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From the Friend of India, April 17. INDIAN EXTRACTS, Moulmain papers to the 12th March have been received. There does not appear to have been any fresh convenient fires, or any new sitting of the patriots. Bat a case of some importance had been tried by Capt. Macleod, assisted by three European gentlement as assessors. The master of a brig chartered by Mr. Clark for a voyage to the late wreck of the Runnymede, recovered some property from it, for which he considered himself entitled to salvage, and the Court determined that he was not so entitled.NIN
The Malta Herald of the 31st March gives on extract of a letter from Dr. Wolff, dated Trebis- onde the 12th February. From this letter it ap- pears that the worthy Doctor is accompained by an Envoy to the Court of London on the part of the Commander of the Faithful, the Ameer of Bokhata; but as no representative of the murderer of Connolly and Stoddard can be received at the Court of England, it is probable he will stop short at Constantinople,
-We republish from the Hurkaru an account of the dedication of a large pond by the Ranee Komul Koomaree, by whom it has been excavated at an expense of 100.000 Rs. It is said she is about to devote an equal sum to the erection of a We hope she will be diverted splendid temple.
from her purpose, and consecrate her wealth, as she has done, to the real welfare of the people. In such a country as India, the excavation of tanke is among the very noblest acts of mu pificence.
TIE FIUTEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE
British subjects, for "Dhoonies and Vessels be- longing to the Maldives and Nicobars are consider ed as British yesses!!
The papers this morning announce the death, at the age of 49, of Alexander Fraser, Esq., one of the oldest and most respected of the merchants of Calcutta. If the report of another death, of which we have just heard, though it does not ap pear in the papers, be correct, it will make the fourth merchant and agent, whose office is situated in Lyon's range, who has been carried off within the last three months,WO
-The Englishman announces the early ap pearance of a new weekly journal, the Messenger The Editor, who is to be price 10 Rs. a year. addressed at 17, Ohundney Street, Durrumtollab, bas made arrangements with several gentlemen whose combined talents and experience will assist him in the realization of his object, and he there fore asks the public to extend their arms of bene volence in support of the undertaking.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE,
MEMORANDUM of Opium shipped from Cal. cutta for China after the third sale.
ex Lanrick, 1,102 Cheats,
37
Kelpie, 500
Coquette, 180
Mermaid, 800
Total 2,582 Chests.
From the Bombay Times and Journal of Com- mernce, May 3.
We are happy to learn from the Gentleman's Gazette of the 2d April that Phood Sawunt, the | We have been favored with a copy of the Re- Sawant Warree insurgent, and his adherents have port of the Bombay Chamber of Commerce for the been arrested in the Goa territory. No particulars second quarter of 1844.45, It contains a detail of are given, but the fact is mentioned as authentic; the steps taken by the Association in reference to and the Editor rejoices that it will relieve the Bri- the recent measure affecting the rates of Import tish Government from all necessity of entering the duty-notices of several samples of cotton and Goa territories. It appears that the families of other produce submitted for the inspection and this marauder and his associates have been for opinion of the Committec-some information rela- some time in the custody of the Governor. tive to the recent misconstruction of the Naviga- tion Law by the Bombay Police Authorities-and other matters of mercantile interest to which it is unnecessary to make particular aliusion. The subject last specified is one of so much importance to all interested in trade and shipping that we shall make no apology for extracting the statement at full length :-
-The Bombay Times of the same date, under the head of intelligence from China, alludes to the loss of the Inglis, and adds, "the fine old race of Indiamon which used to beat off the frigates of foreign nations, will we fear be speedily at an end. Within four years five of them have perished-two by fire, and three by wreck,--and there are none now building to supply their places. The day and "glory of these mercantile traversers of the deep, has, we fear, departed-a less majestic, but more economical size of craft have come into their places." The Editor would not have written thus if he had visited the port of Calcutta during the Jast winter. He would there have seen vessels as large, as majestic, and far more convenient than the largest and noblest of the old Indiamen. That commercial navy exhibited nothing to compare with the Queen, the Prince of Wales, and the Mo narch. We may affirm with safety that,-setting aside our incomparable steamers-the first class vessels riding at anchor in our port in the month's of December and January last, far exceeded in number, in beauty, and in magnificence, the whole body of Indiamen in the port during the most palmy days of our Honourable Masters.
"IV SHIPPING.
“Construction of the Navigation Act.
"A letter received from the London East India and China Association by the January mail, puts your Committee in possession of the important in formation that the Bombay Police Authorities, in carrying out, some time since, the supposed pro- visions of the Navigation Act, in reference to the numerical strength of the crews of British vessels, acted upon a serious misconstruction of the Law. The above Association, having communicated on the subject with H. M. Commissioners of the Cua. toms, have been informed as follows, with respect to the point at issue:--
"The construction put upon the provisions of the Navigation act by the authorities at Bombay, is not correct, nor in accordance with the construc- tion put upon the law in the United Kingdom.
Pepper. Both Bhutcoll and Malabar have de clined, the former to Rs. 64, and the latter to Rs. 51, per candy
Wool. Our quotations must be regarded as nominal oges merely, there being scarcely any Wool at present at market.
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Freights.
Up to the middle of the month freight to England was very scarce, and large engagements were then made at £3 10s, per ton As the ships were being filled up, engagements were made at £3,15s, at 3, 17s, 60.; and £4 per ton is now asked both to London and Liverpool. In freight to China there is little chango. Rs. 16, per candy is the present
rate.
Money Market.
The scarcity of money still continues, and has affected the value of Government paper. Sub- joined are our quotations, which are in some in- stances lower than before,
100 do.
5 per cent Loan of 1825 28 Rs. 105 at 109 1832 33 do 105 at 106 1835-36 do 99 at 100. 1841:42 do, 109 at 110 1842-43 do. 99 at 100 Exchange.
do do. do do. do do.
Exchange on England has slightly risen since our last the present rate for 6 months' Bills being Is. 10d. at Is. 104d, and for drafts at 30 days, 18. 9 d. at Is. 10d. On Calcutta, exchange is at Rs. 100 at sight; on Madras Rs. 98 at 60 days; and on China at 60 days, Rs. 218 per 100 dollars. Banks. Bombay Bank Shares 47 at 48 per cent premium. Bank of Western India ditto, 43 at 41,
(From the Singapore Free Prèss.),
EASTERN ARTICLES. Arrack, Batavia-Stock small and wanted; last sale at $18 per leagr.
Aniseed-Seldom inquired for and difficult of sale even at $7 per picul.
Cubebs In some demand; sales of 120 piculs at 3-90 per picul.
Camphor, China. --Sales have been made of a li- mi ed quantity at $ 17 @18 per picul with cases.
Coffee.-in some inquiry sales of 70 piculs Bug- is at 5 4 per picul.
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Cassia-In conseqence of the imports ex Pan- talpon not having been published at the time of our last issue we were not aware that 1,000 boxes had been received by that vessel. Holders are as- king § 121 per picul
China Koot-The stock is small but the Article is seldom inquired for.
Cotton-Sales of Tinuevelly at 8 19 and Bom bay at 821 per bale.
Granhe market is barely supplied.Good and fresh is worth $20 per bag.
Gantbier-Contracts to some extent have been made nt 8 1.70 per picul..
Gum Benjamin. In request for the London Mar- quet but none at present procurable. A small lot expected from Sumatra.
Gambouge-In good demand; sales of 15 piculs at $75. A lot of inferior in the place, mixed with Sago Flour, offering at 3.30 per picut.
Hides and Horns, Buffalo.-Command quota- tions as they arrive.
Mace-Has been sold to a limited extent to the China Junks at $1 per catty, and Nutmegs at 70 cents per catty.
Oil-Stock reduced. -
CANTON PRICES CURRENT. 4ra June, 1845. IMPORTS.-DUTY PAID.
Ale (best brands) Amber Betel Nut Canvas-Eng, and
Scotch
Cochineal Copper, sheathing
.C S.Am. Cordage, European COTTON, Bombay, sh. ps. Ts. New
Madras Bongal
6+
C
Demand improved. COTTON GOODS. White Shirtings,
Grey
8 10 0 a 18 0 per hhd 10.50 "10 per catty 4.50 +1 00 per picul
ditto ditto.
8 0.4
112 0
90 per bol.
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2 60
3 10
Some improvement has taken place in the demand for Grey Shirtings.
Yarn, Nos. 16 to 24 26 0 " 27 50 per picul
#1
3.50 per piece
Nos. 18 to 32 28
0
«·99 0»
Nos. 38 to 42 32
0
" 33 0
Chintz Furniture
2.0
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METALS. Tin, Banca
18. 0
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15 50
2. 50
16
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Bar
2 20
Steel Tin plates Lead Pig Quicksilver
2 40
0 0
7 50
# 18 50 per picut
16
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5 60 sti
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5 0 per picul
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139 0 400
OPIUM,Patna, new, 730 Û.." A
0 per chest
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4 Benares, new, 710 · 0 *Malwa,new good 760 0
Turkey 550
16 0 0
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Dull. Pepper
Rice, cargo quality Rattane, Barjermagsan 2 40
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WOOLLENS.
1.00.
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8 50
18 0
Spanish Stripes
well assorted. Camlets, English
Dutch Medium Cloth Ladies
Long Elis, scarlet
Gálanga! Musk
Rhubarb
SILK.
40 CE
1 10 per yard Û O per piece
8. 60
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0 0 65
28 0 "30 0
1.80 1 20
2 5 per yard
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EXPORTS.-CN BOARD.
.$75 to 2
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17 0 18 0
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China Roots
2.50 4
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40
0 0
30
90 0 0
00 per catty
600 per picul
Tsatlec Taysantu Canton TEA.
450 0 "470 0
350 280
0 4385 0 2350 0
6+
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13 023 0
17 0 4421 0
Souchong
13 0.0.32 0
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10 0- 28 0 43 0 * 55 0
Young Hyson Hyson Skin Gunpowder Imperial
The Eastern Star gives us the General Orders The general rule is laid down in the 12th of Sir Charles Napier relative to the breaking up Section of the Navigation act, viz: That the mas- and the disposal of the force recently employed inter of a British ship shall be a British Subject, and the Geld in Scinde.. Major Beatson and Captain, that the crow shall consist of at least three fourths Fitzgerald are appointed to protect the frontier of British Subjects The 18th Section does not fix but neither of them is to pass the frontier to at the number of the crew with reference to the top- Opium. The Steamer Fire Queen, not having tack robbers without permission from Major-Ge- | nage of the vessel, nor was it intended to increase arrived so soon as was expected and Benares Opi neral Hunter, if the case is one demanding imme- the severity of the rule, It is remedial, and dis! um being in demand for some Junks going away
: Hyson diate decision; if not; permission is to be obtained penses with the necessity of the crew consisting of sales were made at various prices from-$630 a from the Governor; but any officer in command of three fourths of Britishi Seamen, so long as there 660-holders being anxious to clear their stocks a detachment or patrol, who falls in with robbers, shall be one British Seaman for every 20 tons bar- before the supplies of the 3rd Sale came in. The is to pursue and endeavour to take them prisoners, then. And in some instances wherein the creva general opinion was that the Opium would have or cut the robbers to pieces, no matter where the of ships have been large and the number of foreign been at a price to enable importers to sell at 8600 villains may seek refuge."
seamen considerable (which is the meaning of the with a moderate profit, but the result of the Sale, law,) this proviso has been found advantageous has given below, being so much higher than was mitigating the general rule requiring three fourths anticipated bolders immediately asked a proper to be British Seamen,
tionate price. A few sales were made at 8660 a Congou 665 and to-day prices may be quoted at $675 a 680 | Souchong for Benares and Patna nominal at $730. About Pekoe 30 chests of Malwa have been imported and sales Hong-Mury mide of a few chests at § 720 a 725.
Turkey. sales of a few chests at $350; further supplies per C. C,
On the 4th of April the survivors of the 78th Highlanders left Bombay for the Deccan, where it is hoped they will recover health and strength. There can be little doubt that the local authorities This construction of the law has been in would have sent them to England, if any authority variably acted upon in the United Kingdora. And o adopt such a step had been lodged in this coun- the right of a ship-owner to employ as large or as try, but as this was impossible, they have done small a number of seamen as he may consider everything to alleviate their sufferings, and made adequate for the due navigation of a vessel has every arrangement for the comfortable travelling never been questioned. of the sick. Additional carriages have been or. dered, and tents are be pitched one stage in ad- vance on each march.
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Our advices from Calcutta reach to the 30th ult. The third Opinn Sale of the Season took place on the 21st ult, and the following is the result. -
Chests Highest. Lowest. Average. Patna, 3.545
1.455
1.380 Benares,1,500 1.345
1.315 Since the sale prices have advanced to 1.450 for Patna and 1.350 for Benares. The Steamer Fire Queen has imported 390 chests and the Dido has 150 chests for the Straits. The Lanrick, Audar, Mermaid, Coquette and Kelpie may be daily expect
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STATEMENT OF TEA EXPORTED FROM CHINA TO UNITED KINGDOM BETWEEN 1ST JULY, 1844
AND 31st May, 1815.
33,319,377
1,262,310
534,741
111,676
Caper. Orange Pekoe
1,330,040
1,774,103
361,990-38,730,057 Black.
3,110,039
1,091,206
289,621
2,850.450
Sorts
Twankay Hyson Hyson Skin Young Hyson Gunpowder Imperial
Twist
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2,242,333
1,174,354-11,666,793 Green.
In 98 Vessels 50,396,853 Total pounds. COTTON REPORT.
Canton, May 31st, 1845.
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"I am at the same time to refer voo to the 21st Section of the get of the 4th Geo. IV., ch 80, by which it is provided that when lascara or na -The effect of the announcement of the propos- tives of the east shall be employed in the naviga ed Tariff on the price of Sugar in this country has tion of a British ship, four British seamen for every been to raise it during the last week fully from 8 100 tons burthen shall be deemed sufficient; as well annas to 1 Rupon. The heavy transactions which as the 23d Section of the same set, which dispenses have taken place have nearly cleared the market. with the employment of any British seamen, oa We bavo received Moulmein Chronicles to the board vessels employed in trade between ports and 2nd of April. There is nothing particularly in places within the limits of the East India Com teresting in them. They contain the usual quantum pany's Charter, including the Cape of Good Hope. of correspondence and remarks hostile to Govern. 44 I am further to add that Apprentices are, and ́ed on their route to China with about 3,000 chests Bombay Bales, Take the following as a specimen: "Now should be deemed to be, a part of the crew, and which will reduce the stock in Calcutta to about Bengal let us look at this great man, (to wit. Captain | should be treated as such.”
the same quantity and which added to the 4th Madras do. Durand) who is be? How came he into office? The foregoing letter was communicated to the sales supply will leave 11:066 chests to be exported. on what account? It is because he has served | Honorable Court of Directors by the East India Turkey & 530 A 535. many years in the department, and has been regu, | and China Association, and instructions have been larly cautiously, and properly trained for it? forwarded by the former to the Bombay Authori Nothing of the kind. The fact is, be is a favorite, ties for the adoption in future, in this port of the and has received at the hands of those in power, a construction placed upon the Law in England, as very great favor, a snug gift, a handsome present, above set forth " a lucrative high and responsible appointment. But whose fault is it, that we are thus burdened with. incompetent or inexperienced ministers? Not the încumbents themselves certainly, for they laugh in their sleeves at their unexpected, and probably un- precedented, good fortune. Is it not the madcap, the military monomanic, whom the Court of Direx- tors very wisely dethroned, that is deserving of our unqualified disgust ?”
But the most amusing part of the paper refers to the Nicobar Islands, When the Editor alludes to the voyage of the Phlegethon to the Nicobar Is- lands, he speaks of "the inhumanly barbarous treatment to which the crews of shiprecked vessels have hitherto been subject by the islanders." Eat a correspondent, Horatio, who is wrath with us for having commended the Danish expedition to the Nicobars, says, that they are a people already honest, hospitable, and chaste." He proceeds to state that they consider themselves under British protection; and stranger still, that Act XV. 1836, is conclusive on this head, that is, of their being
EASTERN PRODUCE. Cotton This staple has been steady in price throughout the month, and the only material change is in Comptah (of the old crop), which is from 2 to 4 rupees cheaper that at the date of our last issue, The transactions have been to a considerable ex- tent, but principally for the China market. Until within the last week the receipts from the Cotton countries have been very light.
Coffee-We quote Mocha a trifle lower than last month, but there is scarcely ang at present at market.
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Ivory- -The market is quite hare of this article, and prices are consequently nominal
Goms-There is little or no Arabic or Olibanum to be bad. Ammi exhibits no change in salue-
Hemp-All three varieties have risen in price to the extent of 3 at 5 rupees per caudy.
Opium-basa strong upward tendency, owing to the smallness of the anticipated supply, and may now be quoted at Rs. 1,270 per chest.
Pepper, black-Cleaned and dried is selling at 84,10 for Rhia and Singapore. A lot of 1,000 picu! Borneo sold at Auction at 31 per pical. While in good demand; rales of 300 picula at $7 per picul.
Rice. Supplies and firm at quotations. Sapan Wood-Stock large waiting for tonnage to England.
Sandal Wood. - Sales of 120 piculs Bombay have qeen sold at $10 per picul
Segors, Manila-Have been in fair demand and several sales made, the
only one however reported consists of 320 boxes No. 3 at 8101 and 50 boxes. No. 4 of 1,000 each at 89 per 8,000.
Tin, Straits-Saleable as it arrives at quotations. Tortoiseshel-An import of 92 piculs from Manila but no sales reported
EXCHANGE.
Oo England,—Bills have been sold to a large amount at 6 mouth sight at 45.34dand at 43. 24.- 30 days sight.
On Calcutta. - The rater has declined to 220 a 921 at which a limited amount of Bills has been sold.
On Madras-223. Bombay-224. On China Searce and generally wanted.
Total,
755 2.695 Deliveries. Stock.
12.970 26.343 2.424 5.104 7.089 27.812
29.493
Including John Boormann.
PRICES OF BULLION. Sycee Silver, large, 5 per cent, premiums. Spanish Dollars, Ferdinand, par
Carolus, 10 per cent. Republican ditto, 3 to 4 per cent. discount.
EXCHANGE.
59.254
Bills on Londogat 6 months sight, 49.3d. ; Treasury
closed.
Navy Bills, 44.21. to 49. 34. per Mexican dollars. Court of Directors accepted Bills, are scarce, holders asking 223 Rs. per $100..
FREIGHTS. To London or Liverpool, £ 5. per ton of 50 fit;
tonnage scarce.
To Amoy,
6 per ton of 40 feet. to ports north of Amoy, 7 @ 93
SHIPS LOADING AT WHAMPOA POR UNITED KINGDOR. Anne Jane, Queen Mab, Flexparun, To Lond -Bangalore, Palmyra, India.. At Shanghai,--Litherland,
Edited, Printed and Published by Jour Cant, At The Friend of China and Hongkong Gazette, Printing Office, Queen's Road, Vieresia, Haxoros 1840,