The Express.
London, England, 1855-06-16 00:00:00

THE EXPRESS. SATURDAY EVENING, JUNE 16, 1855.

proportion burst immediately after leaving the sor-
t us. As carcasses are not intended to explode, but
coetain aimply a composition intended to rn with
a powerful loag flame, for the escape of which several
openings are made in the hos globe of each carcass,
it at first seemed singular that so many should have
burst. The explanation appears to be that the charge
in the mortar required to project them to the near
sary distance was greater than the iron shell was cal-
culated to withstand, and that this, therefore, was
rent into fragments under the shock of the projecting
force. Perhaps also some change arty have occurred
in the weare of the composition, for, strange
as it may appear, these carcasses are nearly
fifty years old, having been made in the year 1811,
some, it is said, in the year 1805. In some few
instances, where the carcass did not burst on being
discharged from the mortar, the composition did not
ignite. The officer of the Royal Artillery who was
superintending the fire of the carcasses in the right
attack, was aware of the risk, when he saw that
they burst so close to the battery, run by the guards
in the advanced trenches, but havicg received orders
to &et a certain number did not consider himself
justified in stopping until he received orders to do
so. Colonel Wards, Royal Artillery, was superin-
tending in the left attack. A short time since several
of these carcasses were laid on the ground in camp
and ignited, when they burned with a fierce long
flame, and remained in a state of ignition for periods
varying from seven to ten minutes, accordingd thatt
size. It is on every account to be regrette
these fireballs, from which so much execution had
been expected against the buildings of the arsenal
and town, should have thus turned out to be worth
less ; the more so as so much labour has been lost in I
their transport. It is commonly asserted, but with
what truth I know not, that about twenty years ago
these very carcasses were condemned by • board ap-
pointed to examine into their condition, but that they
were retained as stores from motives of economy. An-
other board will now very probably be ordered to as-
semble to make another enquiry on the same subject.
A sharp musketry fire occurred on the left about
11 p.m., but did not last long.
JUNE 4.—A large convoy was observed to pass
along the north heights through the Russian encamp-
ment this morning, and to descend as customary
towards Fort Sievernaia. It was perhaps larger than
any that has been yet seen, and there could not have
been less than six or seven hundred waggons. They
were all covered, and drawn by oxen.
Lieutenant John Thompson, of the 33rd Regiment,
while in the advanced work received a severe con-
tusion in the chest from a rifle ball this morning.
The force of the ball was broken by glancing against
a sand bag, and by the folds of a handkerchief in
the breast pocket of his jacket. To these accidental
circumstances he owed the preservation of his life, as
the ball struck directly in front. The ball was found
in the handkerchief.
The fire during the whole day has been active)
especially on the right. The enemy again repeated
his fire at the time and place where the reliefs were
supposed to be assembling. A very active shelling
was kept up over the ravine. Some of the balls
thrown fell close in front of the huts of the Ist brigade
ofll the Light Division, and although many personal
were walking about at the time, no injury was done.
These balls weighed heavier than our 32-pounder
shot—they appeared to be about 40 lb. shot.
JUNE s.—The fire continued active during the
whole night. Towards daybreak the discharge of
shells from our mortar batteries in the right attack
was particularly vigorous. The Russians were at
the time shelling the French works on the right of
Careening Bay. They have devoted a great amount
al shot and shell to interrupt the progress of them
works during the last few days.
News of the capture of Soujouk Raleh arrived
yesterday, and are to be read to the troops this
morning. The enemy is reported to be now concen-
trating all his strength for the protection and defence
of Anapa in this part of his territories.

FRANCE.

-walla 07 THE DAILY laws.,
PARIS, FEIDET EVERINO.
The Bourse opened very heavily, the Rents being
quoted at 68fr. 55c. An improvement afterwards,
took place, and the closing price was 68fr. 80c., but '1
Sc. lower than yesterday. The tone of the market
was sot, however, strong at the end. The reduction
of the Bank of England discount had been expected,
and the effect was discounted. Railways improved
after the reponse des primes which took place to-day,
and closed from 2fr. to Mr. higher. The success of
the City of Paris loan of 60 millions has been very
great. By nine o'clock this morning 240 millions
were subscribed for, and notice was then given at
the different mairies that the lists were closed. Be-
fore the result was known numbers giving a right to
enter and subscribe immediately fetched 2001 r. pre-
mium. The 400 fr. shares in the loan were sold at
7fr. and fifr. premium at the Bourse.
M. Uzielli, of London, and several French and
English bankers, have gone to Vienna to treat, it is
supposed, for a concession of a new railway, in which
M. Rothschild will be concerned.
It is reported that the Credit Mobilier and a great
London 'muse are likely to negotiate a Spanish loan,
secured by the ecclesiastical property.
From the returns in the account of the Bank of
France for the month ending Thursday, it appears
that the metallic reserve has diminished in Paris 341
millions, and increased in the Branch Banks 11 mil-
lions. The discount accommodation shows an increase
in Paris of 11 millions, and a falling off in the pro-
vinces of 21 millions. The advances on Public Secu-
rities of France have increased 5 millions in Paris,
whilst remaining stationary in the departments.
Advances on Railway Shares and Bonds are 51
millions higher in Paris, and half a million lower its
the departments. On the aide of the liabilities, the
amount of notes circulating in Paris remains nearly
as it was, but in the provinces it has fallen off 51
millions. The account current of the Treasury shows
an increase of 31 millions ; those of private indivi-
duals have declined 23 millions in Paris, and increased
11 millions in the departments. The whole amount
of the metallic reserve is now 3973 millions to 6361
millions of notes in circulation.
The accounts from the various corn markets round
Paris ars that prices are tending downwards. At
Lisle there has been a fall of 2fr. 200. the hectolitre ;
at Peronne, lfr. 10o.; Previa*, 65c.; Valenciennes,
55c.; Orleans, 15e.; Amiens, lfr.; Arras, 31r.; Cam-
bray, 21r. 50c. ; and Douai, 2fr.
A few eases of new Algerian wheat of the quality
called bli tears, have arrived this morning at the
ministry of war. and will be immediately sent to the
Universal Exhibition. Considerable quantities of this
corn are expected at Marseilles. The fact is thought
very important. Algerian corn has hitherto bees
neglected, and it is now oalcalated that eight millions
of hectolitres of new wheat may be imported from
Algeria to relieve the present scarcity before the
harvest in France will be ready for the sickle.
The colossal American clipper, the Great Repub-
lic, has just left Marseilles for Constantinople, having
on board 1,200 soldiers, 200 tons of bombs, and a
quantity of stores for the army.

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CAI/TAIL V. TRII ORIAT NORTHIRRIIT. N RAILWAY COY-
ACCID
Sir F. Tlthelger and Mr. Bad&ley appeared for the plain-
t tiff ; sad Mr. Bramwell, Mr. Clarke, and Mr. Hawkins for

defendants.
The declaration in this ease stated that the plaintiff, in
September lot, was a younger
lain one of the carriages
belonging to this company, and tha of
of the
negligees' of the defendants another train struck the ear-
-1 riage in which the plaintiff war, and she was thrown out of
the carriage on to the ground, whereby she =stained con-
siderable injuries, which had caused her great bodily pain
and also great expense.
The defendants pleaded not guilty.
Sir F. Thesiger, in opening the case for the plaintiff,
said that the lady who henget this action was a widow,
who carried ow the business of a wise merchant in
liellOtef-getie, and the action was brought
for very unions isjurise whieh she sustained on the de-
fendants' railway on the 113th September last. The acci-
dent happened at about half past 8 o'clock on that evening,
near Hatfield, and was occasioned by au unfortunate delay
which had taken place, the train being due in London 011ie II
hour before the accident warred. The plaintiff was pro-
ending from Hull to London in a third clue carriage, and
just before they arrived at Hatfield the carriage in which
the plaintiff was with some other carriages, got detached
from the rest of train, in consequence ef the coupling
irons brushing. The passespn were requested to alight by
the servants of the company, who unloeaed the carriages,
saying that there was danger. They got out, and got on
the bank, where they remained for about an hoar, when one
of the guards told them to get into the carriages again.
There was great confusion, and no regard was paid as to
what class carriage they got into. The plaintiff
got into a first-class carriage., where she re-
mained for some time, but was again told by • guard
to get out at once, as there was gnat danger her about
as another
train was coming up. She had a little girl with
shy ears old, and she got out with the child ; but just as
se put her foot to the ground a goods train cams up, and a
collision took place. The door of the carriage struck her
aide and knocked her down, causing a serious injury from
which it was very doubtful ash* would ever recover. She
was takes to the Red Lion at Hatfield, where a surgeon
belonging to the company attended her; but as she thought
she was dying she insisted upon being brought up to
London, where she was received by nether surgeon belong-
ing to the company, and one of whose servants took her
home. A Mr. Pretty was then called in, and after some
time they agreed to have as examination of the limb, which
took place in the present* of Mr. Pretty, her own
medical rho did
two surpass belonging to the
company, who did not epee as to the extent of the
injury, and es to the remedies. Dr. Quain was then called
in, and he decided that there was great inflammation of the
hip-joint. The limb was subject to great starting% which
deprived her of natural rest for many months. She had
been put to peat expense for medical attendance, and her
business, depending upon her personal superintendence,
had been very much diminished in consequence of her being
unable to attend to it. The compny had been request
to mak hers ome compensation fora her sufferings and pecu-
ed
niary losses.
A great body of evidence was adduced on the part of the
plaintiff, to prove this statement.
The plaintiff, a lady of about forty years of age, was
wheeled into the court on a reclining chair, and gave her
evidence in a scarcely audible tone of voice, the counsel
examining her baring to stand close to the jury-box, near
which she was placed.
Another witness, who bed been a passenger by the same
train, appeared with a bandage over her eye, and stated
that she had also received injuries, and had had her medical
expenses paid by the company.
Mr. Bramwell, in addressing the jury for the defence, said
that the immediate cause of the accident war the conduct
of the plaintiff herself is getting out of the train. The
reel facts of the case were these :—A heavy cattle train,
which was preceding the passenger train, in which
the plaintiff was, had stopped in consequence of
some defect in the machinery of the engine, and
on the passenger train coming up it pushed the
cattle train on to Hatfield. In doing this, however,
one of the coupling irons was broken, which severed the
train in the middle, one half going on with the engine, and
the other half, in which the plaintiff was, remaining
stationery. When the engine had pushed the cattle train
as far as HOfield, it returned to the spot on which part of
the passage train was. Some time was then occupied in
coupling the carriages, and when that was accomplished,
the guards endeavoured to get the passengers who had got
out to return to their seats. The plaintiff, who had got iy
was alarmed by some preens who, out of fon, shouted
teM
that the express train was coming, and that there wee=
danger. She immediately jumped out, and, in so
injured herself in the manner oomplained of, which she
would have entirely moped if she bad remained in her
place in the train.
A great mass of evidence was adduced on the part of the
&andante in support of this view of the case.
The counsel having addressed the jury for their respec-
tive clients,
His ,Lordship, in summing up, left the following ques-
tions to the jury :—Wee there negligence on the part of the
defendants which caused the accident, or was it caused by
the )conduct of the plaintiff herself ? If they found these
questions for the plaintiff, then they must say what damages
they considered she was entitled to.
The jury found a verdict for the plaintiff—damage 6201.

COURT OF

r.—JuNa 15.

SZTOSI Ml.

IN BS DLYID LIOPOLD
The bankrupt was a merchant, of Etalter's-hall-court.
This was the flistmeeting under the new bankruptcy, for
proof of debts and choice of assignees. The coon was
filled with creditors, and other persons interested in the

estate.
Mr. Linklater tendered a proof for 48,8971. on behalf of the
Westminster Improvement Commissioners. The proof was
caught to be made on bills drawn by Mr. litackensie on the
bankrupt, on Mr. Hudson, Mr. P., end others, and indorsed
by Mr. Mackenzie to the commissioners as for value re-
'sired.
Mr. Chidley opposed the proof, on the ground that ea
aunty was held by the commissioners.
Mr. Billings, the clerk to the commissioners, and Mr.
Mason, their solicitor, were examined on this point. The
latter gentleman stated that the commissioners bad a claim
of 400,0001. or 500,0001. upon Mr. Mackenzie, for bonds
issued to him ; for this claim they held security to the
amount, perhaps, of 500,0001., but that security did not
cover the bills in question.
The proof was admitted. Some other proofs of smaller
amount were taken ; and the following gentlemen were ap-
pointed trade assignees : Mr. Rhodes, manager of the Lon-
don and County Bank, and Mr. Croyrdell, accountant, of
Buinghell-street. The official assignee is Mr. Graham;
and the accountants under the estate are Messrs. Young.
From their preliminary statement it appears that the bank-
rupt owes to creditors about 120,0001., besides liabilities of
82,4341. There are securities held by creditors to the
amount of 27,5001. ; and the property, chiefly consisting
of estimated surpluses from mortgages, is returned at

62,6001.
An application was made for the bankrupt's diseharge
from custody (he having been taken in execution at the
suit of a creditor); but it spinning that notices had not
been served on all the creditcn, the application wee ad-
ourned for a few days.

which ease in quick succession from abroad showed that
Flan had token the alarm He wrote from Palermo, urging
the restoration of his entire conespoudence,and promising nn
its receipt to refund the money he hs4 atrociously obtained.
This the writer regarded as a mere device, and in reply for-
warded a strong intimation that sooner or later he (Fyan)
would be compelled to disgorge his plunder. He (Sir /1.
Carden's correspondent) conadered that the information
which he possessed as to Flan's habits and eiremeastasess,
einetherated as it weld doubtless be by others, might eases
as erectus' cheek to the impostor's earlier. H
Carden's
e R had muse-
eons papers which be would gladly place in Sir .
hands for transmission to oar milieu's 'hrosti andhe 101 -
to the
f 'reign police, as FIRM, when he raw hi.a came in t
den journals. would probably change it and very his mode
.(attack. (Bedewed in the above letter was a repreeentation
el the ease of the young lady, as corroborated in a volumi
sous correspondence between her and " Captain" Fyne.)
It contained an secants version of the complaints made by
ether victims, sad stated farther that Miss --, having st
great trouble and inconvenience obtained the loan of 701.
from an aunt had proceeded to Basle aeoerdisg to the direc-
tions of Fps's. At Basle she found another communication
directing her to follow him into Switzerlani to Schee&
buten. She there put 601. into his hands (101. having been
expended in travelling). After the lapse of some days,
during which she had indignantly repulsed emu famillart-
ties be had offered be sent her to London, nadir gtotenthe
of drawing • large sum of mousy for hies from Dramenemre
bank, having given her a letter of introduction for a pre-
tended aunt who was to seeompaey her to the bank. The
statement addled that upon the day of her arrival in London
a letter arrived from Captain Fyne, informing her that shs
had been humbugged by him that he bad no aunt and no
banker ; that he would not refund her money unless his
letters and papers respecting the arrangement were deli-
vered to him before the 7th October ; that he would attend
to no communications, and that if he were interfered with
he would expose her, a term which could only signify a deter-
mination to inflict •n outrage by means of falsehood, and
boasting of his wealth as a screen.
Sir R. W. Carden then read some passages from a letter
fromlreland,in which the writer says" The delinquent's real
name is Robert Nicholas Flan, a native of Galway in the
west of Ireland. He is a member of the Irish bar. After
four or five years' practising as • briefings banister he was
most unaceouotably appointed about ten or twelve years ago
to the °Moe of chief justice of the island of Tobago in the
West Indies, through the influence ot Lord Orannsore. At
this time also Fyne bunted in the papers a notice to
governesses of something to the effect, as well as I recollect,
that their position was to be more that of a lady in waiting
then that of governess, and that they were to have the same
privileges as shoos attending on her Majesty. This having
come to the ears of Lord John Russell, be immediately
cancelled the appointment, after Fyne bad all his luggage
on board ship, ready to sail, and emblazoned over with the
broad It, and the greed seal of Chief Justice of Tobago.
Some time after this Fynn left London for Brussels, where
he managed to get introduced to some highly respectable
families, end he passed himself off as Count Fyne, with
many other etceteras, and contrived to get married to a
beautiful woman, niece of a member of the House of
Commons."
From what has been communicated to us, we have reason
to believe that very active measure' will immediately be
adopted upon this subject. The letters received by Sir R.
W. Carden abound with thanks to him and to the press.