The Sun.
London, England, 1842-06-22 00:00:00

HILL COOLIES.

The CHAIRMAN then announced that in conformity
with the resolution of the 23d of March, the papers re-

lilting to the subject of the emigration of the natives of
India to the Mauritius had been printed, and were now
in the hands of the Proprietors ; and that, in conformity
with the Standing Orders of the Court, that would be
the tint subject to which they would have to direct their
attention. _ _

Mr. WEEDING said that as he was the person who had
moved that the papers be printed, the Court would not be
surprised that he should now proceed to direct the at-
tention
of the Court to the subject. It appeared to be
the wish of the Government to facilitate the emigration
of labourers from India to the Mauritius,- because, they
said, they were bound to look to the interest of the pro-
prietors of that island. It might be all very well to
encourage this emigration if they had a superabundant
population to spare for India—(Hear, hear)—but he
denied that they had a superabundant population. It
was the duty of the Company to uphold the prosperity
and rcsottices of the Indian empire, and profitabl, em-
ployment might be found for the whole of the population
of that empire at home, in the increased production 01
the fruits of her own soil, the commerce in which wa-
so beneficial to the mother country. He was opposed
to the removal of these labourers to the Mauritius, to
assist in the production of an article which
Was one of the staple productions of India, and
which was afterwards to be brought into competi-
tion with the India article in the market.

He had the highest respect for the Noble Lord at the
head of the Colonial Department, but he thought that
Noble Lord was not doing his duty by encouraging by
an expediture of public money this emigration from In-
dia to the Mauritius. That emigration should be left to
the operation of natural motives, instead of being forced
forward by these impolitic encouragements. It was the
duty of the Company at once boldly to say that they
would not lend their sanction to this experiment—an ex-
periment at variance with the prosperity of the
Indian empire, and at variance with everything that
would conduce to the honour or benefit of the human race.
He should be sorry to see the Company debase itself so
far as to give countenance to such a measure as this.
because he was convinced that it would take away the
sinews of that strength which consisted in population.
For his own part he would sooner pay 2d. a pound
more for Lis sugar and coffee than that such
a system should be established.—(Hear, hear.) In order
to show his opidon on the subject he should move—
" That after due consideration of the papers laid befort•
the Court, the Court views, with regret and concern, th
present measure of her Majesty's Ministers, to antaoris
the emigration of the labouring population of Indit,
to the Mauritius, for the purpose of cultivating
sugar. That the Court, considering its first duty to
be to take care of the welfare of the people or
.ndia, recommends the Court of Directors .to refrain
from sanctioning the measure of her Majesty's Ministers."
Mr. Beown seconded the motion.
Mr. FIELDER supported the motion. It was painful to
him to object to any of the measures of her Majesty's
Government. but in the name of humanity and religion,
he must .protest against the Government measure.
He drew a striking contrast between the misery and des-
titfition of the inhabitants of India, and the great and
paternal care taken by the Government of China, to
provide -food for the people ; the granaries of Canton
and other Chinese towns were among the most splendid
of their buildings. He could wish that more corn and
less opium was grown in India, for that drug had
been a great curse to the people of China. He
drew attention to the condition of the labourers taken to
to the Mauritius, and asked whether those who had
looked up to them for protection, ought to be seduced
from his native country, to be transported to a place
where they must fall into vagrancy, and profligate
habits. The education they received in the Mauritius
was a disgrace to the moral and Christian character of
England. He hoped that the Court would come to the
determination not to suffer India to lose her best sons—
those who would cultivate her soil. He should not re-
gret the twenty millions that had been paid to the West
Indies, if they held out no eneourapenaent to this emi-
gration of labour from India.
General 1-kmIEII7.BON corrected some statement as to
the amount of sugar grown in India, which had been
overstated by the Hon. Proprietor.
The meeting had not concluded when we went to press.

THE MARKETS.-(T HIS DAY.
CORN EXCHANGE. _ _ _

Since Monday there has been a moderate arrival of English
Grain, and a fair quantity of Irish Oats. NI heat languid in
sale at former price,. In other Grain there was little dune at
la,t quotations. The Flour trade very dull.
NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL.

There was a good supply of Meat, the demand was sla-k and
prices were with difficulty supported with the exception of the
prime qualities, which fetched in some eases rather more money.
-Beef, 2s. 4d. to 45. 2d. ; Mutton, 24. 6:1. to 44. ; Veal, 3s. 2d.
to 4s. 4d. ; Pork, 2s. 2d. to 4s. 4d. ; Lamh, 54. to ss. 4d. per
stone of 81b. Poultry was in pretty good demand anti price.
were well supported, and the supply good. Geese, ss. to
lis. ; Fowls, 3s. 6d. to 55. ; Large do. 6s. to 12s. ;
Rabbits. Is. to Is. 6d. ; Chicken!, ls.'to 3s. ; Ducklings, 25.6 d.
to 3s. 6d.; Leverets, 2s. 6d. to ss: Eggs dull of sale at
4s. 6d. to 6s. 6d. per 120.
COLONIAL MARKETS. _ _

The Market looked firm for mast articles, and a good busi-
ness has been transacted. Arrivals have been rather large
during the last two dap.
TEA MARKET.
Holders evince much firmness, and supply the market spar-
ingly. A good t'emavni exists, and prices have an upward ten-
dency. Company's Congeu Is. 9d. per lb. ca.h.
TALLOW MARKET.

Prices were sustained, thoughthestock on hand is heavy.
P. Y. Candle, 48s. 3d. on the spot, and 495. 3d. for delivery
in last three months of the year. with 'ew purchasers.
SPIRIT MARKET. _ _ _

Bum met with a fair sale at full rates. Proof Leewards,
2s. 2d. to 2s. 2%d. per gallon; but Brandy was still dull of
sale.

IRELAND.

DUBLIN, JUNIt 20.--The case of the Queen v. Duffy, pro-
prietor of the Belfast Vindicator, came on this day before
Chief Justice Pennefather and a special Jury. The issue was
upon a charge of libel against the administration °gustier,
published in the taverser's newspaper, and originated in the
ease of Hughes, who was thrice brought to trial fur the mur-
der of Mr. Powell, in the county Armagh. It insinuated that
Roman Catholics had been excluded from the Juries which
tried him, for the purposes of injustice. The Attorney-Gene-
ral, the Solicitor-General, Sergeant Green, Sergeant Warren.
Mr. Brewster, Q. C., and Mr. Crawford, appeared for the pro-
secution ; for the defendant, Messrs. O'Hagen and O'Lughlen.
The Attorney-General stated the case for the Crown, in a
temperate speech, and Mr. O'Hagan made a powerful speech
for the defence, when the Judge summed up, and the Jury re-
turned a verdict of guilty.

Sketches of Francis and Cooper, taken by Mr.
O'Driscoll, have just been published. They are said to be ex-
cellent
likenesses, and cep tainly do no credit is the wretched
convicts, for that of the first disp'ays a vast degree of heavy
stupidity, and the other savage ferocity.
The Marquis and Marchioness of Tweeddale, and
suite ; Lord Arthur Hay, Lord Gifford Hay, and Lord John
Hay; Lord and Lady Brabazon, and suite; Captain Mac-
clinton, R.N., and F. W. Knight, Esq., M.P., were among
the numerous fashionables that left London this morning for
the Continent in the General Steam Navigation Gornpany's
mail racket Ocean, Captain T. C. Hest, for Rotterdam.
Colonel Lindsay, and the Rev. F. and Lady French,
left Blackvrall this day at one o'clock, in the British steam ship
Soho, for Antwerp.
Lady Strachan, Marchioness of Salzi, took her
departure for Naples this morning by the General Steam Navi-
gation Company's packet Magnet, Captain R. Stock, for
Boulogne.
On Monday a writ of inquiry was executed befOre
the Sheriff of Essex, at the Shire-hall, to ascertain the value
marked roperty of Mr. Taylor, the surgeon of Halstead, a
man, with five children, vilwlately eloped with a pretty
Quakeress, named Greenwomr. Previous to his flight Mr.
Taylor made no arrangement respecting his affairs, sad one of
his creditors, who was hound fn. him to the Excise, procured
an extent in aid of the Crown fur 1201., the amount of duty on
paper unpaid. It appeared from the inqUiry that the defendant
had left property in the country equal to twice the amount, and
the Jury found accordingly. The brother of the young lady
pursued them to Paris, but could not prevail on her to return.
Tim LATE. MR. WIGNEY'S ESTATE.—We under-
4and that a Bill in Chancery has been filed by Mr. Henry
Tuppen of Brighton-place, against the executors and legatees
under the will of the late William Wien. y, of Hrigbton, and the
as,ignees of Isaac and Clement Wigney, tor the recovery of a
sum of between 3,0001. and 4.0001. Ilepositud in the Brignt-
helmston Bank during the :ife of Mr. Wi_ney, senior. Much
interest is excited by this proceeding, stir ishoped by many
of the creditors that success of Mr. Tul ) ,en's suit will pare
the way for establishing a right to the payment. of their several
claims from the same source.—Brighton Guardian.
On Sunday afternoon seven per: ons effected their
escape from Hull gaol while the rest were at prayers. They
knocked down the turnkey woo had the keys of the outer gate,
let themselves out, and mule their way through the suburbs
' to the fields, where two of them were found fast asleep the
same evening, and two more were captured at Cave, a small
town 15 miles from Hull, about midnight.
'ihe emigration from Germany to the United
States of Amei ica continues until) lied. Thre• vessels have re-
cently been chartered at Antwerp to carrs ek.H of these emi-
grants to New York. Of these, 164 have already taken their
dectu4Nre in the American shit/ Aibrec.