The Express.
London, England, 1853-09-08 00:00:00

AT DOVER.

The South-Rastas Railway Company gym an
estertaiaseot yesterday ea the opening of • mainland
Wel at Lover, called " The Lord Warden," which has
bees erected by them foe the paqoes of bring in immediate
evinvibon with their railway and steam-boat trams. It is
very large structure, and is situated at this south eastern
extensity of the tow., within • yard or two of the railway '
tenniaas, while it is almost as surly coanected with
the new pier sow building, and which forms part
of the works of the Harbour of Anfogo. Thus
favearably placed for the convenisat mention of posses.
{en in transitu either from or to the continent, nothing has
Wei spared to make it complete in every respect ; and its
istity may be judged of, when it is stated that it consists
et foto Sours, sad esa maks op 80 beds. All the season.
nee are in a style of something more than comfort. A very
superb dinner was gives by the company to a large number
of &mono, local notabilities, and gentlemen from town,
moon whom were Sir Norton Haatebball, Sir John Kirk-
* Sir J. Disks, M.P., Mr. A. Pstlatt, M.P., Mr. Wad-
Untss_ . M.P., M. Whitton's. M.P., Mr. Lou, M.P.,
o'. Rice. M.P., tbs Mayon of Dover, Hythe, Caaterbury,
ke The chair was 'stapled by Jamas Macgregor Bob.
N P.. the chairman of the company, who confuted with
rat ability and considerable eloquence the proandisp of
W erosion.

FATAL EXPLOSION AT CRANILLUOTON COLLIERY.
ffomurannutaatr—An inquest was held, by adjourn-
fast, 4 Boaday, at the Colliery School-room, Cramhagtoo,
Weft B. Heed, BK., coroner, on the bodies of Wm. Baker
Lae. Limerick, pitmen, who were kill d by an ezplosion
ef IN-damp m Crmaliagton Colliep, on the 12th August.
the inquest had been adjourned to take the evidence of
leha Brown, a deputy•overman, who bad been severely
burnt y the esplosion, but is slowly recovering. The
ivideace went to show that the fire was caused by a blower
which had unexpectedly come off at " the pillars," where
the deceased had been working with naked lights. It was
stated that gee was more apt to come off at the pillars, and
the inquiry turned upon whether due precaution was used
is working there with naked lights, instead of Davy lamps.
It was admitted by all the witnesses that these workings
had all along beta carried on with naked lights, anti no
application had ever been made to the viewer by any of the
gain to be allowed to use lamps. The evidence did not
appear to the jury to convict any one of culpable neli-
g
gence, and they accordingly returned a verdict
of " Acci-
Metal dada"

BARNSTAPLE BRIBERY COMMISSIOA:

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BARNSTAPLE, TUESDAY l'ltout.
The inquiry proceeded to-day an usual. The fol-
lowing is the mo►t material portioa of the evidence .

George Pedler, plumber and freeman, went to Lord Eb-
rington's committee-room about erne o'clock on the morn-
ing of the nomination day, with four other voters. Drank
three bottles of wine there. Lord Ebriugtun came into
the room to his dressing•gewn, and be asked his lordship to
get him a situation. Lord Ebrington said he had got a
good many situations while member for Plymouth, and
could mo,t likely get one for witness if he voted for him.
Was quite certain his lordship said this. Witness thanked
his lordship for the wine, bat did not promise to vote for
his. Would have voted for his lordship if he could have
got a positive promise of a situation. Voted for Bremridge
lad Fraser, and afterwards had 61 left on his table by Mr.
John Thoroley. Got nothing for his vote in 1847, and did
not know any on,: who did, out heard that cheques for 51
were given away on the 'Fuego& Bank. Atter the elec.
Gon, heard that these notes were useless ; no money could
be got for them.

The Chief Commissioner inquired if any one in court
mould exp'sin the meaning of the term " Tawstock Bunk,"
as it was important to ascertain whether any sort of corrupt
practice prevailed at the election of 1817.
Mr. L. Beneraft, town clerk, explained that the whole
thing was a joke with regard to 1817, the term " Tawstock
Bank" having been in use long before 1647.
From other evidence It appeared that the "Tawstock
Bank " was a kind of " Bank of Elegance," and had been
known in that sense for If, years or mum
The Chief Commissioner—l suppose the term " a cheque
on Tawstock Bank," in Barnstaple, was equivalent to the
phrase "a draft on Aldgate Pump " in London.
Several gentlemen replied in the affirmative, and the sub-
ject dropped.
William Parkin, cooper and freeman, we- canvassed by
Mr. Avery, the present mayor, for Lord Ebriagtou, who
asked him if " a couple of suits of clothes, with moot; in
the pockets. would do him any harm ? " Witness didn't
know that they would. (Laughter.) Mr. Avery also pro-
, mised him the repayment of some expenses which he had
bees put to by a family squabble, and hinted that he
should be made town crier. (Laughter.) Voted for Sir
W. Fraser only, and had 61. gives to him by Mr. Clement.
Mr. W. Avery, mayor, voted at the last election for Lord
Ebrington, and was on his committee. Was at hie lord-
ship's lodgings on the night of the nomination. Sea
Pedler, 'Thornden, and Sanders there, between twelve ar el
one o'clock, taking some wine. They were all three drunk.
Pedler complained that when in London, in a state of
starvation, he had applied for assistance to Mr. Breniridge,
who had refused to give rim even a shilling. Ile knew that
Lord Ebrington was not left in the room with the men
without some of the committee being present. Advised
Lord Ebrington to leave them, and he did so. Lord Ebring-
ton could not have promised to get Pedler a place without
witues bearing him do too, and witness heard nothing of
the kind. Witness had never said anything to William
Parkin (the last witness) about two suits of clothes, or any
clothes; and had never intimated anything to him about the
criership, or spoken to him in any way except when he came
before him (witness) in his capacity of magistrate. Parkin
figured frequently on the police-sheet for being drunk and
disorderly.
Mr. G. Nuncio, auctioneer, end member of Lord
Ebringtoa's committee, went to the Angel on the morning
of the nomination day, and was told by Avery, the land-
lord, that Sir B. Wrey was upstairs with about 25 voters,
the whole of whom Avery thought might be bought for
1001. Witness told him giving money for votes was quite
out of the question, and went upstairs, where he found Sir
B. Wrey sitting with pen and paper to take down the
names of the voters present. Told Sir Boulder be was
sure that none of them would have their names set down,
and one of them soon after said the same. Witness did not
believe Sir Bouchier thought of bribing them. Avery,
the landlord, came in with a tray full of glares of grog,
upon which Sir Bouchier said, "Now mind, Avery, I'm
not ordering anything." Avery answered, " Oh, no, Sir
Doubler, this is my treat." Witness gave no mote; or
goods to any voter to vote for Lord Ebrington.
Sir B. Wrey recalled—Did not order any drink at the
Angel on the night of the nomination, nor remember
having said t•iat anything ordered by the men themselves
might be b-ought up. Distinctly said he could order
nothing. Might say that 61. or 71. had been given to people
for voting, but decidedly not that any such sum would be
given upon the part of Lord Ebriogtoa. Mr. Avery, land-
lord of the Angel, was a leaseholder under witness. WA-
DING had received no bill from Mr. Avery for anything sup-
plied on the day referred to. Winsome hada tenant, a voter
for the borough, who voted plump against him. lie held
at a low rent, and after the election witness told has steward
to raise his rent; but it was done. The tenant said
he was very sorry, and they were very good friends now.
Never had a tenant who misbehaved himself in that manner
before. (Laughter.)
In consequence of the Hall being required to-morrow for
the sitting of the County Court, the inquiry was adjourned
till Thursday

THE MURDER OF TWO CHILDREN ATI
STOCKPORT. 1

An inquest was held on the bodies of John and
James lbgham, the children whose bodies were found on
Monday in the Manchester and Ashton Canal, on Tuesday
afternoon, before Mr. W. S. Rutter, county coroner, at the
Navigation lon, Heaton Norris. Thomas Moore, their step-
father, was present in custody.
The inquest was adjourned until Thursday next, at two
o'clock.

During the inquest, a large crowd, consisting principally
of women, collected outside the house. There seemed to
be a strong feeling agalut the prisoner ; and when he was
►eing removed in scab, at the close of the proceedings,
the crowd expressed its indignation by shouting at him.
Some penoo. desired the cab driver to upset his vehicle.
Beth the demigod children were in burial clubs—the
elder one in three, and the younger one in two. The sum
payable from the former is W. Its. ; and that from the
latter, 71. 120.