The Sun.
London, England, 1842-01-08 00:00:00

MADRAS.

MAJOR CLARKE.—There has been some discussion
here in regard to the conduct of Major Clarke, the
secretary to the Mysore Commission, who, on application
being made to Government by the Commander-in-
Chief for the services of all officers of the regiments about
to be employed in Burmah, preferred retaining his official
appointment to joining his corps. CulonerCubbon, it
appears, was averse to any members of the commission
proceeding on service, but many of them did so not-
withstanding. The Major, in continuing to act as secre-
tary, doubtless gratified the Colonel, but he has added no
laurels to his own brow, nor can his feelings, now
the voice of public disapprobation is raised, that
, be of the
most exquisite description.
IcE.—Another cargo Of ice has arrived from Boston,
and thus our Madras friends will enjoy, for some time to
come, a very enviable luxury,

BOMBAY.
Sim W. IIPNAonTEN.—Our new Governor has not yet
arrived, but is expected some time this month. Arrange-
ments have been made for his journey down from Cabool.
OVERLAND MAIL.—The Cleopatra steamer made her
appearance on the 10th ult., with the London mails of
the sth October. She brought 55 passengers.
H.M.'s 17TH REGT.—The sick of this regiment have
returned from sea. The greater portion of the men have
received much benefit from the trip, and but four deaths
occurred. They were mostly in a wretched state when
they embarked.
LAUNCHES.—An eighteen-gun sloop of war, and a

small steamer called the Carnac, belonging to a company
of native gentlemen, have been launched at Mazagaon.
THE. BRAHMINS OE NASSICK.—A petition has been
brought to Bombay by certain Brahmins, belonging to
Nassick, for presentation to the Governor•in-Council.
It complains of the conduct of Mr. Reeves, the collector,
in permitting oxen to be slaughtered within the precincts
of that city--an act most offensive to the Brahminical in-
habitants. This is an important case, involving a prin-
ciple vital to our interests in British India; for nothing is
more calculated to draw down the bitter hatred of the
natives than any interference with the observances of
caste, or wanton outrage of religious feelings, idolatrous
though they be. Hereafter I may have occasion to speak
more at large on the subject.
The quarterly session of the Supreme Court commences
on the 3d inst. ; the calendar, it seems, is very light.
An Agra Uhhbar Extraordinary has just come in,
stating the receipt of a letter from Meerut, with a xe—
port that there had been a rise en masse of the Affghans,
that Cabool was besiged by them, and that Sir Alexinder
Burnes was killed or severely wounded ! Disastrous ac-
counts were looked fur daily at Meerut. The Agra Ukh-
bar says there is a strong probability in favour of the ac-
curacy of this intelligence, though it is sincerely hoped
it may turn out untrue.

THE BOMBAY MARKET.
(From the Overland Price Current, Doc. 1.)
OBSERVATIONS.

The occurrence of the Devallee holidays caused a,

most an entire suspension of business during the early
part of the month ; it has now been partially resumed,
but without any animation, and the prices offered for
imports are mostly lower than before.
Metals—These have been sold to some extent. For
Iron reduced rates have been accepted, and as the stocks
of this article are still large, the increased demand, even
if it should continue, does not seem likely to lead to any
speedy improvement in price. But little Copper now
remains in first hands. The following are the transac-
tions reported:—
Copper-200 cwt Sheathing at 61 rs per cwt ; 300 cwt
Braziers at 63 rs per cwt ; 200 cwt ditto at 621 rs per
cwt ; 200 cwt Tiles at 54 rs per cwt; 40 cwt Nails at
59 rs per cwt ; 60 cwt Bolts at 59 rs per cwt.
Iron-2,391 cwt British Bar, at 254 rs per candy ;
5,000 cwt ditto, at 24fr Ts per candy; 186 cwt Nail rod
(round), at 374 rs per candy ; 2,940 cwt ditto (square),
at 321 rs per candy ; 83 cwt Sheet, at 54 rs per cwt.;
120 cwt Hoop, at 5i rs per cwt.
Lead-600 cwt Pig, at 11 rs 2 ans per cwt ; 204 cwt
Sheet and Pipe, at 12 rs per cwt.
Cotton Manufactures The transactions reported
to us are principally confined to grey goods;
,but there
appear to have been also some rather large sales of
bleached goods, of the majority of which we have not
been able to obtain particulars. For dyed and printed
manufactures there has been little or no inquiry, and the
few sales effected in them have been at very low prices,
which can alone be obtained.

Yarns—The demand continues to be chiefly for the
lower numbers of mule twist, sales of which have been
effected to a considerable extent. Prices are maintained.
Woollens—The market is dull, and prices almost no-
minal. We have heard or a sale of 1,600 yards of flea-
nels, at 14 annas per yard, but of no other transaction.
Marine Stores—We repeat our former quotations for
these. Little appears to have been done in any variety.
Beer—Prices remain as before. We have no sales to
report ; indeed, scarcely any transactions have taken
place since the last mail-.
Bottles—Eighty-six gross have been disposed of at 12
annas per dozen.
In other articles of import nothing seems to have been
done which requires notice.