The Sun.
London, England, 1844-11-05 00:00:00

, NOVEMBER 5, 184.

Surat will be sent to Vingorla, in order to proceed
OVERLAND MAI L. from thence to Belgians.
It is expected, notwi'hstanding, that the forts will
be reduced before the Bombay troops arrive.

INDIA AND CHINA.
(From the Times.)
We have received the Bombay mail of the Ist of
October. The news which it brings is not very re-
markable.
The chief intelligence relates to disturbances in
the southern Mahratta country, which has been some
time in a disturned state. Some of the malcontents
seized two of the strong hill forts, where they hoisted
the standard of revolt against the Raja of Kholapore.
They consist chiefly of Arab troops, who placed
themselves under some bold leaders, and bade de-
fiance to the Raja and his allies. A force was sent
,hy.the British authorities to disperse them. It eon-
rsisted of 50 artillerymen and troops, amounting to
about 1,200 men, under the command of Colonel
Wallace, of the Madras army. An attack is said to
have taken place on one of the forts, in which the
rebels defended themselves stoutly with their long
guns. Some soldiers were wounded on the .side of
the British, for the'bill forts from their position are
difficult of access. The British were subsequently
firing and throwing shells into the first fort, which is
situate about 25 miles from Belgaum. The other is
18 miles further off.
The Bombay Government was on the alert in
making arrangements ior having its disposable regi-
ments ready for any emergency that might arise.
Lieut.-Colonel Wyllie, of the 21st Bombay Native
Infantry, who had taken his passage-by the steamer,
was ordered to stop and join his regiment.
The steamers were in Bombay harbour under or-
ders to be ready to remove troops at a moment's notice.
Nothing serious was apprehended, but the Govern-
ment is acting with prudence in being prepared to
meet every difficulty.
Serious riots took place at Surat on the 29th of
August, in consequence of the popular dissatisfaction
on account of the increase of the salt-tax from half
a rupee to one rupee (25.) per maund of 801 b. Troops
were promptly sent there by the Government, and
the disturbances ceased. The Supreme Government
subsequently ordered, by virtue of instructions from
the Court of Directors, that the increased duty should
be in the Bombay Presidency only the sum of one
quarter of a rupee (6d.) per maund. This arrange-
ment has apparently pacified the people, although
there were petitions made against the tax.
In Sinde tranquillity prevailed, and the health of
the troops, with the exception of one or two stations
(Sukkur and Shirkarpore), was very good. The
climate in general in September was highly agreeable,
and half the prejudices excited against the possessim;
of the Indus by the outcry of some designing per-
sons had vanished. It was even reported that there
was an intention of making it an integral part of the
Bombay Presidency, and of increasing the Bombay
army so as to be able to maintain the British rule in
Sinde. There have been blunders committed by the
troops there. Captain Mackenzie; at the head of some
cavalry, in pursuing the Belochee robbers, came on a
body of armed men ; they were said to be Ryots, who
had gone out to attack the Beluchees. His cavalry
cut them to pieces. This fact has been exaggerated,
as if the troops did not spare their own friends. Sir
Charles Napier was proceeding to Upper Sinde, in
order to regulate its affairs on a proper basis.
An inquiry hid been instituted into the conduct of
Colonel Moseley, of the 64th Bengal Native Infantry,
on account of the late mUtiny, but the results were not
published. Sixlif the thirty-eight soldiers concerned
in that disgraceful affair had paid_the penalty of their
liveS the others were variously punished. The 78th
Highlanders were proceeding to Sukkur. toreiieve
her Majesty's .13th Light Infantry, which regi-
ment will, it is expected, proceed without delay to

CHINA.

The Samarang has been fired upon by a French
man-of-war. We have not been able to ascertain►
particular-, but we vouch for the truth of the report
which has reached us. Captain Geere would do well
were he to publish the facts of the case. Indeed, the
French are everywhere offering indignity and insult
to the British flag. 'Though we deprecate war, we
cannot put up any longer with such insolence.
Bombay Courier.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
(From the Overland Price Ci:rrent, October 1.)
THE MARKET.—OBSEICVATIONS.
BOiIBAY, OCT. 1.

The monsoon is now drawing to a clorie, and has, -on
the whole, been very. favourable for agrienitural opera-
tions.in most districts; but, notwithstanding this favour-
able circumstance, which usually gives_ an, impetus to
commercial operations, the demand for :imports has not
been equal to that expected, and buyers are yet UP Willing
to purchase largely, except at low prices.
AITALB.—The sales
.of metals of all kinds during the
month have been very limited. We have been inf.-wird
that 3:500 ewti. of copper have been •sold, to arri're, et
the foll Owing prices :—Braziers at s2krs; to 52ir5.,,
tila
at 47irs., sheathing at sOrs. to 500., and raised botiou3s
at 55rs. per cwt., being a little below the quotations of.
last month. The importations have been rather large in.
the last two months. Of iron very few sales have -been
reported ; holders are g, florally firm in their demand for
advanced prices, but the dealers do not seem inclined to,
submit to them ; the quotations of last n oath are there-.
fore continued, but they are notoinal. Lead was sold•
about three weeks ago at lOirs. per cwt., but the de'
mand was not great, and that rate ct;nnot now be ob..
tained. Spelter has been sold at 15irli. for 141 b., and
15rs. for 40 to 601 b. plates, and prices are,firm. .
The following are among the sales of this raonths • and
are reported for insertion :

COPPER. Per Cwt.
100 cwt. Tile Copper at Rs. 48 0 •
300 cwt. ditto 49 0
362 cwt. Braziers
951 cwt. Sheathing
200 cwt. Raised Bottoms 55 0
770 cwt. Sheet
IRON. Per Candy.
20 tons Round Nail Rod Rs. 47 0
55 tons Square ditto
20 tons English
152 tons ditto .. 23 8
Per Cwt.
800 cwt. Sheet ditto Rs. 6 0
200 cwt. Hoop
7 cwt. Chains
9 cwt. Anchors • 7 oto 8 &
750 cwt. Hoop (rusted) , 4 2
SPELTER. Per Cwt.
1,460 cwt
30 cwt . 15 4
100 cwt l5 8
LEAD. Per Cwt.
215 cwt. Sheet _ Hs. 10 12
600 cwt. Pig - 10 8

Europe. .
In the Punjaub. confusion and. anarchy prevailed. j
Heera Singh governed at Lahore, in the name of
the. Young Maharajah Dluileep. He was engaged in
collecting a force to combat- with his own uncle,
Ghoolab Singh, and with the widow of Suchet Singh,
the brother of Ghoolab, who was anxious to punish
Heera for the late dastardlyinardex of her gallant
husband, Suchet Singh.. . -
There appears to be an apprehension on the British
frontiers that some of those conflicting • parties will
enter the British territory, or that. of the protected.
Sikhs, our allies, where the interference of the Bri-
tish Indian army will become imperative. Notwith-
standing the policy of the present Governor-General,
Sir H. Hardinge, is supposed to be altogether pacific,
he, like former British rulers, must conform to cir-
cumstances, and be ready to defend or to attack. It
was rumoured that Sir H. Harding* would soon pro-
ceed to the north-west, in- order to confer with the
Commander-in-Chief of India, who was at Simla,
and perhaps even with Sir Charles Napier, the Go-
vernor of Sinde.

It is useless to disguise from public view the po-
litical propriety of the British dominion being esta-
blished in the Punjaub, the possessiun of which fertile
country is necessary to the security of India, as
being the chief gate through which all past invaders
by land have entered. The country is at present a
prey to civil discord, and without any efficient Go-
vernment; for the Prime Minister and his relatives
were the disputants, and the descendant of Runjeet
Singh was but a mere puppet in their hands.
The Government of Affghanistan, as administered
by Dhost .Mahommed; . was in the usual state of
turmoil; conspiracies,. .revolts, and 6kirmisheS about
the revenue kept that chief in continual employment.
The ex-chief of Jeitpore, Pareechut, and his two
relatives and chief supporters, Pula wan Singh and
Kumimple Singh, both leaders of the rebels. who lately
kept the 13undelkund districts in a distracted state,
had offered to make terms with the British; but after
some parleying with, the second, the negotiations are
said "to be broken oft; to :the dissatisfactiOn of
the troops, .who are likely to. be .'harassed in chasing,
those. bandits and their followers . through the moun-

tainous districts, _
The new rulers at Gwalior, although appointed
under the British, are busied in peculationS, and in
oppressing the Ryots andZemindars, subject to them.
The object of those rulers being to gather . money
as soon as they can, they care not about the means
they use fol.' that- purpose. It was thought that the
British authorities ..would have to compel them to
adopt another course. , The -unfortunate Christians
who' were formerly employed bythe Gwalior Govern-
inent, having been turned adrift, were in great dis-
tress, and a subscription had. been raised for their
relief, under the protection of the Lieut.-Governor
,t' the North- WeAttrti provinces.
There was considerable excitement in Bombay
relative to the approaching trial of Aloo Paroo, one
of the heads of the Bunder gang, and who is accused
of t•eing involved in the burning of the Belvi-
derA ship. His trial was fixed for the 7th of
r 1 0 er. He had been arrested at Jinjeera, a small
isla eighty miles south of Bombay, where he lay
cone led for some months, but he was surrendered
by Raja on the requisition of the Bombay Go-
veent.
'ltib advantages of steamers being fully recognised
at :. _ bay, several companies had started for building
stea,. 'vessels for the coasting-trade, &c.
...
Tik news from China comes down to the beginning
of Agi st. Trade was dull at Canton, but extending
itsel n the newly-opened ports.
, _ xpress arrived (just as our dispatch was leav-
ihgm Belgaum with the following important in-
pro...

telligence :-
745te Governor summoned the Council to meet this
afternoon at Parell. The steamers are in readiness,
and it is expected that some European troops will be
sent off, as the Deputy Quartermaster-General of the
army has been sent for to attend the Council. It is
said that the company of artillery that lately went to

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COTTON MANUFACTURES.—Grey and bleached wads'
polams have been in fair demand, and an advance 0.1 1
to 2 annas per piece on last•month's prices obtained lor
the better qualities. Grey long-cloths are also in good
request, but: fur, all qualities prices are unremunerative,
and for bleached there is very little inquiry. Ox sreY
domestics there have been but few- sales reported., buy
the prices oTlast -month have been maintained. Bleached
jaconets are scarcely inquired for, and the, prices offered
for them are considerably below those- obtained last sea"
son. Grey "have been in fair demand,' but prices have.
been barely supported; Grey and bleached mulls are in
good demand. Lappets have been freely, sold at ,
month's, prices,"and' are in good request. Prints base
been more .iyqt.tired 'for thy for 'several months pee,
and large sales have been made,• but "the prices gene-
rally obtained are not above -those previously •rtail'g'
An advence of 4 to 8 anuas per piece i obtainable for,
Turkey red plain cambrics and: mulls.; Some sales oi
Turkey red handkerchiefs have been reporta at about,
former prices.• • • • . • • - ,
YAnNe....r-Large sales of twist were made early in the •
month, and there was a fair demand for all numbers
water and rutile, except 20's, at- improved' rates, but drii
deal3nd ihaeabated, and prices have given way a
The prtisent quotations, however, equal those of lad
n-ontn. Ti,ere is a scarcity of Nos. 60 to 80. Orange
Yarn di timed early in the ruontb, in consequence of •
large iu,puitaLionb., to 13 annas per lb., at which 551e5
were mud,. Of Tufkey Red Yarn uo sales have bee°
reported, and the prices offered will not remuneo"
shippers.
The following are the sales of twist : • -
Per lb. .
MULE TWIST. Annaa.
No. 14 to 24 ... 34,0001 b; at 61
No. 20 58,00016. at f.-11- to 7
No. 30 85,7101 b. at 71 to" 8 5.18'
No. 40 ... 125,0001 b. at 81 to 81 •
No. 48 ... 8,1091 b. at 11
No. 50 ... 81,2001 b. at 10 to 164-
No. 60 •
22,0001 b. at 121 to 121
WATER TWIST.
No 16 to 26 ... 24,5001 b. at 7
No. 20 ... 57,2001 b. at 61 to 7
No. 20.22 24 26 B,ooolb. at 71
No. 22 1,2001 b.. at 7
No. 30 .:. 149,0001 b. at 8j to 81
ORANGE TWIST.
No. 20 to 60 11,6001 b. at 13
GREEN TWIST.
8001 b. at 11 ans. per lb. f
WOOLLENS.-The following are the only les °
woollens reported for insertion :
RA. Per yard.

2,700 yards habit cloth, at
24 pieces scarlet cloth, at
5,400 yards flannel. 0 8i to 0 10
2,312 yards ditto, at
0 14 to 0 15 r
MARINE STORES. —We have no sales to quote Ode
this head, nor any alteration in p',rices. -
,
COCUINEAL.—A sale •of I,ooolb. ¢t 2irf., per 1121.1
Only one we have heard of during the ranntiL
SAFFRoN of.fine quality is scarce and'i good deny.
inferior is' in dl
United request. The follotvg sales
been reported for insertion :•-•• • •
• 661 b at Its. 29{ p.-r lb. ih
821 b at Its. 26 to 26,i- Pt's
110 lb at Rs. 224,F.
BOTTLES.--,1:11 tOI owing sales ot bottl..s have
reported, vix.,,.140 gross quarts at I rs. 2 alines e,
dozen'; 51 gross pints, at 141-annas pee dozen ; ands,
gross soda water bottles, at 12:i unnas per dozen. ' no,'
BEER.—A ale of 180 bhda. 'ferment's beer, at - •
per Mid. has been reported ; also 50 blids. of Situnderi" .
at 50rs.; per hhd. ; and 40- Mids. Ganat'S,. at 40r0, .j
SPlRtTs.—Brandy of good quality is itidenaand a"at
stockS are light ; a sale of 14 bhds. has been re r,
2,irs. per gallon.
ESTERODUCE:
b 0
COTTON.—Thep price 01 almost all sorts of
advanced since our last publicatieullrOaChoid sulLs
1. to 2ra. ; Dhollera and; Oomiawnitie,::4.. 1.4 • 511' '-
candy of Compta there is none in the market,' • re,
CoFFEE.—Large supplit:4 of MOcha: Coffee were, co
ceived direct last week, and. considerable Purelittsesi
been made by the native mvrchants • for :,,hipal.'ent of •
Englat;d, at our iinotatioti =of nlaan i;nct
Bebora, the supply has been very 'stroll this season'
there is not a maund in the bazaar.
Gesis.—Anima may be quoted at 65 to 85rs• per otif
Therea very small quantity tow here, and for the
". goic
qualiti..,s the dealers are asking extreme rates. .1
ste
R. quote at 25rs. to 28rs. per cr•-t., but tbesi rat° lies
nominal, there being but little or none here. SIO is
are expected in the course of a month. Obball'::14 tot
also very scarce, and may be quoted almost nora.
12rs. to 18r,. per cwt. it t 50 10
IVORY.—Wu. large at 95 rs., and sins.. I.L.
in
75 rs. per maund, but these rates are almost unlaplieo
there is. scarcely any in the market. Large 611 the
ought to he received shortly from Zanzibar A° for
Mozambique, as this is the season when they COl:ne •
ward in the greatest quantity. of 15.4
OPIUM has continued firm at the quota;Lc--ng
•
month, 1,425 rs. per chest.
PEPPER.—Bhutcoll may be quoted at 66 Sept in
Malabar at 55 rs. per candy. The stock eta reost tb
the Bazaar is very trifling, but as the Malab c
t a
now open, supplies will soon be received. ay ill .11
Wool,.—There is not, we believe, a single can coitlg
market at present. There will be small suPPlieg 0000'
from Sinde, Meckran, and Merwar,
but there will not be any quantity received unt pe nort3i.
ber or January. Preseet quotations are of c°ll and high
nal, but we have no doubt the dealers will dean of of the
rates when supplies are received, in consequence
favourable accounts of the English market. e the die;
FREIGHTS.—Freights have fluctuated Sine btl
er w
patch of the last mail between 555. and 650. P 555.
, any beet/
are now steady at 60s. to 655. for Lon.°-'tat
60s. for Liverpool. No engagements have • •
made either for the Clyde or for Chin*.
in about
ii7pece.o,