The Sun.
London, England, 1859-01-26 00:00:00

INDIA AND CHINA.

We have received, by way of Trieste, Calcutta
and Hong Kong journals in anticipation of the
Overland Mail ; their dates are, from Calcutta, 22d
of December ; Hong Kong, 15th of December.
The following summary of events since the de-
parture of the last mail is given by the Calcutta
Englishman of the 22d of December :
" The intelligence we have to forward by the
present opportunity is not of a cheering character,
but it will not take by surprise those of our readers
who have paid attention to the repeated remarks
we have offered regarding the manner in which
military operations have been carried on for several
months past. In our last paper we adverted to the
peculiar tactics pursued by the Commander-in-Chief,
which consisted in nothing but marching and coun-
termarching, and in crossing and recrossing rivers ;
and the same movements appear to have continued.
From the disposition of the various columns and
their constant movements the public were led to
believe that the rebels were completely encircled,
and their retreat rendered impossible—in fact, that
they had no alternative but to surrender or fight it
out. To us, however, these representations ap-
peared deceptive, because we could not held noticing
that, while an immense force was being concen-
trated within Oude, several districts bordering on
that kingdom were actually denuded of European
troops, so that in that direction, at all events, no
adequate force could be opposed to the progress
of the rebels should they manage to escape
the attacking columns, and we regret to say
that our apprehensions have been fully realised.
No battle has been fought, no action has taken
place, not even a skirmish has occurred, but the re-
bels, almost coming up to the muzzles of our guns,
have once more made their escape, and in derision
of our military tactics fired a sort of feu de joie in
crossing the river, which the marching and counter-
marching of our troops were particularly intended to
prevent. Tantia Topee has thus once more escaped,
and the Nana, who suddenly turned up again, has,
with all his followers, for the twentieth time eluded
pursuit ; nay, it is even asserted that en passant he
stopped at Bithoor, his former residence, to dig up
and carry away with him, the treasure buried
there. Other rebels haTe escaped with equal suc-
cess, and thus the necessity of marching and coun-
termarching occurs afresh again. It is impossible
to steel our minds against the belief that the rebels
understand stratagems of warbetter than a General
of the Commander-in-Chief's experience, and we,
therefore, can come to the only conclusion that
it was a part of the policy pursued by the
Governor-General purposely to allow the rebels
another loophole of escape, in the hope that they
might still avail themselves of the proffered amnesty.
" From private letters received from the camp it
would appear that the real object of Government
was not to cut up the rebels, but to coerce them into
an acceptance of the promised amnesty, for it has
been asserted that our troops had received positive
instructions not to fire on the enemy, but patiently
wait till he fired first. The result of all this is that
the several columns are now again in pursuit of
the fugitive rebels, and it is only to be hoped that
on coming up with them our generals will act upon
their own responsibility, and do their duty. While
writing this we learn that General Napier over-
took the force under Ferozeshah at Ranode, and
defeated it with great slaughter, thus clearly prov-
ing that as soon as the direct influence of the Com-
mander-in-Chief ceases, and Generals act upon their
own judgment, a great and crowning victory is the
result:

The Governor-General has made up his mind to
return to the Presidency, and his establishments
have received orders to hold themselves in readi-
ness. His lordship is expected to arrive in Cal-
cutta by the 14th of next month, and will then re-
sume the office of President in Council, hitherto so
very ably held by the Hon. John Peter Grant.
The Lieutenant-Governor is still in the districts on
his official tour, but will probably return by the
end of the month,
A private letter from Allahabad says that Lord
Canning, it is reported, will leave that city for the
Presidency shortly.
The Rajah of Shabgurh has been pardoned by
Government. •
The same letter also says that the magistrate
of Furrackabad has imposed a fine on certain vil-
lages for not opposing the progress of the fUgitive
Rajah of Mynpoorie.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

TUE CALCUTTA MARKET, Wednesday, Dec. 22.

The produce market has continued in an unsatisfactory
state, and buyers do not willingly meet holders of goods.
Business, particularly for Europe, has been done only for
actual requirements of ships' loading, and under engage-
ments. Holders of goods, on the other hand, who are prim..
cipally natives, evince considerable firmness, notwithstand-
ing the continued unfavourable advices from home, and the
large supplies of some articles. In indigo we have had no
private transactions. Raw silk dull and lower. Sugar only
in demand for Bombay. Saltpetre'in largo supply and less
demand. Jute in neglect and value lower. Linseed in small
inquiry. Rape and other seeds in moderate demand. Some
business in progress for the home markets in rice. Corahs
again in neglect since arrival of the mail. Hides in small
supply and well sustained. Safflower bare of stocks. Cutch,
large transactions at lower prices.
The Money-market continues without anymaterial altera-
tion. The rates of interest and discount in the Bank of
Bengal are still the same as before.
Exchange.—A fair business has been done for the mail in
six months' sight ; credits at 2s. id., and documents at
2s. ld. to 2id. On China the rates have ruled at 220 to 222,
according to the character of the paper offered.