The Sun.
London, England, 1827-03-31 00:00:00

EAST INDIA HOUSE MEETING.

(Concluded from our Paper of Yesterday.)
THANtS TO M. tOSANCIUT.

Mr. Twnwicl then rose for the purpose of proposing—
" That the thanks of this Court be presented to Jacob
Bosanquet, Esq., for his upright and independent conduct
during the period of his occupying a seat in the direction
of their affairs (a period extending nearly to half a cen-
tury), and for his uniform and zealous exertions at all times
to uphold the rights and privileges, and promote the inte-
rests, of the East India Company.
" And that he be reqUested to accept, from this Court,
the assurance that he retires from his public duties accom-
panied by their highest sentiments of respect and esteem,
and by the most earnest Wishes for his health and happiness."
The Hon. Proprietor expressed a wish, that before he pro-
ceeded With his motion, any correspondence that might
have taken plice between the Court of Directors and Mr.
Bosanquet, on the occasion of Ids retirement from the di
rection, might be read.
There was then read, first, the letter from Mr. Bosan-
quet to the Chairman of the Court of Directors, of the 22d
of February, 1827, announcing his determination, after
having been a member of the Court of Directors for nearly
half a century, to retire from a post which " required
greater energies of body and mind than he could then
bestow in the discharge of the important duties of a Direc-
tor of the East India Company." Secondly, the answer
of the Chairman, expressive of his regret at the determi-
nation Of. Mr. Bosanquet, and enclosing the unanimous re-
solution of the Court of Directors, on the occasion of Mr.
Bosanquet's resignation. Thirdly, the above-mentioned
resolution, in which the Directors record the high sense
they entertain of Mr. Bosanquet's long, disinterested, and
valuable services." And lastly, the answer of Mr. Bosan-
quet to the Chairman's letter, conveying to him the resolu-
tion of the Court of Directors.

These documents having been read—
Mr. T "amnia, after giving a short history of the pub-
lic services of Mr. Bosanquet, and paying an eloquent
tribute to his private virtues, moved the above resolution
of thanks.
Sir C. FORBES seconded the resolution.

Mr. BARBER spoke strongly in favour of it, and threw
out, as a suggestion, that it should, be engravers on a piece
of plate, and presented to the Hon. Ex-Director.
After some observations from Dr. GILCHRIST, and a
short reply from Mr. TWlNlsro,'the resolution was carried
unanimously, as was also a subsequent resolution, respect-
ing the Chairman, to communicate the resolution of the
Court to Mr. Bosanquet.
_ .

CONTA NY'S PATILOWAGE.

, Colonel L. STArtuorz then moved for an account of
the writerships, cadetships, surgeons' appointments, nauti-
cal appointments, and all other patronage, which the
Court of Directors had disposed of, from the year 1820 to
the year 1826, inclusive.
The CHAIRMAN expressed his willingness to give all the
information required.
Mr. WEEDING declared, that he should oppose the mo-
tion, because, if the accounts called fur were laid before
them, they could be of no use. The Court of Proprietors
could not, according to Act of Parlianieat, even if the
Honourable Mover wished it, interfere with the disposition
of the patronage ; therefore, ha could not see 'what useful
end would be answered by granting this motion, and he
should therefore oppose it. •
After a protracted discussion, the motion was negatived.

ATTENDANCE OF DIRICTORS.

Dr. GILCHRIST, after a speech of very considerable
length, during which the Court more than once manifested
its wish for the Learned Gentleman's• conclusion, moved
for a return of the actual attendances of the several Direc-
tors to the duties of their station in the, last year, with an
account of their capabilities for discharging those duties
with respect to their bodily health and mental energies.—
(A laugh.)—Also a similar return respecting the six gen-
tlemen who were candidates for the Direction at the next
general Election, in the last year of their service as Mem-
bers of the Court of Directors.

After a few words from the Deputy Chairman (the
Hon. 11. Lindsay),, Mr. Weeding, Colonel Stanhope, and
Sir C. Forbes, the motion was negatived; there being only
two hands held ►►p in its supprrt.

51. 7s. 6d. ; prime Mess Pork, Si. 6s. a 31. 7s. 6d.;
selected Bacon Pork, 31. a 31.35.
TOBACCO.—There are no purchases to any extent
reported this week. At a late hour .50 hhds. good
equality sd. a Sid. were sold for Ireland.
TEA.—Teas continue in good demand; but Congo
lis the only quality that commands a premium; it 15
at the advance of about id. per lb.
HaMP, FLAX, AND TALLOW.—The accounts from
St.'Petersburgh of an advance in the prices of Tall
low to 102 roubles exchanged 10d. have quite an
opposite effect to what might have been expected,
the Market prices fell 6d. per cwt. very considerable_
sales being reported at 375.; we think the Market'
is since a shade higher. Hemp is rather higher. Itr
Flax there is little alteration.

COTTON.—The Cotton Market this week has
been very heavy; the quantity taken since the India.,
House Sale at the withdrawing prices, is altogether
.about 1,600 bags. The other purchases are too in-
considerable for enumeration. The sales which are
transpiring this forenoon are more considerable than
for some days previously; 300 bags Sprats, and 100
;Bagels, the former ordinary at 40.
SPICES.—The Public Sale this week of 21 casks
'Nutmegs was_ nearly all taken in ; good quality 3s.
10d. a 4s. inferior 3s. 6d.; some parcels for export
are Stated by private contract about 3s. 4d. Mace,
Seconds, at 3s. 9d. a 4s. ld.
RlCE.—Rice is heavy and lower; Carolina at a
.reduCtion of 2s. at which several parcels have been
sold ; EaSt India 6d. to ls. lower.

Rust, BRANDY, AND HOLLANDS.—The Market
for Leeward Island Rum must again be stated lower
---,the sales have been inconsiderable, except for par-'
eels free on board for exportation, and parcels still
offer proofs, and two or three over about 2s. bid.,
which brings the price of proofs to 2s. 4d., or rather
loWer; the inferior qualities of Jamaica are also.
:heavy, but the fine." continues very scarce, and fully
:support the former currency. Brandies are heavy,
We are still without 'adequate supplies of Geneve;',
pale would sell ready about 2s. 6d. a 2s. 7d.' per gal')
lon. At a, late hour a parcel of good Demerara
Rum, seven over, sold at 2s. 6d. The inquiries
this afternoon appear rather to increase.
CocoA.—By public sale this forenoon 707 bags
lß2Ncz )1,
I CocoaGO—l ltTs h:
elod t 033 Indigo 6. 06dc.11aai ernksdtest3 it46askh.
sale at high prices, have been sold at a small pre"
mium ; the Market has, however, a good appearance, •
as many buyers appear watching the Market, and
are buyers where parcels are offered at any reduc'
tior.. There are now 1,900 chests on shoal of the
een"iri'aantdthre4tlhaesrt
next sale, which is an addition of only 240 chests.
SALTPETRE.—By public .sale on -Tuesday 1,200
bags Saltpetre four to 5. refraction, all sold at 225.
a 225. 6d., which is a reduction .of Is. per cwt.

WHITECHAPEL HAY MARKET.—March 29.
„„
SOs. Od. to 3155. Oti. Clover-- 90s. Od. to 1356. vu'
Od. to 406. Od. '

PRICES Or HOPS (per Cwt.)-March 30.
Kent Petkets-.............-............-:. 4/. 10s. 5/. ss. to a. N.
Sussex Ditto --..-- - . . ,-. 4/. 6s. 4/. 124. to 51. N.
Essex Ditto ....-- 4/. 10s. Id. Os. to 5/. 15s.
----
Seconds --- et. Os. 71. Os. to 8/. Os-
Kent ILags-.....---......„........-............ 3/. 16s. 41. 10s. to 51. Oa.
Sussex Ditto ..--......-............___. 3/. 10s. 41. Os. to 41. IN.
Esiex Ditto ------..- Si. 12s. 4/. 4s. to 4/ 15..
__....._.............„

PRI CE OF POTATOES.—March 30.
Yorkshire Kidneys 6/. 10s. to 71. Os. per Ton.
Scotch Reds W. ss. to 5/. 10s. ditto.
Oxiwhits and•Shaws :31. los. to 31. 14s. ditto.
Marsh Champions—...---.. 4/. 105. to 41. 15s. ditto.
PRICES OF LEATHER.
l'er lb. d. to d. 1 rer lb. d. to d•
Butts---50 to 561 b.... 20 21 I
Tanned Horse Hides— 13 ib"
Ditto —c•O to 661 b.... 22 23 Spaßish Ditto 14 20
Dressing 14 15 Per dozen.
Fine Coach Hides -- 'l5 17 ' Calf 5kin5...3610 4016. 16 2; if
Crop Hides, 35 to 401 b. 14 14 ; Ditto to'7olb. ,23 21,
Ditto 43 to 501 b. 17, Ditt0.........70 to SOlb. 21
Ditt6 17i 14 Small Seals, Greenland IR 2.‘„,',4'