The Sun.
London, England, 1859-01-13 00:00:00

INDIA AND CHINA.

We have received, via Trieste, in anticipation of
the mail, files of papers from Calcutta to the Bth
Dec., and from Hongkong to the 30th. Nov.
We take the following from the Calcutta English-
man of the Bth Dee.:—

" The principal.event which we have to record by
the present mail is the surrender of the Nawab
of Banda, who was one of the leading rebel chiefs,
and hitherto successfully escaped all pursuit. MP
other rebel chief, Tantia Topee, is still at large, and
baffles all efforts of the forces which have repeat-
' edly endeavoured to cut off his retreat, though
several times it appeared that he could not avoid
falling into our hands. From the official intelli-
gence furnished to the press, and which will be
found in another column, it will be observed that
the operations of the several moveable columns,
spread over a large tract of country, consisted
chiefly in the dispersion of the rebels without any
decisive blow being struck, and that in fact there
has been a great deal of marching and counter-
marching, crossing rivers, and re-crossing, and
various other movements, the object of which is as
unintelligible as the results of them are unsatis-
factory.
The sentence of transportation passed some
months ago upon his Majesty the ex-King of Delhi
has at last been carried into effect. The flat which
brought the ill-fated King down from Allahabad
arrived a few days ago at Diamond Harbour,
where her Majesty's ship Megwra was in readiness
to receive the prisoner on board, to convey him to
his final destination. His Majesty was accompa-
nied by two of his wives, and'several other mem-
bers of his family, who follow him in his exile.
The party had taken care to provide themselves
with every. comfort that could be thought of, and
evidently bear their misfortunes with the true
Moslem submission, and in as good spirits as if
they were going on a-pleasure excursion.

" It was industriously circulated, not officially,
that he was to be conveyed to Rangoon, but as no
possible reason for such a destination could be
given, it was generally disbelieved, and it gra-
dually oozed out that the Cape of Good Hope was
to be honoured with the custody of the aged

assassin."

INFORMATION FURNISHED BY GOVERN-

MENT.

The following items of news were supplied by
Government :
" Service Message from G. F. Edmonstone, Esq., dated
Allahabad, 20th Nov., 1858.
" Tantia Topee crossed the Tapteo to the southward on
the 16th."

Service Message? from Sir R. Hamilton, dated Indore,

18th. Nov., 5.30 p.m.

" Captain Keating reports from Asserghur on tho 17th
that the rebels had recrossed the Taptee north. Six hundred
rebel horse plundered Khungeva, on the 17th. Capt. Buckle
was at Hurdaon on the 15th ; Brigadier Parke to arrive On
the 16th. One hundred Highlanders will be at Mundlaisur
on the morning 'of the 19th. Boorhamporo quite safe."—
' Englishman , Nov. 23.

Service Message from G. P. Edmonstone, Esq., dated
Allahabad, 22d Nov., 2.45 p.m.

" Th© following message from Sir Robert Namihon is

forwarded. The names of places have been very badly de-
livered, and it is impossible to trace them. Message begins :
The main body of rebels are reported to be at Pipode,
500 rebel cavalry having plundered Khurdwa, are said to
have gone to Desangunge at Koomalaria, 10 miles on the
road from Baittoor to Carnah. On the 15th, Brigadier
Parke and Captain Buckle were at Hama. On the 16th
Colonel Beecher was at Souldenando, not far from Ellchan-
pore, by last intelligence. Captain Keating at Asseerghur.
100 Highlanders at Mundlaisur, and captain Herbert will
be there to-day. North bank of the Nerbudda watched.
Colonel Lockhart's to be at Sehore.'—Message ends.
" We have just heard from Lucknow that part of Briga-
dier Troup's column, on the 18th, attacked and defeated
the rebels under Feroze Shah and Ismael Khan, and took
nine guns. Our loss—two Europeans and six natives
killed and wounded."—Englishinan, Nov. 24.

" Service Message from G. F. Edmonstone, Esq., dated
Allahabad, Nov. 24.

" The following information received from Sir R. Hamil-
ton forwarded. The names of places are not at all traceable.
The Mahomedan party appear to have separated from Maha-
rattas. Tantia Topee and Rao Sahib are at Kandwa, and
with, according to Capt. Keating's account, 3,000 mounted
men. Pindare is much distressed. Mundleshur North Bank
quite secure. I have been endeavouring to form a detach-
ment of Highlanders and Sowars to move to Julrana. Adil
Mahomed and Nawab of Bonno, with Mann Sing, near
Seronge. , Brigadiers Lockhart and Smith after them. The
Nawab of Banda has left the rebels' camp and on his way
to General Mitchell."—Englishinan, Nov. 26.

" Service Message from G. F. Edmonstone, Esq., dated

Allahabad, Nov. 27, 3.15 p.m.
" Sir R. Hamilton reports that the Nawab of Banda
arrived in General Mitchell's •camp on the evening of the
19th, and that Tantia Topee and Rao Sahib have not gone
to Sindwa, but crossed the Bombay road towards Burwanee.
The intelligence of the surrender of the Nawab of Banda
has just been confirmed by a message dated 20th November
from General Mitchell's camp. The following intelligence
had been received from Lucknow. On the 25th, General
Grant crossed the river Gogra, without opposition. The
enemy, 4,500 strong, fled, losing 100 men and six guns.
Our loss, two wounded.' "

" Service Message from E. A. Samuells, Esq., dated Patna,
27th of November, 4.10 p.m.

" On the 25th, at midnight, Brigadier Douglas completely
surprised a body of 300 rebels in the hills. 40 sepoys' bodies
were found on the ground. 116 muskets, including five
Enfield, 150 pouches of ammunition, 153 swords, 16 horses,
and all their cooking utensils fell into our hands. 50 rebels
are said to have been killed on a previous date by the troops
from Mirzapore.
" Of those who fled before Colonel Walter a considerable
number are said to have dispersed to their villages ; the
rest, now reduced to about 400 or 500, were last heard of at
Air (?) yesterday forenoon hurrying south ; they sent a
party to the Ganges to look for boats, but found the steamers
on the alert and were obliged to retire."—Englishman,
Nov. 10.

" Service Message from G. F. Edmonstone, Esq., dated
Allahabad, Nov. 23, G p.m.

" The following intelligence is supplied by Sir Robert
Hamilton. The names of places are not all traceable. Major
Sutherland, with a company of the 92d and 50 men of the
75th, on camels, and Captain Herbert, with some Sowers
of my escort, came on Tantia Topee's force leaving Rae-
pore, killed 40 of the enemy, and re-took the two guns they
had taken from.lndore. The pursuit was kept up when
the information left, the rebels making for Burwanee, and
Captain Keating, with Brigadier Parke's column, arrived at
Jarlueam, and pushed in to reinforce Major Sutherland,
General Mitchell is at Bonnagoon, and will reach Jaralpara
to-morrow."

" Copy of Service Message, by Electric Telegraph.

"From Patna, 29th of November.
" From E. A. Samuells, Esq., Commissioner.
" To Calcutta and Sasseram.
"To A. R. Young, Esq., Secretary to the Governmen
of Bengal, and Brigadier Douglas.

" The rebels, now reduced to about 300 in number, at-
tempted to cross the Ganges at Buhorunpore, but were
driven back by the gunboats. They were moving westward
along the banks of the river when last seen. Colonel Sey-
molt. had unfortunately gone off towards Doomraon, on
hearing a report of rebels near Bhowsoe, but it was hoped
he would return in time to prevent the rebels getting over.
Colonel Walter is guarding the Soano. The sepoys are
coming in fast, and, dispersing to their homes.".—English-
man, Nov. 30.

" Copy of Service Message from G. F. Edmonstone, Esq.

dated Allahabad, 29th November.

" The following intelligence has been supplied by Sir R.
Hamilton, dated Indore the 28th. Tantia Topee and the
rebels have recrossed the Nerbudda near Burda, and are
moving towards Aipserah. Brigadier Parke crossed the
Nerbudda at Mahpore on the 27th, Captain Herbert and
Major Sutherland at Bhakepore. Rebels supposed to have
gone towards Khoorsee and Amjessrah."

" Copy of Service Message by Electric Telegraph.
" From Patna, Nov. 30, 1858.

" From E. A. Samuels, Esq., Commissioner.
" To Calcutta and Sasseram.
" A. R. Young, Esq., Secretary to Government of Ben.
gal, and Brigadier Douglas.

" The rebels under Hurkishen Singh have been moving
along the banks of the river, their number being reduced to
about 200 cavalry and 150 infantry. The mounted police and
cavalry hung on them, and Col. Seymour marched parallel
to him with his guns along the trunk road. At one
o'clock yesterday the enemy were at the extremity of a
large dearah, and could go no further. Information was
despatched to Col. Seymour, but from some cause unex-
plained did not arrive, and night coming on, the cavalry
were obliged• to retire. A party of rebels under Meghur
Singh, about 300 strong., was 13 miles west of Jugdespore
yesterday morning. They were making for the Ganges, and
will doubtless join the party under Hurkishen Singh."—
Englishman, Dec. 1.

Copy of Service Message from G. F. Edmonstone, Esq.

dated Allahabad, Ist Dec., 8 p.m.

" The following information from Sir Robert Hamilton,
dated Indore, 30th Nov., is forwarded. The rebels, after
crossing the Nerbudda, went to Kookassee, and thence to
Ali Raipoor. They are going towards Dehund and Guzerat.
Brigadier Parke in pursult."

" Copy of Service Message by Electric Telegraph.

" From Patna, 2d Dec., 1858, 10 a.m.
" From E. A. Samuells, Esq., Commissioner.
" To Calcutta.
" To A. R. Young, Esq., Secretary to the Government
Bengal.

" The Shahabad rebels are now thoroughly dispersed.
Colonel Seymour marched on the morning of the 30th to
Oodhora, and found that, after throwing their muskets into
the river, that part under Hurkishen Singh had dispersed in
twos and threes. Hurkishen Singh, with five others, was said
to have gone4;outh, having failed to procure a boat in which
to cross the river. Meghur Singh, with about 100 men, is
still in the west thanah ; but Brigadier Douglas has gone in
that direction, and his band will also no doubt soon disperse.
Three Madras Sowars have been murdered by a party of
about 20 rebels near Mohoneah, and we hear that Ununr
Singh and Seedha Singh, and about 200 Sepoys, are in the
Majeatah Pergunna of Zillah, Behar, near Palamow."—
Englishnzan. Dec. 3.

" Copy of Service Message by Electric Telegraph.

"From Patna, Dec. 3, 1858, 1 p.m.
" From E. A. Samuells, Esq., Commissioner.
"To Calcutta.
" To A. R. Young, Esq., Secretary to the Government
of Bengal.
"Mr. Money reports that the bands of Hurkishen Singh
and Meghur Singh are now both completely dispersed, and
that the rebels may be considered at an end in Shahabad.
The only quarter from which a renewal of disturbance may
be feared is Palamow, where a body of Sepoys under Seeda
Singh and Ram Bahadoor Singh have taken refuge ; they
will probably be joined by litirkishen Singh, Meghur singh,
and the rest of the leaders, who are now hiding in Shaha-
bad."—Englishman, Dee. 6.

" Service Message from G. F. Edmonstone, Esq., dated

Allahabad, Dec. 4.

"The following information is supplied by Sir Robert
Hamilton, dated Indere, the 3d. Brigadier Parke sur-
prised the rebels at Corahandipore on the let, and killed
300. Rebels dispersed in several directions. The Nawab
of Banda arrived at Mhov on the Ist inst."—Englishman,
Dec. 7.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
(Froth the Calcutta Englishman of Dec. 8.)

On the 25th ult. the electric telegraph reported the arrival
of the Peninsular and Oriental Company's mail steamer
Alma in Madras on the 23d idem, and we received the heads
of political and commercial intelligence by that opportunity.
On the 27th the Alma arrived here. On the 29th the tele-
graph from Bombay reported the arrival of the mail from
London of the 2d of November on the 27th ult., and fur-
nished us with the usual political and commercial intelli-
gence. On the 6th inst. we received our letters and papers
via Bombay of the 2d of November from London.
The Produce Market.—We have again to report un-
favourably of this market. The high prices demanded by
the merchants in the Bazaar, and the late unfavourable
accounts received from home, have taken our exporters
aback. Yet prices keep up; and we are utterly at a loss to
account for this dimness on the part of holders.
During the fortnight under review a moderate business
has been done in produce. Indigo not so brisk as at the
commencement of theseason: ltaw silk quiet and value
drooping: Sugar in no demand for Great Britain. Salt-
petre dull and declining.
The-Import Market..—We have again to report an active
market in piece goods, caused by the favourable accounts
received from the up-country marts, and the light arrivals
and stocks here during the past month, which have led to
a further advance of 1 to 2 annas upon our last quotations.
yarns, although firm, are rather quiet in demand, but an
improvement is soon expected, as the imports have been
light.
Govel;nment Securities.—Still neglected, and the market
is without animation, but so soon as the easy mode of

enfacement here, and effectual transfer from one to another
by endorsement in England, is understood, there can be no
doubt but that the improvement mill be considerphle.
The Money Market.--We have no change at all to notice
under this hcad.

Joint-Stock Shares are supported, especially those of the
India General Steam Company, 2,300 being the quotations
of these.

Exchange.—A fair amount of business has been done for
the mail at 21d. to 21d. for first-class credits, and 2s. ld. to
2id. for documents on London.

Freights.—The market still continuos very dull, and
rates to Great Britain, France, and An ierica are still very
low.

CHINA.

(From the Overland Friend of China of November.3o.)

The English mail of the'9th ult. arrived here on
the 22d inst.—its 44th day from London. After
concluding the arrangement of new regulations for
trade, the Earl of Elgin and suite left Shanghai on
a voyage up the Yang-tse-kiang. Excepting that
the heavier steamers succeeded in getting over the
shoals, about 40 miles up, within fbur days after
leaving the Wong-poo, we know nothing of the
expedition as yet.
Baron Gros had not signed the regulations for
trade to be attached to the French treaty when the
last mail was despatched. It is not improbable
that his Excellency prefers keeping something in
connection with these matters for final settlement
in the south.

The United States Commissioner, Mr. Reed, is
now in Macao, and has furnished a section of the
local press with a copy of the new tariff.
Tonnage in China is still most abundant—stand-
ing for this report as 196,173 tons, against 197,926
of the last. Of tea exports westward we have for
the fortnight the following notes :—From Shang-
hai, 5,766 tons ; Foochow, 1,512 tons ; Amoy, 1,720
tons ; Canton, 3,664 tons ; Macao, 1,089 tons.
Of provincial news we have not much authentic.
There are reports of serious disturbances within a
hundred miles of Canton—the only confirmation of
them being the difficulty of obtaining certain
articles of consumption, paper, for instance, at the
same rates as before. As we did not believe what
was told us in Canton, we sent a man to Fatshan,
who brought back the same story, and this leads us
to believe there must be some truth in it.

We have nothing new from Cochin China.
Sir John Bowring left this for Manilla in her
Majesty's ship Magicienne yesterday.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

HONGKONG, Nov. 29.
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.
On London.—Six months' sight, 4s. &id.
On Calcutta.—Three days' sight, 224r5. per 100 dols.
On Bombay.—Three days' sight, 224r5. per 100 dols.
Gold Leaves.-22,85 dols. per tad.
Gold Ear.-22,90 dols. per tad.
Sycee Silver.-7f per cent. premium.

OTHER BILLS.
On London.—Six months' sight, 4s. 9d. to 4s. 9id.
On Calcutta.—Three days' sight, 224 per 100 dols.
On Bombay.--Three days' sight, 224 per 100 dols.
AMOY, Nov. 24.
Exchange.—Mexican dollars, 1 per cent. discount.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE
PROMOTION OF SOCIAL SCIENCE.

Yesterday Mr. Hastings, general secretary to the
National Association for the Promotion of Social
Science, attended a numerous meeting of the mer-
chants, manufacturers, clergy, and other influential
inhabitants of Bradford and neighbourhood, for the
purpose of making known the local arrangements
which will be necessary for receiving the associa-
tion at its third annual meeting to be held at Brad-
ford in October next. The preliminary meeting
yesterday took place in St. George's-hall,under the
presidency of Mr. Brown, Mayor of Bradford, who
expressed his conviction that the association would
meet with a most hearty reception from the inhabi-
tants of the town. Inaeed, from the spirited man-
ner in which the subject had been taken up already
he was encouraged to hope that the meeting next
autumn would be the best which the association
had yet had. Letters were read from Lord Gode.
rich, M.P., Mr. Wickham ,M.P., Mr. Bazley, M.P.,
Mr. John Rand, and Mr. Eckroyd, who were un-
able to attend, but who expressed their readiness
to co-operate in promoting the success of the meet-
ing of the association. Mr. Wickham's letter con-
tained a request that his name might be put down
for £lOO in the list of subscriptions to the guaran-
tee fund required to meet the local expenses. Mr.
Hastings then addressed the assembly. He said if
he had wanted any confirmation of the assurance
which the Mayor had given that the meeting of
the association in Bradford was likely to be a suc-
cessful one, he had that confirmation in the fullest
manner in the very gratifying meeting of the gen-
tlemen he saw present. He then described the ob-
jects of the National Association, and mentioned
the local arrangements which would have to be
made for the meeting. He also alluded to the im-
portance of obtaining papers on local matters to be
read before the meeting. Mr. H. W. Ripley, pre-
sident of the Bradford Chamber of Commerce,
moved—" That for the purpose of making the neces-
sary arrangements for the reception of the National
Association for the Promotion of Social Science in
the autumn of 1859, a general local committee be
formed, to consist of the subscribers to the guaran-
tee fund, the members of the Town Council, the
members of the Chamber of Commerce, and the
members of the committees of the Mechanics' In-
stitute and the library, with the clergy and mini-
sters of all denominations, and that these several
bodies be requested to appoint an executive com-
mittee, to consist of 10 members—namely, three to
be selected by the Town Council, three by the
Chamber of Commerce, two by the committee of
the Mechanics' Institute, and two by the library
committee, and that both the general and executive
committees have power to add to their numbers."
The resolution was seconded by the Rev. J. H.
Ryland, president of the Mechanics' Institute, sup-
ported by Mr. Alderman Rand, and carried unani-
mously. Mr. M. W. Thompson moved—" That in
order to render the meeting at Bradford as gene-
rally useful as possible, it is desirable to obtain the
00-operation of the several towns of the West Rid-
ing, and that the mayors and other chief officers of
those towns be requested to form, for that purpose,
local committees in their respective localities." Mr.
Storey seconded the motion, and it was agreed to.
Mr. John Darling ton was appointed secretary pro
tem. to the committee now formed. On the motion
of the Rev. W. R. Campbell, seconded by the Rev.
W. Mitton, and supported by Mr. Murgatroyd,
thanks were voted to Mr. Hastings and the infor-
mation he had communicated. Several gentlemen
then added their names to the list of subscribers to
the guarantee fund, which now amounts to £1,400.
A vote of thanks to the mayor for his conduct in
the chair concluded the business.

THIS DAY'S MARKETS.

CORN EXCHANGE.

IMPERIAL WEEKLY AVERAGES. - Wheat, 40s 6d;
barley, 32s 2d ; oats, 21s 5d ; rye, 30s 5d ; beans, 39s 9d;
and peas, 41s 3d.

THE Six WEEKS' AVERAGES. - Wheat, 40s 6d ;
barley, 33s 7d; oats, 22s ld ; rye, 315 10d ; beans, 41s 6d;
peas, 433 7d

ENGLISH GRAIN SOLD LAST WET:lc—Wheat, 93,679;
barley, 79,575; oats, 10,311; rye, 69; beans, 3,020; peas,
866 quarters.

METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET.

The supply of beasts here to-day was somewhat exten-
sive, and in fair condition. All kinds were dull in the
extreme, and, compared with Monday, prices gave way
fully 4d. per 81b. Sheep, the show of which was only mo-
derate, moved off slowly at late rates. We had a dull
inquiry for calves, at 2d. per 81b. less money. Pigs sup-
ported previous rates ; but milch cows were very dull.

Per Blbs. to sink the offal.

s. d. s d.
Crge. & inf. beasts 3 2 3 4
Second qualitydo. 3 6 4 0
Prime large oxen 4 2 4 4
Prime Scots, &c. 4 6 4 10
Crse. & inf. sheep 3 6.3 10
Second quality do. 4 0 4 6
Suckling calves, 17s to 21s
17s to 20s.
TOTAL SUPPLY.
Beasts 1,300
Sheeps 3,842
Calves
Pigs....

s. d. s. d.
Prime crs-wool d 0.4 6 4 8
Pme. S'thdown do. 4 10 6 0
Large crse. calves 3 6 4 4
Prime small do 4 6 5 0
Large hogs 3 0 3 6
Small porkers
and quarter-old store pigs,

FOREIGN SUPPLY.
Beasts 75
Sheep
Calves 9O
Pigs

MEAT MARKETS.

NEW GATE AND LEADENTIALL.—The supplies of meat on
offer here to-day were tolerably good, and the trade gener-
ally ruled steady at full prices : Beef, from 3s 2d
to 4s 4d ; mutton, 3s 6d to 48 6d ; lamb, Os Od to Os Od ;
veal, 3s 6d to 4s 6d ; pork, 3s 2d to 4s 2d per 81bs. by the
carcase.•

SOUTIIALL, Jan. 12.—A steady busitess was transacted
in stock to-day, and in some instances prices had an upward
tendency :—Beef, from 3s 6d to 5s Od ; mutton, 3s 6d to
5s Od ; lamb, Os Od to Os Od ; veal, 38 8d to 4s 8d ; and
pork, 3s 6d to 4s 4d per 81bs. to sink the offal.
ROMFORD, Jan. 12.—T0-•dayy's market was fairly supplied
with stock, which sold steadily, as follows : —Beef, from
3s Gd to 5s 2d; mutton, 3s 8d to 5s 2d ; veal, 3s ed to
4s 10d ; pork, 3s 4d to 4s 2d per 81bs ; milch cows, 10 Os ;
suckling calves —s to —8 each ; quarter old store pigs,
to 22s each. .