The Sun.
London, England, 1860-11-13 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDOIZ, TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 13, 1860,

LO NDON AND COUNTY BANKING
COMPANY.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Directors of this
Company have this day Opened a BRANCH BANK at their
temporary premises, No. 79, Shoreditch.
By order.
WM. AI`KEWAN, General Manager.
London, Oct. 31, 1860.

EAST AND WEST INDIA DOCK
COMPANY. _ .

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the East and West
India Dock Company are about to proceed to SELL, for
payment of charges, certain unclaimed and uncleared GOODS
and PASSENGERS' BAGGAGE and PRESENTS, lying in
the Baggage Wareh )uses of the East India and West India
Docks, unless the charges thereon shall be paid on or before
the 15th December next. _ .

Lists of the said goods may be inspected at the Baggage
Warehouses, Eastern or Western Docks.

By order of the Court,
GEORGE COLLIN, Secretary.
East and West India Dock House,
8, Billiter-square, Nov. 13, 1801.

TARRIAGE LAW REFORM
TA- ASSOCIATION, instituted for the exclusive object of
promoting the passing of an Act to render lawful marriage
with a deceased wife's sister.
Offices—No. 21, PARLIAMENT :STREET, S.W., London.
JOSEPH STANSBURY, N.A., Hon. Sec.

MOIRES ANTIQUES.--SEWELL and CO.
are now SELLING the richest MOIRES ANTIQUES
in London at 44 Guineas the DRESS, in all colours.—
Compton House, Frith-street, Soho.

THE OVERLAND MAIL.

IN D lA.

By the arrival of the overland mail we receive
advices from Calcutta to Oct, 8, and from Madras
to Oct. 14. The Calcutta news, which is a week
later than that received via Bombay, is scanty.
Lord Canning has made mrrangeme-nts for leaving
Calcutta on Nov. 15, and mailing up the Gogra to
Fyzabad to decide as to its navigation and person-
ally inspect the working of the new talookdar ma-
gistrate system. Returnin gto Benares, the Gover-
nor-General will there permanently establish his
camp for the cold weather. Thence he will make
flying visits to the chiefs of Central India and the.
Deccan. He will return to Calcutta early in March,
when the usual term of office of five years will have
expired. The belief is gen oral that he will be suc-
ceeded by Lord Elgin, thou gh it is understood that,
unless the country is perfectly quiet and taxation
is working smoothly, he may remain another hot
season in India.

Sir Hugh Rose after being; present at the opening
of the East India Railway to Rajmahal with Lord
Canning and Mr. Grant on the 15th, will sail up
the Ganges to Allahabad, and form the first of his
cold weather camps of instruction at Cawnpore.
Since the issue of the govt rnment manifesto, two
Volunteer Rifle corps have been formed in Calcutta.
The two clubs which formerly existed in Lahore
have been amalgamated into a corps, and clubs are
being organised in Allahabail, Agra, and Delhi.
The following indigo notification had been
issued :

" The Lieutenant-Governor has received the report of the
Indigo Commission, and will in a :few days lay before the
government of India such suggestions as the circumstances
set forth in the report appear to him to call for. Mean-
while the Lieutenant-Governor, vrith the full sanction and
concurrence of the Governor-Genoral in Council, calls the
careful attention of all parties co:tacerned in the following
notification.

"2. If any ryots, or other persons, believe that the Go-
vernment wishes that the culti:•vation of indigo should
cease, they are mistaken. The Government hopes that the
cultivation of indigo will be continued. But the Govern-
ment is convinced that, on the land!) of the ryots, it can be
continued only with the free consent of the ryots them-
selves, and upon principles of justiei) and of fair dealing on
both sides.

" 3. All ryots are hereby assurer/ that those who are not
under any valid unexpired contra ct cannot now be com-
pelled, and will never be compelbeil to cultivate indigo
against their own wishes, or to .take advances for that
purpose.

"4. All ryots who are under a v a lid unexpired contract
are warned that if they do not fulfil their engagements
honestly, they will be liable to acti( is in the civil court and
to decrees for damages.
"5. Both planters and ryots are IL ereby solemnly warned
to abstain from violence and intimii cation. The planters
are warned against attempting to (t., mpcl ryotos by force to
cultivate indigo. The ryots are wart ted against attempting
by forro Of by intimidation of any hi nd to prevent the cul-
tivation of indigo by others, and aged nst resisting the fulfil-
msnt of their own contracts. All INersons seeking the en-
forcement of contracts or redress m fist do so in a lawful
manner, through the constituted ti ibunals.
"If the unlawful use of force is resorted to, or threat-
ened by any ill-advised persons, the magistrates will in-
stantly check and punish such mist :andiiict. An ample force
of military police has been placed a t their disposal for this
purpose. _ _

"7. All disputes between plante rs and ryots regarding
the possession of lands, or regard Eng boundaries, and all
disputes regarding lands claimed as. Nij, or Khass, by plan-
ters on the one hand, and as theca. own ryottee lands by
ryots on the other hand, must bo deciJed in the usual
course; that is to say, by the magiatirate, under Act IV. of
1840, or by the collector,, under Act; X. of 1859, or by the
civil courts,
8. It is not the intention of the Government of India to
re-enact the temporary law for the tirtmmary enforcement of
indigo contracts by the magistrates , which law will expire
on the 4th of October next, corresponding with the 19th of
Assin. After that date actions for breach of existing con-
tracts will be cognisable, as before, by the civil courts. But
it is the intestion of the Governme at to provide as soon as
possible for the more speedy adjudi cation of such cases by
increasing the number of courts and by simplifying pro-
oedure.

9. All Zemindars and other persons concerned in the
ownership or management of lands Liz which indigo cultiva-
tion has prevailed are required to c alert the ryots under
their influence to refrain from viole at or unlawful acts.

From Madras we learn th at Mr. Riddell, the
Director of Indian Post-officos, has proposed to
abolish the direct mail steamers to Madras and Cal-
cutta, and to have four wails a month direct to
Bombay instead. The proposal is supported in
Bombay and strongly condemned in Madras until
railway communication with Bombay is completed.

CALCUTTA COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

(From the Calcutta Englishman.)

GOVERNMENT SEOURITIES.—The transactions in go-
vernment securities have been trifling in amount, and those
only effected at lower rates.

Ex CHAN GE. —The sales on Londe mhave been moderate at
about previous rates. Bank bills brought 2.0 to 2.0 f. Ame-
rican and other first-class credits 2,.0f to 2.0 9.16 ; a few
lace of China drawn bank and credit bills sold at 2.0 9-16;
documentary, the supply of whic'h is still limited, sold at
2.0! to 2.011. The rates for the neat mail will depend upon
buyers; any increased demand will turn the market in
favour of sellers.

amount of the indemnity demanded has formed the
stumbling-block to an amicable adjustment of our
relations—and this point under any circumstances
would not be arranged without much opposition.
By others it is thought that Sangkolinsin wishes to
try another throw of the dico, to see if he will not
be more fortunate; and another account is, that
two new commissioners have been appointed—one
of them a prince of the blood—and that Kweiliang
and his coadjutors have been merely put forward

to sound our demands. All these rumours are
equally plausible, but no reliance can be placed on
any of them, as they require confirmation. One
thing is certain, that the Chinese government will
not give in without a good deal of argument.
At Shanghai matters remain much the same as
we have had to advise for two or three mails. Trade
still remains paralysed and was unlikely to improve
during the present unsettled state of affairs. The
settlement itself is quite safe, as there are plenty of
troops there. The rebels are said to be pressing
Hang-chu, but the city is strongly garrisoned.

Our dates from Fuh-chu are to the 21st. A mis-
sionary bad xented a house inside the city, but the
mandarins insisted on his withdrawing, as no treaty
makes any mention of foreigners residing within
the city. The British consul has taken up the sub-
ject, and protested against such a narrow view of the
treaty being entertained. The native authorities
have collected a fleet to prevent the Canton boat-
men from going up to Fuh-chu.

From Swatow, according to our latest dates (the

13th), the bad feeling which has been manifested
against icsgige,emd P.tki svxists zguiiist the "undutiful
barbarians." A piece of ground had been marked
off for foreign residences by the mandarins, but the
people came cut to the number of 2,000 and pulled
the stakes up.

From Canton we learn, that an improved feeling
has been experienced in the market. The rebels,
however, although defeated in the Lokcheong dis-
trict, are impeding trade in another part of the
country. It iE said they have seized a quantity of
tea which was intended for the Canton market. A
daring robbery took place at Canton the other day.
A band of 53 men, who have for some time been
prowling alout the western suburbs, attacked the
premises of Cammoo Yacoob, wounded the watch-
man, and carried off 2,000 do's., 1,000 dols. of
which belolged to the comprador, and two chests
of opium.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE ALLIED FORCES.
(Front the China Mail.)
TIEN-TSIN, Sept. 12.
Negotiations have come to a stop for the present,
and a large portion of the expeditionary force is
marching on or towards Pekin. Very shortly
after Lord Elgin arrived at Tien-tsin, Kweiliang
came down to settle matters with him, being accom-
panied by tvo other imperial commissioners—
Hang-fu, the viceroy of Chi-li, who was sent down
last year to meet Mr. Bruce, and Hang-chu, for-
merly
hoppo at Canton, and there engaged with
foreigners in opening the new customs service. For
some time negotiations went on swimmingly, and
it was determined that Lord Elgin should go up to
Pekin with a body guard of only about five hundred
men. I felt convinced that Mr. Parkes and
Lord Elgin—wita all their ability—were cook-
ing their beef before it was caught ; but
almost every one believed that the whole
affair was settled, and no doubts were allowed
on the subject. Suddenly, however, it turned
out that matters were not in such a satisfac-
tory state as was supposed. One version is that
Kweiliang said he had no power to sign a new
treaty or agreement at Tien-tsin, and could only
do so on the Peiho river, about 15 miles from Pe-
kin. The more probable account is that five mil-
lions of taels were demanded, immediately as the
first instalment of the indemnity money, and
Kweiliang declared the Imperial Government had
not the power to give it, and hr had not the power
to promise it. 1-I?wever that may be, it was re-
solved that almost the entire force should proceed
to near Pekin, and the Ist division has already
left. A number of carts and coolies for carriage
were procured at Tien-tsin, but the coolies have
deserted on the march, and even Lord Elgin's bag-
gage is said to be in difficulties.
It is quite impossible to say whether the Chi-
nese really intend further resistance, or will give
in on every point when they see the force ap-
proaching Pekin.

(From the North China Herald Extra, Sept. 19.)
Lord Elgin in the Granada and Baron Gros ar-
rived on the 25th ult. A few days afterwards, a
communication was received from Kweiliang an-
nouncing his intention to come litre ; he arrived
on the 31st in company with Hang•fu, the viceroy
of this province, and Han g-ehu, formerly hoppo at
Canton. Correspondence soon commenced between
them and the plenipotentiaries, the precise nature
of which has not transpired beyond those who are
admitted behind the curtain. It is believed to have
been the arrangement of curtain preliminaries re-
garding the ceremonies on a irival at Pekin, the
amount demanded as indemnity, &c. To all these it
was reported they had consented on the 3d inst., but
soddenly, on the 7th, it was anDounced that Kwei-
liang declined to sign the memo•andum embodying
all that had been agreed to on the plea of his not
having full powers to do so. Communications were
then suspended, and the army put in motion to
advance upon Pekin. The advanced column started
on the Bth, detachments have followed, and the
main body will march to-morrow. 2,000 men will
remain to protect Tien-tsin. Lord Elgin and staff,
including some favoured non-combatants, left on
the 9th to overtake the advarced column. Ad-
miral Hope declined going.
Their plans would appear to 'nave been changed
since the creation of the defences of Tien-tsin,
which city they may subsequenty have considered
it politic to surrender, provided we passed the
Taku forts, in the expectation that they could stay
our further progress by their cunning diplomacy,
or, failing in that, concentrate all their resources at
Toong-chow, near to Peking, thus leaving a large
tract of country for us to cover and keep open for
communication with our base, whilst they have the
power to harass us by clearing the country of sup-
plies, and rendering us dependent on our own
commissariat and land transptrt. For a time these
tactics may succeed, but we shall, doubtless, over-
come all difficulties and reach Peking, the only
question being, when ? It is reported that San-
kolinsin has a large body of Tartars to oppose us
between this place and Toong•chow, that there are
also several intrenched camps on the road, and that
opposition will •be made to our advance on Peking
as a last struggle.
It is said that there are three other Princes of
Tartary who are opposed to Sankolinsin's policy,
and advocate peace ; but that he, in defiance of all,
is resolved to make another throw for the stake.
The people here are in great alarm within the
last tr►o days, and those who have been prominent
in rendering their services by the supply of pro-
visions, &c., are now keeping out of the way, be-
lieving we shall be worsted, and they punished as
traitors. Baggage carts and coolies have become
scarce, and indeed not obtainable; it is true up-
wards of a hundred have been loaded and sent on, a
large portion of which carry Lord Elgin's baggage,
stores, &c.

Mr. H. S. Parkes, with his peculiar aptness,
soon discovered that there was a commissariat
for the supply of Sankolinsin's army. Their
services were promptly transferred to the
allies; a change very acceptable to them as
they have a certainty of payment, and considerably
more profit.
Sept. 12.—News was received last owning from
the advanced column. It reached Yang-tsun-yeh
on the 10th, being 60 le from hence, and was still
there on the 11th, heavy rain having prevented

their marching further. To-day they were to ad-
vance to Nan-tsi-wan, and thence to Ho-se-woo,
which is 120 le from Tien-tsin. Some persons,
dressed as officials, had met them and endeavoured
to persuade them to return, saying mandarins of
high rank were coming to treat. All the drivers
had decamped with their mules, leaving the loaded
waggons behind. This will retard their march to
Toongchow considerably. Yang-tsun-yeh being on
the Peiho, they were endeavouring to procure boats.
The weather is beautiful, and the roads dry again
after the storm on the 10th.

Ensign Chaplin, of the 67th, was the first to
plant the British flag on the upper part of the
first fort when assaulted, for which he is to be re-
commended for the Victoria Cross.

General Sir R. Napier had his glasses broken by
a gingal ball, and was scratched also in two places
at the taking of Taku.

Large quantities of ice were found in the forts,
and it is now being used by the several messes.

CHINA COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
HONG KONG, SEPT. 27.

EXCHANGE.—Oriental Bank corporation.—Bills on:Lon-
don, six months' sight, 4s. Sid. ; private bills and bills
with documents, 4s. 9d. to 4s. 90. On Bombay, 3 days'
sight, 226 rupees. On Calcutta, 3 days' sight, 226 rupees ;
10 to 15 days' sight, 227 rupees to 228 rupees. Sycee, 100
touch, 6 per cent. premium, nominal. Gold leaf, 100 touch,
23,50 dole. per tad. Bar silver, 7 per cent. premium.

Commercial Bank of India.—Bills on London, 6 months'
sight, 4s. 81d. On Bombay and Calcutta, 3 days' sight,
227 rupees.
Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London, and China.
—Bills <9a London, 6 months' sight, 4s. 84d. ; private bills
and bills with documents, 4s. 94d. On Bombay, 3 days'
sight, 228 rupees. On Calcutta, 3 days' sight, 227 rupees ;
10 to 15 days' sight, 229 rupees. Sycee, 100 touch, 54 per
cent. premium. Gold leaf, 100 touch, 23.45 dols. per tael.
Bar silver, 7 per cent. premium.

Agra and United Service Bank.—Bills on London, six
months' sight, 4s. 81d. ; private bills, 4s. 9d. ; bills with
documents, 45. 91d. On Bombay and Calcutta, 3 days'
sight, 228 rupees. Sycee, 100 touch, 51 per vent. prom.
Gold leaf, 100 touch, 23.50 dols. par tael. Bar silver, 7 per
cent. premium.
Chartered Bank of India, Australia, and Cbina.—Bills on
London, six months' sight, 4s. 80. to 4s. 81d. ; private
bills, 4s. 9d. ; bills with documents, 4s. sid. On Bombay,
3 days' sight, 227 rupees. On Calcutta, 3 days' sight, 226
rupees. Sycee, 100 touch, 6f per cent. premium. Gold
leaf, 100 touch, 23.35 dols. per tad. Bar silver, 71 per cont.
premium.

SHANGHAI, SEPT. 20.

TEA.—Black—A moderate business has again been trans-
acted during the past fortnight, chiefly in the classes of
which the stock has been composed fur some months past.
The two chops of new Ningchow which we reported as
arrived in our last, are quoted as settled at 33 taels, but we
believe that the fact is that the teaman has shipped them
on his own account under advance. We have had no further
arrivals on the market of this class, but a few chops of con-
tract have come to hand via Ningpo. Settlements are of
Hoochow tea 1,377 chests, at 18 taels to 21i taels ; 1,520
chests of Ningchow, reported at 33 taels ; and 'l5O packages
Oolong, price not quoted ; in all, 3,047 chests, to which must
be added 2,785 chests, making total for the fortnight 5,832
chests, and for the season to date 14,797 chests, against 88,330
chests to the corresponding period of last year, and leaving in
stock 5,900 chests Congou and 800 chests Pekoe, against
44,400 chests Congou and 5,000 chests Pekoe. We quote—
Congou : Oopack, none ; new Ninchaw, 32 taels to 33 to ale;
old Ningchow, 23 taels to 26 taels; Hohow kinds, none;
Hoochow teas, 21 taels to 25 taels ; old common Congou,
12 taels to 15 taels. Green : The settlements since last mail
have been limited, being chiefly in the Pingsuey and Hoo-
chow sorts, the stocks of the former being now entirely ex-
hausted. From the other districts no new crop has yet ar-
rived, but we hear of unasserted Moyunes arrived at
Ningpo. The coat of the crop is admitted to be low in the
country, the rebels being the cause of its delay in coming
down. Settlements are, of China tea, 6,813 packages, making
for the season 24,825, against 97,507 last year, and leaving
in stock 900 packages, against 74,000 last season. Of Japan
tea the settlements aro 1,305 packages, making to date 4,502
and leaving 8,000 in stock. We can give no reliable quota-
tions. The total export to Great Britain to date is
1,740,283 lbs., against 6,388,9811b5. last season.
SILK.—In our last we spoke of the firmness of holders,
caused by reported rebel interference ; this lasted for about
a week only, when further supplies reached this from the
interior, producing an' evident desire to realise existing
stocks at previous quotations. The news of a" quiet mar-
ket at home" by the mail of 26th July, checked the desire
to purchase, and reduced the rates for Taysaaras and inferior
Tsatlees about 10 taels per pioul. True chop Tsatlees, how-
ever, maintained, their former value. It is reported that
the rebels proposed to levy a duty of ten per cent, on the
value of the cargo of every boat, whether proceeding up or
down the river. Even if this be true it is evident that the
tax is easily evaded, as several boats have within the last
few days reached Shanghai without having paid it. The
arrivals, however, have not been quite so large as the previ-
ous fortnight. Total settlements to date (including Japan)
26,000 bales. The settlements are estimated at 4,000 bales,
leaving a stock on the market of 5,000 bales.