The Sun.
London, England, 1818-04-07 00:00:00

" FIVE PER CENTS.

" Thursday.
" DEFERRED STOCK

" CONSTANTINOPLE, MARCH I.—An English
Courier has arrived here from Bombay,
through Asia, on his way to England, with
dispatches from the Marquis of Hastings to
Lord Bathurst. It is said that the dispatches
relate to a new war which has broken out be-
tween the East India Company and the principal
Mahratta Chiefs. The Coiuipany is
.stated to have
formally declared trier against the Mahrattas, and
hostilities are reported to have commenced in dif-

lerent quarters."

If it he true, as stated in an article from Stock-
holm of the 1 3 t h ult. that BERNADOTTE has com•
nienced his reign of 04trusion (we know not whe-
ther any arrangements on the part of the British
Government forbid our saying of Usurpation), in

proposing a Law by which that -peaceable And 1
truly respectable community of RELIGtous
FRIENDS, usually' stiled QUAKERS, Are required
to reside in particullr places, „except by express
authotitY from the ic:ng, it may fairly be zre-
stoned, that hi,, has laid lite foundation of
his own deposal. A more inoffensive class
of people than' the QUAKERS, as they are
called, cannot be found in any Conntry. They
do not interfere with politics, and they do not
even seek for Proselytes to their own doctrines,
but satisfy themselves in doing what they con-
ceive will . tend to their own happiness here and
hereafter, without annoying others who may pursue
the same end by different means. For what pur-
pose then, , except to shew the wantonness of
power, or, indeed, to hold out a warning to other
classes of the people, can this monarchical
Tyro have prOposed such a harsh and despotic
Law ? We did not find that even his former
Master, whom he deset ted, the atrocious Usurper
of France, descended to such needless tyranny.
He attended particularly to THE JEWS, and, with-
out attempting to allure them to Christianity or
Mahothetanism, both of which he affected to be-
lieve when either served his turn, he endeavoured
to elevate them in Society, and to render their
situation more comfortable. The proposed Law,
therefore, against the QUAKERS, in. Sweden,
is an outrage upon humanity, as well as a proof
of a total incapacity for the exercise of Supreme
Authority in a State. Feeling therefote, abhor-
rence at the idea of raising a man like BERNA.-
DOTTE to the Throne, as a fatal stab toMonarchy,
we rejoice at this inauspicious commencement of
hiS reign, as it cannot but excite the indignation
and contempt of all classes of his Silbjects, if we
are obliged to designate the people of Sweden by
so degrading and so opprobrious an appellation.

THE FUNDS.-The fluctuations in the price of
the. Funds this morning have been very great ;
Consols have fallen full one Per Cent. since yes-
terday. This morning they opened at Sq. but
some of the most respectable Brokers sold to a
large amount ; one Gentleman sold near a million.
The Commissioners were served generally by the
Jobbers at 79i.

RUSSIA.—As it has been found that the mu-
nicipal regulations of this country have not
been attended to in several instances, in the
course of last season, double duties and other
difficulties occurred to the importers of goods,
to avoid which, it is necessary that bills of lad-
ing should contain the names of the consignees,
and he unhorsed, whit an accurate specification of
the mark, number, weight, and description of the
package, signed by the shippers.

The arrival of Bombay Couriers, to the 15th of
last November, in town yesterday, has put an
end to the vague rumours and confident asser-
tions of several of the London Journals. on the
subject of the late hostilities in India. We have
not room for the extract from the last Bombay
Courier this day, but shall insert it to-morrow at
length. The following is the substance of its
contents :--

" The first engagement, it appears, tools place towards
the beginning of November, between the British troops
and those of the Peishwa ; the former under the coin:nand of
Colonel Burr. It seems, the- Peishwa chose his Opportunity
when the greater part of the British force near Poqnrth had•
been detached for the useful purpose of co-operating in the
general suppression of the Pindarree power. Symptoms of
Mahratta hostility becoming pretty manifest to our 011icer
commanding, and the Peishwa, amongst other circum-
stances, having declared Isis resolution of retiring from
his capital to the camp, where he had assembled his
troops, Colonel Bnrr tools a position in advance of Keeskee,
and, on the sth of November, prepared to receive the enemy,
who appeared in Isis front with ass army which was estimated at
20,000 cavalry, and about 10,000 foist. Mr. Elphinstone, the
British Resident, repaired to our bead-quarters, taking with
him his personal guard. The force under the orders of Col.
Burr was composed of one (the Bombay) regiment of Eu-
ropean Infantry, and four.battalions of Seapoys, besides 64
men of the 65th regiment of the line, with a small detach-
ment of artillery and pioneers. The British advanced, but,
at the same moment, the enemy's artillery opened upon
their centre, while the Mahratta cavalry charged their
left wing, and • forced two regiments which bad expend-
ed their ammunition to retire. A demonstration by the
British right very probably saved the retiring body
from a repetition of this attach, which, as the enemy had al-
most surrounded our left wing, might have proved in no
small degree destructive. The Malnattas likewise got into
the rear of the British right, so that the whole corps was en-
veloped by the enemy; when, adopting the last expedient of
brave and disciplined troops, our men faced about, and
gave them souse 'collies, which threw them into confusion,
and put an end to the engagement. Thin contest seas,
at one period of it, severe and critical.; but superior
training, and the ascendancy of European courage,
triumphed over disparity of numbers; and the result,
though not a total overthrow of the enemy, was honousable
to the Company's arms. On the morning of the 6th of
vember, a light hattalMil, with 1000 auxiliary horse, effec'ed
their junction with Colonel Burr's little army. General
Smith came up with Isis division on the lath, and appears to
have engaged almost immediately in a series of active opera-
tions. The battle which h. fought with the Peishwa, ern the
16th, is said to have terminal ed in the defeat and dispersion
of the Mabratta force. Litt it ought to he recollected that,
with ass army so constituted, a flight is nut always decisive of

its overthrow, and dispersion is very different from ruin.--
Pounah, however, has been abandoned by the P6shwa, who
is reported to have fallen back on the hill fort of Sattarals, a
place of:great strength, about 47 miles from the capital. It
has been stated that General Smith Was following up his ad-
rantagss ; though no details of the battle of the 16th, nor of
any latt•movernents, are to bound in tl* intelligence from
Bombay."

THE PRINCE REGENT'S COURT.—The PRINCE
REGENT held a Court yesterday, and previously a
Privy Council, at which the marriage of the Prin-
cess. ELIZABETH with the Hereditary Prince of
Hassa-HomaattG was proposed and sanctioned.
Mr. Rosa was sworn in and took his seat as a
Member. The Baron de GERNING, Envoy from
Land rave of Hesse-Homberg, and Baron
KHAN a, Marshal of the Court of that Principality,
were afterwards introduced with the usual Corms,
and were most graciously received by the PRINCE
REGENT. The Swedish Minister, Baron STIERN-
HOLD, was also introduced with doe ceremony,
delivered his et edentials, and was most graciously
received. Lord SIONIOUTH, Lord CASTLEREAGH,
will! the Lord CHANCELLOR, had audiences.

The QUEEN'S COURT.-The QUEEN afterwards
held a private Court at her Palace,. at which the
two Barons from Hesse Homberg were presented,
and were most graciously received by her MA-
JESTY, On their mission relative to the marriage
of her daughter. The Swedish Minister was also
presented, and was most graciously received.

PRINCESS ELIZABETLL—The assent to the mar-
riage of this Princess was formally given yes:er-
day, in the name of the KING, by the PRINCE
REGENT in Council. The Princess went after-
wards to Carlto❑ House, and signed the mar-
riage contract, in the presence of the PRINCE
REGENT and the Dukes Of KENT and CUMBER•
LAND. The nuptials will be solemnized this
evening at eight o'clock.

Rumour says, that the Princess of HESSE CAS-
SELL has decliUed the proffered hand of the Duke
of CLARENCE, and that an union is on the Lapis
between his Royal Highness and a Princess of the
House of Saxe-HILDBOURGHAusEN.-.--(Morning
Chronicle.)
The Prince of HESSE HOMBERG, on his arrival
at Hampton on Sunday, inspected the curiosities
of the place, and afterwards dined with Sir BEN?
JAMIN BLOOMFIELD, who had invited the Austrian
Ambassador, the Russian Ambassador and Lady,
the French Ambassador and Lady, and Count
MUNSTER, to meet him. His Serene Highness
returned to town. in the evening, accompanied by
Prince RSTERHAZY. Yesterday his Serene High-
ness visited the QUEEN and PRINCESSES, the
PRINCE REGENT, the Duke of NORTHUMBERLAND,
and several persons of distinction.
Her MAJESTY had a select party on Sunday
evening.
Yesterday the Dukes of YORK and• CiLARENCE
and Duchess of GLOUCESTER visited the QUEEN
and the PRINCESSES.

The Princess ELIZABETH and the Dukes of
KENT and CUMBERLAND visited the Puircis RE-
GENT yesterday.
Last night the Duchess of YORK arrived in town
from Oatlands.

The Duke of WELLINGTON was expected at
Calais yesterday. A packet had.been ordered for
his conveyance from that port to Dover.
There i►as been a great increase this year in the
woullen manufactures ; in the narrow cloths
milled, this increase amounts to 1,582,947 yards,
and in broad clothe milled, to 2,422,135 yards. .
Sir W. BURROUGHS, M. P. for Colchester, has
been invited by the Electors of Taunton.
Mr. ATHERLEY has not, it is said, any intention
of offering himself as a Candidate to
.represent
Arundel in the next Session of Parliament.

VIICOUNTESS INIELBOURNB. - Thk Lady, who
has long been an ornament of the higher circles,
we regret to say, died last night at Melbourne
House, 'Whitehall. She was one of the most
beautiful women of her time, in figure and coun-
tenance. Her manners were elegant, and her
disposition benevolent. A very numerous circle
of friends, of the highest rank in society, will feel
the loss of an amiable, accomplished, and agree-
able companion—a loss irreparable to her family
and immediate connexions.

- -
Sir V. Gtnas, it is again said, is about to retire
from the Chief Justiceship of the Common Pleas.
Sir H. GIFFoRD is spoken of as his probable suc-
cessor ; in which else it is thought Mr. Ws•
THELIALL Will be the new Solicitor-General.
LAW APPOINTMENTS IN IRELAND.---Mr. HEN.
V. GRAny is appointed First Counsel to the Com-
missioners of the Revenue, in the room of the late
Sir C. ORAIRY. AU. J. L. FOSTER succeeds as
Second Counsel. _

BUONAPARTE.-The following is an extract of
a letter from St. Helena
St. Helena, Just. 26.—Buonaparte's regimen almost con-
founds our calculations of the materials of which be is com-
posed—so opposed does he appeal to be to his former habits
of life. He has nut passed the threshold of his house these
four months: the consequence is, his legs are swollen, his
corpulency fast increases; he Can't help complaining of hav-
ing a most painful palpitation at the heart, and his coun-
tenance is extremely pallid. His sullen austere manner shuts
out all descriptions of persons: he- refused to see the Admiral
(Planipin) a day or two since. GeHeral Montholon (whose
wife has lately been delivered of a boy), we are.told, lately
hinted to his imperial master, that he had half-a-mind to go
-to Europe ; when Buonaparte replied, You- have always
proved yourself devoted to me; wait twelve months longer,
and then you will return With honour, for I shall by that
time be no longer a tronble'to any one? Certain it is, that
his health is become in a very precarious state."
The Select Committee on the Salt Laws re-
sumed yesterday their sittings, after an adjourn-
ment for the holidays. The first clay (March
16), was partly occupied with the examination of
Air. GILBERT, 'M. P. for Bodwyn, which applied
chiefly to the comparative value of Rock Salt and
French Salt for 'the Fisheries. He thought the
Rock Salt had not yet been fairly tried ; but un-
derstood it to be better than the common Salt..
He thought that with the present duties, the pre-
sent restrictions were necessary ;' but (speaking of
what must now be matter of conjecture and opi-
nion) if the duties were so far reduced as to do
away the necessity of restrictions, there can be
no doubt of the use of Salt being very greatly in-
creaitd, -and he would take upon him to say that
such regulations and such scales of duties might
then be deised as would upon the whole ra-
titer bencfit titan dc,tcriorate the Revenue.