The Press.
London, England, 1854-08-26 00:00:00

THE PRESS.

SATURDAY,

sidering the numbers of persons in the train, that so few were
killed. Two died almost immediately, and a great number of others
were more or less hurt. One of the killed was the Rev. Mr.
WILLIS, curate of Horamonden. He had left his house in the morn-
ing, intending to return in the evening. In the middle of the
day a telegraphic despatch came to Mrs. WILLIS, stating that
her husband was injured, and advising her to come up. She
hastened to the station, but there another message reached her—
her husband Was dead. He was an amiable and gifted man, in the
prime of youth, and had been married but six months. The pro-
priety of allowing such excursion-trains at all is very questionable,
as they never can be safe from their interference with the regular
traffic, and the ignorance of the porters, drivers, &c., concerning them.

Unsatisfactory accounts continue to reach us from Spain. The
Juntas in Madrid and in some of the chief provincial towns were very
violent. The entry of O'DoNNELL's division into the capital would,
it was hoped, tend to assure tranquillity. Queen CHRISTINA remained
shut up in the Palace. The Queen, with ESPARTERO, had appeared at
a review of troops, and been well received.

DIARY OF W. E. G.

[The following fragments of a diary were picked up yesterday on the beach at Broadstairs, and
were forwaided to us on account of their allusions to public affairs. They appear to be
written by a person of importance, but we have no clue to the authorship beyond the above
initials upon one of the leaved.]
MONDAY. Arrived at Broadatairs. Private acknowledgments to
patron saint for deliverance from House of Commons. Wrote
letter to my friend the Bishop of --, assuring him I was not
so corrupt as lam represented. Wrote also to condole with my friend
O'Flaherty. Fear he has been very indiscreet. Three courses
now open to me —to stay at the hotel, hire a lodging, or
sleep in a bathing-machine. Preferred the second. Rainy evening.
Occupied myself in reading " The Garden of the Soul" and
" The Annuitants' Guide ;" also composed a " Prayer for the Rise of
Stocks," to be inerted in the Manual of Private Devotion," which I
am about to publish for members of the Stock Exchange. Bed at half-
past ten.
TUESDAY.—Couldn't sleep after sunrise. Much disturbed by
voices which appeared to be crying continually " Latcley, Lau:ley !"
At first thought it supernatural, and crossed m 3 self. Then
fancied it might be a device of D. to confuse me in my calculations.
When I rose found it proceeded from the jackdaws in the cliff. Much
relieved in consequence. After breakfast sent to the post-office for
letters. One from Newcastle. Tells me he is gone to Brighton.
Poor fellow ! I fear the sight of the sea will put him in mind of
Stonor. A letter also from my friend O'Doo, which tells me he has
been unfortunate in the bone and cardboard business at Wiesbaden,
and hopes that his former conviction for petty larceny will not
prevent my reccommendiug him for a judgeship in Van Diemen's
Land. Another Birmingham clerk writing to ask in what respect his
circumstances are bettered by the Coalition Ministry. Unseasonable
impertinence ! Got to work on my next budget. Had nearly com-
pleted my estimate for the liquidation of the national debt by means
of a land tax when I was again disturbed by those horrible jackdaws.
Seized my hat and walked to Ramsgate. The bathing there shocking
to a well-regulated mind. Returned to Broadstairs. Dined. Fro
exas-
m
dinner to sunset nothing but " Latcley, Lawley ! " from those
perating birds. Think they must be the Opposition transformed by
some diabolical agency. Would have read a service of exorcism if I
had had one at hand. But there was none in my copy of the breviary.
Went to bed in a state of excitement Instead of Ave Maria found
myself repeating the multiplication table.
WEDNESDAY.—This morning a letter from the Rev. Ignatius
Mullion, of Oriel, telling me that my Tractarian friends are
on the alert to take advantage of my University Bill. Mullion is
sanguine in respect of the consolidation of the mediaeval interest, and
thinks they can save me from being turned out at the next election.
He tells me that all the men who have any pretensions to deaneries
or prebendal stalls retain the fullest confidence in me, notwithstand-
ing—(those jackdaws will not even suffer me to finish his letter in
peace.) On the other hand, Dryburd of Trinity reproaches me with
opening the door to the Dissenters, and sends me a work for
ownwhich
he says he has no further use, and which I find to bo my
" Church Principles Considered in their Results." Nevertheless,
" Virtute me involve." A good conscience is a good cloak ; and as
mine's Oxford mixture it won't show the spots. (There go the jackdaws
again.) Well, a man may live on his reputation as a bear on his fat,
but some day or other he may come to the la
y
t laer. Imust begin
to accumulate afresh. Mem : to persevere in abstaining m
from tame
bargains, and to send for a hair shirt to the ecclesiastical warehouse
in Southampton-street.
THURSDAY.—Who'd have thought of meeting Sharkinson here !
With the experience he has had as a broker, it may be
worth my while to consult him on some of my financial projects.
Sharkinson enters into my views, and talks of the advantage of a
mutual understanding. Says he has a high opinion of my judgment
in financial operations, and that my advice to any firm would be worth
a good per centage. Reminds me of my distinction between the
minister and the man, and that I need not use in one capacity the
information obtained in the other. Asked my opinion of a certain
operation. Before I answer must be assured of my position in the
matter. Can find nothing in " Sanderson's Cases of Conscience,' nor
r does " Loyola" help me here. Must consult Laynez and Acquaviva.
Also see what Consols were yesterday for money
a and fo
ssrto
the
account. (" Lateley," " Lawley," " Lateley !") Anathem! I say
you, ye fowl of evil omen.

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