The Express.
London, England, 1862-12-22 00:00:00

RIFLE PRACTICE.

to 1111 ZAMA Of m ZIPZZ66.

Sts,-11;i; irxpreas of Monday last, refeningto
the rifle practice, of the Ist Norwich, states that Private
Breeze of that corps made 49 marks at 200,500,000 yank,
5 rounds, government long &Meld, which it belie►ed babe
unequalled by any other imps, the winner of the upset's
wise at Wimbledon being 46, the second highest mere
being 40. It is true our little corps luxuriates oe the
borders of the warm wilds of Somerset, when the ned
deer still shows its head, yet with the same weapon sad
rounds, at 200, 400. 600, off their own ground, Private
Lathy salmi 49, Private Hewn 45, Captain Hamm& 44,
Sergeant Crime 43, Private Churchill 41 ; also at 400. 500,
600 yards, 7 rounds each, Captain Hancock aced es,
averaging centres, which I have not seen equalled, 19 you
am give this space in your columns, roe will greatly oblige,
—Yours, lie., ONE OF THE Lira
Wiveliscombe, Somerset, Dee. 19.

Eesr KIINT ELECTION.—Sir Edward C. Daring,
Bart., addressed the electors of Dover and its neighbour-
hood, at S o'clock on Saturday evening, in the corn-market.
Mr. 8. Frani' haviog moved that Mr. Kinitchbull-Hugamen
take the chair. that gentleman introduced Sir Mimi to
the meeting with a few brief observations. At the mein-
aloe of Sir E. Dering's address, Mr. Starker Floras meted
• vote of coofideoce in the fitness of Sir Edward Daring to
represent the eastern division of the county of Kent fa par-
liament, and pledging their support and efforts to seem his
return. The mayor (Mr. L. Werslail) seconded, mad tee
resolution was declared carried, with only four ilaseatisera.
A vote of thanks was given to the chairman, and the meeting
separated.
KIM'. Ka HAI.L.—The performance of thelfsastah
in aid of the lianasshire Relief Fund, to be gives tooight
by the Notional Choral Society, with • band and shims of
nearly 700 vegetate's, raider the direction of XL G. W.
blertas, will oonowases at half-put 7. lickets an be
purchased at the Mame to the hall in the Strand.
THE METROPOLITAN RAILWAY. —The official in-
spection of this railway took place on Monday last. Colonel
Yolland, the government inspector, had made a most careful
examination of the *Catania, the points, and the mode of
working the signals, and we hoped to have been able to
announce a date on white the line would be mined for
traffic. Colonel Follsod, however ham declined to grant
the usual certificate ; and until this is obtained
cannot be cooveyed upon the railway. The ream far
holding the certificate is, we are informed, the imperfection
of the mode of working the signals. This is a past upon
which theta bee been considerable negotiation for
I several weeks, and has beet repeatedly put forward se
the ground of the numerous poraposements that
have taken place. The signals are arranged to be
worked from each eod of the tunnel. Considering, how-
ever, the number of trains which will be ran, and the
short intervals between the times of starting them,
and that there will never be fewer than three trains in the
tunnel at ono time during the whale day, it is obvious that
greet care is required in all matters relating to signals.
The mode of working these signals, as arranged by Mr.
Fowler, the engineer, is certainly a very ingenious one. but,
if we are correctly informed. tear requite • very large
amount of physical force on the part of the men entrusted
with their wilting, and being exceedingly implicated, the
commoicatioas are liable to get oat of order. Colonel
Yollitod, with a view to the safety of the public, has with-
held his approval of this scheme, and will continue to do so
until soother and more efficieutmode of working the signals
has been provided. It is sow perfectly clear that the line
cannot be opened far taa/Se by the let of January, as ma
anticipated, and Ms not improbable that several weeks may
yet elapse .before the naceatary arraagenienta are am-
pleted.—Obserree.
I DEATH FROM SWALLOWING FALSE TISTII.-011
Saturate aftermon an *airy me held at the Prince
Regent Timers, Globemeel, Mile-cod, by Mr. Waithew,
respecting the death of Mary Marringten, aged 56, whisk **-
coned from swallowing a plate of false teeth. James
Stephens said that last Tuesday demoted, while walking
across the room, put both hands to her breast. and attend
a piercing scream. Re caught her and placed her on the
iota. He thought she was in a fit, and ran for help.
She died alma,* imeedietely in great agony. Dr. J.
Hedy said that he wee called and found deceased had
just died. Ho took from the trenches a fake tooth soda
potties of tee motel There was the corresponding
paling of fir mold flied to the palate. The metal
use of the sesterlal, and was so soft that the
nail oradd be swift pet It. It was highly dangerous
to seassdaden Oils of sash pares& weak metal. There
ma • lump of Pape la the sass* and no doubt is biting
it the plate kola. cad esenowall swallowed it soddenly,
and died tram almessismiliesk Iles returned &verdict,
" That deceased lestlaYEstknwrt
Importing tee wiolong as the led pre-
I vests lies Chinese piallocthout oolong
Isaseas brawn haves as lie
semi Mails. llerMismes Tee taselmild, meideve
glee dim. lad le posiMs by Imo

ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE BOAT
INBILITUTION.—The Committee earnestly APPIAL to
the public toe ABMS nuscg, to enable them to meet the heavy
demands on the institution's lin We Boat kstablishments.
During the present year ;in92; atone the We Boats of the insti-
tution have rescued 316 shipwrecked sailors from a watery grave.
Contributions are received by all the London and country
bankers; and at the institution. its John•trest, Adeiphi, W.C.

CHAMPAGNE, DRY and DELICATE.
Plots 2.0., Quarto Oa. per dawn, railway carriage paid.
Recommended with ooniklence.—HENßY Barr? and Co.,
Importers, (Md Iturniral'a Distillem Holborn. EC.. end 30,
Regent-greet, Waterloo.place, S.W.

CHRISTMAS PRESENTATION ARTICLES,
to be really acceptable, should be useful is their adaptation,
novel In their manufacture, elegant and glassing in design, good
in quality, and yet economical in coat. All these conditions are
combined in the multifarious mode/Alcoa displayed by Mean,
11E2.H1 and BAZIN, In their show-roomy Leadenhalletreet,
and In, Regent-street, London, and comprise objects from One
Shillieg to rive Hundred (lateens each. Photographic Albums,
Inkstands of everydescription,Teachesta and Caddieu Workboxes,
Cases of Scent Bottles, Witting Desks in wood, leather. end
gter macho, Benetton Beetles, Curiae Bags, Reticules Play-
Card Boxes, Dreaming Cases for ladies and gentlemen. Tra-
ling Dresden Bags fitted, Despatch Boxes. Chessmen. Enve-
lope cues and Blotting Books, Letter Weighers, Cases Instru-
ments, Runes In cases, Backgammon and (teas Beards, Baga-
telle Tables, Carle de Visite Portraits, Pocket Books with and
without instruments Card Can In mother_o4rixtrtototthell.
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