The Sun.
London, England, 1844-12-05 00:00:00

at 41. per ton of 50 tr-et ; to Amoy, 6 dolls, per ton of
40 feet: to ports north of Amoy, 8 dolls. per 40
feet. For grey cotton goods there was rather an ac-
tive demand; buy for bleached qualities there was no
inquiry. The importations of both description had been
very large. White shirtings, 40. inch: 3.50 dolls. to 3.80
dolls. per piece; grey ditto, 40-inch, 2.90 dolls. to 3.40
dolls. per piece. The stock of yarn+ was very heavy,
and there appears to be no improvement in prices. Nos.
18 to 30 ar- qu.)ted 24 dolls. to 26.50 dolls. per picul.
Nos. 38 to 42, 29 dolls. to 30 dolls, per picul.
The heavy importations of opium, and the knowledge
that large shipments were on the way, had caused a-de-
cline in the various qualities of the drug. Prices
were
merely nominal A few chests of Patna were sold at
760 dolls.—some circulars quote the rate 765 to 810.
Malwa is quoted at 750 dolls. At Chusan, Patna was
quoted at 810 dolls., and Malwa 840. Turkey drug at
Hong-Kong was selling at 380—the latter is increasing
in consumption in consequence of the inferiority cf
Malwa. On the above prices no rise is anticipated. All
the Hong-Kong merchants were summoned into the city
of Canton on-August the 12th, when the authorities de-
manded a further payment of 5,000,000 of dollars as
their portion of the Canton ransom money. The Hongs
refuse to pay, and the general impression is, that they
will be imprisoned. Meanwhile Howqua, Sanqua, and
some of the more wealthy of the Hongs, have left their
Hongs. It is understood that Mr. Cushing, the Ame-
rican Minister to China, is shortly to return to the
United States.

CALCUTTA.
(From the Calcutta Englishman.)
The Government express of the August mail, with in-
telligence up to the 7th of that month, reached us on the
evening of the 18th ult., by which opportunity the bulk
of English commercial correspondence came to hand,
allowing sufficient tinge for parties here to reply by the
Government express which left for Bombay on the 21st.
Notwithstanding that the Honourable Company have
lowered their rate of exchange on advances to Is. lid.
per rupee, and reduced the margin required to 25 per
per cent., we do not at present see much probability of
its being taken advantage of to any extent, owing to the
abundance of money in the hands of commercial houses,
for remittance, causing them to take bills with documents
on much more liberal terms.
The following details show the present state of our
market for imports and exports, in which however no
very material change has taken place since our last
INDIGO.—At the date of our last monthly circular,
manufacturing had been brought to a close throughout
Bengal,and the result led us to anticipate that the total out-
turn of the season would prove between 135,000 to 145,000
mds. In this calculation, however, we allowed for more
favourable weather during the second cuttings in Tir-
hoot than has been experienced, they having been im-
peded by constant and heavy rain ; but this again has
proved beneficial to other districts, and some exceeded
our estimate.

The districts which have suffered most this year are
Dacca, Rungpore, Kishnag-,ur, Hoogly, Burdwan, and
Midnapore ; Tirhoof, although turning out considerably
less than last year will still give 26,000 mds., which is
equal to the largest crop known previously.
Factories situated in the western part of Tirhoof and
thence up to Allahabad were fortunate in having season-
able rains, and also fine weather during manufacture,
and many of them will send down double the quantity
they did last year, but such is not the case with respect
to the upper provinces, where some concerns will scarcely
yield one-third of their average outturn.
On the whole we are of opinion that although some
districts have been fortunate, this has been counterba-
lanced by the falling off in others, and we see no reason
to alter the estimate we, gave in our last,;eviz., 135,000
to 145,000 mnds.
Some small parcels of last year's indigo barn changed
hands at the prices paid for them in December last, and
have been taken for an American ship on the point of
starting.
A small lot has also been shipped to France on the
only vessel at present loading for that part, and which is
advertised to leave in a few days. The Americans will,
we think, be early in the market this year, as they have
had several ships waiting here for some time past, and
are apparently unable to find any produce at priceslikely
to pay, which will we think induce them to give last
year's prices, considering the very favourable- rate at
which they are now able to dispose of their credits. We
are given-to understand that the last mail brought
several extensive orders, authorising parties here to give

last year's rates, but we are not aware of a single in
stance in which such offers have been accepted by the
planters, nor whether those limits were unqualified or
dependent on the out-turn of the season.
We expect the indigo down this year, as very fine
drying weather has been experienced since the conclu-
sion of the manufacture.
SUGAR.—The last accounts from England, although
not particularly favourable, being rather more so than
was anticipated, have caused a steady demand for this
staple throughout the month, and owing to the great
scarcity of fine white Benares, the few parcels of that
description which have been offered for sale have been
readily taken at a slight advance; the bulk of transac-
tions have, however, been in good and fair second quality
Benares, and Bhagas (the latter description having this
year proved very superior), which have in most instances
been taken at about last month's rates. In low browns
and Khaurs there has been scarcely anything doing,
the high ruling of freights having prevented operations
in these descriptions.
Under this head we may notice, that owing to the
very favourable results of one or two factories established
by Europeans in Mb"; the manufacture of sugar in
that district has been very considerably increased, the
greater number_ of indigo factories carrying it on to a
greater or less extent, and we therefore look forward to
receiving next year a larger supply of sugar, of very su-
perior quality, from that part.
SALTPETRE.-The shipments of this article to Great
Britain, which have of late fallen off very considerably,
have, since the arrival of the mail, been on the increase,
notwithstanding the high rate of freight ;
and exports
since the date of our last exceed 45,000 'minds. Our
bazaar has consequently been more active, and prices
are rather firmer, although we cannot quote any mate-

.vial advance.
The demand for America as noticed in our last, con,
tinues steady, and exports from Ist to 13th instant have
been 5,239 maunds. For France there has been nothing
doing for some time past.
Rum.— We have not heard of a single sale in this
market during the month, but shipments go forward on
about the usual scale, being from Ist instant up to date
24,514 gallons.
RAW SlLK.—Owing to the damage done to the silk
districts by the heavy inundations, and the probable
falling off in the supply; native holders in this bazaar
were disposed to stand out for higher prices, but
,ac-
counts from home not being of a nature to warrant
shippers in submitting to this, transactions during the
latter part of last month were very limited.
SILK PIECE GOODS.—A continued and active demand
has been experienced throughout the month for all de-
scriptions of Corahs, and parcels as they arrive are
readily purchased at for common native manufactured
Cossimbazar goods from 133 r. to; 135 r. per surge all
round, whilst well-known makes have been sold as high
as 143 r. to 145 r.
Our market throughout the month having been bare
of choppas and bandannas, except of very inferior de-
scriptions, transactions have been very limited. We no-
tice, however, a few small shipments of superior choppas
on manufacturer's account.
Exports to Great Britain from the let instant up to
date have been as follows, viz.:—
OPlUM.—During the latter part of last month a mo-
derate business was done in the drug at about our former
quotations. and a large contract to the extent of 1,000
chests of Patna, was, we understand, entered into at the
high figure of 1,600 rupees ; since then, however, there
has been little doing, and the market gradually declined
to 1,550 for Patna, and 1,440 for Benares ; when on the
arrival of the Water Witch from Hong-Kong, bringing
unfavourable accounts, a further fall took place in this
bazaar of about 100 rupees, and the market is in a
very unsettled state.
The stock in the Company's godovrns on the evening
of the 13th was, 1,169 chests Patna, and 300 chests
of Benares.

rod (round) still maintains the quoted rate, and is much ample in telling them. Her tale was received with th
wanted. greatest interest by those present.
WOOLLENS.—These have continued in a depressed The following resolutions were unanimously carried:--
Resolved, Ist.
niTehtattowem, theake labourers at this meeting
known our u
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the
state during the past month ; some trifling sales have assembled,Reso
been made, but at remunerative rates. The stock on our wants. trusting that our statements
hand is large, but as the cold weather approaches there public eye, and reach the hearts of our legislators, 'to
will, doubtless, be a reaction. The importations have the end that they may pass such measures as shall
been heavy, but have fallen off during the latter part of secure to industry its full and fair reward, and thus im-
prove the condition of ourselves and jour fellow-coun-
the month. trymen.
MARINE STORES.—The demand has not been to any 2nd. That we meet not to ask for charity, but for
great extent, and most of the sales effected have been justice, in the shape of profitable and independent
at lower rates than reported in the former month. Of labour—so that we may supply ourselves and our
such transactions as have taken place, the following have families with the comforts and necessaries of life,
been reported
es :-120 bolts of bleached canvas, at 16 which we find at present to be utterly impossible, in
cloownsneeqsuse:fewaoofesthe scarcity of employment, and the
rup per bolt ; 80 bolts at 15 rupees •; 100 cwt. of red
lead, at 111 rupees per cwt. ; and a later sale of 200 3rd. That we firmly believe the restrictions imposed
cwt. at 114 rupees per cwt. The imports from the 27th upon industry by the corn and provision laws are a
of September to the 24th of October were not remarkable, principal cause of our destitute condition, inasmuch as
WINE AND SPIRITS.—These continue in moderate re- scarcity, dearness, and uncertainty are the result of tam-
quest, and the market is well supplied with most de. rervien
if thosewith
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scriptions. Good brandy is rather scarce and is in in- ment would be more abundant, competition for labZr-
quiry, owing to the large importations some time back of less severe, the farmer rendered more secure, by steadi-
inferior French distillation. ness of price and fair rentals, and the happiness and
GINGHAM UMBRELLAS.—These hive been in mode- prosperity of all classes of society materially and per-
rate request, but do not realise good prices, a sale was manently advanced.
reported towards the middle of last month:of 1,200 dozen
at 11 rupees 8 annas per dozen; at the end of the month
sales were effected at-80 dozen at twelve rupees, and 70
dozen at 12 rupees .8 annas per dozen, with wooden
sticks, and 16 rupees with brass rods.
SAFFRON.—In moderate request ; there is little on
hand, the importations being chiefly disposed of on ar-
, rival. At the beginning of the month a sale was ef-
fected of 501 b. low quality at 22i rupees per lb ; at the
end of the month 1121 b. of good quality at 30 rupees
per lb., and 100 lb. inferior at '22 rupees S annas were
disposed of, also 2001 b. at 9 rupees per lb., 501 b. at 22
rupees 8 annas, and 501 b. at 22 rupees per lb.
BOTTLES.—Bottles are in good request, and the mar-
ket is but thinly supplied.
PERFUMERY.—The market is overstocked.
NILLLINERY.—Some recent sales have been effected at
remunerative rates, but there is still plenty on hand.
QUICKSILVER.—In improved demand, at an advance
on former rates. The importations have been very

trifling.
EXCIIANGE.—Money is abundant, but the rates of ex-
change are very unsatisfactory. The principal transac-
tions on London by the present mail, have been made at
Is. 90. to is. lod. at six months, and Is. 9id. at 30
days' sight. The former rate is lower than by the last
mail, the latter without alteration.

TURN-OUT of the LANCASHIRE and

CHESHIRE COAL-MINERS.
WIGAN, TUESDAY MORNING.—Very great excite-
ment prevails at present amongst the colliers of this
part of the country. Meetings are holding every week,
in various parts of the district, at which resolutions
are always adopted unanimously, to the effect
that their labour is not sufficiently rewarded, and that
it is desirable to join the union, and collect funds to
enable them to stand a strike in the event of its being
necessary. Mr. W. P. Roberts, solicitor, from New-
port, commonly called the " Miners' Attorney-Gene-
ral," has taken offices in Manchester, with a view, it
is said, of being on the spot to give such legal advice
as may seem necessary. Delegate meetings have
also been held in various places, but their proceed-
ings, as far as the press is concerned, are kept
private.
Matters now seem to be fast arriving at a climax.
On Saturday last the workmen in every pit in Lan-
cashire and• Cheshire, except the St. Helen's district,
sent in to their masters a written application demand-
ing an advance of twopence upon each shilling they
now earn. Should their demand be refused the
result will, of course, be a general strike. Yes-
terday several meetings were held, and, as far as it
was possible to ascertain, there was not a coal-mine
at work in the whole district. Two of the most im-
portant of these meetings were those held at a place
called Bardsley, between Oldham and Ashton, and
the other in the village of Lumberton-green, about
two miles from this place. At Lamberton-green a
delegate meeting was also held,: at which delegates
were present from every coal-pit in the two counties,
except those in the neighbourhood of St. Helen's,
The public meeting at Lamberton-green was at-
tended by about 3,000 persons. George Ramsey, of
Marsden, near Colne, was called on to preside.
The Chairman, Charles Parkinson, from Durham,
Benjamin Emberton, of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and
James Price, one of the secretaries to the delegate
meeting, spoke at some length, and urged the necessity
of a firm and determined union among themselves, in
order to carry out their object effectually.
Mr. W. P. ROBERTS, solicitor, was next called upon
by the Chairman. He said he was there that day to
offer his advice and counsel to the men who were
engaged in that most mighty movement. He
was there for the purpose ,of encouraging
them to persevere in their good cause. Their
motto was " Peace, law, and order." They
sought to accomplish nothing by means of physical
force. They utterly repudiated that doctrine, and
sought only to obtain their object by legal and con-
stitutional means.
The proceeding lasted upwards of two hours and a
half. At the close of the business the chairman
again urged them to stand firm, after which they
separated.

FREIGHTS.—The current rates are noted in our quota-
tions, but owing to the low state of the export market
freights are not easily obtained. To China nothing is
doing.

DREADFUL MURDERS IN THE
KING'S COUNTY.
(From the Dublin Pilot of Monday.)
TUI.LANORE, DEC. 1.-With feelings of poignant re-
gret I have to announce to you the shocking murders of
two human beings, brothers, named Thomas and William
Sheppard, on the lands of Coolfin, barony of Ballyboy,
in this county, about two miles on the mountain side of
Frankford. The particulars of the sad circumstance, as
gathered from the evidence of a surviving brother at the
inquest held yesterday upon the scene of the catastrophe,
are in substance as follow:
A family named Daly heretofore held a small farm,
about twenty-four acres, on the lands of Coolfin, but,
getting into arrear, they were ejected for non-
payment of rent, when Ambrose, Thomas, and
William Sheppard (three brothers), got into treaty with
the sub-agent, Mr. Fawcett, near Tullamore, for the
farm. The negotiation getting publicity, a threatening
notice was served at their then residence, Derrycooly,
near Radian, in this county. The Sheppards, no way
daunted, got into the occupation in the latter end of Au-
gust last, when another notice was also served at the said
place, vowing death and destruction to them should they
persevere. They still treated these notices with indiffer-
ence, at the same time using, as they thought, all due
caution (having the house on the lands on which they then
livedat Coolfin well fortified against danger, ha,ving plenty
of fire-arms, with a supply of ammenition, and a fire-proof
room erected therein, in which they nightly lay). Things
latterly seeming to wear a friendly aspect, Ambrose weak-
ened the garrison -by quitting the place a few days ago
for Derrycooly, to bring up his wife, family, and furni-
ture, and on his return on Friday evening last, seeing
their horse walking about the place with his tackling on
him, and neither of his brothers appearing, he was much
astonished, and going to the door he found it partly shut;
he pushed in the doer and called his brothers, from neither
of whom he received an answer. He immediately ran into
Frankford to alarm the police, who quickly repaired to
the spot with him, and, on searching the house insid
they found Thomas dead, with his head broken int o
pieces, and the brain escaping ! They then made a
search about the place for William, but it proved a fruit-
less one, owing to the darkness of the night. They
stopped there till morning, and when the daylight ap-
peared they found William lying in a field, near the
house, with his head equally broken, and the brain also
escaping ! No other evidence calculated to throw fur-
ther light on the dreadful occurrence was obtained. It
is supposed that the unfortunate men were murdered
while at their work on Friday morning, as, from the
caution they observed at night, it could not have occurred
then without loss of life to the assailants; besides the
horse being tackled, is another proof of the deed having
been done in the day; and it is supposed that Thomas,
on the attack, ran towards the house for the arms, and
that William's retreat was cut off from it. No alarm
was made until the brother's return, and the farm, too,
is in an elevated position.

THE FATAL EXPLOSION AT THE
CWM AVON COLLIERIES.
ADERAVON, DEc. 2.—We are happy to inform our
readers that the account of this fatal explosion, taken from
a 'Monmouthshire paper, has been much exaggerated, only
four lives have been sacrificed by it. The tollowing aro
the particulars of this lamentable accident :—At a little
after eight o'clock, two of the unfortunate men who were
killed went into their stall to work, taking a safety lamp
with them ; but another man, Thlmas Williams, who
was also killed, incautiously entered his cell, close ad-
joining the other cell, to work with a naked candle, and
had scarcely entered it before the fire-damp ignited, the
explosion took place, and the two men who had the safety
lamp, as well as himself, were instantly killed, their
bodies being hurled out of the stalls in which they were
into the horse .way, in a dreadfully mutilated condition.
There were two other men,who were at work very near them