The Sun.
London, England, 1850-04-17 00:00:00

OVERLAND MAIL

INDIA AND CHINA.

We have received accounts in anticipation of the
Overland Mail, wi h dates from Bombay to the
16th of March ; Madras, 13th of March ; Calcutta,
7th of March ; and Hong-Kong, 27th of February.
Sir Charles Napier issued a general order on the
subject of the mutiny of the 66th Bengal Native
Infantry, by which that regiment is disbanded, its
colours being delivered over to the Nussaree battalion,
which is hencef irth to be denominated " the 66th or
Goorka Regiment." The result of the expedition
sent from Peshawur against the bill tribes near Kohat
has not proved so satisfactory as was at first antici-
pated. The object of the expedition was to reinforce
the post of Kohat, which had been cut off and
endangered by the insurrection of these tribes, to
chastise them fur their uprovoked massacre
of our Sappers and Miners, and to clear
the passes and restore the communication between
Peshawur and Kohat. The first object has been at-
tained by the re-inforcement of Kohat, but in
traversing what Sir Charles styles " a dangerous
defile 15 miles in length, exposed to a constant fire
of matchlockmen," Sir C. Campbell has lost 107 of
all ranks, killed and wounded, which is supposed
greatly to exceed the loss of the enemy. The passes
still remain closed ; the enemy are said to be highly
exasperated at what has occurred ; and a second ex-
pedition on a larger scale is talked of. Sir Charles
Napier was on his way back to ',Vlore. Colonel Young?
her Majesty's 10th Foot, died stArizierabad on the
20th of February. The ex-Maharajah Dhuleep
Singh had arrived at his place of exile, Futtyghur, on
the 12th of February. Some disturbance has been
created in Assam by the hill tribes of its frontier.
The accounts of the destruction of the town of
Mulkapore, in the Nizam's dominions, is con-
firmed. The anarchy and bankruptcy of that state
appear worse than ever. Trade at Bombay is im-
proving slightly.
Sir Charles praises the conduct of Colonel Brad-
ford, Ist Light Cavalry, on the occurrence of the
mutiny, as "decided and judicious:' He expresses
his approbation of " the prompt, decided, and reso-
lute conduct of Captain M'Donald, the fort adjutant,
which conduct the Commander-in-Chief believes pre-
vented the Fort of Govindghur from falling into the
hands of the mutineers." Major Troup's conduct on
the occurrence of the mutiny is lauded as "cool, re-
solute, and deserving of the highest praise ; but he is
severely reprimanded for disobedience of orders in. not
having previously at Lucknow read and explained to
the Sepoys of his regiment the Governor-General's
order of October 25, 1844, which was intended to
prepare the Sepoy regiments about to enter the Pun-
jaub for the withdrawal of Stride allowances. For
the future, Govindghur will not be trusted to Native
troops alone, a wing of one of the European corps at
Lahore being detached to form part of the garrison.
Sir Charles Napier has issued a general order con-
cerning the expedition against the Affoeedies, highly
complimentary to all engaged, and detailed accounts
of the operations of this four days campaign have
appeared in the Indian newspapers. Sir Charles
Napier states the objects of the expedition to have
been " to chastise the Affoeedies, and to reinforce the
force of Kohat which, by their insurrection, had been
cut off and placed in danger:' The chastisement ap-
pears to have been insufficient, for the passes are still
closed, and another Affoeedie expedition is talked of,
but the fort of Kohat has been successfully rein-
forced by Cooke's Punjaub Infantry and Daly's Pun-
jaub Cavalry.
The Commander-in-Chief thus shortly describes
the nature of the operations :—" The fighting and
labour fell upon those who had to scale the preci-
pices, to secure the camp, and, when marching, to
protect the front, flanks, and rear of the column,
while passing twice through a dangerous defile of
thirteen miles in length, under a constant fire from
matchlockmen."
The ex-Maharajah Dhuleep Singh arrived at his
place of exile (Futteghur) on the 12th of February.
A garden has been made, and the grounds of the house
in which he resides have been laid out very tastefully

for him.
The Commission appointed to inquire into the
chirges of forgery in interpolating a treaty, brought
against Ali Morad Khan, of Khyrpoor, consists of
Mr. Pringle, Commissioner in Sind°, -who is Presi-
dent ; Major Lang, Political Agent in Kattewar ;
and Major Jacob, commanding Sinde Irregular
Horse.
The Calcutta Englishman reports some distnrb-
ances on the frontier of Assam, occasioned by a hill
tribe, called Nagas, having succeeded in driving a
large detachment of Sepoys out of their hills, by
burning their provisions.
One of the drying-houses at the Madras powder-
mills blow up on the 14th of March, killing fiur men
and wounding others. The cause of the accident is
unknown.

The accounts of the districts of Mulkapoor were
confirmed, the Rajoop faction, assisted by about 200
Seikhs, were victorious over the Mussulmans and
their allies, but a body of the victors were inter-
cepted and deprived of their plunder by the troops
sent from Aurnngabad to quell the riot. The
Nizam's financial and Ministerial difficulties remained
unabated, and a crisis in both cases apieared im-
minent.

Woollens—Tbe value of flannels has slightly receded,
but fair rates are still obtainable. Stocks are low.
The demand for and value of fine cloths have declined,
while medium save list qualities are in good inquiry.
Cochineal—No sales. 2-1-r. per pound hare been offered
for best quality, but declined, holders being firm for a
higher rate.
Saffron—Market steady. A sale of 600 pounds, at
10r. 13a. per pound, has taken place.
Metals—The transactions during the fortnight have
been large. Copper has improved somewhat in value.
Large stocks of braziers' and sheathing are on band.
Iron—British bar, and round and square nail rod, are
duller than at last report, and prices have slightly re-
ceded. For Swedish the demand continues steady.
Spelter and steel continue dull of sale, while fJr tin
plates and pig lead rates have improved.
Beer—The first batch of Hodgson's last October brew
has just arrived per Sobraon, and will likely realise a
high price, the market being completely bare. Salo-4 of
SO dozen Bass's, at 4r. ; 60 dozen Hobson's. at 3jr.;
and 60 dozen Hobson's porter, at 4ir. per dozen, have
bad effect. •
Spirits—Sales, 175 kilders, 12 square bottles each,
gin, at 6r., and 216 ditto, at 6ir. per kildcr ; 4 hhda.
and 7 quarter casks of English brandy,'• at 28r. por
gallon. .
Marine Stores—The only sale reported is one of 60
cwt. of cordage, at 21r. per cwt., but the article is in de-
mand. Stocks of canvass aro large; no sales. Paints
and spirits of turpentine not much inquired for, Oil of
linseed in some request.
Cotton Umbrellas-144 dozen, brass furniture, have
been sold at 12r. per dozen.