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

CO URT CIRC ULAR.

The IA WINDSOR, FRIDAY.
and •„,. Queen walked this morning in the Slopes
I: V indSOr Park.
Rrou„e Loyal Family took walking exercise in the
elg around the Castle.
this
Highness Prince Albert left Windsor
°Ell morning for town at eleven o'clock, tra-
Ittill6,--g bY a special train on the SJuth-Western
4f, II. Colonel Colonel Hon. Charles Grey and Colonel
aliph '3eYmour were in attendance upon his Royal
lips riesq
K
`•
1114 ar:°3ll Highness is expected to return between
-The `4 five o'clock.
the It royal dinner party this evening includes
•149 v. Lord and Lady Wriothesley Russell and
cep'

4rd '°Yai Highness Prince Albert presided yes-
kernaYriiat 4 meeting of the Royal Commission for the
of ,1.,10n f the Exhibition of the Works of Industry
If Nations to be held in the year 1851.
11).„4 Royal Highness arrived at the new Palace of
lios`rainster at twelve o'clock, attended by Colonel
boa
C. Grey and Colonel F. H. Seymour.
Lord e eonunissioners present were Earl Granville,
SirSil,,`lOn Russell, Right- Hon. Henry Labouchere,
4-rehibald Galloway, Sir R. Westmacott, Sir
I"litlee L ,
'qr. Gil Yell, Mr. Barry, Mr. Cubitt, Mr. Eastlake,r_
14)1). -,r,''',aun, Mr. Pusey, and Mr. Alderman Inomp
Itttetcht-Zee Secretary, Mr. Stafford Northcote, was in
Tee •
when Meeting broke up at a quarter-past four o'clock,
NZ ?rince Albert, attended by Colonel F. H. Seyo-
W 4 beft for the railway terminus on his return to
deputation
Castle.
lir, q4itation of merchants, consisting of Messrs...
keWllall, Lockett, Boardman, and Naylor, of Liver
ae,o hnd Messrs. Templeman and Davy, of London,-
the kTPankd by Mr. Cardwell, had an interview withh
41111.1 haticellur of the Exchequer yesterday, onit e
tiotit °f the 13resent state of the postal commfunica-
Artereen England and the western coast o South
Th bitsi,
jeh 0 i!,srl of Denbi4h had an interview with Lord
boZAA-x_iiasell yesterday, at his official residence in
, 4
,e g freq.
OoesiciPlitation from the corporation of Birmingham,
~..14ah fl4g of the Mayor of Birminghate, Mr. Alder-
-45, lihtz, m
••• Councillor Hawks, Mr. Councillor
4erhyolGtzgde,thivier.r.rith Mr. Muntz, M.P., and Mr.
had an interview with Sir George
kjesterday at the Home-office.
tleptt;.-"-taurice Cross (Dublin), Secretary to the
1::1 iiatel3ry • iers- of National Education in Ireland, had
44terda levy with the Chancellor of the ExcheTier
hsterd Y. Colonel Anson bad also an interview
l
Nide aY with the Right llon. Baronet, at his official
tortTe in Downing-street.
°lrh,, aini Lady John Russell had a dinner party
Face "rsActAY evening at their residence in Chesharn-
vkssad. Among the company were the Turkish Am•
111.n-e'r, the Russian Minister and Baroness de
Alt4llavvi the Pt ussian Minister, the Ssrdinian
Ikelielr, the Austrian Chargé d'Affaires (Baron
4r4 ''
the Earl cf Carlisle,. the Earl and Countess
, . aville L . '
'Aster. , orti Dufferin, Lady Hislor, and Miss
k%re,
..._ .....,.......,.....................................
7'3%4.'1 EXHIBITION OF 1851....—MEETING AT
,Dtial ~‘'4.13.--On Thursday, at noon, a largo and influ-
-42.r th —,,eeting was held in the Council Hall, Shea ld,
ilorier6,4ll::Pe of receiving a deputation of the commit -
* the appointed by her Majesty to make arrangemeat3
hatio g.ren exhibition of works of industry of all
t° 4411;1111851, and also t a local committ-e
tio,,q,-,°1.3 the nr,. 1 o appoint
fast , .4sq., „,,,_,dr•-poe.. o.bject. The mayor,
Putatio rn"' ed. Captain B. Ibbotion atte ided tis
Zur,, , n, and all the leading merchants and u arm-
beit preole,iitth.e
t,Zr, and sev.eraluf the principi! gentry,
iyvt4 or ti,„ ••-uf! resolutions in accordance with ti c "Al Illeetmg were curled.

OVERLAND MAIL
INDIA AND CHINA.
(From the Chronicle.)
We have received by extraordinary express, in an-
ticipation of the Overland Mail, letters and papers
from Bombay to the 17th uhe
BOMBAY, Die. 17, 1849.
(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
The news conveyed by the present mail will form
something of an exception to the generally vapid
end uninteresting character of recent Indian advices.
No certain information 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. Gomm at Colombo, which
will have the effect of preventing that gallant
general from carrying out his intention of returning
to England. These contradictory statements ren-
der conjecture idle : it seems to be 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 Fiteclarence 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. emitter Singh and his sons, and the
rest of the treacherous Seikh Sirdars, 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 Clumda Lee, 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. Thee 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 some 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 for that purpose.
Further, that a reward of 10,000 rs. has
been offered for the apprehension of Bliai
Maharajah Singh, who would appear, from
this, not to have been drowned after all. To
complete my notice of Punjaub affairs, I may
mention that it is stated, by u 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 enjoyed by the regiments which have occu-
pied that country. The up-country papers are silent
on this subject, and I should hope the report will turn
out unfounded.
Majors Edwardes and Nicholson, and some other
officers, are about to proceed to England, and are
expected at Bombay for the purpose of embarkation.
Major Edwardes will, I believe, take home the cele-
brated diamond, the hoh-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 proceed to war ds
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-day, 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 cur-
rent that Lord Dalhousie 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 for trial,
charged with the commission of malpractises of a se-
rious character. A private letter from Hyderabad
informs us of the death, at that place, on the i'th inst.
of Lieutenant F. A. Billamore, of the 24th Native
Infantry.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

REPORi ON THE STATE OF THE BOMBAY
MARKETS,
FROM DEC. 3 TO 153INCLUSITB.
Bombay, Saturday Evening, 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 alteration, but we do nut hear of much paper
changing hands. Bank Shares are very quiet, but main-
tain their value. Bombay Bank Stock is in great re-
quest at 18 per cent. premium.
Tae import market continues as dull and inactive
as at date of our last, owing in a considerable degree to
the want of fresh supple , and partly to the fact of the
up-country markets having been fully supplied at the
opening of the season. In the export mark, t the ex-
citement prevailing in the cod of the last mouth I,av sub-
sided, and toe shipments of cotton have been consider-
ably less tiiari during the period last reported or. Other
articles of export are being inquired af,.er to a moderate
extent.

Cotton Piece Goods—A comparatively small amount
of buisiness has been done in piece goods during
the fotteight, both -buyers and sellers appearing
indifferent as to whether sales were effected
or net, the prices offered by the firmer not
coming up to what the letter are willing to accept.
Grey Goods—Longeloths are in small demand,
at reduced rates. 2,000 pie ei only have been sold, at
prices varying from 2-9-G Rs. to 4sa Re. per piece. Of
T. cloth. 2,100 pieces have bien disposed of at from
2-15-6 i.e. to 3 7-16 Rs. per piece. Jaccoee s—Sa!es,
200 ps, as 2-9-6 Rs., the price having a:oin given Ray
slightiy. Domestics-.-Sales, 1,916 pieces at Rupees 9
13-16 to Rs. 144. The demand is exceedingly irregular
fur mostly all descrii tions, and prices are inclined to
give way. Shirtings—Sales, 6,600 pieccr, at Rs. 4to
Rs. 6 13-16, 45-inch qualities, 56 to GO reed, are in
goal request, stocks being very light. Low
qualities, 40-tech, 50 t ) 54 reed, continue ur.-
inquired fa- ; other descrip:ions are in fair demand,
and realise ful pricer. Madapolle.nes—Salee,l,Boo pieces
at Rs 2-4-3 is Rs 4-0-o—a shade lower than at last re-
port, and in little demand. Bleached Goods—Jac-
conets: Sales, 2,900 pg., at R . 2-12-6 to R. 6/. There
is scarcely any stock of these goods at mar ket, and
small quantities are moved off occasionally at high
prices. bhirtiegs: Saks, 100 pa at Rs. 4 15-16 to Its.
6 13-16. In theao we have no change to report. Meda-
pollams are unioquired for. The demand for Twill
Cloth has slightly increased ; and firmer prices are
obtainable fir Satin Spots which are in request, es
are also Satin Checks and Stripes, and Jaccenets Chucks.
Dyed Goods: Turkey Red Plain Cloth has been sold to
extent of 1,600 pieces, at Re. 8-13 to RI. ak. The
demand for plain, twilled, and printed, is modest) but
firm, and the stocks are low. Fancy Goods: Of Low
Lappets and Book Muslin 3 the stocks are abundant, and
prices consequently dull. An active inquiry exists fin-
Lappet Scarfs, Swiss Lappets ef approved qualities,
Bleached Mull-Mulls, Grey and Purple Mulls, B'eaclael
and Grey Dhoties, and Dyed Orange Madapulfams.
Cotton Yarn—Nos. 30, 50, 60, 90, and 100 Mule
Twist have somewhat improved in price since our last,
and been in tolerable demand. 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 piece.
Woollens—Full prices are obtained for favourite
makes, but the demand f)r other qualities is dull. The
market is still very bare of Flannel, and for the small
quantities obtainable high prices are pai I.
Metals—Copper: Sheethirg, Tile, and Brazier's have
declined in value.—Steel : eiwedish, in tube, dub; in
figgots, in moderate request.—Lead: As last reported.
—lron: Bar, both Swedish and British, is dull; as is
also square Nail Reel, and prices have slightly receded;
while an improvement has been experienced iu Sheet.—
Round and Hoop remain as before.--Spelter: The de-
pression formerly noticed in this article still continues.
During the last fortnight large additions have been
made to the stocks ( f all metals, which have hal the
effect e f lowering prices.
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Bottlrs-225 gross English quatti lave been sold--
110 ut Rs 1, and 125 at 15 smear, per dozen ; and 32
grass wil e pint:, at 11$ 14 per d,
Ltmiqta-540 cargoes Larnotta, half gold end half
silver, have becn disposed of tti lt3 2 6 6 'ter curge.
Paper-500 reams Gerthan Foolset.p have brought
its 3 per ream.
limbrellAs—Sales : SO dozen, of as sor 1«. col( Li s
at 23 inches, at Rs 13 pix dozen