The Sun.
London, England, 1851-11-18 00:00:00

THE SUN,

OVERLAND MAIL

INDIA AND CHINA.
(From the Overland Bombay Times, Oct. 17.)

SUMMARY.—Our details of news by the present
mail are of the most meagre description, nothing of
the slightest public interest—political or domestic—
having transpired since the date of our last dispatch.
The general dearth of interesting matters for discus-
sion seems to be felt throughout the length and
breadth of theland ; and the leading journals of Madras
have actually been compelled to resort, for want of
matter more exciting to write about, to turn round
upon the governor and government of that presidency,
and rate them soundly, for no other reason that we
can see than that Sir Henry Pottinger and his coun-
cil, according to their ideas of the subject matter of
animadversion, do nothing for the good of the public,
and afford no service in return for the salaries they
receixe. If this really be so, why then here is a case
of no small importance ready made for the Thomp-
sons, the Lewins, the Humes, and the rest of the
host of grievance -mongers, to badger the East
India Company about to their hearts' content. It
is gratifying, however, to find that there is still
a remnant of loyalty left amongst the " benighted"
and that the whole of the community do not
participate in the " Red" views of the local press, for
we see it stated in the Spectator that it is in contem-
plation to give a public dinner at the banquetting
room to Sir G. Berkeley, the out-going Commander-
in- Chief of Madras, as a m ark of respect previous to
his approaching departure from India. Lieutenant-
General Sir Richard Armstrong, his Excellency's
successor in the command, arrived at Madras in the
Barham on the 28th ult.; we regret to see it stated
that he was in a bad state of health, and was unable
to land until the day after his arrival.
One of the north-west papers menticns that there
are " mysterious whispers" abroad of an intended ex-
pedition to the Khyber during the ensuing cold wea-
ther. The particular object of the expedition has not
transpired, but it is rumoured that the force to be
organised for the purpose will consist of about 5,000
men of all arms, including two Goorka regiments and
a troop of Horse Artillery. It is thought probable
that Brigadier-General Sir Hugh Wheeler will com-
mand the force when it takes the field, notwithstand-
ing that he has expressed his intention of returning
to England shortly to reposeaupon the laurels he has
already so nobly won in repeated actions with the
enemy in the field. Sir Hugh was invested by the
Governor- General with the insignia of a Knight
Commander of the Bath on the 30th ult. at Simlah.
The ceremony of the investiture is mentioned as
having been on a grand scale, the whole of the so-
ciety of the station having been invited to attend to
do honour to the occasion.
The Lahore Chronicle, which is usually well in-
formed on the fact of matters on which it writes,
states that notwithstanding the frequent outcries of
the Calcutta press, the Governor-General has, at no
very distant period, recorded his deliberate opinion
that the supreme government should be located in
the North-Western provinces. It appeared to be his
Lordship's wish to unite a larger proportion of north-
west government to the Punjaub, and to form the
whole into one presidency, the limits of the two
to be somewhere about Allahabad, the Govern-
ment of Bengal annexing the provinces west
of Soane, as far as Allahabad. In the
event of this plan being carried out under
the provisions of the new charter, it is proposed that
the residence of the Governor of the north-west pro-
vinces should be at Simla—the subordinate offices, as
well as those connected with the Supreme Govern-
ment, being located at Umbel's. Our Lahore con-
temporary gives this as an explanation of the evideat
anxiety that has for some time past been manifested
to complete the greatly improved communication
between Simla and the plains now in progress. It is
further stated that the object which the Lieutenant-
Governor of Agra (Mr. Thomason) has in view in
visiting Lahore and the Punjaub, is to gather such
information during his progress as will enable him to
record his opinions on the feasibility and advisability
of the plans proposed by the most Noble the Marquis
Dalhousie. Another rumour has it that Mr. Thoma-
son will be the first Governor of the Lahore Presi-
dency, the civil members of the existing Board of
Administration becoming a Board of Revenue. In
case of these important measures being carried out, it
is thought a change will also take place in the consti-
tution of the army, which will, it is said, be then
separated into two divisions, which will be designated
the " Bengal " and " Lahore " armies.
We see it stated in the Calcutta papers that the
native landholders of that city are forming a society
for the purpose of appointing a representative who
will advocate their interests in the Parliament at home
in the discussions on the renewal of the Company's
charter. The association has been established under
the euphonious designation of the " Daisbaturthee
Somaj, ' or " Society for the good of the country."
The object is to be accomplished by raising contribu-
tions from the natives of the soil, and the subscrip-
tion will continue for three years, as the discussions
will not, it is expected, come to a final issue till the
end of that period.
It is rumoured that Major G. Ramsay, assistant to
the Resident of Nagpore, has been appointed to act
as Resident of Katmandoo during the absence of Mr.
Erskine from Nepaul.
At the ordinary monthly meeting of the Bombay
Geographical Society held on the 9th inst., that body
recorded a resolution expressing the deep grief of the
society for the loss of Captain J. P. Sanders, of the
Indian Navy, one of the oldest and ablest of its mem
hers, whose contributions have so often adorned the
pages of its " Transactions."
Lord and Lady Falkland and suite arrived at Ma-
habuleshwar, from Daporee, on the sth inst., and
will, it is expected, take up their winter quarters at
Farell early in next month. Sir John Gre
Pre-
y and
staff are also at the Hills, and will return to the
sidency about the same time as the Governor.
Captain Nixon, of the 6:h Bombay Native Infan-
try, has just been tried by general court-martial on
the following charges—the decision of the court has
not yet been promulgated :
FIRST CHARGE.—For disgraceful conduct, in having
at Bombay, on or about the sth of August, 1851,
embezzled and fraudulently misapplied the sum of
600 rs., being a part of the sum of 13,000 rs. en-
trusted to him by the presidency paymaster for the
payment of the 6th Regiment Native Infantry, for
the month of July, 1851.
SECOND CHARGE.—For disgraceful conduct, in
having at Bombay, on or about the 11 th of August,
1851, wilfully and knowingly rendered to Lieutenant
Jervis Harpur, the acting paymaster of the 6th Re-
giment Native Infantry, a false statement of his cash
account from Ist to 11th August, 1851, showing an
advance of only 12,400 rs. as received in that period,
whereas he had received from the presidency pay-
master on or about the sth day of August, 1851, an
advance of 13,000 rs.
THIRD CHARGE.—For disgraceful conduct, in
having between the 9th of February, 1846, the date
on which he assumed charge of the regimental pay
office, and the 11th of August, 1851, embezzled and
fraudulently misapplied the sum of 1724-14-9 re.,
or thereabouts, being monies entrusted to him as
regimental paymaster for military purposes.
We observe in the columns of one of the local pa-
pers an intimation that the Guicowar of Baroda has
suspended his Dewan ; but, with our contemporary,
we fear it is too good news to be true.
(From the Singapore Free Press of October 6.)
The accounts from Labuan are encouraging as far
as they go. The Eastern Archipelago Company are
now raising a considerable quantity of coals monthly,
although not so much as they might have been ex-
pected to do by this time.
From Siam we continue to receive the most favour-
able accounts of the state of affairs there. By latest
arrivals we learn that the King has given orders for a
large addition to be forthwith made to the city of
Bangkok. He has also established a printing-press,
at which works are to be produced in Siamese and
English, for the enlightenment of his
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Majesty has also directed a generiion th
laws of the kingdom, so that they may be made as
equitable as possible, and we understand he has ex-
pressed his firm intention that equal justice shall be
dealt out to all alike, high and low, rich and poor.
Our shipping news this month will be
and found to
i ca re-
cord the loss of several vessels, English Amern
in the waters of the Indian Archipelago. Among
these are two American ships, one the clipper Mem-
non, bound to London, with 1,400 chests of teas on
board, and the other the ship George Browne, from
California, in ballast. The English barque Metro-
polis, wrecked on Bintang some weeks ego, was also
a tea ship, having 5,000 chests on board, and bound
for Halifax, in North America. The wreck has since
been brought to Singapore by the Hon. Company's
steamer Hooghly, and sold by auction for 8,150 dolls.,
under an order of the Admiralty Court.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
REPORT ON THE STATE OF TUE BOSIBAI
MARKETS.
FROM THE 313 TO THE 16TH OF OCTOBER INCLESIVE.
Money continues abundant, and rates of interest re-
main unaltered, although the tightness prevalent in
Madras and Calcutta may probably affect our market
ere long. The following aro the current quotations for
Government Securities and Bank Shares:—Sicca Fives,
1825-26, 1071 to New Fives, 1841-42, 105 to 11
Sicca Fours, 1832-33, 974; Company's Fours, 1835.36,
1842.43, 92k; Transfer Loan, 1151; Bombay Bank
Shares, 25 per cent. prem.; Oriental Bank Shares, 5 per
cent.-prem.; Commercial Bank Shares, 5 per cent. ells.
count; Agra Bank Shares, par.
The Oriental Bank has declared a dividend at the rate
Of seven per cent. per annum payable on and after the
18th instant.

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