The Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1860-07-11 00:00:00

FOUR LIVES LOST.

On 'Sunday afternoon an accident of a very melan-
choly nature occurred between Trinity and Granton, on
the line of the Edinburth, Perth, and Dundee Railway,
by which four lives were lost, and five or six persons
seriously injured. The accident occurred to the engine
and tender while they were returning to the locomotive
station at Scotland-street, after having safely conveyed
'Ne passenger train to Granton. There were on
the e..
--izine and tender at the time of the accident
six persons
David Matb,ieaon, the engine-driver ;
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John M'Kenzie Mathieson, the engine-driver's sou,
a boy of about eight year. of age ; John M'Kenzie,
a brother-in-law of the engfn'e driver; Andrew Morgan,
a pointsman at Scotland-street tation ; James Bolan,
the stoker ; and George Dall, a railqay porter. The
engine had left Granton about five o'clock, and was pro-
ceeding rapidly along the line; which at that point runs
close to the sea on a high embaanlent, when, from
some unknown cause, the engine and tender went off
the rails at a point opposite Wardie Cottagu, a little
to the westward of Wardie Hotel, and dashed over the
embankment into the sea, a distance of about thirty
feet, carrying with them the railing of a bridge which
at that point crosses the road and a portion of the
low parapet wall skirting the line. The accident was
observed by the neighbouring cottagers and a number of
passers-by, who proceeded immediately to the spot,
when it was found that Mathieaou, the engine-driver,
iais son, his brother-in-law, and Morgan, the points-
man, had been all killed on the spot, their bodies
being very much mutilated. Bolan, th,a stoker, who
jumped off just immediately before the engine went
over the embankment, escaped with a dislocated
shoulder. Dall, the porter, had a marvellous escape
with his life. He was carried over the embankment,
and fell down the stone bulwark, close to the sea, it
being nearly high water at the time. He was severely
bruised by the fall and cut about, the head, besides being
aealded about the face by the steam from ale engine ; he
Was,
w4uarhovrever, able to walk to his own house, Wardie-
opposite the scene of the accident. The stoker
was conveyed to the Royal Infirmary, where he is doing

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF LORDS.-YESTERDAY.

Lord STRATFORD DR REDCLIFFE asked what steps had been
taken by the Government in reference to the massacre of the
Christians iu the Lebanon, either singly or M concert with
other powers.
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Lord WODEHOUSE said that the Foreign Office had received
intelligence describing the recent attacks en the Christians in
Syria, which deserved the sympathy of all foreign powers.
Large numbers of Christians had been massacred, but he
had reason to believe that the accounts were exaggerated.
The Druses, in their hatred of the Maronites, had been
joined by the Mahommedan population, and the Turkish
authorities had failed to take the necessary steps
for the preservation of order. The only excuse was the
insufficiency of troops. Reinforcements, however, had been
sent to the disturbed districts. The British Government, on
its part, had sent Admiral Martin with a squadron to the spot,
and directed him, conjointly with the consul at Beyrout, to
take proper steps for the defence of the Christians. A French
squadron had likewise been sent there for the same purpose.
Her Majesty's Government had likewise communicated with
those of Austria and Russia for the same purpose.

After a few words from Lord Brougham, the subject dropped,
Some conversation ensued on the management of the busi•
mess of the house, but it led to no result.

The Railway Cheap Trains Bill was read a second time.
The Local Board of Health Bill was read a third time, and
passed.

The Amalgamation of Small Benefices (Ireland) Bill, the
University Hall Colleges Estates Bill, and the Phoenix Park
Bill were read a second time.
Some other formal business was transacted, and the house
adjourned at half-pant six o'clock.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.-YESTERDAY.

At the morning sitting of the House of Commons, the
adjourned debate on the Nuisances Removal Bill was resumed,
and the bill was re-committed. The House then went into
committee on the Savings Bank and Friendly Societies Bill,
when some progress was made with the clauses.
At the evening sitting,
Sir R. Peet gave notice that on Thursday he would move
for extracts from the correspondence relative to the proposed
annexation of Sicily and Piedmont, and likewise referring to
the probable demand of France, consequent on that event;
also, that he should ask for any papers intimating to the
Cabinet of-Turin that the continued aggressive polioy of Sar-
dinia would not be viewed with indifference by her Majesty's
Government, and generally to invite attention to the subject.
Mr. LIDDELL asked whether any, and what proposals, had
been received by the Colonial-office for carrying out the Ceylon
Railway for a suns within the limit of expenditure agreed to by
the colony—viz., £l2,ooo,ooo—and what steps have been taken
to bring such proposal into practical effect for the benefit of
the colony.
Mr. C. FORTESCUE said that papers would shortly be laid
upon the table, containing full information on the subject.
Lord Ctaune Hamttsrosr asked the Secretary for, Foreign
Affairs whether be had any official confirmation of the outrage
reported to have taken place in the district of the Lebanon, and
whether the representatives of the Christian Powers had been
able to decide upon any combined course of action calculated to
put an immediate stop to such wholesale massacres.
Lord 'west Russnet said that, unfortunately, the Govern-
ment was in possession of confirmation of the reported distur-
bances in the Lebanon. The ambassadors of the foreign
Powers had urged the Sultan to take immediate steps to arrest
these crimes, and Faad Pacha had been despatched as a com-
missioner for that purpose. Part of our Mediterranean
squadron had been ordered to the spot.
Si? JOHN SHELI.EI/ asked the First Lord of the Treasury
what course the Government intended to take in reference to
the report of the Commissioners on National Defences.
Lord PALKER3TOX said that on Friday, when the China vote
was demanded, he should state to the house the amount of
money the Government proposed to raise, and in what manner
it was proposed to raise it.
In reply to Mr. A. Mills,
Lord Joist RUSSELL said that arrangements were in progress
between France and England, far the regulation of the New-
foundland Fisheries. The details would not be given till the
report of the commissioners was produced.
Mr. GRIFFITH asked the Secretary for Foreign Affairs
whether he had reason to believe that great pressure Was put
upon the Government of Sardinia by that of France, to induce
tho former to enter into alliance with the Government of
Naples on the strength of the promise of a constitution.
Lord J. Russelb replied that he had received comn:stmica-
tions from Sir J. Hudson, who stated that no pressure had
been put by France upon Sardinia for any such purpose .
Mr. GRIFFITH then asked the Foreign Secretary whether, by
his acceptance of the proposed conference upon the question of
the annexation of- Savoy, it is distipetly understood by the
French government that the question of an efficient substitute
for the neutralisation of Savoy, by the cession of such a mili-
tary frontier to Switzer_ land as should comprise the southern
shores. of the Lake of Geneva and the Alpine passes to the
Valois, is to be fully and freely submitted to the consideration

of the proposed conference ; and is not to be presumed to be
precluded by any declarations that may hitherto have been
made by the French goverment in any quarter on that
subject,

Lord J. RveeELL said that the object of the conference
would be to reconcile the articles of the Treaty of Vienna ;
referring to this matter with that of the Treaty of France, that
her Majesty's government would submit a proposal for that
purpose, to which of course it would be open for France to
object.

On the motion of Mr. Hennessy, an address was agreed to
for a return of the names of the matriculated students who
entered the Queen's Colleges sines 1549, alphabetically arranged,
showing the date of matriculation of each student, and religious
prJfession, and the faculty or department to which be belongs.
Mr. B. COCHRANE moved that the House will, 04 3 future
day, resolve itself into a committee to consider an humble
address to be presented to her Majesty, praying that her Ma-
jesty will be graciously pleased to place the officers, marines,
and seamen of the fleet serving in China -on the same footing
as her Majesty's troops with respect to extra pay and allow-
linces, and to assure her Majesty that this House will make
good the same. He explained at some length that an undue
prefere'nce was shown to the land forces, who received rewards
denied to-the nary for similar services.
Sir M. SEYMOUR seconded the motion-. urging the claims of
the naval force under his command.
Lord C. PAORT said that by the regulations our naval forces
could-not be paid their extra allowances, as events went on,
like the land troops. They were paid by a specified vote when
the operations were closed. A vote would be proposed for the
seamen under. Sir M. Seymour in China, and votes would here-
after be proposed for future operations.
Colonel NORTH asked why those useless regulations were in

force : why not pass the men at once I -
Sir C. NAPIER said that the conduct of the Government in

this matter was on a par with the rest of their proceedings.
They were always procrastinating. and putting off the acts of

justice. But for the efforts of Mr. B. Cochrane, the sailors
under Sir M. Seymour would have sued in vain for the reward
due to them . .
Sir J. ELrancsToNE pointed out the danger and fatigues of
the Chinese services, which called for better treatment.
Mr. S. HERBERT observed that the soldiers were not so
much better treated than the sailors. His ordinary pay was
not equal to that of the sailor, and he did not always get his
increased allowance.
Mr. BAILLIE COCHRANE, eomplained of the tardiness of the

overnment, and urging them not to delay to bring forward
these promised votes, withdrew his motion.
Mr. Wmna moved for leave to alter and amend the law and
practice relating to the taking of votes at electiins for mem-
bers to serve in Parliament.

The motion was seconded by Mr. Hadfield.
After a few words from Sir G. C. Lewis,
Lord PALNERBTON repudiated all responsibility for the bill
on the part of the Government.
The motion was agreed to, and leave was given to bring iu
the bill.

Mr. BRADY moved for a select committee to enquire into
the circumstances attending the dismissal of Dr. Macloylan
from the Government medical service.

Mr. 8. HERBERT, in opposing the motion, explained 4nd
justified the conduct of the military authorities in dismissing
Dr. Macloylatt from the service.
The motion was negatived without a division.
Leave was given to Sir ,C. Wood to bring in a bill to provide
for the Transfer and Management of East India Stock, at and
by the Bank of England.

Mr. CLYDE obtained leave to bring is three bills relating to
Turnpike Roads and Trusts. _ .

The Union of Benefices Bill was committed pro forma, in
order to its being reprinted with amendments.

The House then went into commiittee on the Metropolis
Gas Bill.

Mr. Staniland urged many arguments against the measure,
which Mr. S. Estcourt defended. _ _

At the suggestion of Sir G. C. Lewis, tbe bill was referred
back to the Select Committee.

The Smithfield Market Streets and Improvements Bill was
passed through committee.

The consideration in committee of the Roman Catholic
Charities Bill was then resumed, and some further progress was
made with the clauses of the measure, after a protracted dis-

eussion.
The Chairman was then ordered to report progress.
The house resumed, and having disposed of the remaining
business, adjourned at 45 minutes past one.