The Sun.
London, England, 1858-12-08 00:00:00

WHITECHAPEL.

Beef, from 2s Gd to 4s 6d , mutton, 2s 8d to 4s 4d ; lamb,
Os Od to Os Od ; veal, 3s 6d to 4s 4d ; and pork, 3s Od to 4s
2d per 81b. A fair demand.

BOROUGH HOP.
There is an improved feeling in the demand for most
kinds of hops, at very full prices.

THIS DAI'S SHIPPING.

LONDON, Dec. B.—Wind this day at noon, S.W. ;
moderate breeze, and foggy.
FALMOUTH, Dec. B,—Arrived—Ocean Traveller, from
Callao.

SWANSEA, Dec. 7.—Wind N.W.—Sailed—Star of the
West, for Caldeira; Henry Ranking, for Caldeira; Ber-
dunkha, for Havannah.
QUEENSTOWN, Dec. 3.—Wind W.S.W.—Arrived—
Norma, from Honduras.
SOUTHAMPTON, Dec. 7.—Wind W.S.W.—Sailed—
Alhambra (steamer), for Gibraltar.

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
LIVERPOOL, Wednesday Morning.

Wind S,

Arrived—Mary Oxley, from Quebec ; Frar kfo t, screw
steamer, from Naples; Compeer, from Ibrail ; M trco Polo,
from Melbourne.

(BY SUBMARINE AND BRITISH TELEGRAPH.)
GRAVESEND, Wednesday Morning.
Wind E. ; tide, low water; weather, hazy.
Arrived—Gibraltar, steamer, from Cadiz.
Sailed—Sir E. Banks, steamer, for Calais; John Bull,
steamer, for Hamburg; Holland, steamer, for Ostend.
DEAL, Wednesday Morning.

Wind N.N.E., light.
Passed, in tow—Sebastopol, from Callao, for London.

THE ROYAL P.ROCLANATION.

For once, perhaps, expectation, so often disap-
pointed, will be satisfied, and the Royal Proclama-
tion, now announced from India, will be welcomed
with applause on all sides. For our own part, we
sincerely trust that no petty cavillers will aim at
detracting from the merit of a document which
deserves the highest praise possible, namely, that
it is worthy an occasion, the importance of which
could not be surpassed. Its tone is grave and dig-
nified, and yet merciful and considerate ; and to
the natives of India it guarantees all that they could
desire or expect. To this solemn declaration the
princes of India may appeal for the scrupulous
maintenance of every treaty and engagement made
with them. All aim at territorial aggrandisement
is for ever disclaimed, and chiefs who have been
trembling for their passessions may now be at rest.
Her Majesty holds herself bound to the people of
India by the same obligation which binds her to
her other subjects. Convinced herself of the truth
of Christianity, she disclaims all right and desire
to impose her convictions on any of her subjects ;
and all interference with their religious belief or
worship is forbidden on pain of her Majesty's
highest displeasure. The ancient rights, usages,
and customs of India are to be respected. Finally,
a general amnesty is extended to all but those
whose hands are red with the blood of unoffeuding
victims. _ _

In view of sentiments so announced, what we
have written on the subject of our dealings with
the native states may appear uncalled for. It must
be remembered, however, that the purport of the
Proclamation has been kept a profound secret, and
though it grants all that we have contended for, it
has yet to be acted upon. Where so many facts of
a contrary nature are on record, it cannot be ex-
pected that the most gracious words, even from
the most august quarters, will at once disarm sus-
picion, and soothe the rankling of past grievances.
We have still to see the abandonment of ceded
districts, the abolition of Contingents, Inam Com-
missions, and public sales of Zemindaris. When
these things are done the Royal Proclamation will
have been carried out, and the flame of loyalty will
burn as brightly in India as in England.—.ll-o;ne-
ward Mail.

NEW BOAT LOCOMOTIoN.—The Greenock, Tele-
graph notices a novel mode of propelling a boat, which is
the invention of a Mr. Buchanan. It is called a mullingmachine,
machine, and is wrought by two levers ; but instead of the
paddle being placed in the stern, it is placed in the middle
of the keel. A great speed is obtained, and the paddle is
completely hid from sight.
MSTATTON-MASTER ABSCONDED.—lnformation has
been issued by the police that Wm. Paterson, station-master
at Gore-bridge, on the North British Railway, absconded
from Edinburgh on Thursday with £4OO or £509. Pater-
son is described as about 40 years of ago, five feet eight
inches in height, and stout, with square shoulders, dark
hair and whiskers, mixed with grey, sallow face, Scotch
accent, mild voice, and has an agitated apparance when
speaking. He was dressed in dark clothes.—Sectsman,