The Express.
London, England, 1847-05-27 00:00:00

THE EXPRESS, THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 27, 1847.

cies, as the black muscadine Au experiment of this kind
might be tried without incurring much expense, and
perhaps, prove a source of considerable profit. It
mast likewise be remembered that vines will grow where
wheat would decidedly fail.—Joists J. LOCK HA RD.—Fulham,
May 26, 1847.
FIRE AT STEPNEY FAIR. —Between one and two
yesterday afternoon, a lire, which caused considerable alarm,
broke out on the premises of Mr. Gray, rope-maker, situate
in Stepney Fair Field. The moment the alarm was given,
two men on horseback, from an equestrian circus in the fair,
were sent off with the news of the disaster to the engine sta-
tions. Nearly three-quarters of an hour elapsed before the
arrival of the engines, in the absence of which, the house
belonging to Mr. Moused, and two others adjoining, were
burning most furiously. On the arrival of the engines, the
scene was terrific in the extreme ; however, no time was lost
in setting them to work, and by half-past three they one-
needed in getting the fire under, but not before the above-
seined houses, two rope-yards, and a swing, were entirely
destroyed. It is supposed that some tar for the ropes, which
was being heated in a cauldron, boiled over, and, catching
some yarned the conflagration. Great confusion was
caused in pulling down a number of booths to prevent their
destruction, besides several others in the fair. No fewer than
12 houses in Fairfield place and Arbour-place were injured
by the disaster. The principal sufferers were partially in-
sured.

INQUESTS, YESIERDAY.—FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE
GREENWICH RAILWAY.—Before Mr. W. Payne. at Guy's
Hospital, on the body of James Collins, aged 27.—George
Grinstead, station-master at the Spa-road station, on the
Gr..enisich Railway, stated that the deceived was foreman
of a gang of labourers employed on the line. On Saturday
morning last, the deceased was standing on the new line
poiuting out to some surveyors the damage done by a recent
fire, when the train from London came towards the station
on the old lice. Just at that time the deceased, apparently
not knowing what he did, stepped on to the old line, and the
engine.driver and fireman, seeing the danger, called to him.
The train was then only sin yards from him, and so it was
impossible to atop it in time, he was knocked down, and the
whole of the carriages passed over him. He was immediately
taken to the hospital. Deceased had the management of the
ballast trains, and must have been well aware of the danger
of the spot on which be stood. This evidence was corro-
borated by several other witnesses.—Mr. Henry Geary,
house surgeon of thehospital, said the deceased was brought
in quite dead. He had sustained compound fracture of the
skull and other injuries. Verdict, " Accidental death."—
FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE EPSOM RAILWAY.—Before W
Carter, Esq., at the Marquis of Granby Inn, Epsom, touch-
ing the death of James Nash, aged 38, one of the labourers
on the Epsom line of railway. On the Derby day the de-
ceased had been engaged with other men at the force pump
at Ewell, which is worked by a large iron wheel, weighing
upwards of seven hundredweight. The deceased, when
about to lay hold of the handle of the wheel, missed his foot,
and slipped head first between the spokes of the wheel, which
was then being turned towards him. Such was the im-
mense weight preening on his neck, that the head was nearly
separated from the body. As soon as passible he was re-
lieved from his dreadful situation, his neck alone resisting
the force of the wheel; and Mr. Jones, a surgeon of the
town, attended him. He considered there was disloca-
tion of the neck, and deceased was conveyed to his
lodgings, where ho died. Verdict, " Accidental death."—
DItOWNED IN A Burn—Before Mr. Carter, the coroner
for East Surrey, at the George Canning Inn, Lower
Tulse-hill, on the body of James Yasley, aged 46.—The
deceased had a small tench, which he had put Into the water
butt. On last Sunday night be said he should get up in the
morning and catch the fish to see if it had grown. On the
Monday morning early, Mrs. Spiers, his landlady, came down
to look at the fish, and on getting to the top of some steps
to look into the butt she saw a man's feet. Upon the alarm
being given several persons came, and the deceased was
taken out quite dead. His bat was at the bottom of the butt
and one of his shirt sleeves was tucked up, which led to the
inference that he bad been trying " to catch the fish," and
in the attempt overbalanced himself and lost his life.—Ver-
diet " Accidental death."

ELECTION INTELLIGENCE.
NORTH NORTHEMBERLAND.—The following address has
been issued by Sir George Grey :
Gnitlenten,—The result of the maws Instituted by my friends
remove. all doubt as to the MIMI which it is my duty to take with
reference to the requisition whisk I bathe honour to resolve inviting
me to become a cosiiihats Ilmt the reprembnioo of the northern divi-
des of the county. I cheerfully swept list tannage. It is with
wrest reset that I take leave Si my present munttonale, whone
om-
fidence 1 base enjoyed without interruption Item the doe of my first
entrance into parUsent; but the reogdolden ulna bes been *4-
dressed to me is ens which, rider elneemineses, I cannot
refuse-to obey. Yon ere owns tlni 7 DOW dense lllMPrait the
possibility of my undertaking a 11110•1111 of the .MMus. I
I meet Mertens role ea the conlinnel seem of ay Ikkelabo own
the mein nth& they ebb solisleate. Shedd Ihe Bleed in
the honourable proitlen of one per NVII110111161•11. I AMR endea-
vour to prove myself worthy at yew
mend • serlolont eihnreece
to the principles by whlul No pubis hoe Men go ice out
by a careful attention to year lead Intstoato.-0. Onsr.
WEST NoRFOLK.--It is understood from good authorlA
that the interest of Lord C. Townahend, of Rsinhants
will, at the coming election, be exerted in behalf of Means.
Coke and Hammond, the whig candidates for West Norfolk.
This will be a point gained to the liberal cause, his lordship
at the last contest having roppported Meson. Bagge and
Chute. The Marquis of Cholasondeley, who has always lent
his influence to the conservatives in the former struggles in
West Norfolk, has also given in his adhesion to the cause of
the liberal candidates, so that their prospects brighten daily.
His lordship has about 62 tenant-voter.—Bury Post.

WAKEFIELD.—ANOTHER CANDIDATE IN THE FIELD.—
Immediately after Mr. Sandals had explained his political
sentiments to the electors of the borough of Wakefield on
Thursday last, an active canvass was commenced on his
behalf. Various rumours were afloat as to the probability of
another candidate being brought forward, some intimating
that Sir E. N. Buxton, who had already addressed the elec-
tors, but had retired from the field, would again come
forward; others stating that Ci. W. Alexander, Esq., of Lon-
don, would contest the borough with Mr. Sanders. Nothing
definite transpired unti I Tuesday last, when it was unopened
that Mr. Alexander would address the electors in the liberal
interest in the evening of that day. The meeting took
place in the large room of the Corn Exchange-buildings,
which was nearly filled shortly after the hour of meeting by
voters of all parties, the majority of whom took no part in
the proceedings of the evening. Mr. 0. W. Harrison occu-
pied the chair, and on the platform were several of the most
active opponents of the government education scheme In
Wakefield and the neighbourhood. On Mr. Alexander pre-
senting himself he was warmly received by a limited
portion of the audience. He announced himself to be
decidedly opposed to the plan of education proposed by go-
, vernment, and went shortly into some of the arguments
which have been urged against it. He was for an extension
of the franchise, but he was not then prepared to say to
what length he should feel disposed to go. He advocated
triennial parliaments ; but he had not come to a decided
opinion on the question of vote by ballot. He objected to
the game' laws as at present existing ; and he would
have capital punishments abolished. He objected
to the continuance of the laws enforcing the pay-
ment of church rates ; end was of opinion that the
interests of the church were not promoted by its alliance
with the state. He concluded by expressing his willingness
to answer any questions that might be put to him ; and several
explanations were called for, but nothing transpired calcu-
lated further to elucidate Mr. Alexander's opinions. It was
stated that a requisition to Mr. A. would be prepared forth-
with, and an active canvass made without delay. A great
portion of the friends of Mr. Bandar' were present, but
offered no opposition to the proceedings of the assembly.
BATH, MAT 28.—The fronds of the several candidates
are very active. Last night Lord Ashley again met about
200 of the influential members of his party at the Royal
Hotel ; the chair was taken by Major Blathwsyte, of Dyrt,
ham Park, who has been spoken of as likely to be put in
nomination by the tories as • second candidate in their in-
terest. Upon the health of Lord Ashley being drunk, his
lordship returned thanks, and referred to a recent speech of
Lord Arundel in reference to the advancement which the
Roman catholic religion was making in this country. He
urged upon protestants the duty of endeavouring to arrest
its progress by rendering more zealous support to the
church of England and upMlding those pure protestant
doctrines which were preached by the early reformers. A
meeting of the electors of the Lyncombe and Widcombe ward
was held at seven o'clock, for the purpose of hearing ad-
dresses from Mr. Roebuck and Lord Duncan, the present
liberal members. There was a large attendance, so large,
indeed, that an adjournment to the open air became neces-
sary. Lord Duncan addressed the electors at considerable
length, appealing to the fidelity with which he had adhered
to the principles upon which he first solicited their support.
His lordship detailed the steps which, in deference to the
wishes of his constituents, he had taken with referenoe to
procuring a repeal of the window-tax. He acknowledged
the manner in which Bit Robert Peel, when in office had
met the question, admitting that it had been brought for-
ward in a novel shape, and promising, if time were given, to
pay attention to it. Mr. Roebuck also spoke to the meeting,
touching upon various subjects of public interest, and
avowing his attachment to radical 'principles. If
any one should tell them that Mr. Roebuck would
inand bye grow less extreme and bnore discreet
his views, let them not believe him. Those principles
which in his youth he had professed, and which mature con-
sideration had convinced him were sound, he should retain
es long se his spirit inhabited its frail tenement—ho should
ever remain firm in his resistance of wrong—petulant it might
be—spiteful some might deem it—but sound and consistent
he knew. Both the members were well received by the
meeting, which separated with • determination to do all in
its pewee to promote their re-election.
WlNnsoa.—From an intimation which reached the most
influential section of the liberal party at Windsor, yesterday
morning, there now appears to be no doubt as to the party
who will contest (if the term " contest " may be used under
such circumstances) the representation of the borough, as
the government, or " Castle candidate," Capt. Lord John
Hay, one of the Lords of the Admiralty, and brother to the '
Marquis of Tweeddale, will, according to the intimation re-
ferred to, offer himself, with a certain chance of being re-
turned.

IRELAND.
DUBLIN, Max 26.
The account of Mr. O'Connell's death received this
morning had been anticipated yesterday, so that the
sadden development of so important an event has lout
half of its effects on the popular mind. There do
not appear to be any general indications of sorrow.
No external marks, at least, attest the depth of the
pular grief. There can be no concealment of the
etressiag fact, that the extinction of a man, whose

name will resound through all time, and who once
could command millions of hearte—and hands if
necessary—has created but a very slight sensation
in this city. Account for it as men may,
the death of the great chieftain has excited no
stronger feeling than curiosity. This is more than
painful :it is pitiful. Private letters received from
the Rev. Dr. Allier state that Mr. O'Connell died
peacefully, and without a struggle. It is also stated
that the heart and body will be embalmed. The
former will be deposited in Rome, whither the rev.
doctor and Mr. D. O'Connell proceeded on Thursday
last, from Genoa, to make that votive offering on the
shrine of the apostles. On their return the body will
be brought to Ireland and laid inthe familysepulchre.
Lord Clarendon is expected to arrive in Dublin to-
morrow, and will be sworn in as Lord Lieutenant at
two o'clock p.m. His entry will be private.

REPZAL AWICIATION.—There was a meeting of the corn-
mittee held to-day at 3 o'clock p.m., to consider the mune
which it would be proper to take in the present emergency
of their political movement, as well as to take meaaures for
bestowing proper obsequies upon their late illustrious leader.
The meeting was very numerous—the proceedings very
brief. An adjournment until to-morrow was agreed upon,
when an address to the repealer. of Ireland upon their pros-
pects and duties will be bayed.

SCOTLAND.
EDINBURGH, Mar 25.
The proceedings of the ecclesiastical courts are
tilling the local papers with huge reports ; but little
can be picked out of general interest. In the esta-
blished assembly the Marriage and Registration Bills
were eoedemncd by a majority of 204 to 2 ! The
procurator made a most sensible defence, but only
one member, a clergyman from the border, gave him
a vote. Making all due allowance for the Gretna-
green exhibitions which this gentleman must have
seen, it was an act of great moral courage in him to
stand alone in such a confederation. A debate on
plurality of offices is looked forward to with some
Interest. A chaplaincy and deanery being lately
vacant, it was resolved by the government that
they should be turned to some account, and
accordingly they were converted into an en-
dowment for a chair of biblical criticism.
Instead of being conferred on some party, who would
have devoted his whole time to the chair, the office
was bestowed on one of the town clergy, who means
both to teach and preach. But as a clause in his deed
of nomination declares that his appointment is subject
to church law, a large party in the assembly propose
the passing of an act prohibiting, in all cases, the
junction of a professorship with a cure of souls. The
proposed law involves a question of degree, and not
principle, u parties are, by an existing statute, pre-
vented from holding a chair at any university situated
at a certain distance from their living. Formerly the
professor of natural history in Edinburgh was the
minister of Moffatt, about 50 miles from the city, and
as the parishioners felt his absence during the acade-
mical session, and threatened disturbance, he accepted
of a living within seven miles of the metropolis, where
he was allowed to give the half of his efforts in peace.

COST or CRIXI.—The Procurator-Fiscal of Strummer
stated at a late meeting that there were single individuals in
that place, notorious offenders, who had cost the country
hundreds of pounds each—and one family could not have
cost the public less than 1,0001.

WALES•

THE RAILWAY ACCIDENT ON THE DRIL—THE INQUIET.
—On Tuesday afternoon an inquest waa held, of which Sir
Edward walked., of Chester, 'o ht, was the foreman, in
the poor-louse, to which the bodies of Roberts, the guard,
Matthews, the mail-coach driver, and itt, the coach
driver, had 'm
been removed. The body of Anderson, the'.
stoker, had been removed to the infirmary. The jury hav-
ing been sworn, the bodies of the three persons were idea-
, tilled by the engine-driver. No further evidence was adduced,
the inquest being adjourned to Friday neat. The
jury afterwards proceeded to the infirmary, when
the body of the stoker was identified, but no fur-
ther evidence was adduced, this inquest being also ad-
journed to Friday. The coroner intimated that it would be
desirable to have examined, at the adjourned inquest, Mr.
Robt. Stephenson, the engineer, and Mr. Bette, the contractor
for the bridge, .41d: E ntMilen of directors visited all the per-
sons who were but who were fit to be removed to
the harms el Mime. Dr. Phillips Jones, the mayor di
the sky, wee as the spot soon after the oxidant, and ren-
dered an die eisletince in his power. The most eminent
make mea of Cheater showed the utmost readiness in ren-
ds:hag their aid en the occasion.
Frye LIVZB WERE LOST IN BEAVILARIS ROADS on the
evening of Whit-Monday. A party of friends took a yacht
for a fishing trip ; they coasted along in the direction of
Amlweh, When the wind suddenly freshened, and the boat was
upset. The oocurence had been witnessed frem the prome-
nade, and a boat put out to the rescue, for hoe& were
distinctly seen in the water. 8o great was the surf, how-
ever, and the wind so high, that the boatmen could make
no wa Another boat subsequently went up the Straits
with the tide, and picked up a lad, who was firmly grasping
an oar. The persons lost were : Mr. G. Owen, chemist
(owner of the yacht) ; Mr. T. Lloyd, brother-in-law to the
postmaster ; Mr. Sparkman, excise officer • Mr. Jones,
painter ; and Hugh Tyrer, boatman, an experienced seaman,
who had survived several shipwrecks. Lloyd has left a
widow and five children, and Tyrer a widow and four
children. The others were unmarried. None of the bodies
have yet been recovered. A relative of one of the parties,
who had been watching the movements of the yacht through
a glass, and saw her go dawn, could only observe three per-
sons on the deck, from which it is probable that the others
had taken shelter below.