to Ba. Lac dye
in low mixed qualities nearly unsaleable even at a further
concession, but fair and good tests meet with willing buyers
at extreme previous rates. Linseed has continued in request
for home and American shipments, and prices maintained
extreme previous value. The demand for mustard seed has
assumed more general activity, and prices improved fully
2a. Jute has developed increasing inquiry, which enabled
holders to obtain Ba. to 12a. enhanced rates for the scarce
better qualities.
We regret that we have no improvement to notice in the
condition of our import market, which still remains in a
very depressed state, and with a constant downward bear-
ing The season is, however, now at hand when, in conse- ,
quence of the opening of the rivers, a good deal of stir usually
prevails amongst the dealers, and we trust • that our future
reports will be of a more cheering nature than they have
been of late, although the heavy supplies which we have)
been receiving for some time past of cotton piece goods for-
bid the hope of any important improvement as regards value
in that branch or oar import trade. The transactions in
gray shirtings have been on a very extensive scale, but at
a decline of about 2a. per piece, the market still haying a
declining tendency. White shirtings have sold but to a
limited extent, and latterly at the lowest prices known
for some years. White figured shirtings have been taken
more freely, but at a deduction of 2a. to 4a. The sales of
white cambrics have been very trifling. White twills
remain unnoticed. A fair quantity of gray made-
pollams has changed hands at a fall of 2a. to 3a.; the white
sort is neglected. The inquiry fur jacouets is not active,
although some Makes and widths have sold to a fair
extent; bleached jaconets have gone still further (town under
the pressure of heavy arrivals. The sales of lappets have
been greater, but without any improvement in value. There
is very little doing in book muslin,. Although this is a fa-
vourable season for mull mulls, the heavy imports prevent
the market for these fabrics tram improving, and if sales were
pressed, lower prices would have to be submitted to. Turkey
red goods remain flat. The season for prints and chintzes is
drawing near, and some activity is shortly anticipated in
these fabrics. A good quantity of mule twist has been placed
with but little variation in prices, excepting in 50s, which
have given way to the extent of 2p.; 60a are steady, and 70s
and upwards dull. Some sales of copper, chiefly Australian,
are reported. Large parcels of iron have been sold, without
improvement in value, and this metal still remains depressed.
The speller market has assumed a more encouraging appear-
ance. Lead retnains very dull.
Our money market has remained unchanged as far as the
rates of interest are concerned, but at these supplies are more
currently obtainable, and the former tightness in the Bazaar
seems on the decrease. The position assumed last mail by
takers of home exchange has been maintained, and they
have succeeded in imparting to rates a further upward ten-
dency, the rather extensive negotiations having ruled for six
months' sight credit bills at 2s. Id. to 2s. lid., and docu-
ment draughts 2s. lid. to 2s. lid., and latterly some of these
were reported at 2s. led. The hulk of the transactions in
credit bills was done at 2s. Id., and although earlier in the
mail some first-rate paper sold at 2s. Old. The last trams"
action we have heard of in credit bills was effected as 25:
lid. These bills, owing to the superior facility of disc° with
ing them at home, are preferred. Locument bills couldto
be
difficulty obtain an offer anywhere, and were only
placed on comparatively very disadvantageous terinteet;
which
reights are held for 2s. 6d. to ss. improved rate
for pressing shipments, have been submitted to.

2 dolls. 30c.; round, 2 dolls. 90c. to 4 dolls. 20c. ; hoop, 2
dolls. 80c. to 3 dolls. 10c.
Tin-plates-9 00113. to 91,4 dolls.
Cochineal-85 dolls, to 125 dolls.
Turkey Opium— 360 dolls., and difficult of sale.
Tea— The transactions during the month have been
On*
siderable. Of congou about 17 chops have been sold, at from
13t. to 16t. In green tea, 35,000 to 36,000 packages have
changed hands, leaving a stock of 70,000 to 73,000 on the
market. Prices for the finer descriptions are lower, but those
for the common kinds are supported.
Exchange on England—First-class paper; 4s. Bd. to
4.5. 8 t,d. India Company's accepted bills, 224 r. to 225 r.
per 100 dolls.
Freights may be quoted 21. 55. to 2/. 10s. Tonnage
abundant.
From Shanghai our advices are to the 7th. The import
market was still inactive. In exports little doing.
Tea—The market was nearly bare of congou, and only '
one chop had been purchased. The business done is green
amounted to a few purchases for the American market.
Silk—The transactions of the season were expected to
have been nearly closed. Quotations remained unaltered,.
Tsatlee, No. 2, 430 dolls. ; No. 3. 390 dolls. to 410' dolls. ;
Tayeaain, 2SO dolls. to 315 dolls. Exports from China,
19.000 bales end 12,000 cases, against 15.20(1 bales last year.
Long Cloths—Prices for the lower qualities of both gray
and white had given way, for the better descriptions fall
rates were obtainable; grays were quotedl.Bs to 3 dolls. 70;
whites, 1.90 dolls. to 2.90 dulls. The sales of both descrips
tions were estimated at 9 >,oto pieces.
Spanish stripes in little demand ; assorted quoted 90c.
to 9:,c.

Exchange on England had declined to 4s. Bd. to 4s. 9d ;
on India Comps, accepted paper 222 r. per 100 dolls.
Freights-There was no vessel on the berth.
(From the Si"gapore Free Press.)
INGAPOIIE, MAY 31.
The arrivals from Great Britain duritg the month have
been the Trident, Athena, and M..ry Ray, from Liverpool,
and the Iceni, from London, with a m derate supply of
goods.
The demand for imports, particularly for cotton goods,
has continu,d since our last, but without the anticipated
improvement in prices, which may be attributed chiefly to
the large
low rates. quantity of goods forced off by auction at very
In exports great activity prevails, and as the supplies of
produce, particularly pepper. gambier, coffee. gutta percha,
and tin, are insufficient for numerous orders under execution,
present prices are likely to be maintained for some time
waEnxtecdil.an Seas-
tes On
of3ol:dnagyia:,ld-sigßhtil'ilsanvkerbyillss,caarcte dua.nmn
6d.;
andeli
six months sight, at 4s. to 4s. ed. On Calcutta-
Court of Directors' bills selling at 219 to 221' per 100 dolls.
On Bombay and Madras-Nali
n 1 On China-Sales at
par. and in demand.
Tonnage-The Sarge and Claro are loading for London;
the Iceni, for Penang and London; and the Christina, for
Liverpool.
Rates of Freight-Tin, 21. per 20c. ; sago and sago flour
21. 10s. to 2/. 125. 6d. • sago in boxes, 2/. 15s. to 3/. ; sugar,
21. to 2/. 103. ; gambler, in baskets, 2/. Iss. to 3/. ; ditto,
in bales, 21. 10s.; mother-of-pearl shell, 2/. 108. ; gotta
percha, 2/. 15s. to 3/. ; coffee, 21. 10s. per 18c.; black pop.
per, 21. 15s. ; hides, 2/. los.; measurement goods, 34 per
50 c. feet.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
HONG-KONG, MAY 24.
ARRIVALS FROM GREAT BRITAIN.
At Hong-Kong—April 27, the Calder, from Sunderland;
May 1, the Mooltan, from London; May 9, the Reindeer,
from Liverpool; May 10, the Hindoo, from London; May
11, the Qriental (American), from London; May 21, the
Sir Edward Parry, from London; May 22, the New Mars
garet. from Liverpool ; May 22, the Emily (Hamburgh),.
from Newcastle; May 22, the Alliance, from Liverpool;
May 22, the Ranger, from Milford; May 22, the Lisette
(Russian from Hartlepool; May 23, the Hamille Mitchell,
from the Clyde.

At Shanghai—April 17, the Androkles (Danish), from
London ; May 10, the Success, from Liverpool.

DEPARTURES TO GREAT BRITAIN.
From Hong-Kong—May 5, the Bangalore, to Liver=
W From hampoa —May 8, the Menan, to London.
Shanghai--April 20, the Albemarle, to London ; Aprills, th.
Trent, to London.