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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZET TE

Sir G. Murray, and Master-General of the Ord. per cent, and 2 by foreign. Elsewhere 1 by law, Pennsylvania is in a condition to pay her in-

Spanish vessels, and 3 by foreign. Hump, by no- terest on the 1st proximo, and to continue to do so.nance, although improved in health, is about to re- As an indication, moreover, of uneasiness under the tire from office, and is to be succeeded by the Martonal vessels to whatever destination, 1 per cent, and 2 by foreign. Rice, by Spanish vessels, free, prospect of remaining in debt, and of a desire to in- quis of Anglesea.

General Sir William Clinton, whose death in an-nad 4 per cent, by foreign. Manufactured to sure its extinction as speedily as possible, it may be added, that on Tuesday last a hill was introduced nounced, held two lucrative appointments, now vacco, and cordage, of Manila hemp free by all flags. into the Legislature of Pennsylvania to provide cont; namely, the Colonelsy of the 5th Regiment, Gold dust, gold in bars, and silver in bars, free. for the gradual payment of the state debt" by means and the Lieutenant-Governor-ship of Cheizen-hos of a sinking fund. The same causes are at work pital, in other states, so as to lead to the hope that before long the reproach of repudiating American states will be done apay.

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Lord Bloomfekl, commandant of Woolwich gar rison, it is pretty nearly understood, will retire from this Incrative appointment, after sixty five years Mexican affaire attracted much attention. Ad service, on account of severe indisposition. Ge vices of the successful termination of the revolution neral Sir Thomas Dowoman, coken, an old Pen. achieved in that distracted republic by Paredes, insular and Waterloo officer, and the present Di. had given rise to much speculation. It was gene-rector-General of the Royal Artillery, it is stated, rally believed that Paredes was hostile to the sup will succeed as commandant of the garrison, posed relinquishment of Texas. The journals call Mr Doveton Hodgson, late a heutenant and upon the Exsentive to demand from Mexico that brevet captain of the 44th regiment Native Infau- the nature of the existing international relations, try, has been restored to his rank and standing in whether those of peace or war, be at once defined; the Madras army, if peaceful, that then the Mexican Government re- ceive an American Minister; if warlike, that then the United Strtes should proceed immediately to reprisals. It was announced that orders had been despatched to assemble the home squadron in the Gulf of Mexico.

The Union also notices a rumour current, that it was the intention of Mexico and France to put a French prince on the throne of Mexico. This ro- mour was very generally current; and the assem- bling of a large Spanish fleet at Havannah was re- ceived as confirmatory of the suspected interfe- rence.

NAVAL AND MILITARY. NAVAL.

The first Lord of the Admiralty continues to win the golden opinions of all those who have attended his fordship's levees. The gracious courtesy with which they have been received, added to the honour which his lordship has done very many of these of ficers by inviting them to dine with him, has na turally created the most favourable impressions, and which have been still more strongly confirmed by the strict justice of all the appointments which his lordship has as yet made, and which fairness and impartiality will, we doubt not, be continued to the end.--- N. & M. Gazette,

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The Hydra steam-sloop, com, Young, tured a slaver on the west coast of Africa, on board of which were 1,100 slaves. This is the largest number that has ever been captured on board of one vessel. The bonus to the captors will be con- siderable.

Entreport Duties. – One per cent að valorem, at entry and I per cent, at the exportation, with 1 per cent more it the commodities should be kept there more than 12 months, two years being the longest time allowed for it.

Port and Custom-house Regulations.-Vessels newly arrived are not to communicate with the shore until having been visited by the port captain's boat, and within thirty hours after this visit a ma- nifest must be presented, stating packages, marks, and numbers, but the vessel may retain her cargo ten days in transit, without stating whether for consumption or deposit, and without being obliged to land, or incurring any charge an the same, ex At the recommendation of colonel Sir Frederick cept gunpowder, pocket pistols, and forbidden arms Term for Sales and Purchases.--Sales are ge Smith, of the Royal Engineer Establishment at Chatham, Gentlemen Cadets J. Jones and F. Tnerally made, daty paid, at three to five months' Moberly, E.LC.S., have been granted three monks credit, occasionally at 21 per cent discount for extra leave, for the purpose of studying civil engi. prompt payment, and exports are bought for cash.” neering my

The augmentation of the army provided for in the estimates is 10.000 man, viz., 8,500 for the In- fantry, and 1,500 for the Ordnance corps.

The regiments first for foreign service, and to be augmented to 1,200 men each, are, the 24th, 32nd, 8th, 6th, 37th, 38th, 56th, and 69th.

The twenty-seven regiments on foreign service which have four-company Depots at home, are to be augmented from 800 to 1,000 men ; and two of the Depot companies are to be join the service coní- pavies, making the latter eight companies of 100 men each.

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EXPORTS.

Cotton; -The little doing in the market continues to be for shipment to China, present prices deter ring parties from operating for the English market. Prices, as our quotations shew, have further re- ceded, and have still a downward tendency.The quotations given are chiefly for the New Crop, what is left of the old being trilling in quantity, and mere refuse, except the Compla description.

We notice the following transactions that have taken place since our last, viz. -800 canities new Oomraintly at Rs. 85, and 1200 candies new Broach The regiments to be augmented will have a seat Rs. 90 per candy. cond Lieut, Colonel and two additional companies

In consequence of the present unsettled state of our relations with the United States, orders have been transmitted to the Royal Arsenal at Woolwich to be in readiness to furnish a powerful armament, consisting of various pieces of ordnance of different calibres, gou-carriages, ammunition. c, for the various ships of war and steam-vessels at present stationed on the coasts and rivers of Canada, and the lakes that form the boundaries between that colony and the United States. More than 300 pieces of ordnance, with the necessary ammunition

got ready for this purpose. will have to be

ORDNANCE.

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PRICES CURREFTS OF RAW ČÓTFON. Surat, Broach and Rs. 87 a 88 per Surat candy Jumbai New

[of 7 cwt Comrawatly ditto Gogo, Dolera and Bhownuggur New Compta Mangatule

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ditto 74,, 74 Sheep's Wool-About 303 candies of Khorasŝan Wool have been bought for shipment to Great, Britain at prices without the range of our quoin tions for that description. Khorasaan, per candy of 53 cwt. Rs. 132 a 136 Mekran

* 120 ditto

120 ditte Marwarres

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120 at 130 Deccan

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Malwa Opium-Rs 1375 at Rs, 1400 per Chest Royal Marines Cadet A O: L, Lewis to bo Sec. of 140 lbs. according to examination.The stock Licut, vice Tucker, prom,

of the drug in Bombay on the 24th ultimo was 1,650 chests.

The Ordnance corps is to be increased hetwist A very important addition is about to be made in 1,400 and 1.500 men, one-half of that number to all large war steamers of the British Navy, by the forni a battalion of the Royal Regiment of Artil addition of two or more light six-pounders, mount-leay, consisting of companies, and the other half ed in every respect in the same manner as the light a battalion of 8 companies of Royal Sappers and six-pounder guns of the RL Horse Artillery. These Miners, commanded by officers of the Royal En. guns are to be fitted with men harnes, to be taken gineers. on shore when required, and moved from one plare to another with or without the aid of horses.

Mr M William proceeds to the Cupe de Verd, to investigate the causes which have induced the fever prevailing in those islands. If it shall appear that the disease was occasioned by the visit of the Eclair, some compensation will be made.

Several seamen Intely employed in the United States' service, are entering on board the Snuke and Electra at Portsmouth,

The Carysford proceeds to South America. The Ringdore, 16, com. Sir W. Haste, Bart, left De. vonport on the 11th inst, for the East, India and China stations. The Harpy steamer, Lieut E. H. B. Proctor, has proceeded to South America.-Sir T. Herbert has commissioned the Raleigh, 50. She is to have a complement of 500 officers and men,

The following ships are ordered to be brought forward at this port for commission:-The Glou cester (50 gans), Southampton (50 guns), and Isis - (44 guns).

PROMOTIONS,

Commander-Sir W. S; Wiseman, Bart. Lieutenants-L W. Hammet; G. H. E. Grea- thed; H. B. King; R. Dew; H. Boys; C. O, H. P. St John, and J. Francis,

APPOINTMENTS,

Captains-P. M Qubae, of Dedalus, on the China station, to command the Naval forces at New Zealand; Sir T. Herbert to Raleigh; F. W. Horton to Cygnet.

ADMIRALTY, Fra. 16. Royal Marines--Src "Lieut. H. W. Hall to be First Lieut.; Cadet F. L. Alexander to be Sec. Lent, vice Hall, prom.

ADMIRALTY, Fɛa 18. Royal Marines-Secd Lieut. R. F. Tucker to be First Lieut vice Arnold, ret, on h.-p.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGE NGE.

COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS OF MANILA. (From the Shipping & Mercantile Garette, ) PORT CHARGES, IMPORT DUTIES, EXPORT DUTIES,. ENTERPORT DUTIES, PORT AND CUSTOM-HOUSE REGULATIONS, TERMS FOR SALES AND PURCHA-

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Coffee.Mocha, Rs 81 and Malabar Rs 6 per mannd of 41. 06 lbs. ungarbled,-sales.

Pepper. There has been a linted business done in this article since our lust for shipment to Great Britain at Rs 65 per candy of 55 ew for Bhutcoll, and Rs. 45 per candy for Malabar des criptions,

EASTERN IMPORTS.

PRODUCE MARKET.

Imports to some extent of both Pepper and Tia but there is little doing at present in produce ge- nerally,

Betelnut, -None in the place and the new crop cannot be expected before the month of May.

Grain.-Rice; continued arrivals from Arracan.... during the week which has kept down the market, Opium-Sales at 8615 a 635 during the week; and common cargo we quote at 843 a 44 per coyan. demand languid.

Pepper, Black-We quote $1, 1 for west coast

Sugar The Eucles" is loading a cargo of this and 8 for east coast. produce and the exports to London from the dit- ferent estates here are estimated at 2,000 tons for the present year.

are asking 417 per picul.

Tin-Imports from Junk Ceylon, and holders

Miscellaneous. -Only a few Manila Choroots in the place and wanted." There is still an excessive stock of Coir rope in the place. Gunnies a largo supply. nearly unsaleable.

Freights.The "Reliance" has sailed for Lon- don and the Encles" has been place on that berth. The "Iron Queen," "Gipsey,' **Baronét," and "Mary Ann" are the next expected arrivals from England, -Pinang Gazette, 4th April.

EASTERN ARTICLES.

Alam About 1,000 piculs have been imported during the raouth which remain unsold the bighst offer being only Drs. 11 per pieni.

rocks, it first and second hands are reduced there is Arrack, Batavia,--No cupplies since our last. Although no improvement in price, last sale at Drs. 7 per half leagr. Aniseed, Star.--No imports and seldom in demand. Bees' Wax Supplies of about 200 piculs which have found purchasers at Drs 36 and 37 per picul according to quality.

Beteinnt-In some demand for the Junk traders but no supplies from Asheen or Pinang

Llores, Burbon-In demand, no stock and supplies would command about Drs. 92 per picul. Selling at high rates in China.

Camphor, China,About 3,000 picals have been import- ed by the Junks. No transactions have yet taken place- and the rate of Drs. 18 is nominal. Should the next ad- vices from England he unfavorable a depline of Drs. 4 a 5 per picul may be expected.

Cassia.-Nona for sale. Price nominal.

Coffee. The only imports during the month have been 180 piculs Tringanu' which fetched Drs. 63 and 550 plenis Campar, of inferior quality. Drs 3 per picut,

CottonThe Junk traders are caining forward slowly; the only sale however reported is 20 bales Bombay at 8 19. Colón Good, Bengal' and 'Madras' 'Piece Good-Very dull the only sales being a few corges of Saunahs' at quo tations. Madras blue Punjum sloth-rather dull; last sale at Drs. 39 per oorge. Madras Moorecs'--are also dull of sale

Ebony, Ceylon-None and much wanted for the Junks. Elephants Teeth,~Of suitable sizes and weight in e- mond

Gram-Market overstocked and no wholesale denant. Gambier---Co siderable contracts have been made dur- ing the month at Drs 1.50 a 1.55 per pioni.

Gambonge-In good demand and supplies command high rates. A fair average lot of pipe ex Priuret Wales" brought Drs 80 per pleul. The quantity fra Stan has been limited but should present prices continua liere a good supply may be expected as opportunities occur. har have been sold at Drs. 3 per huncal,

Gold Dust-Always in demand-supplies from Pa Gims-Na export demand stocles large and only re duced by small sales for immediate we

Gum Benjamin-Arrivals and sales of 20 pieuls 14. quality at Drs. 70 40 picuts second at Drs. 60 and 15 third at Drs. 50 per piel. Guth Copal-in no demand,

Ifiles & Horns Moderate supplies which readily find buyers at about quotations

Mother 'Pearl Shells. --None for sale and wanted; last

Gyms-Same purchases of Arabie at Rs 31n 33 per ewi, Anims at Rs. 70, and Olibanum at Rs...sale at Drs. I per picnt. 12 a 16 per cwt., garbled quatities, bave been made for the English market.

Hemp - We hear of sale at Its 28 per candy of dewt, for Cankan, Rs. 32 for Calicut, and Rs. 23 for Ghauter or Deccan descriptions

Deer Horns.--Rs. 11 per cwt, --None," Buffaloe Horns R47 at Rs 74 per awt.-Plen- Giful stocks but of very poor quality.

Senna Leaces & Linseed None in the market. Elephant's Teeth” – Large sizes, lls 95, small

To London and Liverpool-£3 51⁄2n £3 10% por ton to the former and £g 2s a £3 69 per ton to the latter port.➡Cargoes exceedingly avarce.

To Clyde.-Nothing offering and consequently

no vessel on the berth,

To Clino. —Rs 17-per candy for Cotton.

per Chest of Opiùm per Clipper 97. per Chest of Opium per ordinary Sailing vessel tj.

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THE MONEY MARKET.

4 Port Charges ---On foreign vessels, 2 rs. per | ton, and one half on such that meither load or uni loaded cargo, besidos fees amounting from 85 to

15, according to the size of vessels. Moneys-do. Rs 75 af Rs. 85 and Serieller Rs 40 60 The Spanish dallar divided into 8 rs. and the rod per maand of 373 lbs. - nominal--None at market, into 12 graius, or 20c. Weights-The pecul, equal-

Myrobalama, Fagerly bought np as they arrive 1874 lbs, Spanish (140 lbs English), the quistal to Hides--Nono in the market,

FREIGHTS, 100, and the arroba to 24, these being 2 per cent. Measures-The ċa+ heavier than the English Ib. van, which contains 5,998 cubic incħra, and is di- vided into 23 gantas. The para, which has 30 in Lieutenants-J. M. Jackson, of Daphne, to Cal. ches, and is 8 per cent shorter than the English Jingwood; A. B. Kingston to Ferret; J. B. Kings yard, by which latter cotton and other manufacturés man (restored to the Navy), to Ferre; H. B. King, are sold by the importers. A corge is 20 pieces. from Cruizer to Agincourt; H. G. Veitch in Queen; Import Duties-Spanish commodities. by A. Wilmshurst and H. G. Simpson to Excellent; Spanish vessels, pay 3 per cent ad calorem. and 8 G. H, H. Greatbed to Harlequin; H. F. W. In by foreign Foreign commodities, by foreign vese gram, late of Aigle, to Raleigh; E. Tatham, to be sels, 14 per cent, and T by Spanish: in general, First of Raleigh, Hon. F. A. Foley to Raleigh; being 8 per cent under national flag from Singa. H. P. Veitch to Queen; C. H. V. Temple to be pore, and 9 from China: Spirits and strong liquors, First of Ferrel,

produce of Spain, by Spanish vessels, 10 per cent, and 25 by foreign, if they be foreign produce, by Spanish vessels, 30 per cent, and 60 by foreign. | Cider –and beer, produce of Spain by Spanish ves- wels, 3 per cent, and 10 by foreign; if they be fo rign produce, by Spanish venais, 30, and 23 by foreign. All Spanish wines, by natimal vessels, 3. per cent, and 8 by foreign. Fumigy wines, try Spanish versels, 7 percest, and 14 by foreign, Cut- ton taint, grey, black, blue sad purple-kaires, or bolas, such as the satires use-ready-made clothes. boots shoes, preserved fruits, confectionary, and vinegar, by Spanish vessels, 23) per cent, and 20 by foreiga, British and rther foreign cotton, and wilk Masters' Assistents-G. A, Williams to Was-manghatures, made in imation of native cloche, derer; C. P. Nicholl to #fardognia; J. U Jones to chiefly stripes or checks of black, bice and purple Cyclops, S. Crank to Victory

cicus. Madras and Bengal grey, white and Surgeons-J. Campbell to Harlequin, R. &. B. prisiel cott as, "towels, table sapicios, and table Hopley to Wanderer; J. Smith (b), from Fee (dothe, 13 per cent by Spanish vaseh, and Dobe stent to Warspile, s

Master-H Norway to Ferret. Mates-W. K. Joliffe, late of Flamer, to fiber niq; C. P. Coles, from Virago to Hibernia; C. Vessey to Rapid F. W. Smith to Terrible; F. Rooke to St Vincent

Midshipman-RB Olfed to Excellent. Naval Cadets-Hou. A. Hay and C. G. G. Per. ceval, to Carysford; J. S Twysden to Superb, G. S. Graves to Harleguis; A. H. Crainsre to Bas- derer; A. R. Wright and C. R. Blesham to Hi. bernia.

Second Masters-H. Norway, of Dasher, to Fer ret; W. G. Sturgess to Dasher

Assist Surge-W. Biker to Pigin; J. Fortes to Comus, Q. N. Wilkinson to Cyclops.

Chaplain The Rev. E 8 Phelps Caldai, rice Payse, to Plymouth Hepist.

Naval Instructor-1. Ray to Samgant.

MILITARY.

We bure to sanonace the direose of Major- Gen. T. Murray, of the Bengal Army,

The Hoa. G. Cathcart, colond exstaond has been appointed Depoty Lot of the Tomes. The gallant officer was side decsap at Waterbo and other engarements. He is brother to the Earl of Cathan, Cel inchief of the 11th Bowers, 232 cominander of the Forces in North Ameri

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Exchange on Lauden. --is | 11§ða 1), 11P per Rupee at 6 month sight,-The transactions for the present Mail have been to a very lunited extent, and the rate now current is likely to give

› Exchange on Calenta, — Arsight, 19

Di Dista→A 30 day», R» 924. Ditto Ditts – At 60 days. Rs 99, Ditto on Madris —Atsight, Ra 99. Ditto Dino-At 30 days, Ne 2*4. Date on China -4: 60 days ft 209* 210 per 100 Spanish Dollars.

Sovereigns —Rs 114 cach

Sycee Silver, -Large Ingots.-Ro 104 por 100

duo-Small Ingoils 1035 per Di

100 'Tels. Spanish Dellan (Wink)-Rs 223 per 100

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bout Drs. 90 for the former and Drs. 75 per pint for the Mace and Nounegy--Selling in small quantities at a-

latter.

Opium-The supplies during the month have been- Benares and 43 Malwa No sales have taken place in chests 'Patna.'

Patna, Previous' to the receipt of advices of second sate in Calcutta Benares' was selling at Drs. 61e a 615 But since holders have been asking Drs. 695 a 610. There is po inquiry for Malwn' at present and rate is nominally 700, but in a few weeks some activity may be expected by the Junks, No sales in "Turkey; the last reported salo was at Drs. 370 per picul

Advices from China have been received to the 30th March. The following are the quotations :-

At Hongkong Pata old 700 new 685, Renares old 669, new 656, Matwa 720. Turke& 560,

Pepper, black-The supplies of good alenn Rhio and Singapore are selling at Drs. 4.10 and white at Dry 6 per picul.

RattansAre in more demand and sales of several lots have been made at quotations,

Rice,Large importations from Arracan, the trade with Bales of fino which and this port is rapidly excreasing. grain an Drs. Bato. Large grain at Dra. 48 and inferior. at Drs. 414 Alto sales of Cochin-China at Dry. $1 per duyan, Java of white quality searce and wanted fico crips in Jaza said to be very promising. Sales of Moon- ghy at Dis. 2 hug.

Sagy, Pearl-ffas not been in so much demand, but contracta have been made to some extent for Sage Flour at Drs 39 236 per pictl with bags.

Sagar--Considerable sales have been made of Siam amounting to about 5 000 pients at Dra. 6 per picul in bar- tor for gands. Supplies expected pre "Lion." but anlag helter price can be obtained her the quantity this year is likely to fall far short of previous imports.

Begars, Manila-Prices gradually giving way) Sales during the month have been for No. 3 at De. 10g and to and for No 4 at Dra. 8 per 1,000. The Calcutta and Bom/ bay markets, the chief ontlet from this, are overawcked.

Hagan Wood, Manila - A lot of 670 picula has been sold at De 165 per pient.

Sekian, Supplies of 72 picule which remain unsold. Saltpetre--in aste enquiry and limited sales at about pectations

Tin, Salt-The demand is still very active and the supply being small, only about 7:30 picula during the month,

the price hours steady at Drs. 17 a 173 per picut.

Totucco, China-Muterate Imports but very dull of sale. Batt of good quality has been sold at Desp. pet.

· Tortuisakoll--None and wanted

Tea With the exception of a few hundred hostes, shipped to India, New South Wales and the Cape of Good Elope, thus supplies heought by the Junics reunió unsold.

EXCITANGEN.

On England. The amount of the transmetions reported is limited at $1 Navy Bills to 3pd at 30 days right bat. a large' admount has been angotissed at 1: 3id for 6 monita right

Das durel Broken-Ro 221 per 100 Dollars Gemma Crowns - Es 340 per 100 Orowns, Gold Leal,-Rs 164 x la 18:14:01 per Tula, Bombay Bash Slutes-42 per cent premium. Cristal Bank Stare -- 190 200 per share

of H. 1.000 (Rs 300 paad up). Onsmercial Bask Sharut -9 per cent prcmuun Bhadrap Lank Chase -33 per cent pesmiras.- | callers.

foreign. Beche de Bay, cans, diarends, for toiseshell, mother oneaflibell and tants per 1 per crat, by Spanish wls, and 9 to Song, Machinery of all sorts for the proscion of the lu Čestry of the country, cotton twin of rat cose. yellow and green colours, puid aut vilver noised ar uneoined, phets and ends, Ben Tropiral Cradies time, winelar to those of the Philstot, 1987. §. Perce Tour Loan (1933-251113 • 127. rack and gospomter are prebitited Kyland only & Percat Load admitted to be depaŝted for trafemure Swords & For cent dieens • forlag rites, wenkru, piisty, and parške mre à Per on Company's Re ou be excried for enerport, sad canent be sperro 4 fur coat Company's Bc. doond whom the spreid lepace of greenment • Per cent fees but cave and dras svoris ereades ind

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Bills have wall at 5 4 201

On Calcitra The Trassery is now closed Private

On Madgas and Bombay --Naminsi 625.

On China si puzov-A! which these are more buyers than

TONNAGE

Contades very scarce ast prodnce accomutatieg, The only sweet laid one the "me" for Liverpool Esa per So beat Chambiar, 2210 Saparwot, £6,19 Boffalo Eiştes |and 66 per un muasatyment georia.

(ing. Free dress, April 9, )

Ediwed, Printed and Published by Jous Cana, At The Friend of Chias and Elinghong Geants, Printing Office, Clouse Bruzer, Viccoa, Hoezaso, 1816,