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London, England, 1856-08-15 00:00:00

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the great interest they have always evinced in 0).
undertaking, and for the kini support that I have in
variably received. I have also to thank my friend C„I.
Pears, the consulting engineer, who you all know takes
deep interest in this rail way, for the courteous and friendly
manner in which he has carried on business with as. T(
the ladies, whc have this day graced the inauguration with
their presence, I beg to tender many thanks, and venture
to hope that they will again favour us with their comp my
on the next similar occasion, when we will take them
through a Mora beautiful country, and we shall also be
enabled to show them a fine engineering work, the bridge
across the Poiney. I beg, my lord, ladies and gentlemen,
on behalf of 016 officers of this company and myself, to
thank you fir the honour yon have done us in drinking
prosperity to the undertaking, and in combining our
names therewith.

Major JENKINS next proposed the health of the ladier,
which was drunk with three times three.
Mr. MURRAY returned thanks.

It was nearly half-past four when tiffin was completely
over—speeches and all.; and it was really delightful to
witness the spirit in which the "French bonnets And
crinolines " fluttered back to the carriage. On our jour
ney home we had the delicious sea, breeze in our faces
The pleasure of the day was damped by a melancholy,
and, we fear, fatal accident. A fireman fell toff the en-
gine, and, it is said, so severely injured hitpself as b,
leave no hopes of his recovery. The accident delayed
the train, and we did not arrive at Royapooriate until 8
pm). On the whole we may express ourselves highly ca.-
tisffed" with the arrangements. There might have been
two or three little oversights, but railway
_people are
only human, we: suppose, like other people',l}The offi-
oia's wera indefatigable in their exertions to promote
the comfort and convenience of the travellers throughout
the day. The whole matter otthe luncheon was admir-
oble7--wines,, pools, and the.- fT.rnitare oLtables and
Tents ; and otir hest wish to the partlii ail:it:63lla on the
occasion is, that they may never spend a less pleasant
3ay than that upon which the Madras • Railway was
opened.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
BOMBAY, JULT 9.
The English mail of the 10th June was received at Bom-
bay, per Peninsular and Oriental Company's steamer
Ganges, on the sth inio.
Our money market during the fortnight has become very
much easier, and money can be had in the Bazaar under
bank rates, which remain the same as quoted in our last.
We have to report a rise in securities of every descrip-
tion.
Import Market.—As usual at this season of the year
trade is quiet, but the market for imports is firm.
Piece Goods.—We subjoin as usual a list of the translc-
tions that have taken place since last report.
Grey Shirtier, 40 inches up to Blbs. are in very good
demand ; 45 inch middling are also in good demand—the
higher qualities are in fair request, while the lo4er ones
are dull.
Grey Madapollams are in very fair inquiry.
Grey Jaconets are in moderate demand;
Grey T Cloths of all descriptions are scarce, and are in.
very good demand.
Grey long cloths of all descriptions are dull of sale.
Grey domestics are in slight inquiry.
Blacked shirtings of middling quality are in fair inquiry,
while the higher are dull and difficult of sale.
Bleached Jaconets —The higher qualities are in no in-
quiry, while low and middling are slightly sought after.
Bleached Twills—The lower and higher qualities are
dull, but for middling there is a fair inquiry, as there
likewise for the same description of madapollams, the
higher qualities being dull of sale. T. R. cambrics and
mulls are in inquiry, but twills are dull.
Fancy Goods—For the lower qualities of nearly all de-
rcriptions there is a fair inquiry. The higher quality of
bleached mulls, book muslin, and dyed mulls are dull.
Bleached satin spots and stripes are in fair inquiry.
Cotton Yarn.—No sales have taken place since last re-
port, owing to the firmness evinced generally by holders,
while dealers are not inclined to give higher prices.
Metals —English bar iron hoops and sheets, nail rod,
square and round, are dull, and have declined.
Woollens and flannels.of all descriptions are as usual at
this season of the year dull, and no sales have been
effected.

EIPORTS.—Cotton Wool.—The transactions of the fort-
night are on rather a more limited scale, the upward course
of prices and the character of the article having materially
changed for the worse as regards colour and general ap-
pearance, have tended to check the activity noticed as pre-
vailing at our last, and the business reported is only 7,000
bales or thereabouts, on European account.
Sheep's Wool, since the arrival of the mail, has been in
demand, and both Marwar and Meckran have advanced.
Oilseeds.—Linseed is in demand at Rs. 4, and so is
rape, for which we quote for Sincle Rs. 3i to St, and for
Guzerat Rs. 4. Stocks are moderate. Niger is in de-
mand, but there is no change in prices. Teel is scarce and
'prices have advanced, being in active demand.
Opium.—We now quote for Malwa, Rs. 1,090 to
Its. 1,100 per chest., and good businiess has been done at
these prices.
Freights have declined, and we only now quote to Lou-
don and Liverpool, 21. 10s. to 2/. 155., and to China Its. 7
per candy. _

Exchange.—The rate for this mail opened with sales of
local credits at 2s. lid., and on arrival of China mail bills
from thence sold at same figure. Afterwards bills became
dearer, but the rate has since rallied, and we now quote
28. 1 5-16 d. to 2s. lgd. for local credits and documents, and
2s. 10, for bank nominal. China, 60 days' sight, Rs. 224;
Calcutta, 60 days' sight, Rs. 90i ; Madras, 30 days' sight,
Its. 99k.

CALCUTTA, JULY 3.

Respecting our produce market there is not much
change to note since our last issue. The market is still
lightly supplied with produce, and as supplies have come
in they have readily been engaged to forward the lading of
some chartered vessels. The late advises on the state of
the home markets have in some instances tended to check
operations. _

Money market continues easy, and accommodations are
obtainable on very easy terms. The bank rates continue
as in our last, but a reduction is expected to take place
this week.

Exchange.—There has been very little doing since the
departure of the last mail, and the following are the cur-
rent rates :—First Class credits at six months sight, 2.1.0
to 2.14.0; document bills, 2.14.0 ; bank bills, 2.0,x.0 to
2.1.0 ; Bank of England post bills, 1.114.0 to 2.0.0; on
Mauritius, 54 cents ; on China, its. 220 to 223 per hun-
dred dollars by accounts from China to Juno 14, Ex-
change at Canton on London, 4s. 11d. to lOid. ; at Shang-
hai, on London, 7s. 2d. to 4d.
Government Securities.—Business very limited, and the
present quotations are—Transfer Stock Four per Cant.
5 0.0 to 6 0.0 per cent, discount; Sicca, ditto, 13.8.0 to
14.0.0 ditto; Company's ditto, 11.8.0 to 11.12.0 ditto;
Public Works Loan, Five per Cent., 1.12.0 to 2.0.0 prem.
Bullion, &c.—Sales of 1,000 sovereigns are reported at
Its 10.0.3 each.

EXPORTS.—lndigo.—The recent accounts from Lower
Bengal, Jessore, Kishnaghur, and Tirhoot, are very unfa-
vourable ; continual heavy rains and serious injury to
plant; and it is apprehended the result of the season will
be below an average crop. Exports of the season to 30th
June include, to Great Britain, 75,430 fy. mds.
ltaw Silk.--Operations since the departure of the list
steamer have been rather limited. European natures of
fine quality and size are still in demand at steady prices.
Exports from Ist to 30th June, to Great Brivain, 2,732
mds. ; Frame, 176; Bombay, 7.
Silk Piece Goods.—Fide Curahs aro selling at fully for-
mer pities, and in a few instances at a slight improvement.
Middling qualities being much dressed are neglected ;
shippers showing no disposition to purchase during the
rains, havoceased operations, awaiting further advices from
home.

sCotton.—The new crop is coming to the market, and
purchases are being made at fully former prices, viz., Jaloon
bales 850 at 8,3. 9-14 to 10.1 per bazaar maund. 13oom-
urghur laminas, 150 at Rs. 10, and Furrackabad inaunds
100 at 114. 9-10 per bazaar maund. Active shipments are
going on, and the following are reported from :pith Juno :
—To Great Britain, 9,353 Inds.; to China, •12,191 Inds ;
to Antwerp, 729 Inds.
In saltpetre the transactions for the home market have
been limited.

Rice.—Good table rice continues scarce in the markot.
Purchases of middling to lower qualities are being made
for the home markets at fully former prices.
Linseed and mustard-seed continue to engage inquiry ;
the former principally for America, and the latter for
Great Britain. The reported transactions show an ad vance
of about S anuas per untund on the price quoted iu our
last.

Jute and hemp, of fair qualities, continues scarce.
IMPORTS.

Mule Twist.—since the departure of the last steamer
sales have been effected to a moderate extent, buyers show-
ing no disposition to purchase unless at lower prices—sup-
plies in their hands and iu the upper provinces being large,
and holders being unwilling to submit to auy reduction.
Prices have slightly fallen, and may be quoted 1 to 2 pie
per morah. _ _

Coloured Yarns.—Sales have continued to be made, but
at a shade of reduction in prices.

Chintzes of all descriptions have been in fair inquiry,
consequent on the approaching season, and prices have
further improved.

Coloured Cottons have continued to be sold, but to a
moderate extent, at about former prieee.
Shirt ings.—Grey 40 inches continue to sell freely ; 55 to
60 reeds have declined in price about 2 to 3 annas per
piece ; heavier mikes remain at fully former prices. Whito
and figured shirting's are in limited inquiry, at unaltered
rates.

Madapollams. —Grey of low qualities had continued to
sell freely at former prices, but within the last few days
prices have receded about 6 piee per piece.
Cambrics are in limited
,inquiry, and the few sales re-
ported are at about former prices, viz., white pieces 3,800,
at Rs. 3.6 to 4.10 per piece.
Jaconets.—Botii grey and white continue to sell freely
at fully previous prices.
Bookluslins.—Alarket continues dull. Sales on specu-
lation induced by low prices and for local requirement
have been^made and are reported of the following, viz.,
pieces 9,300, at its. 0.13 to 3.8 per piece.
Lappets, Mulls, and Japan Spots.—Markot continues
depressed as regards demand and prices. The low figur:
at which these goods are 'held induced purchssesa,v,o
speculation, and the following sales are reported to b
taken place. - ••

Woollens are without inquiry at this season of the year.
eights.—The arrivals of seeking and chartered ships
during the lass few days have been heavy, and, added to
the excessive amount of tonnage already in the river, can-
not fail to exercise a depressing influence on the rates of
freight ; on the other hand, agents of regular traders are
doing their best to give support to the market, and are
holding oat for an advance. We understand that Awed..
can ships are to be obtained in sufficient abundance at 8
dole. per ton, for freight to ports of the United States.