The Express.
London, England, 1848-08-18 00:00:00

Mary Jugil, who it was alleged died from breathing the
noll4All gases emitted by the decomposing human remains.
—Mr. Bainbridge mil Mr. Leonard, the parish medical offi-
cers, proved 'het the burial-ground was dangerous to the
oublic health.—Mr. Ralph, the churchwarden of St. Mary-
le Strand, stated that he was extremely anxious to abate
this nuisance. They had, however, no other place for the
burial of their poor. It was ultimately resolved that a com-
mittee be eppninted to take the neoea ary measures to re-
move the nuisance. The rev. chairman next drew the atten-
tion of the vestry to a proposal to erect a model lodging house
in the parish. Alter mate discussion the question was ad-
journed for future consideration.
ACCIDENT ON TILE NORTII-WESTERN RAILWAY.—
The train which should have reached Easton-square at a
quarter to five yesterday morning did not arrive till ten
o'clock. The delay was caused by a collision. The York
train ran into that from Peterborough, a little below Wol-
verton, and much damage was done. The only person
seriously hurt was a gnarl, named Collins, who was brought
to town, and now lies in University College Hospital. We
have received the following letter respecting this acci
dent from the general manager at the Euston station :
Sir,-1 shall be obliged by your giving the following
statement a place in your column:—An accident, happily
unattended with serious consequences to toe passengers,
occurred to the early up mail from York this morning,
a few miles north from Wolveron. The branch mail train
from Peterborough left Northampton at its proper time, and
was proceedirg on the main line towards Wolverton,
when the connecting-rod of the engine gave way, and
the train was brought to a stand. The guard wan in-
st.ontly sent back with fog signals. Re had placed
one upon the rail, and was proceeding to place another,
when the York mail came up. The driver made every
effort to stop it, and the speed was greatly reduced ; but the
rails were so slippery from the state of the weather that a
collision took place. Several of the passengers were
shaken and alarmed, but as far as c in be ascertained none
sustained injury. Two of the carriages were much dainard.
C insiderable delay occurred in replacing the engine on the
rails, which detained the mail. The accident happened at
1 past 2, a.m. ; the night was not dark, hut the tog was so
dense that the signal could not he seen at more than a few
pace,' distance. A careful inquiry is being instituted into
the m Atter ; but, as exaggerated statements may reach you, 1
think it right to place you in possession of the facts of the ease,
as reported to me by the guards and one of the passengers
who was in the train.—l remain, &c., Melte lime,
General Manager's-office Eust n-station.---The effect of
the coliimon on the Peterborough !train was terrific. The
first object opposing itself to the eneine of the York train
was the Poet-office van. This was shi d into a thousand
pieces, the root being cut off and carried to a very considers-
tile distance, whilst the letter bags and their cintente were
strewn about the line in every direcoion. The remains of
the van truck the first-class carriage imm.distely before it,
and crushed the first compartment w rfectly fiat. The other ,
carriages were very seriously injured, and the engine and ten-
der were driven far away 'ip the line by the force of the cool-
cussion. There were only two passengers in this train, besides
the driver and stoker end Post-office guard. These had all
alighted when the collision took place, the noisr of the ap-
proaching train having forewarned them of their danger
The effect of the collision upon the York train was, most
happily, far less serious than might have been anticipated.
Lt tact, when it is stated that the engine and tender by
which it was propelled were thrown off the rails directly
across the down line, the comparatively soirht injury sue
tanned by the passengers apprises p, fleetly marvellous. The
driver and stoker, on dPeovenng their danger, threw them-
'elves off the engine just before the collision occurred, and
sustained no serious hurt. The :ouard, oa seeing that a col
lision was inevitable, threw himself down on the coke in the
tender, and escaped well only a few bruises. There were
two luggage vans immediately behind the tender in this
train; these, as well as two second-class carriages, which
came next, were thrown off the rails, and all the carriages
in the train were more or less injured. The passengers, of
whom there were a very great many, were, without a single
exception, very much bruised and hurt, and more than one
gentleman was rendered insensible by the concussion. The
second guard, a man named Collins, who was riding in a
break van at the rear of the train, was very much cut abut
the bead and lace, and it is feared he has sustained concus-
sion of the brain.
MEETING OF TILE ENGINE-DRIVERN. Last
evening another meeting of engine-drivers and firemen who
have seceded from the employ of the London and North
Western Railway Company took place at the Railway
Tavern, Hampstead-road.—Mr. R. Walker moved the fol-
lowing resolution :
That, deeply regretline the serious scsident which has occurred
this day upon etc London and North Wedeln Railway at Ashton
bank, end desirous ea we all along have been to prevent any interrup-
tion to the lupine/. of the line, and any inconvenience to the public
we feel ourselves called upon in our own defence to state, In reply to
charges of a terions kind which have teen insinuated againet us, that
our only reams of seceding from our duties on the North Western
line wee ',mum a proposition woo made to us moat detrimental to
our interests. That we bane been perfectly widened with the amount
of remuneration we have hitherto enjoyed. That we only desire to be
placed in our former position, and that upon such terms, and upon
such terms only, we will root cordially return to the perlormance of
our dunce, and will, as heretofore, devote all our skill 531.1 energies to
the interests of our employers, and to the safety sad exeommodauon
of the public.
Mr. J. Abbot, an engine-driver for ten years, proposed the

next resolution
That while we firmly adhere to our dVermination not to accept of
the prop•ued symem of classification proposed by Mr. M.Coonell, we
arc at the same time equally desirous of satisfying the public, se well
as the proprietors of the North Western Railway, of the justice and
01,.0 of Inc moderation of our demands, and we hereby propene, intim
event of any ddEculty arising as to the terms of our remuneration, to
leave the decision of that question to Mr. Bury, the locomotive super-
intendent of the Greet Northern line, to Mr. Gooch, of the Great
Western, and to Mr. Madigan, the superintendent of the Lord= and
North Western permanent way, or to any three disinterested and
competent men connected with the lomesocim =movement of the
railways of the country.
Mr. Bredbury, engine-driver for eight yearn on the
line seconded the motion. Both motions were carried
unanimously.
TUE SALE-ROOM AT STOWE was yesterday more
fully attended ten on either of the previous dep. The
most noticeable articles sold were lots 293, a pair of solid
ivory round-backed arm chairs, with the tiger's head of
Yippoo on the extremity of the arms; they were presented
by IVarren Hastings to the late Queen Charlotte. S for
42 guineas —Lots 291 and 295, a toilet table of silver chased,
with the toilet glass in silver frame to correspond. Sold re-
spectively for '6l guineas and 81 guineas. These pieces of
furniture were presented by George Villers Duke ot Buck-
ingham to the Countess of Shrewsbury, at Avinuton.
DISCOVERY OF AMMUNITION.—It has been stated
that yesterday morning a policeman while pairing St. James's
burial-ground, Clerkenwell green, saw within the railing' a
large basket which veal found to contain several hundred
ball and blank cartridges.