The Sun.
London, England, 1853-08-16 00:00:00

THE CAMP A

M COMMON.

The division assembled under arms yesterday morning
at nine o'clock, and proceeded from their parade-grounds
to Chobbam Ridges. Here the enemy were reconnoitred
by the cavalry, and discovered to be drawn up in a
strong position on the ridge of hills opposite to the
troops, The Bth Hussars immediately threw out their
skirmishers, who, however, were quickly driven in and
obliged to retire upon the Scots Greys, who had drawn
up in line as their support. The Scots Greys and the
Bth Hussars then advanced to the charge, retiring again
by alternate squadrons through the second line, which
was formed by the Royal Horse Guards (the Blues), who
also advanced, charged, and likewise retired by threes
from the right. After this a splendid charge was made
by the Scots Greys and the Bth Hussars. In the mean-
time, whilst this was the state of affairs on the left, the
brigade of Guards on the right formed and attacked the
enemy's left, supported by Colonel Loekyer's brigade, ,
which also charged the enemy. These attacks on the
left having been crowned with complete success, the 4th
Light Dragoons and the artillery turned the enemy's
left, and the 79th Highlanders, advancing under the cover
of the artillery, formed line in the hollow and advanced
to the attack. The enemy were completely surprised by
this daring movement, and the Highlanders keeping up
a close and well directed fire, they were obliged to retire.
At this period the cavalry formed line in the centre of
the infantry, and nothing could be more magnificent
than the appearance which the line presented at this
time, the whole forming a beautiful and undulating
crescent. The fire, however, of the enemy was in the
meantime kept up with unrelaxed vigour, and the
infantry charging front to the right, sent out skir-
mishers, who manoeuvred in most beautiful style.
The cavalry were drawn up in two lines, the Greys and
the Bth Hussars composing the first, the Blues and the
4th Light Dragoons the second. The enemy, however,
continued gradually to advance, and the division was
finally compelled to retreat, which was accomplished in
most admirable style, skirmishers being thrown out by
both infantry and cavalry, in order to cover the retreat.
With this manmuvre the proceedings of the field-day
were brought to a close. The infantry afterwards marched
in close column at quick time, the cavalry also trot-
ting past by squadrons. The troops yesterday were
under command of his Royal Highness Major-General
the Duke of Cambridge, whose powers as a commander
were exhibited to great advantage.
Considerable inconvenience has begun to be felt at
the camp in consequence of an insufficient supply of
water. The horses of the cavalry have now to be taken
a distance of a mile and a half to be watered, the pools
in the neighbourhood of the camp being all but dried
up, while the little water that remains in them is dis-
coloured and nauseous to the taste. Some of the Sap-
pers have been engaged for several days in boring for a
well near Catlin's valley. They had on Saturday reached
a depth of 40 feet, but had not been successful in ob-
taining water. As may well be supposed filters of all
descriptions have latterly come into great request, and
their merits have been sorely tested. A newly-invented
filter, formed of a porous stone, made according to
Ransome's patent, appears to have answered its pur-
pose admirably, and, unlike several of the ordinary ap-
paratuses of the kind, remained free from clogging with
sedimentary matters, although in constant use, while
the filtered liquid remained much cooler and fresher than
is usually the case with filtered water.
On Wednesday there will be a grand field-day, and
on Thursday the division is to be served with salt pro-
visions and biscuits, preparatory to marching on an
expedition for exercise in pontooning operations.

DEPLORABLE ACCIDENT AT THE NEW
CRYSTAL PALACE.

A most appalling accident took place yesterday after-
noon at the works of the New Crystal Palace, at Sy-
denham. A correspondent states that no fewer than
ten of the workmen were killed on the spot, two others
have since died, and many more have been shockingly
mutilated, and remain in a very precarious condition.

The accident occurred shortly after two o'clock, in the
north end of the great or middle transept of the build-
ing. As may be known, it is of great height, the scaf-
folding or platform used in fixing the beams of the roof
being some 170 feet from the ground. It was con-
structed of wood and iron, and was so arranged as to
admit of the workmen pushing it forward as the work
proceeded. It would seem that at the time in question
a number of men were engaged shifting the moveable
portion of the scaffolding, when the entire mass of ma-
chinery or woodwork gave way, and fell nearly the whole
height of the building with a most tremendous crash.
The workmen who were upon the structure were preci-
pitated headlong to theground. When the scene of the ac-
cident was approached, it was found that ten men had
been killed on the spot. Several of the other hands were
discovered to be living, but in such a condition as to
scarcely leave a hope for their entire recovery. One
of the directors, Mr. F. Fuller, and Mr. Belsha.w,
the superintendent of the building, happened to
be near the transept at the moment of the accident.
Encouraging the terrified hands to render assistance in
extricating the wounded men from beneath the wreck of
the scaffolding, the sufferers were quickly got out. Mr.
Chamberlain, a surgeon of Wolverhampton, was by
chance visiting the grounds at the time, and hearing of
the terrible event at once volunteered his services. Exa-

mining the character of their injuries, he directed their
immediate removal to one of the London hospitals, and
the poor creatures being carried down to the train, they
were conveyed to London-bridge, and thence to Guy's
Hospital, where every attention was afforded them. On
a further search being made beneath the woodwork, two
horses were found quite dead. They were attached to
a cart, which was used in conveying material from one
part of the building to the other, and the scaffolding
falling upon them, killed them upon the spot.
The names of those lying dead at the Crystal Palace,
as far as the police have been able to learn, are as

follows :
James Waller, carpenter's labourer.
George Topham, smith.
George Copping, labourer.
William Middleton, mechanic.
John Neale, labourer, Charles Hardy, labourer ; both
formerly belonged to the P division of the metropolitan
police.
James (a Welshman), supposed to be a labourer.
Three other men, names unknown, features so shock-
ingly mutilated as almost to prevent identification.
They were dressed as labourers.
LIST OF THE SUFFERERS DEAD AND INJURED IN GUY'S

s

(1-gt

THE MARYLEBONE CLUB AND GROUND
COUNTY OF SUSSEX.
This return match was brought to its conclusion at
Horsham on Saturday, the game terminating in favour
'-
of the Marylebone Club by 79 runs. The final score NA:
stood as follows :