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

Various conjectures have been formed as to the
party who is likely to be selected to. 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.13., Colonel of the 76rh Foot, or Sir John Grey,
K.C.B , of the sth Foot, will be the lucky individual.
These two distinguished officers appear to have nearly
equal claims to the appointment.
'lhe weather here is becoming very hot and op-
Pressi've. 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.

COMMERCE XL INTELLIGENCE.
CALCUTTA, Mancir 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 .!Olerfal 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 articlesof 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
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
op to the '2oth instant inclusive, amounts to 28,415 chests,
containing 103,951 mds. distributed as follows: 17;292 chests
to Great Britain; 9,640 to France; 535 to America; 50 to
Foreign Europe; 890 to Bombay, Gulph, &c., and 8 to other
places. Toe weather has continued most favourable for the
sowiugs: this occupation has been rapidly progressing Moth
in Tirhoot and in Bengal. There is still a very good de-
[nand for sugar. Saltpetre is in less inquiry, and only 3,411
Inds. 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
'2O days, 7,343 mds. of Shell Lac have been shipped to Great
Britain, a quantity nearly equal to half the total exports of
1843. Lac Dye is eagerly sought after.
Our import market has been more than 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's and upwards may be quoted as before.
Red Twist has improved anna., and continues in excellent
demand. Metals generally are flit. Sheathing Copper is
quoted at 35-8 without sales, and with a downward tendency.
Iron is in but moderate demand, and rather lower. Spelter
is neglected, bat is still quoted at 7-12 to 7-44, 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
lacy) 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
he 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. Bark of Bengal Shares have sold at 1,775
—l,BOO has been offered for a share. The discount business
1 the bank is increasing under a more liberal policy than
has fir a long time past prevailed in the bank parlour.
Exchange has continued pretty steady at 1-113/4 for first
class paper, at six months' sight, at which rate the bulk of
transactions for the mail has been completed. A few trans
actions were done at l -11 X, some at 1-11 13-16. and we have
even 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 Leadenhall-street for home service in 1850-51, only
200,000/. are to be remitted from all India, either in bills se-
cured by the hypothecation of goods, 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 remit 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. Oar quotations are: 41. ss. to
41. 105. `sugar; 41 to 41. ss. saltpetre; 41. 10s. to 41. 15s.
rice ; seeds Si. ss. ; jute 31. 15s. to 31. 17s. 6d. ; rum 51. Iss. ;
hides 4/. 12s. 6d.
Sugar—The more general disposition for extended
operations noticed in our last issue has since continued,
and for want of increased supply of Benares, been mainly
directed to Gurpatta, gradually leading these to 2 rs. 3
annas enhanced rates, but since the arrival of the Bombay
Express with less encouraging hoine 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

advices. •
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-
srease, the sales of silk having offered more advantage than
the make of the cloth, determines holders to stand out for full
previous rates.
Saillower—The reports about the impending crop vary as
usual; but thus much seems beyond doubt, that some of the
leading producing districts have had, at the time of the
blooming of the flower, much rain, which 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 Ist 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.
INIPORTS FROM EUROPE.
BP.ITISH 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 Skirtings - The sales of these cloths since our last
report amount to about 60,000 pieces, ranging in value from
Rs. 3-14 to Rs. 8.2 per piece. The value of most qualities
of 40 -inch cloths is rather lower, although the deliveries have
been considerable; 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 iu
45-inch cloths. Imports in February, 140,374 pieces.
White Shirtings—No improvement has shown itself re-
g irding these goods, and the sales since our last only come
op to 8,360 pieces, comprising chiefly common qualities. Im-
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. Imports
in February, 3,989 nieces.
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,
697 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 22,260 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—Thera has been more doing in these of
late, 4,400 pieces being reported as sold at R 3. 2-6 to Re.
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.
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, prices have a downward tendency. Imports in
February, 5,956 pieces.
Book.dluslins—There' is' no accumulation of stocks, and
prices of the Asual.good. Burmah qualities are maintained.
Oisenr two parcels of inferior goods have arrived, and sold as
as_l-8:for. No.l. -Fine goods ieep low in value. Sales
of all qualities since our last are 14,020 pieces. Imports in
February, 11,520 pieces.
Mull .Mulls—Fine goods are only is moderate inquiry;
but notwithstanding the lateness of the season, there is still
a lively demand for the usual common sorts. Sales are
6,320 pieces. Imports in February, 1,945 pieces.
Turkey Red Mulls—A sale of 1,000
,pieces first quality
goods is reported at Rs. 6-10 per piece,
Turkey Red Printed Mulls—These are without report of

sales.
Turkey Red Twills and Cambrics—There are no sales of
the latter reported, but twills have sold rather largely,
though at a reduction' from late 'prices of 4 to 6 pie per
yard,
27-inch having sold' at 4 arenas 2to 4 and 5 pie per yard,
the reduction in value arising from the departure oT the
Csubul merchants. Sales reported are-2,530 pieces, includ-
ing all widths, though of course consisting chiefly of narrow
gooP ds.
rints and Chintzes—Reported sales aro 4,110 pieces at
Rs. 3-1-0 to 5 per piece.
Dhooties and Scarfs continue quiet.
Woollens, as might be expected in this month, are almost
neglected.
Mule Twist—This important article has continued im-
proving in value, while demand has kept pace with supplies.
The sales amount to about 980 bales, 20s are rather higher,
30s without much change, 40s are wanted at an advance of
2to 3 pie per morah on our last quotations. Common qua-
lities. now bring about 4 aunas 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
value.
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 TRO-
rmEs.—Mr. R. Gordon Cumming, a Scottish gentleman,
has,spent 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
these he has arranged in one of the grand rooms of the
old Chinese Exhibition, at Hyde-park Coruei. To the na-
turalist,' as well as to the lover of romantic enterprise, this
exhibition will prove, singularly,interesting, illustrating, as
it does in the most vivid manner, the savage life of the re-
gions indicated.