The Sun.
London, England, 1845-12-29 00:00:00

AFFGIIANISTAN.

We have intelligence from Caubul. Our last news was to
the effect that the Peshawur invasion had, to all appearance,
been abandoned, and a determination had been manifested
by the Wuzeer to proceed towards Kandahar. This, how-
ever, did not last long, and there is reason to believe it was
meant as a blind, for though there could be no chance of pro-
fiting by Peshora Singh's rebellion still the Caubul chiefs
cannot abandon the idea of relinquishing Peshawur for good.
On the 21st of September orders were issued by the Ameer
for the payment of the artillery_cf his army, with the view of
their being sent down to Jellalabad, in anticipation of his
own and the Wuzeer's almost yearly winter visit to that
place, and the payment was effected not in coin, which would
have been too direct a mode of dealing with the Aflghan chiefs,
but by orders on the keepers of the Government grain maga-
zines. The troops to take a certain quantity of grain at the
Ameer's valuation, with permission to sell it for whatever it
might fetch in the market. On the following day'a aimilar
arrangement was effected for the payment of the infantry.
At the same time instructions were sent to Ahmed Khan
Meer Akhor, Lieutenant-Governor of Jellalabad, to extri-
cate two large guns, which had been abandoned in 11aM
Bagh some time age, from their present position, and hay*
them prepared for service. The Mooltanee Affghans, who
had abandoned their country and gone to Caubul h 1 a large
body, in the beginning of the year 1844, an'2, of whom we
have heard nothing since their discliergz from the service of
the Ameer on the breaking up of the Jellalabad force last
year, having accommodated their disputes with the ruler of
Mooltan, are, it is stated, about to return to their homes.
Great difficulty is said to have been experienced in realising
the local revenue, in consequence of the confusion which had
arisen during the prevalence of the cholera, and the customs'
officer, or contractor of customs, the well-known Surwur
Khan Lohanee, had created great dissatisfaction by raising
the several duties to enable him to realise the required
amount of revenue.

GIVALIOR.
By letters from Gwalior we are put in possession of intel-
ligence to the sth instant. It appears from them that the
confusion which existed when our correspondent last wrote
had subsided, some— of the conspirators; having been placed
in durance vile. There are strange rumours afloat about the
matter, and it is even surmised that Ram Rae Phalkea is
at the bottom of the business, and that it was neither more
nor less than a plot to injure her Highness the Tara Bees
and some of the sirdars. We understand courts of iiiguiry
were immediately assembled to investigate the dafirTg at-
tempt, and we hope soon to receive intelligence.4di3clerures
made at them.

NORTH WEST PROVINCES.
We learned, sooh after our paper was issued on Wednesday
last, that the Governor-General had so far arranged his plans
as to ensure his arrival at Delhi on the 15th (this day), and
his departure hence on the 19th, in progress to Kuraaul, and
also that the camp had on the 12th reached Bahminee
Kheree. We have further to record, regarding the move-
ments of his Excellency, that his camp reached Fureedabad
on the 13th, was yesterday at Kishendas-ka-talao (Sir Henry
himself going round to the Kootub), and reached Delhi this
morning about half-past seven o'clock. The Governor-Gene-
ral passed through the town in his carriage (accompanied by
Mr. Metcalfe, agent to the Lieutenant-Governor) from the
Delhi to the Kashmeer-gate. The police battalion were
drawn up inside the Delhi gate to receive the cortege. At
the Kashmeer gate, his Excellency was received by Major-
General Hodgson, mounted his horse, and rode up to his
camp beyond the lines in cantonments. The 6th Irregular
Cavalry were drawn up outside the Kashmeer (gate ; A
salute of nineteen guns was fired there, and a second on
Sir Henry Hardinge reaching his tents. The infantry
regiments forming the garrison were drawn up in single files
on either side the road this side of cantonments. The
cortege bore greatly the appearance of the peculiar character
which distinguishes the present Government ; quiet and
steady, while the numerous escort spoke of firmness and
decision.—Delhi Gazette, Nov. 15.
The Governor-General has been our lion during the lab!
few days, and seems to have made the best use of his time, 19(
whilst here. On Saturday afternoon the young Nawab of
Ju ur (who had in the course of the morning been invested
with his Kbelut by the agent of the Lieutenant-Governor at
his Kutcheree), the Raja of Bullumghur, and Maharaja
Hindoo Rao, were received at a special durbar. On Sunday
his Excellency attended divine service (the prayers being
read by Mr. Metcalfe, in the absence of the chaplain). On
Monday morning a levee was held in camp for the reception
of the English gentlemen of Delhi, and of the native
officers of the garrison, who seemed much pleased
with the inquiries made of them regarding the deco-
rations worn by them. About two his Excellency held a
durbar for the reception of those native gentlemen who
had been summoned. In the evening his Excellency en-
tertained the chief military officers, the staff, and
the whole of the civil residents at Delhi, at dinner.
The Governor-General has seen all that is to be seen in
Delhi, riding out daily, and early in the morning for the
purpose. The camp moved this morning en route to Kur-
nool, Sir Henry Hardinge being, till the evening, a guest of
Mr. Metcalfe's. The general impression in the camp is that
" peace will be maintained," but we are greatly mistaken
from the tone that pervades the official gentlemen if there is
not more than meets the ear in the assumed indifference
which is the order of the day. The Sikhs are not in a mood
to be controlled.—Delhi Gazette, Nov. 19.

MADRAS.

We learn with great satisfaction that the Most Noble the
Marquis of Tweeddale has contributed the sum of 10,000
rupees towards establishing the proposed Collegiate Insti-
tution, based on Christian principles. All honour to be his
Lordship for this truly munificent donation, which we hope
will lead to proportionately liberal contributions from some
of those who occupy high places in the land, and cannot but
feel it incumbent on themselves to support an undertaking so
eminently calculated to serve the East Indian community.
who have most laudably come forward in proportion to their
limited means in contributing to the establishment of the pro-
posed Collegiate Institution.
Up to this time no favourable change in the state of the
weather in our quarter has taken place, but as the great burst
of the monsoon occurred last year during the month of De-
cember, we may still cherish a hope of seeing the much de-
sired fall, —Spectator, Nov. 20.
It affords us pleasure to learn that the head-quarters of
the 41st Regiment X. I. reached Vizagapatam
on the 19th,
after a voyage of 14 days, all being well. The vessels con-
taining the remainder of the corps had not come in when the
news left.

There was intelligence received from Golconda on the 13th,
which announced that heavy firing had been heard in the
neighbourhood. No report of the cause or result had, how-
ever, come in. The supposition is that our troops had en-
countered some obstacle which required to be overcome. It
seems probable that the business in that quarter will engage
attention for some time to come, particularly on account of
the sickliness of the season.

CALCUTTA.
It is reported that Sir Robert Oliver is to succeed tk.
present Superintendent of Marine here; but we believe this
to be mere idle gap. Nothing can be more unlikely than
that Sir Robert Oliver should give up the superintendence
of the Indian navy for that of the few and comparatively
insignificant vessels attached to this port. If, indeed, he
were still to control the Indian navy, having a deputy at
Bombay, with a detachment of the vessels under his own
orders, the change might be worth his while, but not other.
wise.—Hurkaru, N0v.15.
Through the kindness of a commercial friend we are
enabled to give our Mofussil readers the following cheering
report of the first day's work at the October Indigo sales:—
" October 7.-971 chests passed the sales all Bengals, of
which 521 have been sold at an advance on July Altes' at 2d
per lb. on ordinary and mixed consuming arts, 4d. on
middling to good shipping sorts, and 6d. for a few perfect

lots. The attendance of home and foreign buyers were
small."—Hurhalu, Nov. 18.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
THE BOMBAY MARKET.

(From the Chamber of Commerce Overland Price Current.)
BOMBAY, DEC. 1, 1845.—The business of the past fortnight
has been limited, and there is little change to notice in the
general aspect of the market for European goods. The ac-
counts from the agricultural districts to the northward con-
tinue very gloomy, and should the present apprehension as
to the deficiency of the crops be realised, there can be no
doubt that the result will be highly unfavourable as regards
the demand for British manufactures. Money is just now
somewhat scarce at the presidency, and the Bank of Bombay,
on the 28th ultimo, raised its rate of discount upon drafts
from six to eight per cent.
Metals—We have to report a decline of from 1 to 2 re.
per cwt. in the prices of raised bottoms, braziers, and sheath-
ing copper; tile, nails, and American remaining without
change. In iron, prices have exhibited an upward tendency,
both British and Swedish bar having been disposed of at 1 r.
per candy above our last quotations, while the rate of square
nail rod has also slightly advanced. There:have been :some
auction sales of damaged hoop and sheet iron, which have
somewhat affected the market for these articles. Spelter has
receded in value, the stock being abundant, and a further
decline may, perhaps, be anticipated. Quicksilver has im-
proved slightly.
Cotton Manufactures—The better qualities of grey and
bleached longcloths and Madapollams have been in fair re-
quest, and the prices for them before current have been fully
maintained ; the lower sorts, however, are difficult of sale at
remunerating rates. Low grey domestics have been in good
demand, and sold freely. The low and middling qualities of
grey and bleached jacconnets are almost without inquiry, and
for the finer sorts, prices though somewhat improved, are not
yet favourable to the shipper. For dyed and fancy goods the
market, with few exceptions, continues depressed, and prints
are almost wholly neglected.
Yarns—The business has been limited since our last. No.
30 mule and water has declined j 4 to % per lb.; and No. 40
water also exhibits a trifling diminution in value. No 80
mule is higher, and Nos. 90 and 100 lower than before.
We have heard of no transactions in dyed yarns. Turkey,
red, we believe, is in but limited request, and orange is to-
tally without inquiry.
Woollens—The market for these continues extremely dull,
And we have been apprised of no sales.
Marine Stores—We quote white and green paint % a
rupee per cwt. lower than before, and Swedish and coal tar
% to I rupee per cwt. higher. Cordage has declined lr. to
2rs. per cwt.
Deer—The market for beer exhibits no alteration, and in
the total absence of transactions we retain our previous
quotations.
Spirits—The same remark will apply to the articles under
this head, which appear to be similarly neglected.
Cochineal—There is no change in the value of cochineal,
of which article 800 lbs. have, we hear, been disposed of at
3-6-0 rs. per lb., the price quoted in our last.
Red and White Lead—The former of these remains with-
out change ; but the latter has fallen in value about 1 r. per cwt.
In other articles of imports we hear of no alteration, nor
have any sales been communicated to us.

EASTERN PRODUCE.
CottOu—The principal varieties of this staple have receded
slightly in value, and their respective rates may now be thus
quoted :

Broach and Surat Rs. 88 per candy.
Dollerah
Oomrawuttee „ 86 to 87
Parsee ,,80 to 82
Comptah „ 76 to 77
'We have heard of purchases of 300 candies of Surats at
rs. 87, and 500 candies of Comptah at rs. 77, per candy. The
shipments to Great Britain since our last have been very
limited.
Coffee —Mocha is about a 14 of a rupee cheaper, and Ma-
labar 1, a rupee dearer than on the departure of the last
mail.
Gums—We quote Arabic rs. 2 per cwt. higher, but in
Animi and Olibanum there is no change.
Ilomp—The Concan and Calicut varieties have declined,
and the Ghattee risen in value since our last.
I'epper—Butcholl is now quoted about Ir. per candy above
the previous rate.
Opium has declined 15 rs. per chest, the present price
being 1,400 rs.
Wool—Mekran is higher, and Marwar and Cutch some-
what lower than before, some inferior qualities being now at
market. In Khorassan we perceive no alteration.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
THIS EVENING

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Will be repeated a Grand Opera, in three acts, called MARITAN-I
Chafes the Second, Mr. Borrani ; Don Cmsar De Bazan, `.cr. W.
Harrison ; Don Jose de Santarem, Mr. H. Phillips; Maritana, Miss
Romer ; Lazarillo, Miss Poole.
Between the Second and Third Acts of the Opera Professor
RISLEY and his SONS will go through a Series of their Classical
and Popular exercises, being their First Appearance on this Stage.
After which, a new grand Christmas comic Fantomine, called
HARLEQUIN GULLIVER ; or, Giants and Dwarfs. The New and
extensive Scenery under the direction of Mr. Grieve ; the. Overture
and Music by Mr. R. Hughes ; the Tricks, Transformations, and
Decorations by Mr. Blamire ; the Machinery by Mr. B. Sloman ; the
Dresses by Mr. Bovey, Mrs. Balls, and numerous assistants. The
whole produced under the superintendence of Mr. W. West.
Scene 1. INTERIOR OF GUILDHALL. Epoch—Lord Mayor's Day,
1845—between the Dinner and the Ball. Magog and Gog (the City
Giants—once at a premium, now at a discount), Mr. S. Jones and
Mr. H. Horncastle ; Geieral Tom Thumb (a Dwarf, but causing a
groat panic in the Giant market), Miss Dale.
" Who'll kill the Giants?
I, says Tom Thumb,
As soon.as I come,
I'll kill the Giants."—Yankee Nursery Tale.
The Genius of Pantomine (Chairwoman of the " Christmas Funny
Club"), Miss A. Payne.—How Tom Thumb takes the Giants down a
pesor two—" From words they'd almost come to blows "—Umpire
and Referee, the Genius of Pantomime, who gives her decision in a
manner (it is hoped) satisfactory to her numerous patrons in boxes,
pit, and gallery.

Scene 2. COAST OF THE ISLAND OF LlLLlPUT.—Discovered ♦.D.
1699. "After a storm comes a calm." Gulliver (haying a passion
for travelling, high and dry on a rock), Mr. W. IS. Payne ; Mrs. Gul-
liver (having a passion for her husband, in the same predicament),
Mr. Hance. Extraordinary high tide, and great rush for places.
Timely arrival of the Flying Island. Mrs. Gulliver leaves the rock
to the tune of " Here we go up, up, up"—Gulliver leaves the rock to
the tune of " Here we go down, down, down." The tide having
ceased to flow, naturally begins to ebb, and leaves Gulliver to asto-
nish the Lilliputians ! Peasants (the real " small natives"), Messrs.
and Mesdames Tiny, Dumpy, Dot, Weebody, Speck, Short, Small,
Trot, Littlejohn, &c. &c. ; Inspector of the ♦ division of Lilliputian
Police, Mr. Stumpy ; Policemen, Messrs. Move-a-way, Clear-the-
way, Push-a-long, Walk-on, &c. ; Engineer, Mr. Easer ; Stoker, Mr.
Hot-birth. How Gulliver, alias the man-mountain, is BOUND over
to keep the peace ; and how, " by a long pull, a strong pull, and a
pull altogether," he is carried away to the court of the Emperor L"
liput.

" And wasn't he a dainty dish
To set before the King ?"
Old MSS. In the British Museum

Scene 3. HALL OF SCIENCE IN THE PALACE OF THE KING OF LA-
PUTA.—IIIs Majesty the King of Laputa (very deep in Geome-
try—vide, Flappers at his elbows), Mr. T. Matthews ; Lord High
Chancellor Parallelogram and Lord High Chamberlain /Equilateral
(fond of " Figures," especially number " One"), Mr. Howell and Mr.
Johnson. Lords in Waiting, with their attendant flappers, pages,
&c. Mrs. Gulliver makes her " first and only appearance at Court ;"
and how, having lost her G—, the flying Island is placed at her
disposal to recover the same.
Scene 4. MARINE RESIDENCE OF THE EMPEROR OF LILLIPUT.—His
" High" Mightiness Golbas to Momaren Mully Ully Gue, Emperor
of Lilliput, Miss Turtle ; her " equally" High Mightiness the Em-
press of Lilliput, Miss Midgley. The Lilliputian Court (the " high-
est" families in the land), and Lilliputian Imperial Guard (at least
2 ft. 6 in. in their stockings), servants, policemen, cooks, scullions,
&c. &c.—How Gulliver, having been let out of " durance vile," not
only pockets the affront, but two policemen in the bargain. How he
kisses tke Emperor's hand, and the Empress's lips. Inspection of the
Lilliputian Imperial Guard. How Gulliver swallows his dinner, and
is only prevented from swallowing a Lilliputian, by way of dessert,
by the news of the arrival of the Blefascadian fleet. Gulliver re-
gains his freedom, by towing in the enemy's fleet. The Palace on
tire. Arrival of the Lilliputian Fire Brigade. How Gulliver saves
the Empress, and is then obliged to save himself, which he does by
taking a hop, step, and a jump into
Scene S. CORN-FIELD IN BaesoioNko.—Longostreteho (a sub-
stantial Brobdignag fanner, and member of the Brobdignag Agri-
cultural Society), Mr. Monster ; Long-in-the-stride (his wife), Mrs.
Strapper; Brobdignag Baby (in and out of a ge-cart), Miss K.
Payne ; A very round Robin (the mother of a very fine family)
Mrs. Redbreast ; Prize Pig (with silver medal from the Brobdignag
Cattle Show), Mr. Snout. How Gulliver goes a bird's nesting, and

gets the worst of it, and how, after paying all proper deference to
the "great-uns," he pitches into the " little-un" in the go-cart.

Scene G. 13nonntosso BED-ROOM AND NURSERY.-BrObdiglin
" Gemini" (Anglice twins), Masters James and Elliott; Brobdignag
Kitten, ➢lr. Pussey. For further particulars of this scene apply
personally to the principal performers, who can be seen in it every
evening till further notice. _ . ... .

Scene, 7. COAST OF TILE ISLAND OF LILLIPUT (as Scene 2), and
re-appearance of the Flying Island ; from which ➢lrs. Gulliver takes
a flying leap into Gulliver's arms —" We may be happy yet." Our
old acquaintance, the Rock, introduces another old acquaintance,
the Genius of Pantomime, Transformation of the Characters.

Harlequin .... Mr. Wieland. Clown .... .. Mr. T. Matthews.
Pantaloon •.• • • . Mr. Howell. Columbines .. Miss Hicks and
Miss Lonsdale.
_ _ _

Scene 8. END OF COVENTRY-STREET, PICCADILLY.—Writing In
Eight Lessons. The Experimental Squadron, with Hornpipe accom-
paniment. A Sudden Peep into Leicester-square. Wenham Lake
Ice. Sliding made easy. A great Fall in Provisions—viz. fish, fruit
and vegetables.
Scene 9. CLOWN'S LODGINGS.—Bed and Window change sides, and
Clown " goes down the middle and up again ;" great virtue in a blan-
ket. "To be well shaken before taken." The principle of elongation
"Carried out." Clown is tossed up, and Harlequin comes down
" heads."

Scene 10. EXTERIOR OF GROCERS, FISHMONGERS, AND WINE MER-
CHANTS' SHOPS.—Two active lads, versus active clothes-horse. Cask
of West India Produce and barrelled natives. Ladders ad infinitum,
Putting up the shutters—the wrong shop. Try again. Ditto re-
peated. Great change on the premises, and " business removing."
scene 11. HIGHGATE-HILL, with extensive view of the neighbour-
hood of London. Railways remember the 30th November. Grand
Railway Steeple-chase to the Board of Trade. Arrival of engines
from all the country round. " A clear course and no favour." Off
they go. Clown and Pantaloon in difficulties, and ending in a "dis-
solution of partnership."
Scene 12. FLEET-sTREET DURING THE REPAIRS, with Glass Shop,
Tinman's, and Railway Printing-office. Railway Prospectus and
Provisional Committee; publishing made easy. Orders to any
amount punctually attended to. The Great Guy for 1845. Great
battue of stags ; " they come—they come." No thoroughfare. The
shortest cut to the Board of Trade, producing a great smash among
the crockery.
Scene 13. EXTERIOR OF THIS BOARD OF TRADE, and Probable Ge-
neral Railway Terminus.
Scene 14. WATCHMAKERS' AND BOOKSELLERS' Silors.—Teaching
the young idea how to shoot. Illustrated I.ondon Noose. A " pinch
of curry powder." Watch on a new movement. Queen's Visit to
Germany, and all eyes directed to
Scene 15. THE CITY OF COLOGNE, as it appeared on her Majesty's
arrival. . . . .

Owing to this great attraction, immediate application should be
made to JOHN PARSONS, Box Book-keeper.