The Express.
London, England, 1866-09-05 00:00:00

THE MANCHESTER STAMP-OFFICE ROBBERY.

Yesterday the two men (Charles Batt and Charles Leeson)
apprehended in London on suspicion of being connected
with this robbery, were brought before the Manchester
magistrates for examination. A military meseenger,whose
station is outside Somerset-house, identified both of them
as having been in company on the day when Batt called
at the spoilt stamp-office. The case was remanded for
further evidence. During the morning a man was ap-
prehended in the gallery of the police-court, who is be-
believed to be an associate of the prisoners, but at present
the police appears uncertain whether they will be able to
connect him with the charge.
ACCIDENT ON THE GREENWICH RAlLWAY.—Yes-
terday morning an accident occurred near the Spa-road
station of the Greenwich line, which, though occasioning
serious injury to several persons, has not, as far as we
can at present ascertain, been attended with any fatal
result. It occurred to the nine o'clock train,
which was proceeding to Greenwich. At the Surrey
Canal Junction, near the Commercial-road Station,
there is the Bricklayers' Arms siding which runs on to
the main line to Greenwich. An engine was upon this
siding, and it was the duty of the driver to remain until
the pass signal was given for him to pass on to the down
line. The signal, it is said, was not given ; but in spite of
this the engine driver proceeded with his engine, and thus
came into collision with the passenger train. Eight or
nine carriages were in all knocked off the line, and many
of the passengers were seriously braised and hurt, though
fortunately none were killed. Those who had received
injuries were immediately sent back to London, and after
about an hour's delay the traffic of the line was resumed.
FATAL ACCIDENT AT WOOLWICH DOCKYARD.—
A fatal accident occurredyesterday to a workman employed
at Woolwich Dockyard, named Philip Shapland. It ap-
pearedthat the deceased was at work with other men upon
lio steam-troop ship. Megmra, now in the harbour pre-
paring for sea, when he fall into the water, and was
drowned, although every effort was made for his rescue.
The body has not yet been recovered.

SINTERS OF CHARITY IN THE LONDON WORK-
moutsrs.—Last evening there was a very full attendance of
the guardians of the Strand Union, at the usual board.
meeting, to consider a motion placed on the agenda papers
by Mr. Storr, with respect to the offer made by the All
Saints' Home Sisters, in Margaret-street, Cavendish-
square, to undertake the nursing gratuitously of the sick
wards of this workhouse. The newly-appointed Poor-law
Inspectors, Dr. Markham and Mr. Corbett, were present.
Mr. Wilkinson presided. Mr. Steyr, in the course of his
speech, referred to the scandalous treatment of the sick
by the pauper nurses, which had been exposed by the
late inquiry, and said he had very little faith in the
system which had been adopted by the guardians, namely,
of having paid nurses at 151. a-year, to watch and tend
the sick. A noble offer had been made to the guardians
by a body of Christian ladies to undertake the duty of
tending the sick, and he thought if that offer were
accepted, all connected with the workhouse would benefit.
The sick would benefit in increased care; the paupers
would benefit by the example of duty performed as a
Christian virtue, and voluntarily; and the guardians would
benefit by knowing that there was a body in the house,
apart from the lead officials and the paupers. He read a
letter showing the great good these ladies had done at the
Charlton Union, in Lancashire, by nursing the sick on a
terrible outbreak of fever there, which crested a panic
among all other nurses ; and then proceeded to urge the
importance of having impartial witnesses of the working
of the Poor-law in the workhouses, by raying that there
had been no proper inspection of those places. One
official inspector could not look after 40 London
workhouses as well as be occupied at the Poor-law
Board in writing letters, and it was only a pretence
to call the guardians' visits inspections, for they were only
two hours inspecting the house throughout. He
moved that inquiry be made with respect to the manner
in which the nursing had been carried out at Choriton
Union Workhouse by the sisters of charity, with a view to
accepting their services in the Strand Union Workhouse.
Mr. liedgcock seconded the resolution, which was sup-
ported by Mr. Ennever and another guardian. Mr.
Corbett, in response to a question, bore testimony to the
great good these ladies had done at the Chorlton Union
Workhouse. An excited discussion took place upon the
question, and the proposal was denounced as a scheme to
get in the thin end of the wedge for Roman catholic
prosleytising purposes, and eventually an amendment
that the question stand over for six months was carried
by a large majority.
UNITED GENERAL GASLIGHT COMPANY.—The
half-yearly general meeting of the shareholders of this
I company was held yesterday at the London Tavern, Mr.
IR. Hudson in the chair. The report of the directors stated
that the profits for the half-year ending June last amounted
to 10,1011. Is. lid. At Dublin the increase of business
had been satisfactory. The returns for coke had not
realised so large an amount as was obtained during the
corresponding period last year. The reorganisation of
j mains and services had been completed. There had been a
considerable diminution of leakage during the half-year.
The directors applied for an act of parliament during the
I last session, which did not, however, pass the committee of
the House of Lords, but it was intended to apply again during
the ensuing session. The increased demand for gas at Dublin
required an extension of retort power, together with new
roof to retort-house and additional settings, involving a
j moderate outlay ; these would be completed in time for
the next winter's operations. At Limerick, the improve-
ment on both rental and sales of coke bad been satisfac-
tory. An opportunity having occurred for the sale of the
lase of the Austinfriars premises, the directors disposed
of the same, and new offices had been taken in Jeffrey's-
square. The profits, added to the dividend reserve fund
of 2,9031. 12s. 9d., made a total of 13,0541. 14a. Bd., from
which the directors recommended that a dividend of 20s.
per share and a bonus of 3s. per share, amounting to
10,3501., both free of income tax, be declared payable on
and after 2nd October next. Three of the directors,
Mr. Hudson, Mr. Stephenson, and Mr. Wheeler, and
Mr. Wheeler, jun., one of the auditors, went out of office
by rotation, and, being eligible, offered themselves for
re-election. The chairman, in moving that the report be
adopted, stated that the concern would be handed over to
the Alliance Gas Company on the 29th inst. The report
was agreed to, as also the dividend recommended therein.
The retiring directors and auditor were re-elected and the
proceedings terminated.
CRYSTAL PALACE. OWE SHLLLING DAY.
TUESDAY, SEPT 4.—Admissions on payment, 5,088 ;
ditto by season tickets, 608. Total visitors, 5,786.

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ADMIRALTY, SEPT. 4. A PPOINTMENTS.—SiIb-
Lieutenant G. H. R. Willis, to the Lord Clyde.
Naval Cadeta (nominated) A. Dew and E. R. Ere.
EDElwin* P. Robertson, to the Orontes.

PORTSMOUTH, SEPT. 4.
The Orontes, 2, iron screw troop-ship, Captain
H. W. Hire, sailed from Portsmouth this afternoon for
Queenstown, where she will embark the Gust regiment for
conveyance to Quebec. The Orontes only arrived from
Canada on Tuesday last and she immediately received
orders to prepare for sea, no repairs being undertaken ex-
cepting those that were imperatively necessary. The
Tamar, screw troop ship, preceded the Orontes last week to
embark the 53rd regiment for conveyance from Ireland to
Quebec. The Orontes also takes out a large quantity of
ammunition, chiefly consisting of Wadley ds' cart-
ridges, the total weight being about 140 tons. The troops
are under orders to embark on Thursday morning. It is
understood that these rapid movements are the result of an
urgent demand on the part of the Canadian government
for reinforcements in anticipation of another Fenian raid
upon the frontier.

VISIT OF THE LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY TO
PLYMOUTH.—PLYMOUTH, SEPT. 4.—Sir John Pakington,
the First Lord, held the usual official levee in Devonport
Dockyard on Monday. The hat board had for several
years limited the number of officers admitted to these
levees, on the last occasion the number being reduced to
30. The result of this was that only those who were early
in the field and were the first that gave in their names had
a chance of seeing the first lord. On the present occasion,
however, no limit was placed to the attendance. Every
officer in the district who desired to see Sir John had
the opportunity, and 83 availed themselves of it.
A deputation from the Devonport Sailors' Home also
waited on the First Lord, to solicit a grant for that estab-
lishment. The other members of the board employed the
day in inspecting the vessels in harbour at Devonport.
The new ""Wavish " light, for signals at sea, was also in.
imected. During the day several of them were lit, and
hoisted on board the guard ship, and left until dark, in
order that their lordships might witness their effects after
being several hours without trimming. In the evening
their lordships dined with the Commander-in-Chief of the
Western District, Major-General Spencer. On Tuesday
various further details of the arsenal were inspected. In
the evening their lordships gave an official dinner, and
during the night were to proceed to Scilly, Queenstown,
and Milford. _

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DEATH OF VICE-ADMIRAL RICH.—We have to
announce the death of Vice-Admiral C. Rich, which took
place yesterday afternoon at his temporary residence in
Pall Mall from the effects of an accident. It appears that
on Sunday night the gallant admiral, in descending the
lower flight of steps of the goad staircase at the United
Service Club, made a false step, and came with great
violence on to the marble pavement, sustaining a severe
cut on the head, besides other injuries. He was imme-
diately taken to his lodgings a few doors from the club,
but in the meantime had bled profusely from the injury on
his head. Medical aid was promptly obtained, and his
wound dressed, he being at the time perfectly conscious.
About 4 o'clock on Monday morning a sudden change took
place, when he lost all power of speech, and became
unconscious, from which state he never rallied, and
died yesterday afternoon between 12 and 1 o'clock.
He entered the navy in November, 1801, and was continu-
ously employed afloat up to 1829, and went in the coast-
guard in 18:37, until he obtained post rank the year fol-
lowing. Hie commissions bore date as follows:—Lieu-
tenant, 28th June, 1810 ; commander, 27th January,
1816 ; Captain, 28th June, 1833 ' • retired rear-admiral,
10th September, 1857 ; and vi-admiral, 9th February,
1864.

MILITARY REINFORCEMENTS FOR CANADA.—Yes-
terday the Admiralty agents at Liverpool completed
their negotiations with the Cunard Company for the trans-
port of troops to Canada. They have taken up the
steamers Europa and Tarifa, which will in all probability
sail about Thursday week, and will convey to Quebec the
kith Hussars, with their horses, and a number of troops
of other arms of the service.