The Sun.
London, England, 1851-02-17 00:00:00

THE SUN,

again formed line, advanced, covered by the light compani:s
of the different corps and by the guns, formed square to re-
ceive cavalry, again formed line, then columns of companio,
the cavalry advancing, charging through the intervals, and
retiring under cover of a fire from the artillery. The review
concluded with the general salute, after which the Governor-
General and the Maharaja returned to their respective
camps, and the troops to their several quarters. It was r
fine breezy morning,' says another correspondent, diversified
with a few mares' tails, as seamen call the light floating
clouds that portend wind. The hills between this and Cash-
mere, at not 50 miles off, with their sides covered with snow,
added to the brilliancy of the scene.'

LONDON,

Cotton—The transactions Hoes last month have been con-
siderable, and at improved rates. Bombay quoted Ts. 9to
Ts. 9 9; Bengal, Ts. 9 4 to Ts. 9 8; Madras, Ts. 9 5 to Ts.
10 3. About 20,500 bales have been sold. Stock, say 41,509
bales.

Cotton Yarn—Owing to the firmness of holders the sales
have been small. Quotations show an advance for the higher
numbers. Nos. 16-24 quoted 29 dolls. to 30 dolls. ; Nos.
28 -32, 31. dolls. to 33 dolls; Nos. 38-42, 34 dolls, to 37
dolls.

Shirtings—Prices for greys and the better descriptions of
whites have improved somewhat. Greys ase quoted 2 dolls.
50c. to 3 dolls. sc. ; whites, 2 dolls. to 3 dolls. 10c. Sales
of both kinds estimated at about 56,000 pieces.
Woollens—Spanish Stripes—Stock in Chinese hands is
large. Prices remain as before —90 c. to 1 doll. Long ells.
assorted, 6 dolls. 80c. to 7 dolls. 30c. ; scarlet, 7 dolls. 85c.
Iron—The sales are reported at 8,000 peculs; stock large.
Rod, 2 dolls. 40c. to 2 dolls. 700. per pecul ; bar, 2 dolls.
10c. to 2 dells. 20c.; round, 2 dolls. 80c. to 4 dolls. 30c.;
hoops, 2 dolls. 60c. to 2 dolls. 80c. Tin plates, 9 dolls. to
9 dolls. 50c.
Cochineal-90 dolls. to 115 dolls.

Turkey Opium-340 dolls. per pecnl. and stock large.
Tea—During the month there has been a fair amount of
business done in black tea. About 26 chops of congou have
been settled at Tl 6 and T 18. Of the new greens 200,000
packages have arrived, but no settlements of consequence
have taken place. _ . _

Black. Green. Total,

Export from Canton from July I,
1850, to Dec. 24, 1850 .. 28,112,000 3,097,000 29,209,000
Export from Shanghai from July 1,
1850, to Dec. 18, 1850 .. .. 11,019,000 1,321,000 12,340,000

37,131,000 4,418,000 41,549,000

. . . . . .
Export from Canton from July 1,
1849, to Dec. 24, 1849 .. .. 27,651,000 2,971,000 30,621,008
Export from Shanghai from July 1,
1849, to December 24, 1849 .. 8,245,000 184,000 8,429,000

35,896,000 3,155,000 39,050,000

Exchanges on England—First class paper and American
credits, ss. Id. and ss. 11/2d. India—Company's accepted
paper, 232 r. to 233 r. per 100 dolls.
Freights nominal. Some vessels are offering at 11. 10s.
for immediate dispatch.
Our advices from Shanghai are to the 23d inst. There
had been a good amount of business done in Imports, but
prices showed little improvement. Shipments of produce
continued heavy.
Tea—Large purchases of low Cengous had been made at
rather higher rates, The settlements of green were estimated
at 160,000 packages, of which about 35,000 packages were
for the English market.
Silk—Prices remained without change, and the business
done had been inconsiderable. The market was nearly clear
of the finer sorts. No. 1 and 2 Tsatlee, nominal at 445 doll a. ;
No. 3, 380 dolls. to 410 dolls.; Taysaam, 270 dolls. to 330
dolls. Export since Ist of July last 12,120 bales.
Shirtinge—The demand for the better descriptions of
greys had been good. Greys quoted 1 doll. 88c. to 2 dolls.
83c.; whites, 2 dolls. 10c. to 2 dolls. 60c. The sales of both
descriptions about 125,000 pieces.
Spanish Stripes—About 4,000 pieces were sold at 85c. to
90c. for assorted.

Exchange on England—• Oriental Bank and first class
paper, ss. ; American credits, ss. Id. India—Company's
accepted bills, 236 r. per 100 dolls.
Freights-41. for tea, and 41. 103. for silk.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS FROM GREAT BRITAIN'.

At Hong-Kong—Dec. 7, the Rajasthan, from Liverpool;
Dec. 9, the Margaretta, from Hull; Dec. 14, the Investiga-
tor, from London ; Dec. 25, William I. (Du.), from Newport.
At Shanghai—Dec. 12, the Cathaya, from Liverpool;
Dec. 16, the John Dugdale, from Liverpool ; Dec. 19, the
Confucius, from Liverpool; Dec. 19, the Viscount Sandon,
from London.