The Sun.
London, England, 1864-10-04 00:00:00

The chief prize, at 200, 400, and 600 yards, was won by
Corporal Johnstone.
The rumoured disbandment of the Western Artillery
Volunteers having caused a considerable expression of feel-
ing for some time past, a public meeting has just been held
to consider the subject. Mr J. H. Smith presided, and
among those present were General Cox, Colonel Mant, &c.
General Cox opened the proceedings by observing that they
were met there as members of the Western community, not
as a military body. One or two resolutions would be sub-
mitted to them, which materially concerned the towns of
Weston. The Weston Artillery Volunteers, he was sorry to
say, had not been commanded as he had hoped they would
have been. Circumstances had arisen which had made
them apparently lax in their duties, but it was hardly neces-
sary to assert that they were not lacking in their loyalty.
Their representations had not been attended to, while ex
parte statements had been heard with regard to them ; but
without any regard to their feelings or the feelings of the
town of Weston they had been indirectly informed that the
corps was to be dissolved. He concluded by proposing the
first resolution—" That the meeting has heard with deep
mortification and surprise of the intention of her Majesty's
Secretary for War to disband the corps upon certain repre-
sentations not disclosed to the members or the public, and
thereupon desires to make an earnest remonstrance against
a measure which it hereby humbly submits to be at variance
with that spirit of public courtesy and fairness by which the
great Volunteer movement in this country has hitherto
been encouraged and maintained." The following resolu-
tions were also proposed and carried unanimously—" That
local differences arose—the causes of which no longer exist
—whereby the command of the corps, in the anxiety of its
members to preserve, passed into the hands of a stranger,
and its affairs into the temporary social and financial em-
barrassments now existing. That upon the first establish-
ment of the corps volunteers for its ranks to the number of

150 were inscribed upon its roils, and that persons of great
local influence, property, and position, headed by an expe-
rienced general officer in her Majesty's Indian army, came
forward to take commissions therein." "That this corps
pledges itself upon an inquiry to clear the imputations in
respect of such differences ; to raise its strength to at least
effective members, and to submit to the authorities the same
staff, or a staff of officers equal in character, to those origi-
ginally commissioned." " That for the reasons stated, an
appeal be made to the proper authorities, through the Lord
Lieutenant, for the appointment of a committee of inquiry,
to afford an opportunity of clearing the corps from the im-
putations cast on their honour and patriotism, of which it
is felt alike by all they are wholly undeserving, and of lead-
ing to the maintenance of the corps in increased strength
and efficiency." The meeting was brought to a close with
three times three hearty cheers for the Queen.
The third competition for the handsome challenge cup
given by Mr E. Lovell, of Wells, clerk to the lieutenancy,
to be shot for by members of the Ist battalion of Somerset
Volunteer rifles, took place last week on Hampton-down,
near Bath. The ranges were 200, 400, and 600 yards, five
shots at each ; Hythe position, W imblelon scoring. There
were upwards of b 0 competitors, of whom 19 made 30 points
and upwards. The winner was Sergeant Taylor, 17th
company, who made the fine score of 48.
The Ist Battalion (Duke of Cornwall's) Rifle Volunteers,
commanded by Major-General Tremenheere, was inspected
by Lord Vivian, Lord-Lieutenant of the county, last week,
at Caselew, the seat of Sir Charles Lemon. The battalion
mustered 751 of all ranks. After receiving the Lord-Lieu-
tenant in line, the battalion marched past inopen and quarter
distance column, when they were again formed into line,
and went through the bayonet exercise in review order. A
series of deployments and movements in quarter distance
column and double column of subdivisions were then exe-
cuted, which with firing in line and square occupied nearly
an hour. At the conclusion Leg d Vivian expressed himself
highly satisfied with the efficiency of the battalion, and com..
mended particularly the precision of the bayonet exercise.
The marching past had been very good and the file firing
exceedingly well sustained. His Lordship was, in fact, much
pleased with the whole of the evolutions. In conclusion,
General Treraenheere was complimented on being at the
head of so fine a body of men, and he, as well as all present,
received the thanks of the Lord Lieutenant for their day's
exertions.

The Stokesley, Skelton, and Guisborough Volunteers,
with the Ist battalion of the North York Volunteer Artil-
lery, assembled, on the invitation of the Earl of Zeeland,
at Upleatham, for a field day. The muster was about 500
men. The Earl, with Colonel Cathcart, put the men
through battalion drill, which was performed very satis-
factorily. The whole force was afterwards entertained at
luncheon, after which the Volunteers and the public were
freely admitted to the gardens and grounds. The Ponte-
fract, Doncaster, Hoyland, Barnsley, and Rotherham
Volunteers competed for the prizes offered to the 4th West
York battalion. The amount of £l2, in seven prizes, was
shot for by Volunteers who had attended the great Doncas-
ter Review, at 200 and 600 yards ; five shots at each range.
Private Brown (37th) was first, with a score of 30 ; the two
remaining prizes were won by Private Butler and Private
Bennett (36th). The champion badge and £lO, given by
Lieut.-Col. Stanhope, the money being made into four
prizes, formed a contest in which Corporal Copley (36th)
was first. For the Corporation of Doncaster's prize Private
Butler was first. The sheeting throughout was good. The
annual prize shooting of the 3d West York -Volunteers was
much interfered with by the wind, The first-class prizes
seven in number, shot by seven shots at 600 yards, were won
by Quartermaster-Sergeant Woodcock, Sergeant Nunn, and
Private Spence, after a tie among them of 18 points, the
money being divided. The other prizes were won by Cor-
porel Milnes, Corporal Lambert. and Private Parrett, who
also divided. Corporal Atkinson was seventh. The second
series of prizes for marksmen and first class shots (the
silver cup and six money priz7s) were shot for at 500
yards. After a tie of -21 points, made by seven shots,
Quartermaster- Sergeant Woodcock was first. 'I he all
o'mars' prizes were shot for at 500 yards, seven rounds,
53 entries; Sergeant-Major Aldridge, Bradford, was
first, with 20 points, and Private Sharman, Halifax, second,
with 19. Mr Sharman won this prize last year, also. A
splendid contest over the ground of the 4th IV est York,
for all corners, resulted in the following disposal of the
prizes :—Five rounds at 200 and 500 yards, Corporal Cow-
per, Wakefield, first—and the other prizes, in the order of
their names, to Sergeant Knowles, Guisley—Private Win-
cup, Knareeborough—Sergeant Hawley, Elland—Ensign
Idell, Knaresborough—and Private Clayton, Halifax.
The battalion prize meeting of the North York com-
panies, which was fixed for Tuesday last, in Castle Howard
Park, Melton, has been postponed owing to the serious ill-
ness of the Earl of Carlise, the range being close to his lord-
ship's mansion, The 6th West York Volunteers have also
held their annual prize meeting. In each case of the first,
second, and third companies the captain's silver medal and
other prizes were offered. All ranges were 200 and 300
yards, at each five shots. The winners of first prizes were
—No. 1 company, private Wilson, 27 marks—in No. 2
company, Ensign Crossland, 24—Corporal Radcliffe,
24—and private Muir, 24—in No. 3 Company, Ser-
geant Cliffe, 21, and Colour Sergeant Richardson, 21—
in No. 4 Company, Ensign Freeman, 23—in No. 5 com-
pany, private M'Kee, 22. The Beaumont gold challenge
medal, to be won thrice to give possession, was shot for,
along with 10 given by Mr Brookes, of Meltham, at 150
and 250 yards. The medal was won by Corporal Wigrey,
The head scorers for the money prizes were Corporal Haigh,
22, Privates Muir, Wilson, Hoyle, and Mellor. The Ripon
volunteers have competed for the £25 silver cup, the gift of
Mrs Mason, of Copt Hewick Hall. This cup has to be won
twice to give possession. Last year Corporal Pearce was
the winner ; this year, after shooting off a tie with Ensign
Wood, Private Seaman was the winner. A match between
the A and F companies of the East York Volunteers, five
from each, has resulted in a defeat of the F (Capt Bannis-
ter's) company by 14, the score being 142, against 156 of
the A (Capt Broderick's) company. The match was shot
at 200, 500, and 600 yards. The 37th West York Volun-
teers heve held three days' shooting at Burton Grange.
The silver challenge cup, shot for at 200, 400, and 600 yards,
was won, after a tie with Private Popplewell, by Private
Bailey, each having scored 33 points by five shots at each
range. The subscription prizes wore won by Privates Butler,
Pigott, and Popplewell. The officers' prizes were won by
Colour Sergeant Gulliver (27, by five shots, at 200 and 300
yards), Privates Bailey and Popplewell. The battalion re-
cruits' prizes were won by Privates Corker, Wag!taff,dand
Senior. Privates Popplewell, Bailey, and Atkinson tied
for and divided the'prizes given by Taylor and Sons.

From the manufacturing districts the accounts
during the past week have represented that busi.
ness generally has been very dull ; the unsettled
state of commercial affairs have almost caused a
cessation of transactions. At Manchester prices
have tended downwards, for both cloths and yarns,
with few buyers in the market. The woollen
trade of Leeds, Bradford, and Huddersfield, has
been particularly dull, the only dealings having
been to supply immediate home requirements. At
Leicester and Nottingham the hosiery and lace
trades have remained inactive, and the same may
be said of business in the hardware districts of
Birmingham, Sheffield, and Wolverhampton.
DEATH OF MR DAVID MORRIS, M.P.—On Friday
morning, at 20 minutes past 3 o'clock, Mr David
Morris, M.P. for the Carmarthen boroughs, breathed his
last. Mr Morris wall elected member for Carmarthen in
1837, and he continued to represent the constituency in Par
liament from that time uninterruptedly until his death, a
period of 27 years. lie was a thorough and consistent Libe-
ral in politics, being a supporter of the ballot, abolition
of church rates, extension of the franchise, &c. As a county
gentleman ho was much esteemed, his benevolence was pro-
verbial, and he was always ready to lend his powerful in-
fluence and his purse in promoting any good object. The
deceased gentleman was the principal in the old-established
banking firm of Messrs David Morris and Sons, Carmar-
then.. He died at the ripe age of 76. 11Ir John Gwyn
Jefferies, barrister-at-law, has already signified his intention
of coming forward for the vacant scat in the Conservative
interest, and the Liberals intend also to bring forward a
candidate, but the choice of the party has not yet been
made public,

The Mysterious Death on the Metropolitan
Railway.

Yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock Dr Lankester, coroner
for Central Middlesex, and the jury empanelled on the 14th
ult., as to the death of a female then unknown, but who has
since been identified as Emma Jane Gollop, aged 31, a mar-
ried woman, who was killed at the Portland-road station of
the Metropolitan (Underground) Railway, on the night of
Saturday, Sept, 10, under most mysterious circumstances,
resumed the inquiry at the board roam of Marylebone
Workhouse.

Mr James Burchell, of the firm of Burchell and Co., of
Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, solicitors to the Metropo-
litan Railway Company, as well as some of the directors
and officials of the company, were present to watch the pro-
ceedings, which appeared to excite deep interest. The man
Powell, in whose company the deceased woman was proved
to have been up to the moment of the starting of the train
from the platform, but Who previous to the adjournment of
the it -uest had not been forthcoming, was now also in at •
tondance, as wellss Mr Prichard, of Crescent-street,Euston-
square, the father of the deceased.
The names of the jury having been called over,
Mr Chas. Prichard, of 3, Crescent-street, Euston-square,
identified the body as that of his daughter, and said she was
the wife of a chairmaker named Henry Gollop. Ile last saw
her alive between 8 and 9 o'clock on the evening of her
death, with her husband at the Adam and Eve, in the
Euston-road. She was quite sober.
Henry Gollop,!of 15, Earl-street, Lisson-grovo, said de-
ceased was his wife. He last saw her alive standing on the
platform of the Portland Station of the Metropolitan Rail-
way, on the morning of Sunday, Sept. 11, about 10 minutes
past 12. He was then in the train into which ho had got at
the Gower-street station a few minutes before. She had
been with him and Powell drinking at the Adam and Eve,
and left her there about 10 o'clock to get some tea and sugar.
When he saw her on the platform she was with the man
Powell. The train was in motion and had not stopped. He
called out to her but did not think she heard him, and when
the train stopped he saw nothing of her or Powell. There
might have been six or seven other people on the platform
at the time.

By Mr Lewis (who represented deceased's relatives)—
When he saw his wife sal Powell they were together near
the carriages at the lower end of the platform, towards
Gower-street.

The Coroner eaid he understood that Powell was present,
nd as he was not aware that there was any charge against
him, he considered he had better now be examined.

Francis Powell was then sworn. He said ho resided at
No. 1, Clarendon•street, Seymour -street. Somers Town,
and was an organ builder in the employ of Messrs Hill and
Son, Had been acquainted with the deceased and her family
about nine years. Was with deceased on Saturday night,
the 10th of September. He met her and her husband at
the Adam and Eve public-house, and had some beer with
them. He left them about ten o'clock, and went to the Sol's
Arms, in the Ilampstead•road, and had some beer. When
he came out, Mrs Gallop (deceased) saw him crossing the
road and accosted him, saying her husband had sent her for
some tea and sugar. She then asked him to give her some-
thing to drink, and they went to the house opposite—the
Lord Palmerston. Sho then wished to go to some more
quiet place, and they went up Charles-street, near Frede-
rick-street, called, he thought, the King's Arms. There
they had four or five glasses of gin-and-water together.
They left there about a quarter to 12, and he wished her
good night ; but at her entreaty they went into the Cock
Public-house, at the corner of Brook •street and Mary-street,
and had some gin. She wanted him to see her home, but
he said it was too far, and he was too tired to come all the
way back again. Deceased then asked him to go as far as
the station, and he did so, On arriving there, deceased said
she would not go unless ha (Powell) went too, saying,
"Don't be afraid, I have money for the tickets." He (Powell)

then took two tickets, but was not clear whether he took
them for the Edgware or Bishop's-read station. He believed
he had some " chaff" with the man who sold the tickets, and
followed deceased on to the platform, and she got up towards
the end of the train, which then began to move slowly, and
on his (Powell'►) looking in that direction he saw deceased
falling apparently on her hands and knees.
Coroner—Seeing this, what did you do ?
Powell—Knowing sho was inebriated I ran away and left
her, fearing she would get me as well as herself into trouble
and locked up.

By the Coroner—l mean by leaving I got out of the station
es soon as I could. I will swear I did not get into a railway
carriage. I ran partly up one staircase, and finding a barrier
I then went up the other, where there was an official taking
tickets, and as I could not find one I paid him twopence and
passed, and went away home. I believe I gave the deceased
the tickets. Did not know anything had happened to de-
ceased except falling on the platform, and never heard of it
till the Wednesday afternoon following.
Powell was again pressed as to his having got into the
carriage and proceeded to the Edgware-read station, but
positively swore he did not.
Mr Burchell said ho was in a position to produce positive
evidence that one of the two tickets issued to this witness
and deceased was used that night, ant delivered up at the
Edgware-road station by some one, and it could not have
been deceased.

Mr Lewis and several of the jury thought it important to
ascertain positively whether Powell had told a falsehood or
not as to the use of the ticket; but the coroner ruled that
whether the man Powell went to the Portland-road station
or went on to Edgware-road, had no relevance to the cause
of death. It would be different if there was a charge against
him,

Powell, in further examination, said he believed there was
a guard between him and the deceased when she fell. He had
been drinking since 4 o'clock that afternoon. He could not
identify the man to whom he gave the twopence, but he was
a taller man than himself, with a light beard. He would
swear that he never touched the handle of one of the car-
riages, or attempted to get into any carriage. He was dressed
just the same that night as he was at that moment. He was
aware that the deceased was intoxicatel. He got home to
Clarendon street about 20 minutes to one. He met deceased's

little girl on the Tuesday following, and asked her how her
father and mother were, and she said her father was very
well, but they had not seen her mother that week. He
understood this to mean that she had not called at her
father's, where the child was staying. Did not ask if she
was hurt by her fall.
John Haydon, of 25, Heathpool-street, said he was a pas-

senger in the train, and on reaching Portland-road station
saw a female standing at the door of the next compartment.
She looked back, and beckoned a man he supposed was her
husband. She went away, and then came back while the
train uas in motion. He looked out of the carriage window
and saw her disappear, and at the time there was a guard and
porter either holding her back or helping her in, he could
not say which, and he saw them apparently holding on to
the clothing of the woman between the platform and the
last carriage of the train as it was passing. To his belief
they were either guards or porters. Could not swear to see-
ing Powell.

By the Coroner—Deceased had plenty of time to have got

into the train if she had got in when she first came to the
carriage door. He was positive it was an official or officials
that had got hold of the woman,
Mr Burch°ll reminded the Coroner that the previous evi-
dence showed that there was no porter on the platform.
The Coroner said he was aware of that, but the point was
whether there was sufficient time given to the trains at the
stations to set down and take up passengers. He was bound
to say, in the interests of the public, that he had received
several letters complaining of the practice on this line of
starting trains so rapidly as to leave passengers who were
on the platform behind, and not allowing time to set down
and take up.
Mr Burchell remarked that the time a train stopped at
each station would be regulated by the number of passen-
gers getting in and out.
The Coroner inquired if there was any further evidence,
and a well-executed and, as was stated, a most accurate
photograph of deceased taken a few hours after death, by
M r A. E. Fradelle, of the Portland Bazaar, Langham-place,
was produced, but the coroner considered her identity had
been sufficiently proved. Having then at some length re-
capitulated and commented upon the evidence, he said he
did not think that any criminal charge had been established
against Powell, but it became a question as to whether pro-
per precautions were taken by the company for the safety of
passen gets.
The jury ultimately returned a verdict, " That the de-
ceased, Emma Jane Gollop, was killed whilst attempting
to get into a train on the Metropolitan Railway, on the
the morning of Sept. 11, and that her death was accidental."
They, however, append the following resolution to their
verdict :
" The jury empanelled on Sept. 14, and adjourned to
Oct. 2, 1864, at the St. Marylebone Workhouse, on the body
of Emma Jane GAlop, who came by her death on the Me-
tropolitan Railway, on Sept. 11 last, having returned a
verdict of ' Accidental death,' are of opinion that on the
arrival of the train at the Portland-road station, where the
accident happened, there was not a proper complement of
officials to secure the safety of the passengers, and recom-
mend to the attention of the Metropolitan Railway Com-
pany greater caution on this point in future."
The inquiry then terminated.

THE REWARD OF HEROISM AND GALLANTRY.—
Fourteen days ago we chronicled the gallant rescue of a
child from the flooded v. aters of the Teviot by a labourer
named M'Guire. The brave fellow of course lost some time
in the performance of the gallant act and in changing his
wet clothes afterwards, and we are ere' ibly informed that
nits employer in paying him his wages deducted the valua of
the hour's work, 30, from his hardly won earnings.—
liatvick Advertiser.

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