The Express.
London, England, 1868-09-03 00:00:00

THE ACCIDENT TO THE SCOTCH EXPRESS

TRAIN.

FULL PARTICULABB.-(THIS DAY.)

Happily the accident to the Scotch express,
in oossenion with the Great Northern laaway, May
announced by telegram in this morning's papas, was not
attended with any oedema mu& Irma the animas
to inquiries made at Lag's-cross, it seas that
the train, of ordinary length, was despatched hues
the terminus at 8.46 last night, and proceeded
in safety for nearly two miles beyond the Hunt.
Meat station. The driver's attention was then directed
to a glue of light proceeding trim the omen portion of
the train, and, in order to anurtain the imam, he imme-
diately turned off the steam and brought the samisen to
a stand. In the meantime the unusual light and the
stoppage of the train occasioned some alarm among the
passengers; but their fears were goon allayed by the ems-
pany's servants communicating to them the actual cause
thereof. In the part of the train already men-
tioned had been placed a composite carriage
at the top of which were Ave divisions, those at each end
and that in tbo mitre being for the reception of luggage,
and the other two for the lamp beam. In the dishiest
at the rear of the carringe a large hamper was discovered
to be on fire ; and on this being perceived an affrighted
lady, riding in the lint-class compartment, was just
in the act of jumping out of the window, when James,
the seconil guard, endeavoured to calm her agitated
feelings, and brought her out in safety. Four other ladies,
occupants of the sumo caniage, having been removed,
Hodson, the head guard; Bowel, the second under-
guard ; and others in charge of the train, commenced
throwing Water over the flames, which were eventually
extinguished. It trauspired that the hamper belonged to
a gentleman riding in the train, and contained some
rare specimens of birds and skins from India, which
have been destroyed. The course of the wind at the time
was such as to prevent the Are from extending to any
other portion of the luggage than the one division.
veral boxes had a severe scorching, but without injury to
the contents ; awl the mischief has caused the destruc-
tion of the " sheeting," or covering, to the carriage.
Mr. Butcher, the station-master at Peterborough,
having been communicated with, was soon in attendance,
and, after a due inspection of the train, pronounced
all right, and said it might proceed on its journey. A
delay of nearly 40 minutes occurred. It is the duty of
the under guard, in all cases .1 accident, to go back and
lay down fog signals, lest there should be another
train approaching; and the loss of time occurred
solely in awaiting his return. The fire did
not reach the interior of the carriage; and whether the
accident originated in sparks flying from the engine, or
otherwise, could not be ascertained. None of the pas-
sengers were injured; and it was not til late this
morning that the authorith, at King's-eross were apprised
of the OCCURCIICC by telegraph.

."3‘. Richard Wagner, the great composer " Of
the Future," ha• published a violent Anti-Oallkan
pamphlet, entitled "Art and Politics," in which ho falls
foul of French literature, French music, French morals,
French manners and customs, and the French character
in general, with a vigour and virulence which ought to
amply avenge the 'insulting reception of Tan n/we-9er at the
()rand Opera in Paris.
INDIA AND CHINA mAILS.-MARSEILLE24, SEPT.
2.—The Messageries Imporiales steamer Peluso, with the
above mails, arrived here at midnight.

BARNET ANNUAL FAlR.—(This DAY.)-This
morning the quiet town of Barnet became the some of
much excitement and bustle through long strings of horses
and herds of Irish colts and Welsh ponies being brought
in for the fair. Large droves of cattle in the fields are
being inspected by graziers, arc. This three-days' fair
will commence to-morrow, and is expected to be the
largest that has been soon for many years. Stands, &c.,
are being fitted up for the horse races on Monday.
Dmtouttos OF Ciamtwr's-rws.—The demoli-
tion of Clement's-inn, at one time an inn of court, but
now a place of little mark, commenced this morning,
being another sacrifice to the new law courts, which it is
possible may not, after all, be built on " the Carey-
street Rite." Mr. (Owner, instructed by her Majesty's
Commis loners of Works, attended the tan this morning,
and sold by public auction all that portion of it which ex-
tends from the porter's lodge, just inside the gate, at the
south end near the Strand, to the wall at the north end,
and as soon as it was disposed of the process of demoli-
tion and removal commenced. In the course of two or
three days all that portion of Clamant's-inn will be gene.
The LATE QVARRELS AT AN INDEPENDENT
CUAPEL AT SALFORD.—The charges arising out of the
recent brawls at New Windsor Independent Chapel, Sal-
ford, were disposed of yesterday. The legal adviser of
the minister pre.,sed that the defendants might be com-
mitted for trial, but the Stipendiary Magistrates
declined to take that course. and eallea upon them
to find sureties to keep the peace. Mr. Trafford
passed some severe censures upon both parties to the dis-
putes, which he described as the meet &spacklel he had
ever heard of. 'lle magistrates' condemnation of the con-
duct of the minister in garrisoning the chapel and issuin
.
a placard gave rise to a ' scene" between the bench and
the barrister who appeared for Mr. Lee.—Menehr.ter
Gleardiato.

THE SPITEMBETt. —ln North and
East Yorkshire the anticipations of the poirtridgee prove
correct. 'lit& were plentiful and fine. but on comparing
notes at night few large bags had been made. After a
few 'dada tho birds were very wild, the cornfields bi'iu
all cleared, and the turnips affording very little cover.
Primo run from 4s. 6d. per brae" starting. Some coveys
are remarkably aumersua.-21ones.