The Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1861-01-07 00:00:00

LIVERPOOL POLICE COURT.-SATURDAY.

(Before Mr. RAFFLES.)
CURIOUS CASE—STEALING A WATCH.
Sometimes out of evil cometh good, and the following
is an illustration of the proverb :—A young woman
named Elizabeth Belly was charged by Joseph Cooper,
who said he was an omnibus guard, with having stolen
liis watch, value £4 10s. The prosecutor said he went
to the house of the prisoner, Prince William-street,
Park, to sleep there. He was sober, and had his watch
at the time. The prisoner asked him for the watch in
order to keep it safe, and he gave it to her. In the
morning the prisoner went out and pledged the watch,
and she would not give him up the ticket.—Mr.
Ii af~es : Why did you give her the watch ?—She said
she wetild keep it safe.—Mr. Raffles : Was there any
brie else in the house ?—No one but this girl, her ser-
tant.—Here a pretty, intelligent girl, under 15 years of
age, named Catherine Maguire, came forward, and in
reply to Mr. Raffles, she said : I have no father or
mother, nor friends, although I was born in Liverpool.
I used to go about charring, and earned my bread in
that way, and paid sixpence a-week for my lodging.
About a week ago I went to live as servant with the
plisoner.—Mr. Raffles—Do :you know what she is ?
IN 02_sir.--Mr. Raffles : Nor what sort of house she keeps ?
--No, sir_ On further inquiry it app.arod th.t tllo poor
child is free from any moral stain, and his worship said
it was a pity to see such an interesting girl in such a
position. He asked her if she knew anything about the
w
watch ; and she replied that the prisoner went out with
the watch, and did not come back till evening, when she
o
said she had pledged it for 12s.—Mr. Rafters:
Yon wish to live otherwise than you are Wuld
)I
would, sir, very much.—Mr. Raffles consulted:
Mr._
Garnett (the chief clerk) and then said I wi make
some inquiry
about you, and see what can be done. Here
A -be prisoner interposed, and said—l am very glad of it—
it is a very good chanc for her.—Mr. Raffles : Let the
prisoner be
se etal
for the present, and let the girl be taken care of
, until we see what can be done for her.
The poor girl thanked the worthy and benevolent
magistrate, and the prisoner was removed.
fiTREET ROBBERY BY A WONLAN.
Mary Hughes, a nunfortunate female, was charged
having stolen £4 10s. from him. The prosecutor said
he was closing the buildings the previous night, after
ten, and beins
on the front in a stooping position fastening a bolt
her hand into his pocket,risonerpand took coutame behind him,
Which
put,
contained the nohis purse,
---orley. He seized her and called an
officer, when the prisoner dropped the money, and some
three pounds were found on the footway. Mr. Bluck
cross-examined the prosecutor, but the evidence was
not shaken, and t4O prisoner was sent for trial.
HOUSEBREAKING—GOING INTO THE LION'S MOUTH.
Joseph Naylor, Mary Naylor his daughter, and Eliza
Flanagan, were charged for stealing property, and John
and Jane Woods, were charged for having received a
portion of the property knowing it to have been stolen.
Mr. Bluck defended the prisoners Woods. From the
opening statement of the case by Inspector Horn, and
the evidence of detective-officers Wilson, Scaife, and
Smith, with others, it appeared that on Sunday morn-
ing last between 4 and 5 the pawnshop of Mr. Empson,
pawnbroker, of Scotland-place, was broken into and
property to the amount of £3O stolen. On Friday
evening the prisoner Joseph Naylor went into Mr.
Empson's shop, and offered some rings in pledge. The
assistant in the shop at once recognised the rings, as
some of those that had been stolen, and he at once gave
the man into custody. The prisoner then said he got
the rings from his daughter. The girl was then arrested,
and she stated to Wilson that she got a quantity of
rings and other things, from two young men in the
house of a woman named Flanagan, in Thurlow-street,
and that on Monday morning two young men were
there with a quantity of rings, brooches, chains, and
silk handkerchiefs, and that a portion of them had been
sold to Woods and his wife. Flanagan and the Woodses
were then arrested, and with them and the woman
Flanagan, the police got some of the rings and other
property; and some pawn tickets that related to more of
it. The property now produced was identified by an
assistant at r. Empson's, as a portion of that stolen
out of the shop on Sunday morning. The two young
men, who had the property in the house of Flanagan,
are already in custody on remand, charged with other
offences, and an application was now made to have all
the prisoners remanded for further inquiry. The
prisoners were accordingly remanded to Friday next.

_.,IVERFOOL ROYAL INFIRMARY
—Return for week
ending January 5, 1861. Admitted: in-patients, 36;
out-patients, 29 ; surgical casualties, 40. ischarged :
cured, 20 ; relieved, and at own request, 7 ; made out-
patients, 3 ; irregular, 0 ; dead, o
house, 179. Visitors : Messrs. .W. itatllZZinjunin. and
e
Richard Brooke. Physician, Dr. Turnbull ; surgeon,
Mr. Bickersteth.
STREET SLIDES. —Every one knows how the perils of
destly bad, trians are i ncreased by such frosts as we hav
Pe
recen but few are aware of the number of pee
sons who are thus injured. The records of the Accidentalr-
Death Insurance Company show no less than twenty •two
serious accidents from this cause alone in the space of the
last fortnight, i acluding three broken legs and two spinal
concussions. We believe the whole number of persons
insured in thi a company does not exceed 50,000, and,
consequently, if out of that number twenty-two have
been injured,, the whole number of persons in this
countrythe who bave been injured by falls from the frost
during .last fortnight cannot be much under 10,000.

MONSTER FESTIVAL TO RAILWAY
EMPLOYES AT CREWE.

On Friday, a soirée, on a scale of almost unparalleled
immensity, took place) under the anspices of the directors
of the London and North-Western RailwaY, et Crewe.,
It was on the occasion of the opening of additional
loconiotite waifs, recently Mated. Before giting a
description of the steno of the festival, it may be of
interest to supply particulars respecting Crewe, and the
extensive works it contains.
THE RAILWAY WORKS, &c.
The ground on which now stands 1,500 houses,
occupied by 9,000 inhabitants, only twenty years ago
contained but a few scattered farmsteads, and two or
three Cottages, The London and North-Western Rail-
CoMpany own the greater part Of the houses, Which
are principally occupied by the workmen connected with
the Conipany's World. The works ernbiace 'about 17
aeres, about 61 abies Whiel die eovefed eith Work-
shops and sheds, and ftirnish ertiploynient td VOWards of
2,000 bands, 1,900 of whom are engaged on the fail-, '
making department and locomotive workshops, under
the superintendence of J. Ramsbotton, Esq., locomotive
engineer of the northern division of the line, which eon-
gists of 680 miles of railway; and about 130 hands are
engaged in the coaching 'department. To keep pace
with the increase in traffic and general prosperity of the
line, the locomotive works have been enlarged from time
to time; until now their capabilities are midi as to enable
the doniparty td Maintain a stock of about 540 engines
id efficient Working douditidri to' Make dp for the wear
and tear on the fixed plant, add alto to tOnstind nevi
engines at the rate of six per month. The London and
&ah-Western; with the Liverpbol and Manchester,
Holyhead, North Staffol'il, and Shrewsbury brandies,
and the London and Rirmingliani lines, all form a
junction at Crewe, to Whial etation lines of the first
importance converge ; and some idea of the extent
of the business done at this place may be gathered
from the fact that about 284 trains pass through the
station each day. In connection with this station may
be mentioned the steam shed, a commodious building
affording accommodation for 38 engines, and giving
eittploynient to 220 hails. The number of engines in
etetini (1114 is dbodt The facilities for supplying
the engines with ftiel and Water ore such that an engine ;
can receive its quantum in about 19 minutes'. The •
workmen's houses and the town are supplied with gas
from the gas-works of the company, the weekly make of
which averages about 400,000 cubic feet. There is an
excellent mechanics' institution in the town, with a lib-
rary containing 2,500 volumes of books; and towards
this institiition the company handsomely contributes.
The railstajt cottipatiyie schools are attended by about 700
eliildren, and the premises will soon require extension.
The enlargements consist of a new erecting shop, 280
feet long and 75 wide, fitted with mathine-worked tra-
ielling Cranes; a tie* smithy, supplied With steam ham-
Mors, tififf the iiidat tfldderii tobt ; d netvforindry, consi.
derably larger than the old one. *heft the woits are
completed and in operation, from 500 to 600 additional
hands will be employed. The cost of the new portions
will be about £35,000. •
DESCRIPTION OF THE INTERNAL DECORATIONS, &c.

The building in which the soiree took place is 241 feet
long and 70 feet wide. Its roof is in two bays, the centre
being supported by a row of 15 massive iron columns,
ranged longitudinally, The building stands nearly east
and west. Near its northen wall, for about 100 feet, a
platform Was erected, with a table for the guests, and in
the centre, opposite the chair, there was a branch table
from this, giving it a T shape: Here eat the repre-
sentatives of the press and others. Right and left of
this central table, ranging north and south, were seventy
tables, divided in the centre by a row of side tables in a
line with the columns. The spacious edifice, thus dis-
posed, was capable of seating 2,470 people, and in com-
munication with it was another bay, for the youths and
younger branches of the concern, which would accom-
Modate eight hundred men, making together a party
of 3,270. The decorations were entrusted to Mr.
William Rainford, of Liverpool, and he succeeded
most happily in the execution of his task. In fact,
so far from it having the appearance of a manufactory
of any kind, it rather resembled same structure dovoted
to thiental magnificence. Flags and banners could be
ttiirtibeted litindreds, while festoons of laurels and
evergreens might be ineasated by miles: The decora-
tions in connection with the chair reached to the roof..
Along what might be regarded as the frieze, was inscribed
" A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." There
were emblazoned the royal arms and standard; beneath
which were the words, " Prosperity to the London and
North-Western Railway," and depending from this were
four shields bearing " God save the Queen," with a
crowd in the centre. The chair was flanked right and
left by three granite columns, each crowned with a bust.
There were two of Watt, and the others were Locke,
Trevethiokei Pitt, and Stephenson. The decorated chair.
which had a lofty back, had a draped recess behind it,
and a mistletoe bough immediately above. On one side
was " Great qualities make great men ;" and on the
other, " The mind is the standard of the man." There
were gutta percha tubes from the chair to the vice-chairs,
so that, although far apart, the chairman could commu-
nicate, unheard by others, with the vice-chairmen. We
believe this was a new feature in public gatherings, and
it is well calculated to avoid confusion, and secure har-
mony of action.
Directly opposite the chair was the orchestra. It
had above a reference to the cheerful season of Christ-
mas, and also a large royal arms. Then came " Success
to the Croft Works." The front of the orchestra was
devoted to a pictorial illustration of the, origin of steam.
One view was a landscape, in which was a lake ; and
another, young Watt, gaging Fitudiously at a boiling tea
kettle, and the painter had not forgotten to " get the
steam up." Between these views were inscribed "By
culture, men may do all things short of miracles."
Beneath was the judicious intimation "Be merry and
wise."

At each end of the room were two delicately con-
structed erections, resembling tents, of a semi-circular
form( draped above in various colours, and supported
by delicate pillars. These were refreshment stalls.
They were also adorned with plants, several hundreds
of which were also arranged in various parts of the
room. • The whole was beautifully lighted with gas in
the form of stars, and other devices. A large crown,
and " 1861," with V.R., shone brightly in view towards
the chair. The cross tables had a decorative railing,
the tops of which (eight feet high) bore garlands, and
were united by festoons of evergreens. Upon shields,
attached to the pillars, were appropriate mottoes, as
" Ignorance is a voluntary misfortune," "If you don't
succeed, try again," " Sterling literature is the best
paper currency," "In striving to be wise, we learn to
be happy," " Industry is the true philosopher's stone,"
"Art and science have no enemy but ignorance," &c.
The commissariat department is placed in the expe-
rienced hands of Messrs. Jennison, of the Belle Vue
Gardens, whose resources would perhaps scarcely be
found deficient even if required to provision a volunteer
force. Messrs. Jennison had constructed tables for the
whole entertainment, upon a system which admitted of
their supports being folded up so as to be convenient for
transmission to any part. The whole of the crockery
was white, and (with the teapots) entirely new, and
there was as much uniformity in the tea service as if
only a private family were sitting down, although in
this instance the party numbered more than 3,000. The
provisions were good and ample, and the whole was
served in a style, highly creditable to the enterprising
caterers.

TIIE SOIREE. I
The scene was a very gay one, and, when the spacious
building was brilliantly lighted up, the whole presented
an almost enchanting appearance. The *representatives
of the press, who mustered in rather strong force,
regarded it as the best display of the kind which had
iinmp Tinder their nntire 11- fimr the room
was filled in every part, and all comfortably seated.
Water for tea was boiled in a novel style, but quite
appropriate to the occasion. Two locomotives were
made to answer the purpose of tea kettles, and, of
course, the supply was unbounded. After tea (with its
substantial concomitants) had been duly enjoyed, the
chair was taken by Hardman Earle, Esq., of Liverpool.
The following directors were present : —The Marquis
of Stafford; Messrs. Tootal, Birley, Moon, Ashton,
Lawrence, and Tinne ; and Mr. 11. Crosfield and Mr.
Hand, auditors. Amongst the officials were : Messrs.
Cawkwell, M'Connell, Wolverton, Norris, Binger,
Morgan, Cooper, 'Woodhouse, Worsdell, Huntley,
Dudley, Parsons, Bradshaw, and Marcus. The visitors
included Dr. Harrison, of Manchester; Mr. Benjamin
Fothergill, London ; Mr. Markham, engineer of the
Midland Railway ; Dr. Beckerton, of Lverpool ; the
Mayor of Stockport ; Mr. T. Mackay, of Liverpool ;
Mr. Jardine, of Manchester ; Mr. M'Corquodale, of
Newton; Mr. S. Moore, of Liverpool, &c. A large
number of ladies, and wives of the workmen, were also
present. A letter was read which had been received
from the Bishop of Chester.
The Chairman (who was warmly cheered on rising)
said that, in the absence of the Marquis of Chandos, who
was detained in London by pressing engagements, the
duty had devolved upon him, as senior director, of pre-
siding. He was present at the turning of the first sod
of the railway which had called into existence the exten-
sive works at Crewe. He knew the spot where they
then were assembled as a green field. He for some
time took an active part in the superintendence of
the works at Crewe, which he had since cheer-
fully surrendered into the able hands of Mr.
Moon, and it was to him they were indebted for the
completion of the present arrangements. The directors
considered this a fitting occasion—and one which they
were glad to avail themselves of—to manifest their good-
will and kindly feeling for all classes of persons in their
employ at that place. (Cheers.) They wished to do
honour to the large class of industry and skill assembled
within those walls; and they had endeavoured also to
adapt the entertainment to the fairer portion of the
inhabitants of Crewe, and he thought those entrusted
with the arrangements had very successfully completed
their task. (Hear, hear.)
Mr. 'Woodhouse spoke of the capacity of the works,
which could turn out 70 locomotives per annum, and
expressed his opinion that the workshop in which they
were met was unequalled in th;:kingdoir.—Mr. T. Mac-
kay, of the Black Ball Line (Liverpool), also made some
appropriate observations to the men and women, on the
means of making home comfortable and happy.
Mr. Benjamin Fothergill was introduced to the chair-
man as a gentleman holding sound views of the relations
between masters and men. Mr. Fothergill referred to
the various important mechanical inventions which had
taken place in his time,--amongst them spinning
machinery, the steam hammer, &c. Ile bore testimony
to the fact that the Mechanics' Institution in Crowe
was one of the best in the country ; and spoke of
the other facilities for mental improvement. He urged
the workpeopk, especially the young, to make good use
of those advantages and hoped that all would zealously
and carefully discharge their duties to their employers.
The ingenuity required to provide tea for such a com-
pany as that bad led to the employment of two loco-
motives in which to boil the water. Whoever heard
before of tea being provided by locomotive engines ?
(Laughter.) Mr. Jennison had his Loyzel's patent per-
colators in connection with the engines, and thus an
abundant supply of good tea bad been provided for all.
At the close of his practical remarks, Mr. Fothergill
was warmly cheered.
Mr. Hawkins, foreman, proposed—

•
That the thanks of this meeting be given to the directors of
the London and North-Western Railway Company, for their
kindness and liberality in providing this magnificent entertain-
ment, and for the constant anxiety they have shewn for their
workmen and their families' welfare, from the first foundation
of this railway colony to the present time.
This was seconded by Mr. Robertson, one of the work-
men, and enthusiastically carried.—Mr. Moon responded
on behalf of the directors, and expressed the happiness
which they had in meeting their workpeople at that festive
gathering.--Mr. M'Connell, superintendent of the loco-
motive department at Wolverton, spoke of the utility of
meetings of that kind, and proposed a vote of thanks to
those noblemen and gentlemen who had contributed the

evergreens, &c., with which Mr. Rainford had decorated
the room, specially naming the Marquis of Stafford as a
principal donor.—The Marquis of Stafford briefly
replied that it had afforded him great pleasure to contri-
bute towards the decoratiowsin the way referred to, and
he dcingtattilated them on the effect produced. He
hoped; howeireri that the tables would soon be cleared
rivfayi SH. i hat they might hare a good dance. (Cheers.)
—The l'ter. J. Nadin proposed a ,rotedf thanks to the
chairman, which was warmly accorded, altd the chair
(after a brief response from Mr. Earle) .was vacated,
In a few minutes the portable tables vanished from the
room as if by magic ; the Belle Vue Band took possession
of the orchestra, and the Marquis of Stafford, the chair-
man, Mr. Tootal, with other directors, led off a country
dance. This was followed by other festive entertain-
ments.

ANOTHER VATAL ACCIDENT ON THE
LONDON AND NORTH-WESTERN
RAILWAY.
At a idle lYoiif oft kriday night an accident, which
might have been attended With the Most disastrous con-
sequences, and which has resulted in the death of one
first-class passenger, and serious injury to tiao of theca
others, occurred on the above line of railway. From
inquiries made on Saturday morning at the Euston sta-
tion, and upon the spot, it seems that the express train
which leaves Liverpool at 6 15 p.m., and is due at Eas-
ton station at 10 50, proceeded on the journey without
arty mishap' being reported, and pulled up rather late at
the ticket platform at Camden Town, for the purpose of
collecting tieketa, The ticket-collectors at once com-
mented their duties, and the train was art the point of
starting to Euston', when it was rowel that some of the
carriages' Were missing; but where they had broken off
could radt be ascertained. Without delay an engine was
got ready, ettd started with all the available assistance
to search for the missing eartiages: They had not,
however, to proceed far, for on teething a spot about
forty yards on the London side of Primrose-hill tunnel,
the carriages which had beecnie disconnected were come
upon, smashed to pieces, and it was soon ascertained
that a iery serious accident had happened. Lights were
procured, this it was found that the two last carriages
and the break van had broken away. The former had
been thrown over on the linei and broken into frag-
ments, while the break, although it had kfc the rails,
remained on the permanent way and was uninjured.
Moans and shrieks emanated from the wreck, and the
efforts of the men were at once directed to rescue
the passengers. This was a work of great trouble,
for the vehicles had turned completely over, and the
portions of the broken carriages had to be removed
before the people could be extricated. When this was
at length aceamplished, it was found that a first-class
passenger, a gentleman known to belong to Birmingham
or Wolverhampton, but whose name up to Saturday had
not been ascertained, had been crashed to death. His
body was much disfigured. Another passenger, a gen-
tleman named Appleby, belonging to Sevenoaks, in
Kent, was seriously injured about the head and face,
and a few other passengers were more or less injured,
but not very seriously. The body of the deceased and
Mr. Appleby were as soon as possible conveyed to the
Easton Hotel; and upon making enquiry on Saturday
afternoon we were informed that Mr. Appleby was un-
der the attendance of the surgeon of the company, and
was progressing us favourably as could be expected.
With regard to the cause of the accident nothing of
an authentic character can be ascertained. Mr. Cawk-
well, the general manager ; Captain Bruyeres, the
general superintendent of the line ; Mr. M'Connell, the
locomotive superintendent, and other officials of the
company, inspected the spot on Saturday morning, in
order to come to a conclusion upon the point, but were
unable to do so. The tires of all the wheels appeared
to be in good order, as did also the rails where the car-
riages left the rails, and nothing was apparent to account
for the carriages breaking away from the other portion
at the train. It is presumed, however, that the coup-
ling irons connecting the last two carriages were struck
by something in the tunnel, and became disconnected at
the spot indicated.
The date of the inquest has not yet been fixed.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
On making inquiries last evening at the Euston Sta-
tion, it appears from all that can be obtained that the
name of the unfortunate gentleman killed by the
singular accident on Friday night near the Primrose-
hill tunnel is Rumbold, and that be was the bead of a
large ironmasters' firm near Wolverhampton, from
which place he was travelling in a firstclass carriage at
the time of the accident. It happened very fortunately
that there were but few other passengers in this part of
the train, which consisted of but two carriages and the
guard's break-van.
The train to which this unfortunate mishap took place
was the Liverpool up express, which left Liverpool on
Friday evening at its usual time, 5.15 p.m., and was due
at Euston at 10.50. The train was something like
twenty minutes late, and when it drew up at the ticket
platform at Camdenlstation, the ticket collectors at once
discovered that the after break-carriage and one or two
other carriages were absent, a circumstance which, being
communicated to the guard in the front break and the
engine-driver, was immediately confirmed by them. Mr.
Henderson, the locomotive foreman at Camden Town,
was on the spot at the time, and without delay ordered
out an engine, and, accompanied by several firemen and
stokers, at once proceeded down the line to ascertain
at what spot the remainder of the carriages had become
detached from the train. They bad only proceeded
a short distance round the curve and cutting, which
commences at the Chalk Farm-lane Bridge and conti-
nues at'the back of the Chalcot Villas to the entrance of
the Primrose-hill tunnel. when they were met by the
signal man at the London side of the tunnel, running
forward and waving his red light, and on pulling up
were informed that the break down had occurred about
forty or fifty yards on the London side of the tunnel.
On proceeding cautiously to the spot, the cries of the
passengers convinced them that something serious had
happened, and the body of the deceased and Mr.
Appleby, as well as several other passengers were
rescued from the debris, and it not being ascertained
that any one was dead at the time, the sufferers were
removed to the Euston Hotel. Mr. Appleby was
described last night as progressing favourably,' although
he has received some severe cuts about the head and face.
The names of the other passengers injured have not
transpired, although they are stated not to be serious.
With respect to the causes of this accident, which are
of a most singular character, they were rigidly inves-
tigated during the day by Mr. Cawkwell, the gene-
ral manager; Mr. J. P. _Brume, the general superin-
tendent of the southern division of the line; and by
Mr. M'Connell, the locomotive superintendent. From
4.a..4. ran 60 0.000e0:...0.1, 0.0 1.0)i0f i.., 0.01. *lto
accident resulted from the' operation of the frost upon
the axles of one of the carriages which had broken
away, and that the sudden shock caused the
coupling irons to break, and the two passenger
carriages to dash one into the other. The most remark-
able circumstance, however, is that the driver of the
engine did not observe any extraordinary jerk at the
time the hinder part of the train broke away, but that
is to some extent accounted for by the fact that just
about the moment the train separated he must have been
in the act of slackening the speed of his engine to enable
him to bring up at the ticket platform, which is about
half a mile distant from the mouth of the tunnel.
luformation of the accident has been forwarded to
Mr. Wakley, the coroner, and no doubt a rigid in-
vestigation will take place as to the causes of the
catastrophe.

RAILWAY DISASTER ON THE SHREWSBURY
AND HEREFORD RAILWAY.

On Friday afternoon an accident occurred to an express
train from Shrewsbury to Hereford, in consequence of
an axle breaking. There is a deep dyke on each side
of the railway, and the land is for miles inundated by
the River Lugg. The carriages all ran off the line, and
the passengers were immersed in the water. Two women
were drowned. The guard narrowly escaped by being
able to swim. A lady and her children were marvel-
ously rescued. The other passengers were providentially
saved.

The engine came to Hereford for medical aid, which
was promptly rendered. The line was cleared, the lug-
gage fished up, and the passengers brought to Hereford
by half-past five.

THE MURDER AT BILSTON-EXECUTION
OF TWIGG, THE MURDERER.

On Saturday morning, at eight o'clock, the wretched
man Twigg, who was sentenced to death at the recent
Staffordshire Assizes for the murder of his wife at
Bilston, was executed at the county jail at Stafford.

Since his condemnation he had been very penitent,
and listened with great attention to the religious offerings
of the Rev. Mr. Vincent, the chaplain. lie never denied
having committed the crime, but persisted that he was
drunk at the time, and did not know what he was doing.
Before his execution he made a statement, which is
supposed to be to the above effect, to Mr. Vincent.
Twigg was visited at an early hour by the jail autho-
rities in the morning, and at a few minutes before eight
he was led out to the scaffold, where the fatal prelimi-
naries were gone through, and in a few moments the
wretched man bad expiated his crime. He seemed fully
prepared for death. Smith, of Bradley, was the hang-
man, and Twigg was hung in his own clothes. There
were above 5,000 persons present, notwithstanding the
coldness of the morning.

SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST A LINCOLNSHIRE MAWS-
TRATE.—Some correspondence has passed between the
Lord Chancellor and Mr. T. M. Wilkin, one of the
coroners for Norfolk, in reference to the conduct of a
Lincolnshire magistrate, who is accused of immorality
rivalling that disclosed in the case of" Trooper v. Warde."
The individual in question is charged by Mr. Wilkin
with having procuresses in his pay, and bnnging young
girls from the country to the metropolis for immoral
purposes. Mr. Wilkin took proceedings against the
accused—who, it may be added, is 64 years of age, and
has a wife and eight children—with reference to the
seduction of a young girl, hut when the matter was
ripe for trial, £6O was paid to the mother to hush up
the matter. The Lord Chancellor has intimated to Mr.
Wilkin that he cannot interfere until some specific
charge is judicially established against the accused.