The Express.
London, England, 1863-06-27 00:00:00

THE BRIGHTON RAILWAY ACCIDENT.

the
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Colooel Yolland mud, at the inquest yeeterdey, there could
be no doubt that, judging from the antatices given in evi-
dence, the explosion was subsequent to the engine going off
the rails.
The Coroner asked whether it was felt to be necessary to
have the foreman under Mr. Rigby, the inspector of the
permanent way.
The foreman of the jury thought they should have that
witness, and also the inspector of snipes, as it had been
saki that theta was some defect none of the knee boxes of
the engine.
Robert Ball was then called and explained at great length
the distance, the exact position of the rails which be found
injured. He found no rails removed or displaced. From
the first he could not nod indication of anything having
been placed upon the rails. He had examined the Roe on
the day previous to the accident, and had every reason to
believe that it was in a most satisfactory condition.
Charles Hewitt, the head porter at the East Croydon
stationoras retailed, and proved starting the up-train on the
night in question. He said that he did not hear the obser-
vation made by the officials, acid spoken to by Colonel
Burnaby that they were late. He also said that he did not
know whether the driver beard such a remark. He gave no
instructions to the driver to make up time.
Alfred Budd, who has charge of the piece of line
where the accident happened, said he had examined it both
before and after the accident, and had no doubt that it was
in a good sound condition. He was empowered to repair it
if anything was found to be out of order.
The inquiry was adjourned.

FATAL ACCIDENT TO A
AROPD RENS.E WALKER AT
CR

Yesterday afternoon Mr. J. Bird, coroner for
West Middlesex. held an inquiry at the Victoria. Tavern,
Stanley-villas. Chelsea,respecting the death of Carlo
Vakrio, aged 25, rope-walker, who expired yesterday morn-
ing from the effects of au accident while engaged in per-
forming on a wire rope at Cremorne Gardens the prevous
evening.
Mr. E. T. Smith, the proprietor of the gardens, was pre-
sent during the pr
Deceased, it was stated, was
• performer of great ability.
Thomas Bartlett, master carpenter and machinist at Ore-
morns Gardens, said it was his duty to put up and see after
the ropes arid tackle. It bad been put on Monday last.
Deceased provided his own blocks, tackle, and rope. It
was fixed by witness under his directions. Witness wound
it up about 8 o'clock on Thursday night. Deceased walked
on it as usual. He had got nearly to the end of the rope
when the iron hook produced broke right in the middle.
The weight of the iron rope was about 5 est. The storm
which occurred • few nights back no doubt affected the
hook. There was no [taw in it whatever. When • man
was on the rope the pressure on the book would be about
2 tons. It was calculated to hear a pressure of 6 tons.
Witness would bliss bad no diffideneeaboutplacing a pressure
of 3 or even 4 tons upon it. Witness had not the
slightest idea that anything was the matter with the tackle.
The iron hook wae used to fasten io " the fall " which con-
aisted of an iron chain and strong cables. When it gave
way the wire rope of course slackened, sod deceased came
to the ground. Witham was nearly under him when he

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BAIL COURT.-Juiz 26.

Siktinp in Banoo.—(Bcfore
and BlackbuJulio= Wight:min. Crompton,
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VOIALSH (APTEI.I43IT) V. lALL (RIBPONDUIV).-41E1 GILT

autunite; lIEFILZBIIMENT DIFARTYCNT.
This was an appeal by Mr. Morrish, the refreshment con-
tractor at the International Exhibition, against a poor rate
made by the garish of St. Mary Abbot*" Kensington. Ths
rate was made on the 2nd April for the Mx months up to
Michael.nss. The appellant's seine was not mentioned hi
the rate till the Ilth August, 1862, when the trustees of the
parish altered the
io
rate by inserting the appellant's name for
the western or ' refreshment department in the
International Exhibition, South Kensington. The gross
estimated rental was stated at 173611., and theme
rateable value, 14,2171., and the assessment,
a 9d. The ease stated that the appellant sup-
=refreshments to the workmen from the 24th
till the lit of May, 1862, the day of the opening of
the building
_to the public. The appellant contended that
be was not liable to be rated, on the grounds that he was not
at the time of the making of the rate, on the 2nd April, and
afterwards, such occupier as described on the altered rate
u rendered him liable in law to be rated to the relief of the
poor—that the western refreshment department was
not rateable to the poor—that he did not commence
his occupation till the lot of May, and that be
was not, therefore, liable for a rate made in April
and further, that the trustees had no authority to
make the alteration in the rate. There was
another appeal by Mr. Morrish, which was heard at the
lame time, against the lighting, general, and sewers rate.
1181. 91. 6d. was demanded for the lighting rate ; 1771.
14a. 3d. for the general rate ; and MI. as. lad. for the
sewers rate ; making the total demand for the Whole of the
rates claimed, 9171. 3s. 74d. The points in dispute were
the same in both cues.
Mr. Prentice appeared for the appellant ; and Mr. T. At•
kinson for the rrepondente.
After hearing the arguments of the learned counsel,
The court gave judgment for the appellant.
Judgment amordingly.

COURT OF PROBATE AND DIVORCE.
Jam' 26.
(Before the Judge Ordinary.)

RIDGWAY O. ABINGTON AND OTOIIB,.,WIDOWOOD

VISING.-PASTLki.D.
Mr. M. Chambers, Q.C., Mr. Serjeant Pigott, and Dr.Tris-
trem for the plaintiff ; Mr. Kerslake, Q.C., and Dr. Spinks
for the respondent ; Mr. Serisant Shire for the intervener.
The snit related to the will and codicil of Mr. Joseph
Mayer late of Hanley, in the Potteries, who died leaving •
property to im disposed of worth about 200,0001.
Mr. Chambers, as against the will, dwelt strongly on the
improbability of the testator, who was described by the
defendants as • man of *singular resoluteness and obstinacy,
making • will in April, and then varying it to a very serious
extent in the following June, only two days before his
death. The learned counsel argued that the only way in
which the phenomenon could be accounted for washy rappell-
ing that the testator being in a state of the most ►bject
physical weakness, his mind had also become impaired, and
that for the sake of • quiet life be bad yielded in one of
the paroxysms of pain to which he was subject to what Mr.
Abington had suggested to him.
One witness was called for the defence.
Mr. Kerslake, in reply, urged that the will was evidently
an incomplete document, and that the testator when he
executed it must necessarily have contemplated the addi-
tion of a codicil giving legacies.
His lordship having summed up,
The jury, without hesitation, found all the issues for the
defendants, thus establishing the will and codicil.
Sir C. Cromwell then directed the probate in common
form, which had been called in, to be delivered out again to
the defendants, who were the executors, condemned the
plaintiff in the costs, and certified for the special jury.

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY. —JuNg 26.
(Before Kr. Commissioner Fano.)
IN HZ SIR C. SULLIVAN, BART.
The bankrupt was described as formerly of Ember.corirt,
Kingston, and now a prisoner for debt. This was the
sitting for examination and discharge. The bankrupt owes
to unsecured creditors 2,5894, and a further sumo f V.,,67.51.,
chiefly for money lent during a long period o years by
creditors who hold judgments and security on the bankrupt's
reversioniuy interests. The unsecured creditors are chiefly
the west-end tradesmen, including jewellers, upholsterers,
hosiers, hatters, wine merchants, tailor', &c.
Mr. Stanford opposed for Mr. J. H. Florence, the de-
taining creditor.
The bankrupt was examined. He deposed—l wan ar-
rested on the 2nd of May, at Mr. Florence's suit, for a debt
of, I think, 7,000/. Two or three days before that I re-
ceived front Cox and Co., the army spew, 2001. Half of
that money I sent abroad, to Hannan:, for certain purposes.
I sent it to my wife. About AOC went in discharge of small
bills and hotel expenses in London. I had about 401. when
arrested ; 301. was taken from me by Mr. Lawranoe. (It
was here explained that the tipetaf had taken the money
from the bankrupt for safe custody.) I sent 101. to my
wife after I was in custody. It is trite that when I became
bankrupt I had no assets whatever. I did not contemplate
bankruptcy when I sent 101. to my wife.
Mr. Aldridge, for the °Moist seeigoee, asked for an ad-
journment to allow of the accounts being investigated, with
• view to the value of the securities being ascertained.
Mr. Lawrence, who appeared for the bankrupt, did not
object to a short adjournment, as Sir Charles would now be
released from custody through the detaining creditorav
proved his debt Most of the debts had been incurred
six or seven years ago, when Sir Charles's income was much
larger
_than it now was. Since his income bad been reduced
to 2001. he had lived within it.
Mr. Stanford asked that the bankrupt should be required
to furnish • cull account for the three months preceding the
bankruptcy.
This was ordered, and the examination was adjourned for
month.

IN U VICIEN3Y.— • LADY ADYOCATI.
The bankrupt, a beerbouse-keeper at Peckham, applied for
his order of discharge. Debta about 600/.
Mr. Does supported. Mr. Edwards, for the assignees,
offered no opposition.
A lady, describing herself as Madame Milenede Jouy, a
tchoolmetrese, of Holloway, wished to oppose in person,
but being a married woman, was told that she could not be
heard. The husband was sent for, but pleaded business
engagements; and being apparently much less au fait in
the proceedings of • court than his wife, the lady, in contra.
vention of all known rules of pleading, was allowed to be
heard on his behalf.
The bankrupt being called into the box, she straightway,
after putting a few questions, opened a volley of reproaches
and abuse on the unhappy man, which pmceeded for some
time before it could be checked.
Mr. Doris—l presume your Honour can make nothing at
all of this
The Commissioner—Not the least. (Laughter.)
Mr. Doris stated that an offer had been made to pay
Madame Jouy on certain conditions, but this was met
with a direct contiadietion. She thereupon broke out into
another volume of impassioned eloquence, in the midst of
which his Honour granted the order of &Scheme ; the lady
continued protesting, and at length left the court declaring
that this was the greatest swindle she had ever known—
she had been told that Baidugball-street was a nest of
rogues, and now she believed it. (Loud laughter.)