The Sun.
London, England, 1850-05-03 00:00:00

FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 3, 1850.

4 ,
Various 'conjectures have been formed as to the,
party i-Vba--is likely to be selected- a.) succeed Sir-
Willoughby Cotton as Commander-in Chief of the
Western Presidency. The general belief appears,
however' to be that either Sir R Arbuthnot, Baronet,
K.C.8., Colonel of the 76th Foot, or Sir John Grey,
K.C.8., of the sth Foot, will be the lucky individual.
These two di,tinguished officers appear to have nearly
equal claims to the appointment.
The weather here is becoming very hot and op-
pressive. Cholera is raging to a certain degree
among the natives, but as yet' I am thankful to say,
the European community is exempt from this dread-
ful disease.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
CALCUTTA, MARCH 22.
The express, with the portion of the mail of the 7th of
February, came to hand on the morning of the 16th instant.
The markets for zolonial produce were generally quiet, and
most articles had a tendency to dulness, but holders remained
firm.
The intelligence received here by the mail of the 24th of
January, per Haddington steamer, that a reaction had com-
menced on that date, and that several articles of colonial pro-
duce had actually given way, had no effect in curtailing the
operations of our shippers; on the contrary, the arrival of
that mail appears to have given additional animation to our
export market, and caused a greater inclination for extending
purchases. On the receipt, however, of the 7th of February
mail, parties became more cautious, and our market has since
been comparatively quiet.
The transactions in Indigo since the date of our last report
have been very limited, but prices have kept up to full pre-
vious value by determined buyers. The quantity exported
dp to the 20th instant inclusive, amounts to 28,415 chests,
containing 105,981 mds. distributed as follows: 17,'_91 chests
to Great Britain; 9,t140 to France; 535 to America; 50 to
Foreign Europe ; 890 to Bombay, Gulph, &c., and 8 to other
places. The weather has continued most favourable for the
sowiegs : this occupation has been rapidly progressing loth
in Tirhoot and in Bengal. There is still a very good de-
mand-
for sugar. Saltpetre is in less inquiry, and only 3,411
mds. have gone to England since the Ist instant. Rice is in
limited request. Raw Silk is in great favour. Corahs are
not so inquired for. Since the Ist instant, or in a period of
20 days, 7,348 mds. of Shell Lac have been shipped to Great
Britain, a quantity nearly equal to half the total exports of
1848. Lac Dye is eagerly sought after.
Our import market has been' inore ehan ordinarily
quiescent since the date of our last report. Considerable
imports of British Cotton Piece Goods, the unfavourable
season of the year, and dealers having in the course of
last month put themselves well into stock, are the causes
which have led to this state of • comparative in-
action. Grey and White Shirtings, as well as Scotch
Goods, are all quiet. Twist forms the exception, and has
advanced further two pies for 40's; 20's and 30's are also
rather better, but 50'e and upwards may be quoted as before.
Red Twist has improved -a, Mina., and continues in excellent
demand. Metals generally are flat. Sheathing Copper is
quoted at 35-8 without sales, and with a downward tendency.
Iran is in but moderate demand, and rather lower. Spelter
is neglected, bat is still quoted at 7-12 to 7e14, although no
sales could now be effected at these rates.
Money has become somewhat less plentiful, although yet
fir from bordering on tightness. The scarcity at Bombay
has been the occasion of considerable remittances (nearly 15
lacs) from hence, the withdrawal of which have effected-the
market. The Bank of Bengal has raised its rates of interest
and discount 1 per cent., a good demand has prevailed for
Company's paper, particularly the New Fives, which cannot
be obtained excepting at par. Sicca Fives are quoted at 10
to 12 annas discount ; Company's Fours at 16-0, and Siccas
at 17-0 discount. Bank of Bengal Shares-hava-sold at 1,775,
—1,80,8 has been offered fora share. The 4iscount,,busineas
&the bib keitellacreesiirgsiender 'i. more -liberal policy -,than F
4131$ for Moog. time past psevail alio, the anent' paraoure
pqNciatigo4-145,0ontitaleelapee47ateeadytak eel I% foe. first
Class .paperaat six months' sight, at which rasa the. bulk of
transactions for the mail has been' completed. A few trans '
actions were done at 1-11%; some at lel 1 13-16, and we have
asen heard of one sale at 1-11%. Yesterday bills at 1-11%
could with difficulty find buyers. Of the 3,600,0001. re-
quired in.Lestchruhall-street for home seevice in 1850-51, only
200,000/. are to he remitted from all India, either in bills se-
eared by the hypothecation of godeli; or in bullion, as the In-
dian Government may deem advisable. As the amount is so
-mall, it is to be hoped that Lord Dalhousie will close the
warehouse altogether, and'reinit in bullion. A tender at 2 rs.
has been made and rejected, and for the present the ware-
house is actually shut.
Freights have gone lower, and very little demand exists
for tonnage for heavy goods. Our quotations are : 41. ss. to
et 10s. sugar ; 41 to 41. ss. saltpetre ; , 41. 10s. to 41. 15s.
rice; seeds 51. ss. ; jute 31. 15s. to 3/. 17s. 6d. ; rum 51. 15s. ;
hides 41. 12s. 6d.
Sugar—The more general disposition for extended
operations noticed in our last issue has since continued,
end for want of increased supply of Benares, been mainly
directed to Gurpatta, gradually leading these to 2 rs. 3
-muss enhanced rates, but since the.arrival of the Bombay
Express with less encouraging home, accounts, buyers-acted
more on the reserve, and succeeded to evade the above-
named advance.
Saltpetre—The inquiryfor home shipments has nearly sub-
sided, and the unexampled small supply at Bazaar inducing
the maintenance of very extreme previous rates, proved a
check to the operations for shipments to America. ' •
Raw Silk—The demand has since our last continued
very active, finding further encouragement by the last home
advises. ,
• Silk Piece Goods—Corahs have since our last been less in-
quired after, but the very Moderate supply at market,andithe
probability that this will remain for some time on the de-
crease, the sales of silk having offered more advantage than
the make of the cloth, determines holders to stand out fur full
previous rates.
Safflower—The reports about the impending crop vary as
usual ; but thus much seems beyond doubt, that some of the
ieading producing districts have had, at the time of the
blooming of the flower, much rainewhich has injured quality
and quantity. Early prospects were; for a large yield, but
now it is questioned whether the out-turn will come up to
that of last session. It is reported that very high prices are
offered on delivery up-country, and that we may expect the
first arrival at our market within three or four weeks.
Shell-Lac and Lac Dye —The demand for these products
continues most active ; of the former it will be observed that
nearly as much as half the total exports of 1848 has gone
forward since the let inst.
Hides—These goods are still in active demand for the Bri-
tish, but more especially for the North American markets.
Jute—As we formerly mentioned, the market is almost
bare of first quality; and all kinds are scarce. Few best se-
conds remain, and for best thirds 10-0 to 10-4 is asked. The
new crop will not be in the market till September.
Oil,,Seeds—The market is freely supplied with Linseed, and
prices have again reached 3-1 for fine cleaned. The Ameri-
cans are still the chief buyers of- this seed. Mustard Seed
continues going forward to Great Britain.
IMPORTS FROM EUROPE.
13RITISII COTTON PIECE GOODS.
During the latter portion of the period which has elapsed
since the departure of the steamer with our market report of
the 7th ult., we have experienced rather a quiet state of
markets, especially as far as regards Grey and White Shirt-
ings, and likewise in respect to most descriptions of Scotch
goods. Twist, on the other nand, has continued improving
in value, while 'at the same time there has been'a good de-
mand for it. Metals of all sorts show very little change in
value; Copper, however, is a shade lower, and the market is
quiet. Iron is only, in most instances, a trifle lower. Spel-
ter nominally maintains its late enhanced value.
Grey Slartings - The sales of these cloths since our last
report amount to about 60,000 pieces, rangingin value from
Rs. 3-14 to Rs. 8.2 per piece. The value of most qualities
ef 40-inch cloths is rather lower, although the deliveries have
been consideaible ; but the decline is looked upon as only of
temporary nature, and holders are generally firm for at
least former prices. We cannot quote any improvement in
45-inch cloths. Imports in February, 140,374 pieces.
White Shirtings —No improvement has shown itself re-
garding these goods, and the sales since our last only come
up to 8,360 pieces, comprising chiefly common qualities. Ini-
ports in February, 31,025 pieces. • -
White Twills—These have sold to a very small extent; in
fact the only report of sale is 650 pieces, at 7 1-6. Impotts
in February, 3,989 pieces. ,
Madapollams—No transactions reported in White goods,
and although there is a much better demand 'for Grey at.
advanced rates, still the sales only reach to about 7,800
pieces. Imports in February, Grey, 11,804 pieces; White,
597 ditto. - . . _
Jaconets—Notwithstanding the small sales of late and the
enhanced value in Manchester Greys, continue much
neglected; the reported transactions being only 7,900 pieces
at Rs. 1-15.6 to 2-12.0 per -piece. In Bleached goods the
sales `amount to 2.2,260 pieces at Re. 12 to 11.0 per piece,
and there is no improvement in the value of these. Im-
ports in February—Grey.' 40,773 pieces; White, 121,217
pieces. .
White Cambrics—There has been more doing in these--of
tete, 4,400 pieces being reported as sold at Re. 2-6 to Rs.
10-0 per piece; and the demand continues fair, although
prices are less firm owing to the Bazaar being in a great
measure supplied for the present. • Imports. in February
2,224 pieces.: e •
White Figured Cambrics and-Shirtings—Altogether this
class of goods has sold to the extent of 2,400 pieces, varying
from Rs. 4-6-0 to 10-8 per piece.
Lappets—Until lately the demand has continued good for
lappets, and the sales reported amount to 21,882 pieces; now.
however, there is less inquiry, and as the Caubul dealers ;are
supplied, pricei have a downward tendency. Imports in
February, 5,956 pieces.
Book-aduslins—There is -no accumulation of stocks, and
I,prices of the usual good Burmah qualities - are maintained,
One or, two parcels of inferior goods have arrived, and sold as
low as 1-8 for No. 1. Finegoods keep low in value. Sales
of all qualities since our last are 18,020 pieces. /Imports in
' February, 11,520 pieces: •
eMull. -Mulls—Fine goods are only is moderate inquifYl
.but notwithstandingahe lateness of the season, there is still
ar 'lively demand for the usual common sorts. ' Sales are
6,320 piedesS Imports in February, 1,946 pieces. .
'Turkey Red Mulls—A. 'sale of '1;000 pieces •first quality
goods is reported at Rs. 6,10 per piece, - ,
• Tiathey Red Printed Mulls —These are-without report of
•

Taikey Red Twills and Cambrics—There are no sales of
the's-latter reported, but twills have sold rather largely,
Lthtnigh at a reduction from "late prices of 4 to 6 pie per yard;
.27-inch having sold at 4 annas 2to 4 and 5 pie per yard,
-the-reduction in value arising from the departure-1;f the
,Cauhul merchants. Sales reported are--4,ing 530 pieces, include
widths, though of course consisting chiefly of narrow
‘goocis.
Prints and Chintzes'--Reported sales are 4,110 pieces at
Rs? 3-1-0 to 5 per piece.)
•Dhooties and Scarfs continue quiet., are almost
• • •
Woollens, as might be expected in this month,.
;riegreeted. •
nti •
Mule 'heist—This important article
.h as conued it-
Toying in value, while demand has kept pace with supplies..'
Thirsales amount to about 980 bales, 20s are rather higher,
80s Without much change, 40a are wanted at an advan'ce of
' '210,3 pie per month on our last quotations. Common qua-
lities now bring about 4 annas 2 pie, and best descriptions as
high as 4 annas 7 pie per morah,- 50s sell at 4 anuas 1 pie,
60s and upwards remain much as before. Imports in
-February, 10.21,695 lbs.
,Coloured Yarns—Turkey Red has further advanced in
Iron—Of common Bars sales have been extensive at
rather better rates. In other kinds transactions are to a fair
extent, but prices are lower.

MR. CUMMING'S SOUTH AFRICAN HUNTING Tao-.
r 111 ES.—Mr. R. Go-don Cumming, a Scottish gentleman,
has'lspent some live or six years of his life in the wilds of
Southern Africa, where he has lived literally the life of a
hunter. He preserved the trophies of his multitudinous
victories over the native lords of the forest and plain ; and
shese he has arranged. in one of, the:grand rooms of the
told Chinese Exhibition, at Hyde-park Comer. .To the na-
turalist, as well as to the lover of rom*ntic enterpri6e;this
exhibition will prove Singularly interesting, illustrating, as
it does in the most'vivid manner? the savage life of the re-
Vod ittdicated." '

LITERATURE
'ARTIWR-BOUVE--HIB;-a- Novel.- - -By the
Author' of " Ladp'Oranard's ,-3
The readers of this novel will have no cause to
complain fzi,f a lack of incident and adventure; its
fault rathere—but few fiction-lovers will deem it a
fault—is of the kind which the French happily 'des:
nominate an entbarras de richeeses. Materials for
four different novels; at least, are here :blended" into
one, but the combination big the happy effect of in-
creasing the attractions of .each portion by the con-
trast afforded by the others. ,Beyond the interest
which it thus possesses on the score of incident and
variety " Sir, Arthur Bouverie" 'is 'entitled to our
ivarmeat commendations from the -.very beautiful and
effective manner inrWhich it enforces the lessons of lire.
Novel reading:(lf..the novelist is worthy of: his voca-
tion) is not only an agreeable; but a profitable recrea-
tion. In the realms of fiction we should seek not so
much oblivion for the, cares of life and the errors of
humanity, but encouragement—the encouragement
of a good example to nerve us to support the one qui'
to overcome the 'Other. Thus on closing ,our bolok
we should turn. with fresh vigour to.our daily duties.
Such is likely, tO bethe effect of " Sir Arthur Bouve-
rie," , although there is little " moralising" to be
found in its pages. - The beauty of truth and
the herois'm of moral courage are most ein-
phatically illustrated -by examples ; while
as an interesting narrative ‘,` Sir Arthur Bouverie"
is superior to the: majority of its competitors. The
foundation of the story is as follows :—Many years
prior to' the opening of the bnok the father of Sir
Arthur Bouverie, anxious to `.prevent the marriage. of
his sun with a village girl whom -that son was de-
sirous of making his wife, left a will, which should
disinherit the..young baronet 'of all but the empty
title,' if his marriage with Amy Hillingdon had
taken, or ever ihould take place. Prior to this event
the disobedient son bad been already, privately united
to the villiage girl. Thus, on his • father's death;
Sir 'Arthur found himself legally a beggar., The
humble Lady Bouverie, however, expired, before her
real rank was made public, and Sir Arthur (imagining
that her child was also dead) resolved to conceal
the fact of his marriage, and sO retain the possessions
which were now actually his nephew's. • -Such is the
foundation of the story of 'Sir 'Arthur Bouverie;
which, hoWeVer, can give little: idea of the deep in•
terest excited by the whole narrative, an interest
more powerfol and more enthralling. because itis
chiefly occasioned by
,peculiarities of individual chi-
racter. Cecil, the'nephevr-and dependent of Sir Ar-
thur (and really the owner of the BOuverie estates);
is well drawn. His character is not an attractive one
—stern and proud and-cold in appearance, yet possesied
of-passions that are violent when once aroused. This
Cecil rejected, from ambitious motives, by the object
of his passionate attachment, visits his uncle in his
country seclusion ; here he meets with Amy, a
foundling, adopted by the village rector,' and in,fact
the daughter Hof Sir Arthur and his humble bride.
The histurrof Any is the moat interesting pertion of
the work, bet, ckanicterAg.F4etf.4.ly.ar.rd skilfully
.pcltrapd, It is not'our purpose to reseal till' the
secrets of 'the ir Wutiap ay; hbvielifr; that Sir
-.24r:rtEfit'r, inge Amy *be iris &fighter, und'fisid-
.,
lilittblit-hiriaephew!fi bareleissi compliments huvesonu
iTiereheir4 compels the to ..marzrbt
et
foundling,.and Amy *lSeeorne3 die unhappiist of the-
unhappy, a loving and unloved wife. At first she is
timid, meek tiod gentle, happy in her delusive belief
in her husband's love, but the knowledge of the truth
exercises a Wonderful influence on her character, and
therprogress of that late. nce' and the various arts by
which she endeavours to win Cecile affection are de-
tailed in a most natural manner, and Tender this por-
tion of the story most fascinating: As a contrast to
the unhappy Amy, we are introduCed to the sister of
Cecil, the lively and spirited Kate, who, with the sef-
satiSfied Frank Beresford,. enacts the very comedy of
Beatrice and Benedict. The naive and vivacious Lady
Eveline' and the romantic and silent Edith L'Estratige,
the philosophical Seymour Glenallan, and the dis-
appointed Herbert Stanhope, whose adventures,
one and all, we leave unbetreyed,-: are the
heroei arid heroines of very interesting episodical ro-
mances. This crowded list gives the anthor of Sir
Arthur Bouverie" ample. opportunity for the por-
trayal of a variety of characterss-raa opportunity
which has been turned to excellent effect. :Ihe skil-
ful direction of, so many, hiStories, and the successful
discrimination of such various 'characters, are striking
evidences of power on the part of the Writer,
while the spirit 'and pathos infused into
the delineatiova of human passion render
them, in some cases, , singularly effective ;
as an example of which we need only cite the power-
ful scene between Any and her husband, after the
d'issipation of her happy 'belief 'in his affection.
Bitterly does poor Amy have cause to repent of that
moment of natural indignation, and her after efforts
to realise her visionary happiness, mistaken, though
they
_are, canna fail to enlist the sympathies of all
who_follnw heOroubled fortunes. If disposed to find
fault, we might object to a certain carelessnesi in the
execution of
,this novel. The writer, who by no
means deficient in the more important requisites of
a good novelist, will do well for.the future to pay due
attention to the minor, but- not insignificant details.
As it is, however," Sir Arthur Bouverie" will afford
much pleastire.to many readers.

COURT CIRCULAR.
The following bulletin of her Majesty's health was
ssued yesterday
" Buckingham Palace, Wednesday, May 2,
Nine, A.M.
"The Queen has passed an excellent night.
"Her Majesty and the infant Prince are going on
avourably.

" JAMES CLARK, M.D.
" CHARLES LOCOCE, M.D.
" ROBERT FERGUSON' M.D."
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent visited
the Queen and Prince Albert yesterday morning.
Her Majesty the Queen of the Belgians paid a visit
to his Royal Highness Priace Albert at Buckingham

Palace.
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester
visited his Royal Highness Prince Albert yesterday,
to learn the state of the health of her Majesty and

the infant Prince.
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent visited
the Queen in the afternoon.
Upwards of one thousand of the nobility and gentry
called yesterday at Buckingham Palace, to read the
bulletin of her Majesty's health.
His Ro3 al Higliness Prince Albert, accompanied
by their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales,
Prince Alfred, the Princess Royal, and the Princess
Alice, and his Serene Highness the Prince of
Leiningen, honoured the exhibition of the Royal
Academy with a visit' yesterday afternoon. tile
royal suite consisted of Lord Byron, Sir Frederick
Stovin, Colonel the Hon. Charles Grey, Lord Alfred
Paget, Lieut.-Colonel the Hen. Alexander Gordon,
and Mr. Birch.
Ilia' Royal Highness Prince Albert presided yes-
terday afternoon at a meeting of the Royal Commis-
sion sor the promotion of the exhibition of the works
of industry of all nations, to be held in the year 1851.
His Royal Highness arrived at the New Palace of
Westminster at three o'clock, attended by Lieut.-
Colonel the Hon. A. Gordon. The Commissioners
present were—the Earl of Rosse, Earl Granville,
Lord Overstone, Sir Robert Peel, the Eight Hon.
H. Labouchere, Sir R. Westmacott, Sir C. Lyell,
Mr. John Shepherd, Mr. Barry, Mr. Healey, Mr.
Cubitt,' Mr. Eastlake; Mr. T. F. Gibson, Mr. Pusey,
NI.P., Mr. R. Stephenson, and Mr. Alderman
Thompson. Colonel Reid, Chairman of the Executive
Committee, was also present. Mr. Scott Russell,
Secretary to the Royal Comtnision, was in attendance.
The meeting broke up at half-past fouroclock
Her Majesty the Queen of the Belgians and the
Duke and Duchess de Nemours visited her Royal
Highness the Duchess of Kent yesterday.
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, ac-
companied by their Serene Highnesses the Prince of
Prince EdwardofSaee Wsieritnire,oarnade
Leiningen and P
attended by ' Lady Fanny Howard,
Cooper, and Lord J. Murray, honoured the perform-
ance at the Royal Italian Opera House with her pre-
sence last evening.
Adeputation, consisting of the Duke of Richmond,
President of the National Association ; Mr. George
Frederick Young, Chairman of the acting committep
of ditto; Mr. James Blytb, Mr..Newdegate, M.P.,
and Mr. F. Cayley Worley, Vice-Chairman of ditto,
Mr. Augustus Bosanquet and Mr. Guthrie, members
'of ditto; Dr. Beke, Secretary of ditto; the Earl of
Eglinton, the Earl of Malmsesbury, Viscount Hill,
Mr. Banks, M.P., Mr. Buck, M.P., Mr. W. R.
Ormsby Gore, M.P., Mr. Henley, M.P:, Mr. Pack,
M.P., Sir John Trollope, Bart., M.P., and Mr. Al-
derman Thompson, M.P., had an interview yesterday
with Sir G. Grey, at the Home-office, to deliver a
very large number of addresses to the Queen, pray-
ing for a dissolution of Parliament.
Also an address from the inhabitants of the Parish
of St. Mary, Island of Jamaica, praying for relief
from the existing distress ; also respecting the slave
trade.
Sir John Yarde Buller, Bart., M.P., Mr. Deedes,
M.P., and Mr. Plumptre, M P., were prevented from
accompanying the deputation, by engagements on
Committees in the House of Commons.
Mr. Turnbull had an interview with Earl Grey
yesterday.
Mr. John Wood and Mr. Pressley had an inter
view with the Chancellor of the Exchequer yestteirdhayd.
Sir J. Duke and the Mei quis of Aire?toiea l had
interviews with Sir George Grey yes"'
Li land had
The Ecclesiastical Cominissioners for g
a e•eneral meeting ycsterday..
of ea e• I
medi-
A' deputation from a meetingg a
land had an ietca view yester-
cal practitioners of Frey.
day with Sir Geore
e provincial physician
A deputation LiAphysicians and surgeons,
on the subject or medical reform, had an interview
with Secretary SiF George they yesterday. The