The Sun.
London, England, 1850-01-19 00:00:00

COUItT CIRCULAR.

The 0 WINDSOR, FRIDAY:
andW. xueen walked this morning in the Slopes
~h.ckor Park,
grouti Iwyal Family took walking exercise in the
h. around the Castle.
ettstl„3 I,l,°Yal Highness Prince Albert left Windsor
gelliis morning for town at eleven o'clock, tra-
-114C,,g bY a special train on the S mth-Western
jI Colonel Hon. Charles Grey and Colonel
'3Yrnour were in attendance upon his Royal
ighnes.
f His It
-our a„A°S five Highness is expected to return between
the e
.0c
the er()Yal dinner party this evening includes
41r, Birch v• Lord and Lady Wriothesley Russell and

i Itis lot,
'erd '°Yal Highness Prince Albert presided. yes-
of aY at a meeting of the Royal Commission for the
of motion of the Exhibition of the Works of Industry
lilt: ations to be held in the year 1851.
0„.
'We ,18 IthYal Highness arrived at the new Palace f ItotiB‘reinster at twelve o'clock, attended by Colonel
The,Grey and Colonel F. H. Seymour.
1, e Corey
present were Earl Granville,
Lo
'Le -Ar4bilbaltklussGelailloßwiagyh't Hon. Henry Labouchere,
,he
Sir R. Westmacott, Sir
Kr ,s Lyen, Mr Barry, Mr. Cubitt, Mr. Eastlake,,
klibso ' mr. Alderman I comp-
gob. ,„ n, Mr. Piney, and •
Mt 'he Secretary, Mr. Stafford Northcote, was in
endeece
Tile • .
VII,- ,Illeeting broke up at a quarter-past four o'clock,
raov° t.titiee Albert, attended by Colonel I. 11. Sey-
lir loftWitbzi for the railway terminus on his return to
bor Castle.
111.4( dePutation of merchants, consisting of Messrs.
pool, an Lockett, Boardmar,Liver-
teeend Naylor, of
nlied.Messrs. Templeman and Davy, of London,
he ev.P4lii'd hy Mr. Cardwell, had an interview with
uati
tabie , eellor of the Exchequer yesterday, on.the
tieel?' of the present state of the postal communica-
AA etween England and the western coast of South
aeriea.
, The 14, ,
dohn b 11. of Denbigh had an interview with Lord.
1)(Porh'("41esell yestertlay, at his official residence in
A;:g-street.
eorisiliPetation from the corporation of Birmingham,
Paysqng of' the Mayor of Birmingham, Mr. A'der-
;l'tzt Mr. Councillor Hawks, Jr. Councillor
oSehofeeigether with Mr. Muntz, M.P., and Mr.
`lry v:',.d' M.P., had an interview with Sir George
tip., •....sLerda,-
r I, at the Home-office.
eeer,4l.kturice Cross (Dublin), Secretary to the
411 int'B of National Education in Ireland, had
Yeaterder°'ew with the Chancellor of the Exchequer
YeslereS' Colonel Anson had also an interview
teside Y;with the Right Hon. Baronet, at his official
Lorilriee 41 I:loWning- street.
trth„ and Lady John Russell had a dinner party
,Pluee.'4„l:l4.Y evening at their residence in Cheshatn-
,°4B,ld ''''''nong the company were the Turkish Am
4-Irtm:rl tile Russian Minister and Baroness de
li,-,ew, the Prussian Minister, the Sardinian
lipeer) the Austrian Chargé d'Affaires (Baron
qr.. er), the Earl f Carlisle,the Earl and Countess
1444141 e) Lord D''
ster.
ufferin, ady Maar, and Miss
(.., Q.ltb .
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Nx1,71 EX-11111ITION OF
and Mu-
lti 1'1t1.13.--On Thureday, at noun, a
1851:- MEETING AT
f°l. th 4 meeting was held in the Council largeal,
illot:eParpoee of receiving a deputation of the comer) s
Sheffiwtiltd..,
fir
the
aPPointed by her Majesty to make arrangem
all
hltio,e.g.reat exhibition of works of industry of
tc, ,a, 4, la 851, and also to appoint a local comm_itte
.
cE:rY out the propoeel object. The mayor, U. T.
it th, ' Eq., presided. CaptAin B. Ibbotson atteldcd, -
fietrtatiou, and all the leading merchants and a a,u
Ivore " of the town, and several a the principll ,g*Litry
Obi,,Present The resolutions in accordance with the
"46 Cr the pleating were carried.

OVER:ELL/AA:7Ni) MAIL

INDIA AND CHINA.
(Fiom Chronic/c.)

We have received by extraordinary express, in an-
ticipation of the Overland Mail, letters and papers
from Bombay to the 17th ult.
BOMBAY, DEC. 17, 1849.
(Faort ova OWN COEItESPONDENT.)

The news conveyel by the present mail will form
something of an exception to the generally vapid
and uninteresting character of recent Indian advices.
No certain infurtnatien has transpired in regard to
the supreme command of the armies of India ; but
report—which affirmed SO confidently, a short time
since, that Sir Charles Napier intended to retire—
now assures us, with equal appearance of truth,
that he has made up his mind to remain in
the country—at least, for a year or so longer.
Meantime we have a rumour that, in consequence
of letters received in the Governor-General's camp
by the last mail from England, an urgent dispatch
has been sent to Sir W. Gotnrn at Colombo, which
will have the effect of preventing that gallant
general from cerrying out his intention of returning
to England. These contradictory statements ren-
der conjecture idle : it seems to he pretty well under-
stood, however, that Sir Willoughby Cotten's stay at
this presidency will not be much further prolonged.
At present opinions differ as to whether Sir W. Gomm
or Lord Frederick Firzclarence will succeed to the
Bombay command. You will be surprised to learn
that Lahore has been again a point of some interest.
The Governor-General arrived at that city on the
28th of November, and was received with due honour
by Sir W. R. Gilbert, Mr. John Lawrence, and
others. The troops, too, were all out, and there was
much display, and quite a grand " tumashe."
Politically, the news from Lahore is not without
its interest. By this time the young Maharajah will
probably be on his way to Futteghur, whither he is
to proceed under a strong escort, and in charge
of Dr. Login. Ceutter Singh and his sons, and the
rest of the treacherous Seikh Sirdare, are to be sent
out of the Punjaub ; and it is rumoured that
Calcutta has been selected as the fittest place for
their abode. There has been another plot at
Lahore. The seizure and removal of Dhuleep
Singh were the objects of the conspirators;
and Ranee Clurnda has, of course, the credit of
having been their instigator and supporter. Accord-
ing to the Delhi Gazette, some of her emissaries
were discovered to have been tampering with the
men of Prendergast's Irregular Corps. These men,
however, proved true to their salt ; and having
given notice to their commanding officer of what
was going on, nine of the intriguents were fortu-
nately captured and consigned to " durance vile." I
suppose there will be sonic startling revelations on
their trial, and the British authorities will re-
ceive fresh proof of the power and shrewdness
of the Queen-Mother, who, though a fugitive, and
remote from the scene of her former intrigues, still
contrives to be every now and then a " thorn in the
side" of the Government she abhors. The papers
received this morning state that Gholab Singh has
been invited to meet the Marquis of Dalhousie, and

is now on his way to Lahore f,r that purpose.
Further, that a reward of 10,000 rs. has
been offered for the apprehension of Bnai
Maharajah Singh, who would appear, from
this, out to have been drowned after all. To
complete my notice of Punjaub affairs, I may
mention that it is stated, by a Delhi correspondent
of the Bombay Times, that certain regiments, under
orders for the Punjaub, have determined not to cross
the Sutlej, except on the same allowances as those
hitherto erjoyed by the regiments which have occu-
pied that country. 'Tie up-country papers are silent
on this subjec', and I should hope the report will turn
out unfounded.

Majors Edwardes and Nicholson, snd some other
officers, are about to proceed to England, and are
expected at Bombay for the purpose of embarkation.
Major Edwardes wiP, I believe, take home the cele-
brated diamond, the hog-i-noor, which is intended as
a present for her Majesty. He will also probably be
the bearer of a parcel of the wedding garments which
were prepared for the intended bride of Dhuleep
Singh, and which are to be sent to the Queen in con-
sequence of an expression of the royal wish to see
some of the attire worn by the Seikh ladies.
The Governor-General was to proceod towards
Moultan on the 13th or 14th instant; and the Com-
mander-in-Chief (Sir Charles Napier) was to leave
on the Bth for Peshawur. By the last advices from
the latter place, the field force dispatched against the
disaffected tribes in the vicinity of the Khyber Pass,
had remained wholly inactive—their instructions
being to await the orders of Sir Charles Napier
The Marquis of Dalhousie was expected at Moultan
on Christmas-Ily, and the Commander-in-Chief at
Peshawur on the 18th instant. Lady Dalhousie, it
was believed, would proceed home, and the Governor-
General would accompany her to Suez.
A steamer has arrived this morning from Sinde,
bringing Kurrachee papers to the 12th instant. The
news appears unimportant. There was a report cure
rent that Lord D ilhousie would not visit Kurrachee

(which is very probable). In consequence of a visit
paid by Captain Preedy to Sehwan, several native
officials at that place had been committed tbr
charged with the commission of rnalpractises of a se—
rious character. A private letter from Hyderabad
informs us of the death, at that place, on the Yth inst.
of Lieutenant F. A. .I.3illamore, of the 24th Native
Infantry.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

REPORT ON THE STATE OF TLiE BOMBAY
MARKETS,
FROM DEC. 3 TO 151iticLusiTE.
Bombay, Saturday Eveuir4., Dec. 15.
We have no change to report in the state of our
Money Market, which continues well supplied at easy
rates. Government Securities also remain without ma-
terial alt ration, but we do not hear of much paper
changing hands. Bank Shares are very quiet, but main-
tain taeir value. Bombay Bank Stlek is in great re-
quest at 18 per cent. premium.
L:e import market continues as dull and inactive
as at Cate f our last, owing in a considerable degree to
the want of fresh supplie, and partly to the tact cf the
up-country marheti having been fully supplied at the
opening of the sensor.. In the export market the ex-
citement prevailing in the end of the Last month Lai sub-
sided, aid the Ihipinents of cotton have been consider-
ably less tl-.a-i during the period last reported on. Other
articles cf export are being inquired ef.er to a moderate
extent.

Cotton Piece Goods—A comfaratively small amount
of buisiness has been done in piece goods during
the fent:light, both buyers and sellers appearing
indifferent as to whether sales were effected
or not, the prices offered by the farmer not
coming up to what the latter are willing to accept.
Grey Goods—Longcloths are in small demand,
at reduced rates. 2,000 pie es only have been sold, at
prices varying from 2-9-5 Br. to 4i Re. per piece. Of
T. cloth. 2,100 pieces have b- en disposed of at from
2-15-6 Re. to 3 7-16 Its. per piece. Jaccoee:.s— Sa!es,
200 pr, at 2-9-5 Rs., the price having a t,ain given way
bligl.Vy. Dottie:Ceti—Sales, 1,816 pieces at Rupees 9
13-16 to Its. 141. The demand is exceedingly irregular
for mostly all descrii tinns, and pries are inclined to
give way. Shirtings—Sales, 6,600 pieces, at Rs. 4to
Rs. 5 13-16, 45-inch qualities, 56 to 60 reed, are in
good request, stocks being very light. Low
qualities, 40-nicht 50 to 54 reed, continue un-
inquired far ; other descriptions are in fair demand,
and realise fell prices. Madapollams—Sales,l,Boo pieces
at Its 2-4-3 to Its 4-0-o—a shade lower than at last re-
port, and in little demand. Bleached Goods—Jac-
conets: Soles, 2,900 ps., at Ita 2.12-G to R5.,64. There
is scarcely any stock of these goods at market, and
small quantities are moved off occasionally at high
prices. Shirtings: Sales, 100 pr. at Rs. 4 15-16 to Its.
6 13-16. In these we have no change to report. Muds-
pollarns are uninquired for. The demand for Twill
Cloth has slightly increased ; and former prices are
obtainable for Satin Spots which are in request, as
are also Satin Checks sad Stripes, and Jacconets Checks.
Dyed Goods: Turkey Red Plain Cloth has been sold to
extent of 1,600 pieces, et Rt. 8-13 to Its. it The
demand for plain, twilled, and printed, is moderato but
firm, and the stocks are low. Fancy Goods: Of Low
Lappets and Book Muslins the stocks are abundant, and
prices consequently dull. An active inquiry exists for
Lappet Scarfs, Swiss Lappets of approved qualities,
Beached Mull-Mulls, Grey and Purple Mulls, B'eacte I
and Grey Dhoties, end Dyed Orange Madapollams.
Cotton Yarn—Nos. 30, 50, 60, 90, and 100 Mule
Twist have somewhat improved in price since our last,
and been iu tolerable eemand. Stocks of Water continue
large. The sales during the fortnight have been of the
former 25 bales, and of the latter 551 bales. Orange
and Turkey Red Yarn are in good inquiry, while Green
is dull. And advance in price for Turkey Red and
Scotch manufacture has taken place.
Woollens—Full prices are obtained for favourite
maker, but the demand far other qualities is dull. The
market is still very bare of Flannel, end for the small
quantities obtainable high prices are poi 1.
Meta's—Copper: Sueething, Tile, and Brazier's have
declined in ya!ue.—Steel : Swedish, in tubs, dull; in
faggots, in moderate request —Lead: As last reported.
—lron: Bar, ho!li Sweetish i
and British, is dull; as is
aho square Nail Rot', and prices have slightly receded;
while un inipiovetnE,lit has to Cxpt,rielced iu
Round and Hoop remain as before.--Speittr: The ce-
prezision forr3cily noticed in this article still continues.
During V e last fortnight large additions have been
made to the t ;cks 4f all metals, which Lava la'l the
elf, et 4f lowering prices.
Cochineal-1 EOO lbs ef superior fine bold grain has
been sold at Rs the price having still further elk -
Clined.

Bottks-225 cress English quoits have been sold-
-110 tit Its and 125 at 15 anuac, per dozen ; and 32
gross vii e pinta, at Its 1!; per d, zee.
Lametta-540 cargoes Larnetta, half gold and half
silver, 11::.ve been dispo7ed of at Its 2 6 6 per ei-,rge.
Paper-500 reams German Fuol6e:qt have brought
Es per ream.
: 80 dozen, of rut)/ It( (ohms
at 2S ioehe2, at its 13 per dozen

Copperas—Sal: 503 cwt at Rs 18 per cwt.
doin,c. We have only heard of o
sale Cf 5 htids during
• Spirits—ln these we hrlvp only heprd of a single rale
of 100 dezln Gralarn's Gyneve, at Rs. 14 per Coz r.
Branly is in firth. request.
Marine tY,torr:...—Cofda7j, is dull of :alb'. 257 bundles
(4. Sewing- Twine have been soil at 7 annas per lb.; a,,311
140 cwt. Mad a Coir Rope, at Rs. 17 per cat. Can-
vas—The price of both bleached aid unbleached has
unproved, and we here heard of sales 200 and 180 bolts
of t'.e latter, Nos. 1 t 5. et 158 and Re. 161 per
belt; aid 140 bolts of the lurmer (Goodall's), fame
numbers, at Rs. 17 per bolt ; stocks ore moderate.
Pairti—Wit'iout change; 50 cwt. Bh:t have been sold
at Rs. 101 per ow'. Linseed Oil is in slight demand.
Spirits of Turpentine del!.

Cotton Wool—hices f cotton continue high, not-
Isrt'istanding the cornparvively ut,fivourbble accotati
last received from home, which is attribt:td to the
scarcity of this staple at the present time, and which is
of a vei-y it.f,trior description. The purchases during
the fortnight have amounted to 3,075 baits and 1,300
candies.

Opium—Several hundrA chcsts have been purehftscd
by Europ au houseq tt prices closely apprmchit,g
1,300 per chest, the drug to be delivered v ()fere February
next. The market is Et !:4,:1y at Rs. 1,300 to R. 1.333 per
chest.

FREICUTS —Have experienced a decline sinen our last,
and we cannot quote them than 3/ 2s. 6:1. to hi.
53, per ton to London and Liverpool, with very little
doing, owing to the great scarcity of Cotton here. To
China tree is also little doing, at lie. 11 per candy.
EXCIIANGES.--Thi.re are l remitters by this mail,
most people being in expectation cf an advance in the
rate when the China steamer arrives. Drawers, on the
other hand, have been exceedingly firm, and our quota-
tions are Is. 1011 to Is. lid. for first-class six months'
sight paper. At the former rate the Oriental Bank has
been drawing. Government drafts on Calcutta have
been sold as high as s.l6ths per cent. premium at sight.
Bills on China we quote at Ih 212 per 100 dollars.