The Express.
London, England, 1850-04-04 00:00:00

WRECK OF THE ROYAL ADELAIDE
BTEAMEIL

The statement is relereme to the molest of the peosightple at
Margate mat bowfin the deed dewier the the
R^yal Adelaide woe leeksigmals is somewhat at urinate with the
reports made by the two pilots, who saw the Royal Adelaide
steam into the Prism's Channel seemly two hours before
it is supposed she lam ea the sands. They distinctly state
that they mw several rockets fired it the direction of the
Prises's Chasse], sad heard the report of the signal distress
gum. Mr. Hartley, the agent of the eseapsay, isformsus
elms the Royal Adelaide was sot provided with large gum,
esnee_questly the reports heard must have proceeded from
W TOSIM tight-ship. The steamer had rockets sad other
signal free ow board, and also the mambcr of boats re.
gaited wader the set which regulates steam-vousele.
As semi emboli have bees impressed as to the severity *I
the weather during the night on wkieh the Royal Adelaide
was lost, we may state that the videos* oldie gale tor the
time it lasted has mot beea equalled for some years ; sad that
is the opinion of the oldest boatmen oa Wilson of the meet.
Numerous losses have been reported as all *ate of the
Channel, and the Premed s:her Adler, Captain Tooker, which
has arrived In the river from Cork, anatuwee the night to
hays bens bedetevous and peculiarly dark. This vessel
brought over nearly 300 deck passengers, nes, women, sad
elaildres, an la order to serene theta as much as possible
from the surf, which was making way over the craft, sad
killed about a doses besets, the commander very humanely
had as many es possible of the children takes does into the
ensisenroose, where they procured warmth aad shelter.
The escalate received at Lloyd's from their
=am the seat west, oommualeate the dediagiTrerl
of wreck and wearing apparel hoboes, to the sat
fevers. Much of it has keen lowed is the Susie, mad this is
amounted for from the feet that, at the time of the wreck,
and her breaking up, the weather had immewhat moderated,
sad the tide revening drifted the broken frogmans towards
the north seas. The many luggets that west out to the
wreck on Sunday have picked up • considerable quantity,
but from its shattered state it is doubtful whether it can be
brought into use.

The following letter has been received this morning at the
Dahlia S ram Navigation Company's odic*:
" Gentlemen —I beg to atquatnt you of a melancholy
catastrophe that happened on oar station on Saturday night,
about 10 45 p.m. We observed two rockets and • large red
light in the direction of the Tonguineand, outside of the
Quern's Channel, and we observed the red light again at
11 and at 11 38, when we never saw it afterwards. The
wind was Glowing hard from the 8.E., sad a heavy sea ma-
lting, particularly on the sands. At eitylicht we saw the
remains of a large wreck lying close to the Tongue beacon;
unfortunately tne sea was running so high at the time that
we could not launch our boats. But one of the Margate
leviers comieg through the Qeeen's Chaunel, fell I.
with two dead bodies, each having a life-preserver on, with
blue clothes ,• twee appeared to be the mate, the other the
engineer. To-day (Monday) the wreck has been surrounded
with boats, and it has been my duty to examine them. I
have gleaned what information I scald, bat I ant afraid it is
a bad job. She is a large steamer, sad there is nothing
left of her besides her mashinery and bow and one side, and
the only thing found that kids to: her identity is a large
lantern, marked ' Royal Adelaide.' Her cargo and light
gear must have driven OS the Bea: cart, as not a vestige
ia to be seen in the Qaren's Channel. As the wind had
beet blowing so long from the east, the Margate
boatman' were not on the look out. Neither did
say of the pilots see anything of it, and the Tongue light.
vowel fired signals of distress. Ido not think there was a
craft of any cat riding in the Queen's Channel at sunset, so
what became of the poor souls on board Heaven
heaves. If say prima wishes any information ren-
ewals, the unfortunate seamen, I shall fee. happy
to *apply all I can ;obtain. I am constantly bearding
the boats, to glean something respecting the remainder'
the crew. I have examined some copper sad braes handles,
bat, with the exception of the lantern, can find nothing
that; leads to her name ; bet a great many boats have put
off from Margate, through the other Chanael.
(Signed) " JOlnt HICK.,
Cammaading Batman, Cart Guard Station,
St. Nicholas, Margate."
OFFICIAL Matrix or Tun CROW DIOWNID._

The annexed return of the unfortunate crew of the Royal
Adelaide was received this morning by the secretary of the
company from Liverpool. It appears nearly the whole of
them belonged to that port, and many lame left large
is mourn their melancholy fate: W. Gaoler, chief mate ;
G. North, second mats ; W. Seat, third Mat*: W. &illy,
ettiof migiamr; W. Crook, semtd eagisior ; C. Cocklead,
J. Delany. T. Wallisms, J. Doyle, W. 13.Ues, sad J.,llcore,
firemen; P. Carey, and W. Wolfe, coal Lammers; W.
Soe4eat, J. Seim, J. Stamper. R. Tom, J. Morgaa,salora;
A. Turner, oarpeater ; T. Butler, bry ; H. Hillier, steward ;
S. Oarelty, stewardess.
The Rvel Adelaide Woman was insured in several daft/.
The less of ship sad sargo is reported to exceed 30,0)01.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.

THIS DAY.

30W.STRIET.

VIOLS= 4SACLTCIOX—TMIFOIIICII. —J. Btorks, J.
Chwssmq, and CAarlage 11Wianis were chsnred with
violent tumults on tidies constable Moore, of the F divieion.
It appeared, from the ',Mesa, of mural police con-
stables, that yesterday afternoon Moore was on duty in
Drury.lanv, when he was called by • butcher to
take Burke into custody for &smelting him. The
butcher's fear was covered with blood, and, as the con.
stable was proceeding to take Burke into custody, Chia-
ntis& with an oath, said he should not take hint, and at the
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sass time kicked the constable upon the lower part of his
stomach in a most violent manner. He repeated the out-
me ten or twelve times, kicking him about the lege and
body in a mesa dangerous manner. The constable continued
to keep a firm hold of Burke, who struck him several
times upon the ram, and also caught hold of him by the
collar. and almost strangled him. By this time upwards
of 400 persona had assembled, and several of the mob Imo-
ceeded to rescuing Chuning and Barks from hie custody.
Soon afterwards Moon saw Burks in the custody of Police-
constable No. 63, and immediately went to his assistance.
Chiming again came up and kicked him moral times about
the body and lea'. Moore caught bold of Burke and a flora
struggle ensued between them, in the ware of which they
both fill, and William caught bold of the constable by the
hair and dragged him about the ground. The three
prisoners were proceeding to commit further violence, but
were fortunately prevented by the arrival of other con•
stables. The prisoners were quite drank.
Mr. Hall sentenced Burke to be imprisoned for 14 days,
sad Charting be committed for one month. He lined Wil•
limas 201 or 14 days.
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