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London, England, 1850-03-21 00:00:00

his property either landed or otherwise as he might think
proper.
After a few words from Mr. CHARTERIS,
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER rose,
and was

(LEFT SPEARING.)

INDIA.

MUTINOUS CONDUCT OF TIIE 66Tu BEN-
GAL NATIVE INFANTRY.
This lamentable occurrence is thus narrated in a
letter from Lahore, dated Feb, 3 :
" Lahore, Sunday, Feb. 3.
" It is with much regret we have to record a serious
breach yesterday morning in the discipline of the 66th
Regiment Bengal N. 1., which recently arrived at Go-
vindhur from Luknow. Some dissatisfaction had mani-
fested itself in the corps, during the Ist instant, in con-
nexion with the reduction of the Sinde batta, which
they said premed very hard on them, considering the
present high price ( f food, and their great distance from
:heir homes. Representations were made to the com-
manding officer. Major Troup, which were ma by an
explanation of the orders issued on a parade, on the
codclusion of which the m-n at first refused to return to
their lines, but subsequer t'y did so when remonstrated
with by their officers. The general feeling, however,
appeared so indifferent, that an express was sent off to
the camp of the Governor-General, which left this on
the 31st ultimo, and was fortunately know❑ to be on the
way to Umritser to hasten on the escort consisting of
two companies of her Majesty's 32d Foot, the body
guard, c party of the lith Irregulars, and the 56th Re-
gimennt N. I. Intimation of the disposition of the
corps was also sent in here to head- quarters, and we
believe both Sir Henry Lawrence and Sir Walt-a. Gilbert
left Lahore this morning for Umritser. Yesterday morn-
ing (the 2nd inst.) the men of the 66th Regiment N. I.
were again paraded inside the fort, and harangued by
Major Troup on the subject t f their discontent in a firm(
but temperate manner. On decided symptoms of ill-
feeling still continuing to manifest themselves, Major
Troup then gave orders to a native officer, who appeared
most forward in the movement into arrest. The order
was instantly met by an endeovour of the main body of
the men to rescue him; but the personal exertions of
Major Troup and his officers induced them to resume
something like order in the ranks. Col. Bradford
(whose Regiment, the Ist Light Cavalry, had most for-
tunately arrived at Umritser yesterday morning, en route
to the Provinces) and who happened (accidentally or not
we do not know) to be within the Fort, seeing how
matters were turning out, quietly proceeded to his camp,
and ordered his men to mount. Major Troup, who never
lost his temper during the whole of this most trying
scene, concluded his address by directing the men to pile
their arms. As this was being done a party of the Ist
Cavalry, some forty or fifty strong, appeared at the gate,
which the company of the mutinous regiment, on duty
there, hastened to close, but not effectually, so that
Capt. Macdonald, the officer of the day, drawing his
sword and driving away the men crowding round,
managed to prevent, and to admit the men of the Ist
Cavalry.
The Sepoys of the 66th, seeing they were now all but
helpless, and that the possession of the fort would pass
out of their hands, made a rush to resume their arms,
in which endeavour they succeeded very partially,
being prevented by their officers, seconded by the efforts
of the troopers. The whole regiment was thereupon im-
mediately marched out of the Fort, and those who
still had arms deprived of them. The Body Guard
arrived very soon afterwards and took possession of the
Fort, and were to he speedily followed by the two
European companies. The mutineers were placed on
the glacis within range of the guns of the fort, charged
with grape and surrounded by the troopers of the
3d Regiment of Punjab Cavalry (Prendergast's),
who had been summoned to the scene of this
unfortunate, but most serious disturbance. We are
happy to have it in our power to add that no corres-
ponding movement occurred in the town, and that the
police, formed out of the only Durbar regiment still
embodied (except Cortlandt's), were under complete con-
trol, and behaved to the entire satisfaction of the local
authorities."

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
THE BOMBAY MARKETS,
FROM FEBRUARY 2 to la, INCLUSIVE.
BOMBAY, FRIDAY EVENING, FEB. 15.—We have
experienced no alleviation of the pressure for mon-y
which has existed for some time past. On the con-
trary, the demand for acoommodation seems to have in-
creased, but we are inclined to think that the scarcity has
been very much exaggerated.—Government Securities
remain without animation. New Fives hay, been sold at
Rs. 98i to Rs. 98k, but the demand for them is limited
even at these low rates. There has been some little
inquiry for five per cent. Siccas, but we have not heard
of any transaction in them. Bank Shares remain
without material alteration in price. Orientals .have
been sold at 18 per cent. discount. Commercials we
quote at 14, and Agras at 6, per cent, discount. There
has been inquiry for Bombay Bank Stock at 17 per
cent, premium.
The followicg notification has been issued by the
Bengal Government :
" No. 3.—NGTIIICETION.
" Fort William, Financial Department, Feb. 6, 1850.
" Notice is hereby given, that the rate of exchange at
which bills secured by the hypothecation cf goods are to
be drawn in favour of the Honourable East India Com-
pany, will be two shillings per Company's rupee, until
turther orders. It is further notified for general jaw,
ruation, that there is little probability of the rate of ex-
change now fixel being reduced during the ensuing
twelve months, so far as at present known, no advances
on hypothecation will be necessary in India, in aid of
the Home Treasury during the official year 1850 51.
" By order of the Honourable the President in Council,
" J. A. DORIN,
" Secretary to the Government cf India."
The importation of metals and cotton piece goods
since the date of last report have been very extensive,
while the demand for all descriptions of imported arti-
cles continues as dull as it has been for rte past six
weeks, and no improvement can be looked for till the
close of the Hooli hoidays on Thursday next. Nor can
any more favourable account of our expert market to
given than at last date—the dulness in this department
of our trade being principally caused by the almost total
absence of produce of every description except opium,
which continues to be purchased in quantity for the
China market.
Cotton Piece Goods—As stated in our last, to dispose
of any considerable quantities of piece goods, dealers
would have had to suumit to a considerable reduction on
their prices, which they have not shown any disposition to
do, and consequently the operations during the fortnight
have been to a very limited extent. Grey Shirtings, of
good qualities, have maintained their former value, while
inferior and middling descriptions have declined two or
three annas per piece. The qualities on which these
reductions have taken place have been 48 56 and 60 reed
40 inch, and in 25 inch up to the latter reed. The
sales during the fortnight amount to 7,220 pieces, at from
Re. 48 to Rs. 6,-1 per ceiee.—Grey Jaconets. Sales 2,150
p, at Its. 2 to H,. 2 • as. p. p. Demand extremely dull, and
prices nominal.—Grey Long Cloth. Sales, 2,800 p. at
Re. 4: 0 alines to Re. 5: 5 ass. Demand dull, and
prices going down. Grey Domestics Sales, 1,173
p., ut Its. 3: 2f as. to Its. 12i. Satre as longcloths.
—Grey Mulls. Sales 1,000 p. at Its. 2to Rs. 2:
7 as. In moderate request at a slight decline.—
Bleached Jaccue eta continue to maintain former rates.
The bales have been so extent of 4,200 p., at Rs. 2:9 as. j
to Rs. 311 per piece.—Bleached sbirtings have fallen
considerably in price—up to 66 reed 3at 6, and 72
reed 4, annas per piece. The only sale reported during
the fortnight is one of 50 pieces, 36 by 40, at Rs. 64
per piece.—Bleached Aladapollans are also dull, and at
prices declining; while for T clothe of 61bs. there is
a little inquiry.—Bleached stripes, satin stripes and
cheeks and Jacconet cheeks are inquired after, but satin
spots are dull of sale.—Fancy Goods. Large importa-
tions since last repor', from the Clyde. The prices
offered for Lappet Scarfs, Swiss Lappets, Book Muslins
and Lappets, Grey and Bleached Dhotirs, with fancy
borders, and Dyed and Grey Mulls, are lower than thore
formerly obtainable.—Dyed Goods. 5100 pieces of
Turkey Red Plain Ciath have been sold at from Rs. 71.
to 8 per piece.
Cotton Yarn—The sales during the fortnight have
amounted to 120 bales Water, and 60 bales Mule Twist.
Of the latter, 40s. alone are in demand, and stocks low.
Of the former, all numbers except 235. are inquired for,
with small supplies on hand. In Dyed Yarn, good
Scotch Turkey Red is alone sought after, Green and
Orange being dull of sale.
Woollens—As at last report. The only sale reported
is one of list cloth, at 11. 1; 13f annas a yard.
Metals—Heavy importions during the fortnight, and
light salesighefprices of hoop and sheet iron remain as
before, while those of British bar and square and round
nail rod have still further receded. Copper of all sorts,
except American and nail, has declined. Sheet lead ie
dull, while fur pig the demand is steady. For spelter
there is no inquiry.
Cochineal—We quote nominally a higher price for this
article, but have heard of no sales.
Beer—No transactions, except in Allsop's London
bottled, and Bass's. The market is bare of all but Bass's,
which with difficulty finds buyers. The sales of the
former have been 120 dez. at Rs. 4; and of the latter 35
hhds. at Rs. 40.
Spirits—A slight demand for Gin exists—other spirits
are little enquired for. Sales of Brandy as follows have
however been made-2ii lairds. and 200 boxes French, at
Rs. 21 per gallon and lts. 21 per dozen; and 9 hhds. 12
qr. casks at Its. 2i per gallon.
Bottles-100 gross quarts and 35 pints have been sold
at 15i annas per dozen.
Coral—Sales of 103 lbs. at Rs. 15, and 100 lbs. at Rs.
45 per lb., have had effect.
Marine Stores—No sales.—Twine and canvas dull;
Cordage in slight request. Other articles unenquircd fur.
EXPORTS.
Cotton Wool—The purchases during thapast fortnight
amount only to 850 bales and 1,300 candles. An advance
in price for all descriptions has taken place. There is
scarcely any stock on hand, and it will be some time yet
before the new crop arrives.
Opium—Large quantities continue to be sent on to
China, but a slight decline has taken place in the price
f the drug since our last. The present quotation is Re.
1,315 per chest.
FREIGUTS—Have been miserably dull throughout the
past fortnight, and are likely to continue so for some
time. There is scarcely a bale of cotton in the place,—
consequently vessels must either wait the arrival of fresh
supplies or go away empty. We quote the rate to
Liverpool nominally I. t 3/. to 31.55., to London at 3/ 2s. 6d.
to 3/. ss. per, ton; and to China at Rs. 13 to Rs. 14 per
candy, for vessels to commence loading next month.
EXCITANCE.—There have been but few transactions in
bills on England for this mail, a7d those limited in ex-
tent. Sales have been effected at 2e. per rupee for first-
class six months sight China paper and local draft!. On