The Sun.
London, England, 1845-07-31 00:00:00

INDIA AND CHINA

(From the Times.)
By the arrival of the Iberia at Malta, we have received in.
telligence from Bombay to the 20th of June, from Calcutta
to the 9th, Madras to the 11th, and from China to the 6tE
of May.

We regret to state that cholera has been very prevalent in
Bombay and Poonah, and that it has raged in Lahore to a
fearful extent.
The letters from Lahore repeat the announcement con-
tained in our last dispatches of the appointment of the Sirdar
Jowahir Singh to be the Prime Minister, and the retirement
of Ghoolab Singh to his fortress of Jumoo.
Prince Peshera Singh is stated to be in rebellion against
the authorities at Lahore.
The attack on Peshawur has been abandoned by Dost
Mahomed and his son.
The Governor-General remained in Calcutta, but it was
expected he would proceed in October to the north-west
provinces to reduce the Sikhs to order.
From China we learn that a riot had taken place at
Victoria ; it had been suppressed without much difficulty.
The British troops had been withdrawn from liolungsoo, in
accordance with the terms of our.treaty on the 23d of March,
and the Chinese took possession.
An English merchant having built a-vessel of seventy tons,
gave the command of it to a Chinese named Fowqua, to
enable him to levy a species of black mail on the native smug-
gling boats engaged in the opium trade. Suspicions were
excited. Fowqua was seized, tortured, and denounced a
hundred persons as being implicated in the transaction.
The mate and gunner of the Ariel, having on board upwards
of 100,000 dollars, conspired to seize her, but were ultimately
defeated. The mate was killed, and the gunner wounded.

COMMERCIAL REPORT.
(From the Overland Englishman.)
No material change has been observable in our markets during
the past week, for, although it is probable they may be affected by
,he news received by the Bentinck steamer, which came in on
:he 6th instant, sufficient time has not as yet elapsed for this to be
manifested.
We are now in receipt of London dates to the 24th of April,
and perhaps the most important commercial intelligence received
is the result of the April indigo sale, which is very far from satisfac.
tory, nor can we learn any sufficient reason for the inactivity stated
to have prevailed throughout it. The accounts of the ruling
of almost all other articles of export from hence are also even
less favourable than those received by the previous opportu-
nity, the only exception of any importadce being sugar, the
market for which is stated to have somewhat recovered from
the unprecedentedly depressed state it was in shortly after the re.
duction in the duties. Notwithstanding, however, the little pros-
pect held out of shipments proving remunerative, we cannot say
we look forward to any material falling off in the demand here, at
all events until stocks are considerably enhanced.
Imports have not, as yet, shown any decided symptoms of im.
provement, and it is impossible to form any idea as to how long
this miserable state of inactivity will last, as the ruling of exchange
and the enhanced rate of duties will prevent importers from moving
the market by accepting lower rates, and we have, therefore, only
to look to the reduction of stocks in the up.conntry marts for an
increased demand.
The Government notification quoted in our last had its effect on
the ruling of exchange, which at one time declined to Is. 104 d.;
this, however, was not long maintained, and we have now again
to quote Is. 11d, to Is. 11.1. i , flop
a 4 mils gooa paper has been in more request than for
some time past.
Tonnage continues abundant, but it is difficult to effect ship-
ments at more than half-a-crown under the rates ruling on the 2d.
We have but little to add to or change in the report we gave of
the crop on the 2d instant; some parties In Jessore and Rajeshaye
have been complaining of having had rather too much rain of late,
but we do not think the total out-turn will be much affected
thereby,.
The weather continues fine, with the exception of a few squalls
which have been experienced in Calcutta during the past week,
and the rivers are still low.
Some concerns on the banks of the Bhaugurutty and In Moor-
shedabad, Rajeshaye, and Bhaugudpore will be at full work before
the end of this month.
In some parts of Tirhoot fine rain was experienced on the
22d and 26th ult., which enabled them to resow the lands which
had failed, and should the rains hold off we are in hopes these
sowinge will not prove too late.
In many concerns in the eastern districts they have already se-
cured their low lands, and have, in some instances housed a quarter
of their anticipated out-turn, and expect in about a fortnight to
commence their second cuttings. From the westward we have no
change to notice, the accounts continuing generally favourable, as
stated in our last.
We hope by the next mail to be enabled to give a more accurate
estimate of the probable outturn of the crop, which is even as yet
very undecided.
good second quality Benares have
comeA few
tohpanardcaelnsdorfeafilrisst and good
rates, but the rivers have not as
yet risen sufficiently to admit of our bazaar being well supplied, and
low sugars are extremely light in stock,
In Dates we hear of but little doing, the only kinds procurable
being very inferior. Khanr has again attracted attention, and
holders having accepted rather lower rates, a good business has
been done at about 5 rupees to sr. 4a. for good dry bazaar sorts.
Exports from Ist instant up to date amount to 33,967 mds.
Saltpetre—This staple has continued in good request for Great
Britain, and shipments have gone forward freely at full rates ; for
France and North America, however, there has not been much
doing.
Raw Silk—During the past week but little activity has been
manifested in this market ; a few parcels have, however, been
taken at about former rates, but the generality of shippers appeared
still disposed to wait further accounts from England, unless tempted
by a very considerable reduction. The accounts Just received by
the
of so gloomy a nature, will we should
think,
, unless the native holders
submit to a decline corresponding to that which has taken place a
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Stocks are already getting heavy, and we understand that large
parcels have been kept in the Meting' with a view of keeping up
prices.

Exports to Great Britain from let instant up to date amount to
258 mds.

Cotton—The demand for this staple continues dull, accounts
from China are again unfavourable and the stock up country is
getting heavy. Not a single bale has been exported since our last.
Opium—By the Fire Queen steamer we are in receipt of Canton
dates to the 29th of April, in which Patna was quoted at 160 dolls.
to 690 dolls., and Benares at 650 dolls. to 670 dolls. per chest.
This did not, however, affbct our market at all, and we still quote
Patna at Commpany's 1,580 rupees, and Benares at 1,475 per
Gown consists of 3,562
chests of Patna, and 1,285 of Benares.
chest. The stock in the Company's

IMPORTS FROM EUROPE.
British Cotton Piece Goods—We can scarcely find any alteration
to notice under this head, but if anything there has been rather
more doing, without however the slightest advance in prices. All
parties are now anxiously looking forward to'some stir in the up.
marts, and we hear that the accounts from Mirzapere have of late
been rather more favourable.
Shirtings, both bleached and grey, have been placed to a fair
extent, the latter continuing rather more saleable.
White Jaconets have been in moderate demand, and consider.
able sales are reported, but still at very low prices. Greys have
been somewhat less enquired for.
In mulls and book rnuslins transactions have been very limited,
and the same may be said of lappets and lappet scarfs, which are
difficult of sale at former rates.
Coloured and printed goods Chintz has been in moderate de-
mand, and a few sales are reported at about former rates. Turkey
red cloths have sold to some extent, especially twills, but on some
in has not of late been very brisk,
descriptions a slight decline has been submitted to.
Weollens—No improvement can be quoted in the demand for
these goods, and in fact they are not in the least inquiry.
White Mule Twist--The inquiry
but a moderate amount of sales have nevertheless been effected
without any further decline.
Coloured yarn—Under this head there has been but little doing
since our last, the only sale we have heard of being a few bales of
British Dye Turkey Red.
Copper—A few sales have been effected at about our last quota-
tions, but the dealers have not as yet appeared in the market, and
there is no general demand.
Iron— We still hear of a few speculative transactions,. which
have the effect of maintaining prices, which would otherwise be
quite nominal, as the native merchants show no disposition to
purchase.

Spelter—Several sales have been effected at rather advanced
rates, notwithstanding the heavy stock.
Lead and Tin Plates— We are not aware of any sales daring the
past week, but tin plates have engaged more attention and are held
at somewhat higher rates.

Beer—The large shipments have caused purchasers to operate
with caution, and sales have not been very heavy. Al!sop and
Bass however maintain their price, but in other brands we seldom
hear of sales except by auction, and very few of them are in any
demand.

EXCHANGE.
Notwithstanding the short period which has elapsed since the
dispatch of the mail per Bentinck, there has been a good deal
doing for the present opportunity, and for a few days after the
publication of the Government notification quoted in our last, we
heard of transactions at Is. 10 d., since then, however, the rate
has again advanced, and we now quote first.rate bills at Is. 11d.
to Is. I 14-d. per rupee, although we have heard of a further ad.
vance being submitted to in a few instances.
MONEY MARKET.
We have no alteration to notice, but although money continues
scarce, we still find Government securities in demand at our last
quotations.
Freights—Consignees show no disposition to accept of lower
rates, notwithstanding the number of vessels in the river.