The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-08-20

Bundelkund the spin! Of dlsafeetion is still at
WORK but there are active and Intelligent officers at
the head OF the troops there Disafection prevails
there, because II is mountainous district OF which
the natives do not like industry, and prefer having
the privilege Of plunderng their neighbors The
great difficulty in such places is not to route the in
surgens il they are met with, but to know where
10 find them ia their Businesses. Severe examples
must be made OF their leaders, 1t any Of them can
be caught in their skirmishng campaigns.
Lord Peterborough left Agra on the 10Th OF May,
for Cawnpore and Allahabad, en- route Tor Calcutta.
Rumor asserts that strict orders had arrived from
home ordering him to join his council Prior to
his departure from Agra he named Mr. Clark Go
vernon OF the northwestern provinces. This gen.
tleman was latterly Envoy at the Court OF Lahore.
which office has been abolished. Successful nego-
tiations had been carried on with the Rajah OF Bhe-
mupore for facilitating the navigation OF the SUIT
ledge and the part OF the Indus touching on his ter
rltores
The beginning of the monsoon was felt through
India. The mercury fell very much. A gale was
dreaded it came on, and expended its fury in the
Bay OF Bengal Several ships were lost on the Co
romandel coast A dreadful hurricane was felt at
the Mauritius towards the end of April it caused
several losses. In Bombay the burning OF teak
ships resumed on the 9th OF June, when fine
ship, the Thomas Grenvllle, was consumed. The
insurance offices have declined granting heavy po-
licies on native ships with Lascar crews.
The heat in Bombay was felt very much in the
commencement OF June, but the monsoon had
broken on the night ofthe 18th, and had cooled the
had suffered from sort OF brain fever, which was
attributed to their caps and exposure to the sun,
as well as to their careless mode OF living in the
tropics.
The news from China is extremely scanty Re-
ports had been circulated of Sir Henry Pottnser's
sickness, but they were regarded as exaggerations
He was said, according to the latest news OF the be-
ginning OF May, 10 be waiting for the arrival OF the
new Imperial Commissioner, he Ying, who wasex-
pected at Canton about the beginning OF June. The
death of Captain Farmer, OF Her MAZE sty's ship
Driver, was mentioned.
The Phlegethon had arrived at Calcutta on the
7th of June, from Hong Kong 7th Of May.
The Queen steamer has been ordered to get ready
tor sea at Calcutta in the beginning OF July Some
of the newspapers imagine that Lord Peterborough
is going back to Europe; but this tact may be
doubted in the middle OF the southwest mon
soon.
letter from Hong Kong has arrived, dated 7th
March. From il it appears that business was most
active to the north. There were seven ships in the
Yang TIE -Kiang, selling openly at Woosung, opium
and British goods. They had been warned off BY
the authorities, but having persisted, they were al
lowed TO continue their sales.
The Americans are busy in smuggling. Sir Henry
Pottngersought to stop that trade, but in vain Cap
tam Hope endeavOred to detain some ships, but
they were subsequently released
Opium and British goods are selling at long prices
at Shanghai. Gold is abundanty offered, but
many afraid to take il lest it shouldbe too much
allOyed
The French frigate Erlgone is going to Nixon, in
Cochin China, to demand satisfaction Tor the perse-
cution of the French missionaries.
British goods are said to be scarce in China; not
piece to be found outside for sale
THEAraIcA1s-At Her Majesty's Theatre on the
occasion of Sig. Costa's benefit were to perform
Fanny Elsser Cerito, Persian, Lablache, GrIsi,
Camille, Perrot and Fornasar
A new piece in five acts. entitled Moonshine has
been produced at the Haymarket Theatre, and
proved an utter failure.
Three thousand pounds and upwards were receiv.
ed at the Italian Opera, the occasion OF Her
Majestys first state visit to that theatre.
Mr.. Henry WalIack has become the new lesseee
of Covent Garden Theatre, which will be opened
under his management in September next.
Mr.. Bum having finally settled with the Commit
making the necessary preparations for opening that
establishment under his direction
sMr. Freeman, the American giant, whilst per-
forming the monster in FRANKIE nsein, at the Edin-
the mouth by the wadding Of pistol, but not serl-
ousy injured.
Thalberg, the pianist was united on Saturday TO
Madame Buchand, daughter Of Labache.
The celebrated composer Dr. Sphor, and the re-
nowned bass singer. Herr staudig, embarked on
week, from the Brunswick Pier, Black
wall, on board the Wiberforce, for Antwerp.
Markets.
LONDON MosEr MARKEr. AUG. 2.-Ths English Stocks
undergone much alteration since last pub
caon; investments to considerable extent have been
made by the public and no new feature OF any impor
Overland Mail has had effect upon the market. The
premium upon Exchequer Bills il lower. and Consols
have receded slightly Of late the sales of influential
broker having affected prices sghty in other respects
we have little alteration to notice in British funds
10 anticipation OF a large importation Of gram
I'd; they will probably remain without Improvement
for some time. but, from the abundant supply Of bull
lion in the Bank Of England the fluctuations Of the
market i'll have little effect upon the prices Of stocks
On the receipt Of advices stating that an armsce had
been concluded between Texas and Mexico the bonds
cent they are, however now rather Hat at quotations
Colombian have improved also have Brazilian though
il Is by means improbable that the new Government Of
Spain will refuse TO recognise the arrangements Of the
a;e Minister of Finance Spanish stock continues on
he RISE ~ per cent being considered sufficiently high
dividend to wsrrant the risk
Ayo 3-The Stock Market has been tolerably steady
oday as the Chancery broker has been purchaser Of
Jonsos s3 there other parties in the market
whose intentions whether to buy SELL not exactly
lnown yet Consols Tor immediate transfer have been
%. to and for time e3ttoE Exchequer Bills are sos
o SIS and East India Bonds, 65s premium. New Three
Half per Cents are lo to Rsd s. 100 to
seq.
spanish Bonds continue firm in the absence Of any fur
her and although the Bears endeavor 10 circulate
he idea that the Regent intends to keep up the contest
The Five per Cents have been 9 the Three Cents
being rather lively. Mexican Stock is worth Sal to
Brazilian IN and Peruvian, 49, Danish stock il worth
and Dutch Two and s-half per Cents 53ltoi
LONDON Trade RkpoRr, Aug 3.-Cetton-Our market
firm, and steady demand has been experienced at full
prices.
Cofee-All descriptions Of coffee suitable for homo
are in request Companys Java 10 in re
quest at full prices Plantation Ceylon has brought an
advance Of Is per cw 1866 bags having realised s5s I'd
'0s cwt at auction In other East India sorts there
$ little doing
Corn-A good deal of rain appears to have fallen lin
ferent parts OF the country sa urday and Sunday
md the reports respecting the outstanding crops do not
~ any means improve. Harvest operations have, we
believe been parslly commenced this morning, in the
OF London; but resppg cannot under any
circumstances, be general for some weeks to come
Having large show Of English Wheat principally from
essex the trade opened langudly; and before any pro-
,ress could be made in sales, factors had to submit to
educon off per Or the rates OF this day sennght
nd at that abatement clearance not effected
The enquiry for free Foreign slow holders however,
nanfesed particular anxiety realize purchases
oud not have been made much below the former