The Sun.
London, England, 1853-09-08 00:00:00

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The wind of the train cci/pelled him to move slightly
backward. Saw the collision take place. Ilewas a very'
rrific one, but never saw one before, and never wished
to see another.
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porter ran with his flag.
hMr. Clarkson said that, before the witness withdrew,
wished, on the part of the directors of the Great
Northern Railway Company, and on his own part per-
- sonally, publicly to thank him for the great energy he
had displayed when he saw the probability of a oollision.
In this sentiment he was s-are the worthy magistrate
would fully coincide, as also the public in general.
Fordham—Thank you, sir, for the compliment.
R. Strickland was head-guard of the express down
train. Was aware of the rule that three sharp beats of
the whistle would denote that assistance was wanted to
put on the breaks. Such a signal was not given to him
on the day of the accident--at least he did not hear
them. There were three breaks to the trail that night.
The train was going at the speed of 20 or 40 miles an
hour. If any signal had been given he would have en-
deavoured to stop the train. It was a fine day. Brad-
shaw, my companion guard, was injured. He himself
was injured by jumping off directly after the collision.
Cross-examined—lt was his duty to look out at all
stations, but he did not look out at Hornsey, and did
not see the signal. He was sorting his letters and par-
cels, according to his duty, rand, therefore, could not
look out ; if he had looked out he could not give any
signal. lad applied the "break. Leit King's-cross at
one minute past five, by his own watch. Had been
guard for several months on the express train, but only
one journey during the last month. That train usually
passes Hornsey station eight or ten minutes after five.
Re-examined—Was sorting my letters and parcels.
The break was within reach of his hand, and he could
have put it on in half a minute if he had heard a signal.
He saw the tender on the line, and he therefore jumped
off in order to save himself. Bradshaw and Marsh were
both injured. Do not think either of them applied the
break, as he felt no check. He was taken by surprise
when he saw the tender on the line, and immediately
put on the break.
Mr. Sturrock re-called, and examined by the magis-
trate—The fireman is always subordinate to the driver.
Is required to look out for all fixed signals at the station
or otherwise. If a fireman perceived a signal that the
driver did not, he should inform the driver. All signals
must be obeyed.
Mr. John Denniston, superintendent of the Great
Northern Railway Company, said that he was the sn-
perintendent of the line. Was a traveller by the express
train. Was familiar with the operation of the breaks.
Could tell, when riding in a train, if a break were put
en. Was not sensible of any check until the train was
pulled up by the collision. Had there been the sharp
beating of the whistle, he thinks he should have heard
it, but he did not till' the collision ; he had no doubt
about it. Did not obszrve an y sin. The rails were not
slippery, for he had particularly examined them. Knew
the spot where it was said Radborne had run to with
his red flag, and believed the train might have been
stopped without difficulty if the driver had seen the red
flag, and if he had been doing his duty. He knew the spot
thoroughly. It was the driver's duty to give the three
beats of the whistle, when it was his duty to shut off
the steam, reverse his engine, and put on his own break,
so that four breaks would have been put on altogether.
Fordham said the train consisted of seven carriages
and three break vans, besides the engine and tender.
Mr. T. Owen, recalled, and in answer to Mr. Raw-
lings, said--That he was locomotive foreman at Peter-
borough, and had been so ever since the opening of the
railway. Was at liornsey station on Thursday last.
Knew the distant signals at that station. Observed
the part where the distant signal could be first seen
coming from London. Saw the place where they-told
him the flan--man had been. Looked at the place where
the signal conhl be first seen by an engine-driver corn-
i.ig from London. The line goes through a curve in a
cutting at this part. The incline is towards Hornsey.
In his judgment the driver of the express train might
have stopped, if he had seen the signal as early as be
could ; there would, however, be some difficulty in his
stopping at the station. Am acquainted with engine,
driving. Was a driver 10 years. He paid attention
to the fires on all occasions, and for that purpose opened
the door and closed it, and took notice whether the
fireman put on the coke as he ought. On some occa-
sions it was necessary for him to stoop down and look
into the fire-box. The glare did not affect his eyesight
in the daylight,
By Mr. Clarkson.--Knows the distance where the
man with the flag could be first seen ; it might be half
a mile; the driver could have seen him fully a quarter of
a mile. If the whole distance had been 1430 yards,
there could not be the least doubt that the driver might
have stopped his engine, if he had done his duty. Had
no doubt he could have stopped his engine within
1174 yards. If there had been three breaks in the
train, there was considerable power in the train, to
stop it whenever required. The train could have been
stopped within 1000 yards. Could look into the fire in
five moments.

Mr. Clarkson said, that he would have produced Brad-
shaw and Marsh, the other two guards, but they were too
ill. He had, however, produced all the other wit-
nesses in his power. He did not know what course
the worthy magistrate might think proper to pursue ;
but, before he pronounced his decision, he thought it to
be his duty to inform the Court, that the young woman
Mrs. Harrison was, he was sorry to say, in a very bad
state ; if this lady should die, why then the inquiry
must be resumed in a very different shape ; although
he feared what might be the ultimate result as regarded
the life of the young lady, he very much hoped that the
necessity would not arise.

Mr. Rawlings, on behalf of the driver and stoker, said
that it was his intention to address the magistrate upon
the point of jurisdiction ; but if he intended to postpone
his decision on the case, he would reserve his remarks
until a future occasion.

Mr. Tyrwhitt was quite willing to hear any observa-
tions that Mr. Rawlings might wish to address to him
on behalf of his clients ' • but, considering the present
unfortunate condition of Mrs. Harrison, there could be
no doubt that it would be better to postpone his decision
until it was known whether that lady would ultimately
recover or not. Under any circumstances, however, he
did not think it would be proper for any magistrate to
take upon himself to decide summarily upon a case of
such importance to th• public. It ought most certainly
to be decided by a jury, and that a jury directed by one
of the judges at the Central Criminal Court. Sufficient
evidence had already been produced by Mr. Clarkson
to decide him upon sending the case to a jury ; he
would not, however, under the circumstances, give his
decision that day, but postpone it till Wednesday next,
when Mr. Rawlings would have the opportunity of ad-
dressinm him, if he thought proper to do so, on the point
of jurisdiction ; but he had not himself the remotest in-
tention of deciding the case under a mere penalty clause
—the case was far too important for that.
After some conversation between Mr. Clarkson and
Mr. Rawlings, it was agreed that the further considera-
tion of the inquiry should be formally postponed till
Wednesday next ; but then to be further prorogued till
Tues(lay, the 20th instant.

The Magistrate then directed the bail of the prisoners
:o be enlarged till the 20th of the present month.

LIVERPOOL, Wednesday.—The United States mail
steam-ship Artic, Luce, commander, took her departure
hence to-day for New York, with about 140 passengers,
a full cargo, and the usual mails on board. The clipper-
ship Sovereign of the Seas, belonging to Messrs. Baines
and Co.'s Black Ball line of packets, sailed hence for
Melbourne, this afternoon, with the largest and most
valuable cargo of merchandise ever shipped in one bot-
tom from any port in the world. The measured ton-
nage of her cargo was upwards of 2,700 tons, which gives
her a freight list of nearly 15,0001. ; while its estimated
value is over 200,0001. In addition to her cargo she
had 21 first-cabin, and 40 second-cabin passengers on
board. She was very deep% her keel being 224 feet be-
low water.

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in the centre, and 25 feet wide, will be filled with
stained glass before the next meeting of Parliament:
the glass is now being executed in the establishment of
Mr. Hardman. Looking externally, the small turrets
next the window contain a series of sculptured figures ;
namely, that on the left hand, and beginning at the top,
Edward 111., Queen Philippa, St. George, and St. An-
drew ; and the turret on the right, Henry VII., Eliza-
beth of York, St. Patrick, and St. Stephen. he four
canopied niches forming the termination of the gable
contain statues of four monarchs, during whose reign
this and the adjoining buildings were erected, namely,
William Rufus with his face towards Westminster Hall,
Edward the Confessor looking towards St. Stephen's
Hall and cloisters, William IV. facing west, and Queen
Victoria looking to the Victoria Tower. The royal arms,
the separate insignia of England, Ireland, and Scotland,
badges, and names, from the sculptured adornments of
other parts of the facade. The want of story, by the way,
in the sculptured work adorning the Houses of pa I ia-
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translate.- The' Victoria Tower is advancing slowly,
but steadily ; a height of about 20 feet
up during the present year by Mr. Jay.
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point, containing a _
Stephen's Hall (with which it will communicate on the
ground-floor), so as not to interefere with the lights. At
the back of thisra,nge of buildings, and extending east, will
be a large apartment, not yet commenced, 45 feet long,
and 27 feet wide, to be called the Painted Chamber ; for
complete decoration of which, with pictures in
Mr. Herbert, R.., has received a com m missi,
fresco,atii)le dl A.
he is now, we believe, engaged in preparing
for the work. Hereafter it will be subject of won-
der that so vast a building was completed from
one plan, and in so short a space of time as the West-
minster Palace has occupied. It will, nevertheless,
perhaps be more interesting when a few centuries have
played their tricks on it.—The Builder.

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