The New York herald., 1845-10-16
Russia and Cixca ssi "a.

ofp,ecss OF can non and lett great number al m
soners IN tie hands OF the Clrcassinns, amongst
whom Prince Woronzoh, the Commandef-n-
Chief. himself.
Our usual express, in anticipation of the Overland
Mail. reached US on the 23d instant. The dates
from Calcutta, TO August 8; from Bombay, August
z; and from China, June ~.
There is little OF public interest in the letters and
journals brought TO EUROPE by this arrival. The
Punjaub continued comparatively tranauil-if the
idea OF tranquility can, with proprety, be associa.
ted with country which, when quiet Is volcano
asleep, and when IN tumuit is volcano IN active
operation The celebration of the great annual ies
uval OF the Dusserah (Which falls this year the
10Th OF October was looked forward to with con
siderable apprehensions, as Likely to be attended
with some attempt 10 oyerturn the existing govern
ment, which is by no means popular with the army.
and has TO encounter constant lnrlgues from one or
the other OF the factions, whose efforts to foment
dlscontents among the soldery are constant and
sufficiently successful TO create alarm.
An attempt by the government to disband some of
the troops whose lnsubordlnate conduct had excited
strong suspicious of their fidelity, had provoked
some rather alarming demonstrations. A subsidiary
force had been offered TO the Queen Mother, by the
government of lndia, which II was supposed would
be accepted by her and her brother, the Wuzeer. A
SECOND attempt had been mdde the lite OF Rajah
Choldb Singh, by firing at him while returning on
ms elephant from visiting the Rance and Prime
Minister Jewahir Singh was still engaged IN
prosecuting offensive operations The fort of At
lock had iall-n into his hands. The question OF
War or peace continued 10 engross the public
ton. Sir Henry HardInpe seems determed TO avoid
lhe imputation of precipitancy. In this his policy
Is not only striking contrast to the headlong rash
ness OF his predecessor, but he thus battles every at
tempt to arrive at probable conclusion as 10
the course he will ultimately pursue. The Governor
Generals visit to the Upper Provinces and the ap-
preaching change in the positions occupied by the
regiments on the North West frontier. are waited
for as Ink ely afford some clue TO the ultimate decl
sion of this eventful question. A bridge OF boats
had been ordered up to Ferozepore. This circum-
stance had induced an inference that demonstra-
tion is TO be made against Jewahir Singh and the
khalsa troops. In other States changes spoken
Of, which may lead to important results Ii IS,
however, necessary to guard against precpitate con-
cuslons. There seems TO be so little known that
conjecture has ample room for employment; and in
such society as that of India, conclusions re-
quenty drawn from rumors which have no origin
IN truth and these abandoned 10 make room
for others, equally void OF evidence
Gaming appears 10 have been lndulged by some of
the officers OF our Bengal army 10 an extent which
has at length called for the interference of the Gov
ernor General; gambling transaction, wherein
Young officer had been stripped of nearly the whole
1T a considerable property which had Just been be-
queathed TO him, had been brought under his Excel
lency's notice, and general order was issued,
which Is likely to repress the ruinous and disgrace
iul practice.
Steam every day becoming more available in
India. The Amherst packet vessel, which had for
some time past been employed by government to run
between Calcutta and America was TO be sold and
The Honorable Company's steamers Tenasserm and
Enterprise, were 10 be employed In running, once
Bengal. This will be great convenience TO those
residing in Arracan, kyook phioo, &c.
Railway conveyance, both for passengers and
goods, Is also about to be introduced into India un-
der auspices which most promising of advan-
tage, both TO the public and the proprletors. The
prospectus OF the East India Railway Company has
Just been published at Calcutta. 1t is impossible to
appreciate the rapid improvement which the COM
pletlon OF the measure will work in the coDdltion
moral and temporal, of all the people of India Most
sincerely must all lovers of the human race pray for
- ptteh anna nfpff
lect.
China.
The news from China comes down to the 18th OF
June. An assessment, ordered by the Governor,
upon the lands and houses of Hong Kong, for the
maintenance OF an efficient police that settlement
had gwen rise TO some disapprobation The neces-
-liy tor q police establishment had become increas
ingy manifest: and adequate protection to persons
and property cannotbe afforded without properly
constituted police force, which must be paid by the
inhabitants The dissatisfaction will be TEMPORARY
and partial the benefits will endure and will even
fnally be universally approved.
Markets.
LospoS MosEY MARKEr.-Since the Cambria left there
has been but little change in the money market The
best balls p 10 u per cent The English funds have
been very DULL and the last day two have mani.
as sellers and 9sf 10 for the account Exchequer bills
Ts to ses premium; and indian stock 267 to 300.
In the foreign market there has been little TO excite
speculation and prices have varied little We quote
Baenos ayres at 20; IN Ecuador, at Al Grenada %
Tnre- yer Cents at as Dutch y per Cents, cot and
The -Four per Cents, 9s. The operations limited
per Cent. closed u to Three per Cents ssb to i
began 20 to 100 Brazilian 80 to eo Buenos Ayres AZ
- 90 Gillian. 1903 TO lO4; Colombian 49, I; Danish
- 90 Dutch ?. per Cents, 60 TO 6l; Mexican, 32
-; and Porugoese, 81 to 60.
In Rswsy shares speculation continues as rife ever;
and though the account day is at hand again it
has had little effect IN checking bargains. that
government Is about to interfere, check the mana
hss been in the market days pas-but
upon ~ha, foundation it rests we could not learn
coHs NAsKEr, Sept 2e.-whest is firm Monday S
prices, hut miers mostly in Of wheat;
and fine factors ask full prices for
old and for foreign wheat not much business has been
foreign IN bond from s0s to 5as Barley is firm without
much dong. oais.-Britsh and irsh that
consumer no will have them have to give adyance
le ana a. much as sos per quarter has been made Of
ZONE ssy hne old scotch Pois'oe OATS foreign in bond
sell icacly, II seems that the duty on
them vii shortly be lower.
rsoprcs-The arrivals have been extensive from
'hias snd the Last and West Indies and from all other
1a bstn L., demand privately for goods for home CON
tumlfon Of ,he articles submitted TO public competi
uon part only found purchasers but in value little
a'ion hss taken place merchants retaining from
iE We markets IN raw sugar, however, there
tas teen slight decline For articles suited for expor.
snon ne market hss become quiet and prices are on
ths decline for foreign sugar and foreign +. Coffee
css Keep fef goods adapted for turing pur
F0ses but there . pause IN the demand and the quaint
q Noo snd indigo declared for public sale is large
eser cennne 20 be extensive. the trade holding small
pcksi All the abofng population. being veil employ
- ana ages s on the rise brsker demand for pro-
ace 81 al Kinds may be expected TO take place quickly
fsFeciay there prospect Of articles being
eaeafsf British Iron Of all kinds has been purchased
@th iDcFe.sed freedom and farther rise in value
- tsksn place
lHsstaot Cores N.psFr.- Report for the week
e@ianE 49, ip-M the beginning OF the week the
- ~.s animated sni sales making at slight ad.
s~nrs - tns quotations of Friday Since Monday the
esuene Va teen moderate and close with the
-'es -. ~eek being steadily supported but not
-" Amsfhant 700 haha. aud 800 surat have been ia
Asn % steeplson, snd foo American for export The
total nnuth~f ~ ssies amount 10 a- 900
Anefhef hsfoft The trade hAs continued ,o purcbaso
- > TAR extent stsll market has renamed ra,hcr
hs@ty than Otherwise bot wthou, sufficient change IN
pses ~ nus description "a Influence the auoa,ions sne
rnAi0rt hsse taken tet0 American zoo Bsbia ana soo
~afsi sni sNpoFiep 800 Amsricsn Total number Of
sales a. - bales