The Sun.
London, England, 1854-08-30 00:00:00

NEWRY AND ENNISKILLEN.

yesterday at
The half-yearly meeting was held
Guildhall Coffee-house, City. the
SV. F. SPACKMAN, Esq., took the chair.
The CHAIRMAN said he had a few remarks to make, T
the first place, he would congratulate them on te --.3
tion of their affairs at present to what it was on a i-oPosi.
which
former
occasion. Their working expenses had heen3o6t,
directors had a troublesome and expensive correspond!
at a price
ence with the Dublin and Bclfast Company, in
they offered to sell them the line, or to lease it
less than ilr. Dar an offered to the company. To these
overtures no assent was given.
After some observations from a few proprietors, the
report was adopted, and the directors and auditor were
elected.
A rote of thanks was then passed to the chairman, and
tha meeting adjourned.

NEWRY, WATERPOTNT, AND ROSTREI,
The seventeenth half-yearly meeiing of the above
' n
rail-
•ay was held yesterday in the Clare, -rl
.on-roorns, South
;, Shared,John-street, Liverpool, at 11 o'clock, Fran
Esq., Chairman of Directorq presiding'.
The traffic returns upon"the line continue to show
some increase over that of the corresponding half-year of
1853, although the addition anticipated from the opening
of the Newry and Enniskillen line to Gorah Wood has
not been realised. The directors have to express their
gratificattion that the liabilities of the company have been
so far arranged, by cons ersion into debentures, bearing
five per cent. interest, as to get rid of all disputes, with
consequent legal charges, and that the amount outstand-

ing, with the exception of the Irish Li* Bill; is now re-
duced to 278/. 3s. Bd.
The report and the statementof accounts having been
adopted, the proceedings,. which only occupied a few
minutes, then closed.

OXFORD, WORCESTER,
_AND WOLVER•

HAMPTON.

The half-yearly meeting was held yesterday at the
London Tavern, Bishopgate-street. J. Parson, Esq.,
took the chair, in the absence of Capt. Rushout, M.P.
The report has already appeared.
The CEIAIR)IAN moved the adoption of the report, and
the declaration of a dividend of 2 per cent. for the half-
year on the preference shares.
An amendment was moved for leaving •ut that part
of the report relating to the broad gauge, but it was
negatived.

The report was then adopted, and a dividend of 2
per cent. for the half-year on the preference shares was
agreed to unanimously, and the meeting adjourned.

TEE FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT.

THE EXAMINATION BEFORE THE CROYDON

MAGISTRATES.

CROYDON, Tuesday morning:—The magistrates re-as-
sembled this morning for the purpose of prosecuting the
inquiry adjourned from Friday last. Simpson and Slad-
den, the driver and stoker of the excursion train, were
brought up in custody from Horsemonger-lane Gaol,
and Boynett and Knyvett, who were out on bail, sur-
rendered, and were placed at the bar with the others.
The magistrates present were Mr. E. R. Addams,
chairman, Captain Kemmis, Mr. J. W. Sutherland, and
Ma Byron.
Mr. Dawson appeared on behalf of Mr. Parker, the
station-master at Croydon.
Mr. Everett said that it was agreed on all hands that
his clients Boynett and Knyvett were not to blame, and
he therefore applied for their immediate discharge.
Mr. Barrow, barrister, who appeared on behalf of the
friends of the deceased clergyman, said he had no objec-
tion to their discharge, as no charge of any kind could
be alleged against them.
The Chairman, after a consultation with his brother
magistrates, decided that there could be no inconve-
nience in allowing the matter, to stand over for the
present.
Henry Chapman, the telegraph clerk at Stoat's West,
was examined. He gave precisely the same evidence as
was taken before Mr. Payne, the coroner, yesterday.
Mr. Bone, the telegraph clerk at the Croydon. station,
repeated the evidence given before Mr. Payne on the
first day of the inquest.
In answer to Mr. Rawlings, witness replied that he
was sorry to say he had frequently made errors in the
telegraph book, but they had never been complained of
by the railway authorities.
Henry Horton said he resided at Sandgate, and was a
plumber. He was in the second part of the excursion
train on Monday, August 21. There was a gentleman
of the name of Elias Hodson with him in the carriage.
In consequence of some communication he had with
him they were induced to take out their watches when
they left Red-hill station. It was after they passed
through Merstram tunnel they took out their watches
to time the train, because it was going so fast. They
found that the train went four miles in 4A minutes.
By the Chairman—They timed the train at the other
side of Tunbridge, but it was not going so fast then.
The speed of the train was slackened about half a mile
before it reached Croydon station. But it did not slacken
much. On going into the station at Croydon, the train
proceeded at the rate of a mile in two minutes and a
half.

Edward White, of Yerton, carpenter, a passenger in
the second part of the excursion train, said he recollects
passing the Stoat's Nest station. The train was going
very fast, he should think at the rate of 50 miles an
hoar.

Mr. Rawlings—l suppose you did not take out your
watch.

Witness—No.
By the Chairman—He did not perceive that the train
slackened speed on arriving at the Croydon station.
Stephen Walters, of Horsemonden, draper, said he
was in the second part of the excursion train. He re-
membered the train passing the Stoat's Nest station.
The great speed of the train attracted his attention. He
believed that between Stoat's Nest and Croydon the
train travelled at the rate of 40 or 50 miles an hour. He
believed that the, speed was slackened a little before
reaching Croydon station. He was in a third-class open
carriage ; but did not notice the signals.
By the Chairman—As far as he could judge, the train
entered the Croydon station at a speed of between 20
and 30 miles an hour.

Henry Bennett, carpenter, of Croydon-common, said
that he was standing on the siding near the switchman's
box when the accident occurred. He saw the excursion
train come through the Addiscombe-road bridge. It
was proceediLg at the rate of 12 or 14 miles an hour
'when the collision took place, but he was not acquainted
with the speed of railway trains.
William Nash, of Abbford, a porter in the employ of
the South-Eastern Company, said he acted as under-
guard to the second part of the excursion train on the
21st inst. ➢dr. Brown, the s:,ation•master at Bricklayers'
Arms, had charge of the train. John Jack was the head
guard.
It was here stated, in reply to the magistrate. that
Jack was unable to attend in consequence of having a
fracture of the ribs. .

Superintendent Lund inquired whether the magis-
trate required any further evidence on the subject of the
speed of the train
The Chairman said he thought further evidence on the
point was unnecessary.
Capt. Barlow, general manager of the South-Eastern
line, said the trains were under the charge of a guard,
an under-guard, as many breaksmen as were required, a
driver, and a fireman. Witness having explained the
duties of these officers, gave similar evidence to that
taken by Mr. Payne, She coroner, at the inquest yes-
terday.
By Captain Remmis—The stoker of an engine was
under the direction of the driver, whose servant he was
for the time being.
Alfred Batters, a porter, in the employment of the
Brighton Company, said he was present when the acci-
dent occurred. A person named Gammon was killed.
His death was caused by being jammed in between the
two seats of a third-class carriage.
Mr. George Hawkins, the Brighton superintendent,
explained what he had stated on a previous day in refer-
ence to the working of the telegraph on the Brighton
line. He expressed his belief that the trains on the
Brighton line, crowded as it was at present, could not
be worked by telegraph well. The telegraph was of
great use. He considered the Croydon station the best
protected station on any line of railway. He considered
it quite safe to run through the station at the rate of 45
miles an hour. He agreed with the evidence of Captain
Barlow as to the speed at which a train might pass a
station.

After a consultation amongst the magistrates,
Toe Chairman said that the bench had decided on ac-
quitting Knyvett and Boynett, the driver and stoker of
the ballast engine, because they thought there was no
evidence against them. They had alto determined on
acquitting Kadden, the stoker of the excursion train.
But with respect to Simpson, they would be glad to hear
whether it was his wish, or the wish of the gentleman
who represented him, to offer any evidence to the bench.
The magistrates wished to give him an opportunity of
anythi, g he might be advised to offer.
Mr. Bergon said it was not his intention to call any
evidence, or to addre,s the bench on behalf of his client.
Simpson was then called up, and, after the usual cau-
tion, declined saving anything. He was then fully
committed for trial,

Application was made to admit him to bail, and the
magistrates said they would take the question intu con-
sideration at a sitting next Saturday morning,

"OLD BOGIE" NOT A FICTITIOUS CHARACTER.—Many,
no doubt, still remember among their earliest impres-
sions the terror produced by the nurse's threat of
sending for " Old Bogie "—such vulgar errors are now
happily discarded from nursery discipline. Infants of
the present day are taught arts, and sciences, and philo-
sophy. They are no longer to be intimidated by /Than
toms of the imagination. In the spirit of the age
they would ask (if they were able), " Who is Old
Bogie ?" As some children of a larger growth may l:e
curious to learn who was Old Bogie, we copy fiom
an old writer what we believe to be the original of
the myth that for so many years helped to keep unruly
brats in order. In the year 1664 (?) Surat was " pillaged
and burnt by a certain robber named Bogie." Our
author states that in this conflagration the houses of
the Dutch merchants escaped through the especial inter-
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and industrious little republic, Holland. The extirpa-
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the march of intellect as to individual good sense and the
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SPORTING NOTES.

HOT WORK AT CHELMSFORD.

The pursuit of sport under difficulties was disagree.
ably experienced at Chelmsford yesterday. Scarcely a
breath of air was stirring, and the scorching heat of an
unclouded sun rendered the spectators' languid and in-
different to the races. The sport, too, was alike most
insignificant in quantity and character, awl was not
marked by an incident of au interesting nature. The
counter attractions at Derby, too, rendered the attend-
ance of speculators very limited : and, indeed, if some
reform be not introduced into the management, the
meeting will neither obtain the patronage of the local
gentry nor the support of owners of horses. The town
committee and race committee may comprise jolly good
fellows enough, but they certainly seem incompetent to
carry out their undertaking with the slightest shadow of
success.

The fields were miserably small. Only four started
for the Chelmsford Handicap. Little Naughty made
all the running, and was only defeated within a few
strides of the chair by Miss Bolton. If I make no error
of judgment Little Naughty was most clumsily ridden at
the finish. Nutpecker slipped, and, I am informed,
ricked his back. But for this mischance, I think he
would have upset the "pot " on Miss Bolton.

The favourites were flu) winners in every instance, ex-
cept one. 3to 1 was betted on the Marchioness colt for
the Galleywood Stakes, but he was beaten easily by
Vestige. A horse with more shaky understandings
than those of the favourite I never saw, and over the
hard course it seemed any odds on his breaking down
against his winning.
I intended to express my notions al to the probable
result of the races at Lincoln, but loan gather no infor-
mation here respecting the competitors, and lam there-
fore disinclined to guess even at the winners.
Chelmsford, Tuesday Night. A FRESH MAN.

SPORTING INTELT,IGENCE.

BETTING AT MANCHESTER.—Tunney.

The attractions of Derby and Eccles engrossed the
attention of the speculators, who remained, however,
all the early part of the day. For the Leamington
Stakes, Great Yorkshire Handicap, and St. Leger,
betting was limited, and the investments to trifling
amounts. Latest prices :

LEAMINGTON STAKES.
6to 1 agst Amalgamation (taken).
Bto 1 agst Hungerford (taken).
10 to 1 agst Baalbec (taken).
ST. LEGER.
100 to 50 agst Boiardo (taken).
6to 1 agst Acrobat (taken).
7to 1 agst The Trapper (taken).
100 to 7 agst Midsummer (taken).
35 to 1 agst Hannibal (taken).
GREAT YORKSHIRE.
Bto 1 agst Grand Inquisitor (taken).
32 to 1 agst any other offered.

DERBY RACES-TUESDAY.
GRAND STAND STAKES.

Falcon
Little Tom
Liberty •

St. Clair .
Ogtrugoth

Six ran.
PRODUCE STA,IKES.

Two ran.
TRADESMEN'S PLATE.

Little Davie
Pumicestene
Amalgamation
Six ran.
DEBWENT STAKES.

Tirnotheus
Governess

Three ran.

CHELMSFORD RACES-TUESDAY.

The MARKS HALL STAKES of 10 BOWL each, with 25
added, for three-yr-olds and upwards. Winner to be

sold. for 1201. 'Gentlemen riders, Professionals 61b
extra. One mile and a half.
Mr. Mare's St. Faith, 4 yre, list 11b, (Mr. Bevill) 1
Mr. 8., Land's Bordeaux, aged, listBlb (Mr. Price) 2
Mr. T. Steven's Sir George, 3 yrs, lOst 41b... (Yates) 3
Major Bringburst's The Hero (h b), aged, list Sib ... 0
Betting-5 to 2on St. Faith; 4to 1 agst Bordeaux.
Won by a length and a half. Bad third. Bordeaux
broke'down, and the Hero bolted.

The BRENTWOOD STAKES of 10 sous each, with 50 added,
for two-year-olds. Colts, 84 71b ; fillies, Bst 41b.
Certain winners extra. Untried stallions or mares al-

lowed 31b. Half a mile.
Mr. Rogers' Guitar, Bst 4ib. (G. E. Sharpe) 1
Mr. Powell's The Despi ied, Bst 41b. (Yates) 2
Betting----3 to lon Guitar. A good race ; won by a
neck.

The CHELMSFORD HANDICAP of 20 80VS each, h ft, and
only 5 if declared, &c.; for three year-olds and up-
wards. Extra weight for certain winners. The secc•nd
horse to save his stake. To start at the distance post,
and go once round. 23 subs., 18 of whom pay 5 sore

each.
Mr. Roger' Mies Bolton, 3 yrs, 6st 51b (J. Steggles) 1
Mr. French's Little Naughty, 5 yrs, Bst llb (T. Smith) 2
Mr. Mare's Nutpecker, 4 yrs, 7st 51b (G. E. Sharpe) 3
M. T. Stevens' Sleeping Partner, 6 yrs. Bst 121 b
(Yates) 4
Garvey weighed for Firebrand, but the' horse did not
go to the post.
Betting,-2 to lon Miss Bolton, sto 2 agst Little
Naughty, 5 to 1 agst Sleeping Partner. Little Naughty
made the running to within a few strides of the chair.
Miss Bolton then collared him, and he was beaten by a
head. A length and a half between second and third ;
very bad fourth. Nutpecker slipped at the last turn,
and slightly "chinked" his back.
_ _

The Gild! WOOD STAKES of 5 sows each, with 15 added;
for three-yr-olds and upwards. Optional selling
weights, &c. 6 furlongs.
Mr. H. Gray's Vestige, 3 yrs (501.) , Bst 131 b (Prior) 1
Mr. Hadland's ch c by Verulaan—Marchioness. 3 yrs
(501.), 7st 21b (Garvey) 2
Thick weighed for Henrietta, but she did not go to
the post.
Bettinfr-3 to 1 on Marchioness colt. The non-
favourite won in a canter by two lengths, and was
afterwards sold by auction to Mr. B. Land, for 63
guineas.

*SIMMERS' PLATE of 50 sous (Handicap), for all ages.
6 furlongs.
John o' Bruges, 3 yrs, 6st 71b (Garvey) 1
Adeline, 3 yrs, 6st (J. Steggles) 2
Betting-5 to 4on John o'Bruges, who won by fuur
lengths.

ENTRIES for the QUEEN'S PLATE this day (Wednesday).
Age
Firebrand
Virgt-un 3
Ve.tige

Age
Sleeping Partner 6
Sharavogue 5
Fenman (late Saukbut) 5
Rochford,bySir T.Sykes 5

ENTRIES for th
Henrietta, 5 yrs 9st 316

e TOWN PLATE.
Marchioness colt, 3 yrs, 7st
Dispute (late Stranger), 3
yrs, sst
Bordeaux, aged, paid

Rackapelt, 4 yrs, Bst 61b
Hero, aged, 7st 101 b

John o'firuges,3yrs,7stlOlb
Miss Goldschwidt, 5 ys, .7t.t
71b

The first race \cif

be at ih. 30min.

A SLAVE STORY. —The following, extraordinary case
occurred in Mississippi, under the slave-law of that
state :—A planter was afflicted by a loathsome disease.
S.. offensive were the ulcers, that he was deserted by his
girlwitea whomupon
he
bin owneddressed
ess a
esd
his ulcers, white friends ; and while thus afflicted and forsaken, a
aslavek
cleansedin(ll his3and
person, patiently
and watched over him until he finally recovered. With
gratitude and affection to his bent factress, he took her to
Cincinatti, Ohio, executed to her a deed of manumission,
had it recorded, returned to Mississippi, and then mar-
ried her in legal form. They lived together affectionately
for many years, reared a family of children, and, as he
lay upon his deathbed, by will he divided his property
between his wife and children. His brother, hearing of
his death, came forward and demanded his property.
The widow and children were indignant at the demand.
They, too, were seized ; and the validity cf that marriage
was tried before Judge Sharkley, of that State, who de-
cided that the whole matter was a fraud upon the law of
slavery—that the property belonged to the collateral
heirs. His widow was sold by the surviving brothers,
the children were sold off at private auction, and both
mother and children now toil in chains or sleep in servile
graves.
FATAL LANDSLIP AT WEST HARTLEPOOL.—On Thurs-
day last an extensive landslip took place at the new
dock works, West Hartlepool, whereby two labourers
lost their lives, and a third was seriously maimed. The
soil is of a soft and mossy character, and the cutting hav-
ing been carried to a depth of about 17 feet, the utmost
watchfulness had been used b.,' the workmen to avoid
being under the face of it at critical periods. On this oc-
casion two watchers were employed, whiletwo men, Ed wd
Burns and Thos. Jones, were throwing the " slack" (or
loose earth) into a waggon ; and so suddenly did the acci-
dent occur that no sufficient warning was given to admit
of a possibility of escape. The men working at some 50
feet from the spot saw the mass move, and called out to
warn their comrades, but in another moment the latter
were buried under several tons of earth. Every exer-
tion was immediately made for the recovery—the entire
force of the labourers employed in assisting the work,
In three minutes they succeeded in recovering Thomas
Jones, who was suffering. fearfully from the injuries he
received, and died almost instantly on his being raison
from the earth ; but seven minutes further had elapsed
before Burns was extricated, when he was, of course,
quite dead. The sufferings of Jones must have been
intense, as his head was only partially covered, while
his body was buried under an immense load.—Sunder-
lan,l News.
A "r TI3I-t AMONG THE DEAD.—We are informed that,
after the •rs hiog o Lire cars on the Baltimore and sus
quella,,na thrilroad, on the evening of the 4th inst.,
while the deed were lying around, and the wounded were
groaning under their injuries, some demon in human
form got into one of the cars and wrested a gold watch
and chain, and a pocketbook containing $lO5, front Mr.
Maddison Jeffers, who was prostrated by the breaking
of both his legs, and unable to offer effective resistance,
He esceped with his bar tv.— Baltimore Clipper.
EXTRA.ORDINAUY DISCOVERY.—Our Fortroee corm-
pendent writes that a few days since, while the work-
men employed in one of the quarries near the Mount
high road were excavating blocks el' red sandstone, 14
ter?, irem the I,urfwm, thy ur)txnecte,lly discovered two
human skulls, of large size, in a -state of petrefaction.—
/mem ffit courier.

LAW INTELLIGENCE.

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.—AUG. 29.
(Before Mr. Commissioner Fonblanque.)
IN RE JOSEPH LAKIN.

This was the certificate meeting. The bankrupt was
a draper, of Crawford-street, Mary lebone. The ac-
counts extend from January, 1852, to May, 1854, and
show at their commencement a deficiency of 542/. He
nilw alias to unsecured creditors 1,2481.; secured, 6556.:
liabilities, 8421. There are little or no assets, The pro-
perty held by creditors was valued at 515/,
There was no opposition.-

His Honour said that the bankrupt, having com-
menced with a deficiency of 5401., had contracted debts
and liabilities to the amount of 2,0001., to meet which
there was but 301. The book-keeping had been bad,
and the certificate, third class, must be suspended three
months.