The Express.
London, England, 1863-08-08 00:00:00

11 E S TUTIDAT AT',GTJST 8, 1861.

HOUGHTON MEETING.
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THE ABDUCTION AND CHILD MURDER AT
ISLINGTON.

THE VERDICT.

Yesterday afternoon Dr. Lankester, coroner for
Central Middlesex, resumed and concluded, at the Florence
Tavern, Florence-street, Upper-street, Islington, the in.
quiry respecting the death of Elizabeth Anne Hunter, aged
nearly eight years, who was decoyed away and murdered
on the night of Sunday, the 30th March, 1862.
The Coroner addressed the jury, and said—You will
recollect, gentlemen, that at the last sitting of the court •
great number of witnesses were examined, but there was
nothing at that time which seemed to enable you to retain
a verdict of • direct kind, and we accordingly adjourned
for a fortnight to see if any evidence would be forth-
coming that would connect Clarke, who was accused of
the murder, with the crime of which be was charged. lie
WAS since brought up before the police-court, and the go-
vernment, after careful consideration of all the
information obtainable, decided to abandon that charge
against him. It is still open to you to see whether there
is enough of evidence to enable you to send him for
trial before another tribunaL With regard to the other
offences with which he is now charged you have nothing to
do except in so far as they show the character of the man
and the consequent probability or otherwise of his being
guilty in the present case. It is certainly • strong ground
of suspicion against him, that he should twice have taken
little girls into the same greenhouse, and that be should
have placed • handkerchief over the face of oue of them, for
lit was no doubt in that way Elizabeth Hunter met her death.
She was taken into the greershouu for the purpose of an in-
decent assault most probably without any intention of
committing • murder, and in the attempt tomtit% her cries
ahe was unintentioully deprived of life. The inci-
dent of the rings which came to light on the last
occasion would seem to furnish a reason for keeping
the owe against Clark open. That evidence, which,
but for the sudden death of the boy who bought the rings,
might have been moat material, came to light unexpectedly.
If the jury think it probable that a further adjournment
might produce other evidence. the court could be adjourned,
not sine die, but from time to time. There is the evidence
of the boy who was in Roe's employ when the head was
foundlast December, and which it ass thought might bed
use ; but that boy ts in Canada, and even his mother is un-
able to state in what pert of that country he is living. You
will bear in mind, that Clarke, whatever course you
decide upon, will still be within reach of 'the police and
the criminal worts. You will consult now as to whether
there is enough of evidence against Clarke to enable you to
return • verdict against Lim, or whether you will adjourn
for further evidence ; or, lastly, whether you will now re-
turn an open verdict.

By the requeet of the jury the evidence of Mrs. Jeanie,
the landlady of Clarke, was read over. It was to the effect
that Clarke was locked out of the house by Roe's orders
ou the night of March 30, that be endeavoured to get is
about half-put it, and that be was refused admittance, and
that the next morning he said he had slept overnight in the
greenhouse.
The evidence of Mary Leigh, the witneen foe Clarke, was
else reed. It was to the effect that she called at Mrs.
Clarke's house on the sight in quesi ion about 11 o'clock, and
that Clarke opeced the door for her.
The court was then cleared, and after half an hour's de-
liberation the jury returned the following verdict :—"That
on the 6th day of July the said Elizabeth Acne Hunter was
found dead, and her remains in as advanced state of decay, in
norsery•grouod, in William- street. New North-rued.
Islington, and the jurors say that the said Elizabeth Atm
Hooter mom by her death by violent meths the nature of
which there is no evidence to show, and the said jurors
farthersay that the said Elizabeth Anne Hooter was mali-
ciously moidered by some person or persons unknown."
The proceedings then terminated.

DINTRUCTION or • COTTON-MILL BY FIRE. —The
most destructive fire ever winnowed at Sowerby•bridge,
Halifax, occurred tote on Wednesday eight, when one of the
large cottee.milla of Mewl. John Radcliffe and Sons, West.
end, was speedily laid in ruins. Messrs. Radcliffe's mills
are built in the form of • vinare, a yard being in the
middle. One side of the quadrangle is rounded by the
river Ryburs, and on the opposite wide by the Halifax
and Blackstone-edge turnpike.read. Along another aide
is a street, and on the fourth are some low buildings.
The portion of the square destroyed is the side to the
Ryborn. The mill was five stories high, and perhaps forty
yards long. During the depth of the cotton calamity, the
mill was at a stand. Latterly • considerable quantity of
new machinery has been introduced into the mill, to keep
pees with the changing feature of the cotton trade. It is
rid that not lees than 3,0001. has been expended in the mill
in this way, and workmen were emerged is putting in
machinery up to the evening the place wss consumed. The
mill has been running for • short time. The Are broke out
in one of the upper stories of the building. It was discovered
about eight o'clock, and Fre engines were sent for from Hali-
fax, there being none whatever at Sowerby•bridge, although
their necessity has been before the manufacturers of that
hive of industry for several years. Before the arrival of
the eagle's—the Leeds and Yorkshire and the Halifax Coe-
peration " Amazon "—the mill was laid in ruins. The
flames spread rapidly and boned fiere. At one time
flame@ were inning from every window tithe mill. The
destruction was completed in lies than two hours. The Ave
brigades directed their energies to the prevention of the
'atomics' of the flames to the other premwes in proximity.
This object was happily effected, partly from the efforta
of the firemen, and from the stone wall. interveebig
between the fire and the other property. How the fire
originated is not known. The damage cannot yet be
known. but it is roundly estimated at between 15.0001.
and 20,0001. The firm have the premier Mewed is the
Oleh‘ the Atlas, the West of England, and the Imperial
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THE ACCIDENT AT A REVIEW NEAR
TEMA MOUTH.

As briefly stated in our Thuradity'e impression an
alarming accident %curved on Thursday, at • brigade review
of the Devon Countz Volunteers, on Little Halelown Down,
near Teigumouth. The following details are hum the
Wtstern Nursing News :--•• Jest after the last rank of the
volunteers had passed the inapectiug officer tLere wore a
noise and • cry which sent a thrill of horror among the
crowd. A guano. hi the direction of the grand stand, whence
the crash proceeded, at once revealed the cause of alarm.
The whole of the interior &Mogi of the stand, which was
crowded with spectators, bad suddenly given way, and ap-
palling screams were raised by the unfortunate women who
were buried in the debris. Everybody present
rushed to the scene of the disaster, some to help
and some to gratify their curiosity. For •
few minutes it was supposed that several lives must
have been lost, and intense excitement prevailed.
Within the enclosure the esene was truly awful. Men
stood appalled at the frantic cries proceeding from the
ladies, who were seen jammed between or buried beneath
the timbers. As soon as possible they were extricated,
and a search commenced for those who were beneath.
There were several surgeons on the spot, fortunately, who
were ready to tender assistance to the maimed, of whom,
we regret to say, there were several ; hilt, happily, no
fatal result op to the time of our most recent informa-
tion attended the accident. The under part of the
stand was occupied be Mr. Gifford, of Exeter, for the
sale of refreshments. When the floor of the stand gave
way there were several persons beneath, among whom
were Mrs. Gifford, • man who was assisting, and a female
assistant named Mrs. Shute. As soon as the debris was
partially removed, it was found that Mrs. Gifford was
very severely injured, and that the man bad sustained a
severe fracture of the leg. Mrs. Shute was still more
seriously hurt, and her face presented a most painful
spectacle, not only from the discoloration of the skin, but
also from cuts and bruises. It was at first thought that
the unfortunate woman was dead; but having been re-
moved on a shutter to the open ground, she received medi-
cal treatment, and soon recovered consciousors ; although
wears informed that the surgeon is doubtful whether she
will survive the internal injuries which she has received.
Mrs. Gifford and the man were removed to ao ambulance
under the care of Assistant-Surgeon May, 2nd Devon • and
the more seriously injured were convey.. dto the Infirmary at
Teignmoutb. Among those who sustained minor injuries
were—Mrs. Hayes nod Mies Glidden, of
rt G:orge-street,
Davoupo ; Mr. Bort, watchmaker, Devooport, and Miss
Vanstone ; Mr. Picken, of Whimple-street ; Mr. Sbapcott,
eailmaker, and several others whose names we could not
aseertaio. It was also smarted that a little boy had his
leg broken, but we were unable to verify the rumour.
For a long time after the sufferers had bean extricated a
scene of indescribable confusion prevailed in the
stand, crowds rushing in to know the extent of the
calamity, whilst others came in search of missing
articles of jewellery and wearing apparel, of which there
was • motley collection. These were beeped together by
the police—hate, opera glasses, wigs, parasols, brooches,
bounele, and some of the owners were ob'iged to go
hailer away, in consequence of the very jealous care exer-
cised by the officials. The cause of the accident was stated
to be the very inefficient manner io which the edifice was
constructed. Notwithstanding that the stand was full, the
person in charge is said to have pressed others to ascend,
until the weight was greater than the structure Sri in-
tended to bear, and it gave way In the centre, the occupants
falling together in a mass. The builders were Messrs.
Stafford, of Exeter. The accident was not so serious as at
one time it was believed to be ; but it is to be feared that
many persons will suffer from the consequences for a long
time to come."

RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE.

LONDON AND SOUTH WESTERN.

The directors' report, to be presented to the
shareholders at the meeting on the 13th August,
states that the half yearly accounts to the :10th June
show the revenue for the six mouths, after deducting
interest on loans and all other preferentialk charges,
to be 164,905/. lie. Id., which with the addition of
the surplus at December. 1862, 3,039/. Is., shows a balance
available for dividend of 167.945/. 2s. Id. Froestbe above sum
the directors recommend that a dividend be declared at
the rate of 41 per cent. per annum, payable on the 24th
of August. amounting on 7,425,564/. 13e. 4d. of paid-up
capital to 167,0751. 4s. Id., leaving to le carried
over to the current half-year 869/. 18e. The gross
revenue of the company for the half-year exceeds that
of the corresponding period of 1862 by 67,017/. This
may partly be attributed to the traffic of the North Devon
and Bideford lines being brought into account ; but ins.-
much as the reosipte of the spring of 1862 were favourably
affected by the Exhibition traffic during the months of
May and June. the increase cannot but be taken as satisfac-
tory, and as showing • general improvement in the ordinary
bosuns. of the company. The rate of interest on the
mortgage debt remains at about the same rate as hut re-
ported. No money is now being taken up at • higher rate
than 4 per cent. The last bonds atlper cent. were paid off
in the present month. The West London Exten-
sion Railway between Kensington and Clapham junc-
tion was opened for traffic on the 2nd March, and
the Chard Railway on the Bth May. The opening of the
Stokes Bey Railway and Pier took place in April last, since
which period the line has been worked by. this company on
the tenon authorised by the proprietors in 1858, and it is
believed that the additional facilities thus afforded will not
fail to increase the traffic to and from the Isle of Wight.
The Bishop's Waltham branch was opened on the 6th
of June, and the Kingston-bridge line on the Ist of
July. From the West London Extension and the King-
ston-bridge lines good resulta may confidently be anticipated.
The works on the Petertdield Railway are proceeding satis-
factorily, and there seems no reason to doubt that they
will be completed for traffic at latest in the ensuing spring.
At the last half-yearly meeting the proprietors authorised
the purchase of the Southampton and Netley Railway. Ar-
rangements to that effect have been completed, an act has
been passed in the present session for certain necessary de-
viations, and steps have been taken for the immediate com-
mencement of the works, which are by no mean. heavy, and
will probably be completed in about • year and • half from
the present time. The directors are informed that arrange-
, menta have been made for the immediate execution of the
works on the line from Colebrook on the North Devon Rail-
way to Okebampton. A worki og agreement was provisionally
made with the promoters of tt.is line whilst the bill was in
parliament in the session of 1862, subject to the confirma-
tion of • special general meeting of the company. This
agreement having been now reduced into formal shape will
be submitted to the meeting, and recommended for its
adoption. The Thames Valley Railway Company have com-
menced the construction of their railway from Twickenham
through Hampton and Sunbury to Shepperton ; when com-
pleted it is to be worked by this company on terms defined
in its act of incorporation. In order to provide for the in-
creasing requirements of the Channel Islands traffic, the
directors bare entered into a contract for the construction
of a fast paddle-wheel steamer, which has been launched,
and will be ready to be placed on the station in the present
month. This vessel embraces in her construction all modern
improvements, and it is believed will be found all that can
he desired in speed and in accommodation for passengers.
The bill; introduced by the company into parliament in
the erasion just closed has become law, and by it new and
useful powers have been secured to the company. The
Chard and Peterstield Railways have been amalgamated with
the company : provisions having been enacted for authorising
further arrangemenre (subject to the meanie of the pro-
prietors) with the Ringwood and Christchurch and the Bi-
shop's Waltham Railway Companies ; and with the Brighton
Company as to the joint ownership of the Epsom and Lea-
therhead Railway. An act has also been pasted for amal-
gamating the undertaking of the Andover and Redbridge
Railway with that of this company. A contract
has been entered into for the completion, by the
ensuing spring, of the 13 miles of this railway
between Ramsey and Andover, and the company's
engineer is attending to the necessary preliminaries for
placing the remainder of the line under contract By these
acts the company hes acquired the power to rare in
shares or stock, and by borrowing, the further amounts ne-
cessary to replace the past and provide for the future ex-
penditure of the company upon the Peters6eld, the Chard,
and the Andover and Redbridge lines, including the new
junctions authorised between the latter and the existing
lines of this company at Andover and at Romney. Such
having been the result of the company's application to
parliament in the session just closed, the directors add
that several new railways have been authorised at the in-
stance of independent companies, via :—An extension of
the Ringwood and Christchurch Railway to Bournemouth;
an extension of the Sidmouth Railway to Bodine. Salter-
too ; • branch from Wareham to Swanage. In thanes of the
Sidmouth and Budleigh Salterton Act, a resolution will be
submitted and recommended to the adoption of the meet-
ing, for approving the provisions in that eat which autho-
rise working arrangements with this company. With all
these new uodertakinp the board have established friendly
relations not involving outlay by this company. Other
schemes with which also the board was prepared to enter
into working arrangements have not succeeded in obtaining
the sanction of parliament—via, an extension of the North
Devon line from Brieniteple to Ilfracombe, and of the
Epsom and Leatherhead Railway to Guildford. Each `A.
these measures is likely to be renewed in the next session o
parliament, and the directors believe that each will be pro'
muted under circumstances entitling it to be favourably
regarded by this company. It has been the duty of the
directors during the past sessions to oppose no less than ten
schemes for new railways calculated to affect prejudicially
the interests of the company ; of these, six were withdrawn,
two were rejected on dandier; orders, and the remaining
two were defeated in committees of the House of Lords.
The directors deplore the expenditure incident to these
repeated contests, but they have at least the setisfactiou of
knowing that in every instance the threatened mischief
has been successfully parried. Such, however, is the per-
tinacity and ingenuity with which each schemes are de-
signed, and such the favour with which each locality
receives the promise of additional accommodation, that look-
ing at the proceedings already initiated for the ensuing ses-
sion of parliament, the monetary must, if they would per-
manently ward off these invasive measures, be prepared in
some instances to incur expenditure in new works which
they may not deem wholly necessary, and which the board
would, on their account, gladly avoid. In any proposal thus
to meet the public requirements the company may, as the
directors believe, rely on the support of committees of
parliament, which certainly in the last session indicated
more strongly than heretofore an intention to protect exit-
ing interests against new and speculative measures. The
proprietor+ may rely that the directory are as much desirous
of rest as the general body of shareholder., and will recom-
mend nothing for their adoption which is not in their judg-
ment fully justified on a sound appreciation of the perms.
nent intereets of the company.

July last, their lordships were pleased to grant the applica-
tion for setting aside the award. It will consequently be-
come necessary that the matter should be again investigated
by Captain Gahm), unit until Isis award in obtained the pig-
ment of the dividend to the shareholders of the Great
Eastern Railway Company must be postponed. It
will be in the recollection of the shareholders that
the lice from Chatieris to Ramsey was pointed in
consequence of an application by other parties for an
independent line from Itaimaiy to St. lees, which, in
the hands of the Great Northers Railway Company, would
have given item direct acmes from their main line to the
station of this company at St. Ives. By an arrangement
made with the promoters of this line both schemes were
abandoned in the last session, upon the understanding that
this company is the next session will themselves promote a
line from Ramsey to St. Ives, and thus retain the control
in then own bands. In the last session the directors pro-
moted • line on behalf of this company from March to
Spalding, the Great Northern promoting • line from their
station at Spalding to the station of this company at
March. The committee of the House of Commons threw
out the bill promoted by this company, and granted that
promoted by the Great Northern • but, in the House
of Lords, tossing powers were secured to this company
over the line of the Great Northern Company to Spalding.
It will remain for consideration whether by means of as
independent company or otherwise, access should be se-
cured into the coal and manufacturing districts of lan-
esshire and Yorkshire, to as to give to this company some
of the great advantages arising from that traffic. The
shareholders are aware that in the last session • project
was introduced into parliament by this company for shorten-
ing the line from Tottenham by means of a branch to join
the line of the North London at Kingaland, and for the
construction of a central terminus in Finsbury-circus. This
measure encountered such powerful opposition from various
quarters, but mainly from the London Institution, and
other occupants of the circus, that the bill was thrown out
in the Lords upon the second reading, end was not there-
fore submitted to committee of either house. The direc-
tors however have the satisfaction of feeling that the views
they entertain, and have expressed, as to the necessity
of bringing the terminal station of this company
nearer to the City, have been fully coofirmed by
the report of the select committee appointed by the
House of Lords to inquire generally into the ennui of bi--
tropolitan Railway communication, that committee having
reported in favour of such • station by the Great Eastern
Railway Company alone, and having recommended that for
the present no other of the great companies should be
aEowed to bring their stations farther into the metropolis.
The question of a central station will therefore occupy the
serious attention of the directors before the next no sting
of parliament, the necessity for that accommodation as well
as for the more convenient conduct of the goods traffic to-
coming daily more urgent. After • very strenuous oppo.
cities the bill for authorising the running of steam boats
between the ports of Harwich and those of Antwerp, Rot-
terdam, and Flushing, was passed by the committees of
both houses. The directors anticipate • greet ac-
cession of traffic between those ports. In carrying out the
policy of the director to encourage branch lines, in connetioo
with the lines of this company, arrangements have been
made for contributing to several undertakings of a local
character, which have already been brought under the
attention of the shareholders. It now therefore becomes
necessary to have the formal sanction of the proprietors to
the proposed outlay, the resolutions for which purpose sill
be submitted to them at the special meeting to be holden
after the conclusion of the busmen of the general meeting.
The lines already authorised to be constructed by this com-
pany between Sudbury and Bury St. Edmund's and Cam-
bridge end Loughton and Ongar are in course of construc-
tion, and no endeavours will be spared to secure their open-
ing at as earl y a period as possible. The Ware, Hadhair,
and Buntinglord Railway is now completed and open for
traffic, and the directors are able to state that it promises
to be remunerative. The contract for the Bishops Stort-
ford and l)unmow works has now been taken by an eminent
contractor, and the construction of the line will be proceeded
with as soon as the necessary forms have been complied
with."