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The Sun.
London, England, 1847-07-15

THE BRITISH MUSEUM.

Mr. T. DUNCO MBE complained that a return which
be had moved for, relating to the appointment of officers
in the British Museum, and which had been laid upon
the table of the House, had not been made in accordance
with the terms of the order of the House.
Now no appointment was valid unless signed
by the trustees—the trustees being the Lord Chancellor,
the Speaker of the House of Commons, and the Arch-
bishop of Canterbury ; hut this return did not specify
whether this appointment had been signed by all the
trustees or not. A Cornmissien had been appointed to
inquire into the management of that institution, and he
hoped this Commission would make a point of inquiring
into the reasons why this return had not been made in
the way the Home had ordered it, and that they would
ascertain whether the appointment had been made le-
gally or not.
Sir H. H. INGLIS was understood to say that the
appointments had been signed by the principal trustee",
and that was quite sufficient in law to make them legal.
Mr. HUME said the return was certainly not in strict
compliance with the order of the House. The Commis-
sion alluded to by his Hon. Friend had only met twice
to arrange their mode of proceeding, but he had no doubt
the Commission would not lose sight of the matters
mentioned by his Hon. Friend.
CONSOLIDATED FUND BILL.

The House then went into Committee on this Bill.
The whole of the clauses were agreed to, and the
House haring resumed, the CHAIRMAN reported pro-
gress, and the report was ordered to be brought up to-
morrow.
TREATY BETWEEN GREAT BRITAIN AN
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PRIVATE BUSINESS.

On the motion of Mr. GREENE, the following reso-
lutions were agreed to:—Tbat the Examiner of Petitions
have leave to sit and proceed on the Dean and Chapter
of Westminster's Estate Bill forthwith, and to report
this day.—On the report from the Examiner of Peti-
tions on the Dean and Chapter of Westminster's Estate
Bill, being brought up, and on the Bill being read a
second time, to move, that it be an instruction to the
Committee _ of Selection to, appoint the first sit-
.

ting of the- Committee to-morrow, and that the
Committee have leave to report upon Monday.—That
Dundas' Estate Bill be read a second time this day, and
that it be an instruction to the Committee of Selection
to appoint the Committee on the said Bill to meet to-
morrow, and that the Committee on the Bill have leave
to report forthwith.—That the Committees on Newbart
(or Gravenor's) Estate Bill, Paterson's Estate Bill, Hyl-
ton's Estate Bill, Penson's Estiste Bill, Mansel's Estate
Bill, Lord Ward's Estate Bill, have leave to report to-
morrow.
London, England, 1847-07-15

ittaritilt tun

LONDON, THURSDAY. JULY 15, 1847.

A subject of considerable importance, both to the
mother country and the colonies, was on Tuesday
brought incidentally under the consideration of the
House of Commons. Lord JOHN MANNERS inquired
whether the Government was prepared to make due
arrangements for the prevention, or, at least, for the
diminution, of those contagious maladies by which
the mortality on board the emigrant vessels was so
grievously increased. In default of a comprehensive
inure of sanatory improvement, applicable to all
classesw of the community, whether resident or other-
, we are satisfied that there is no individual
grievance which more imperatively demands the in-
terference of
disease is the Executive than that by which
permitted to decimate the unfortunate
voyagers in
the
of their transit ships emigration during the period
the h
s the Pacific or the Atlantic.
We fully
appreciate hi\einefit resulting from the
regulation mentioned by
ifl- lAwEs, that no emi-
grant ship is permitted to sailcontagious diseases
manifested themselves among the
undoubtedlypassengers. most
ssat
precautionary arrangement, that is
excellent, but common sense and the smallest possible
in-
amount of experience proclaim that it is altogethersuffirepeatedly cient. Corporeal ailments lurk so in the
constitutions of those who have travelled from
inland localities for the purpose of undertaking
a trans-marine journey, their incipient maladies
are so frequently retarded for a while by the reviving
and invigorating influences of the sea-breezes on
reaching the coast, and diseases are so continually
delayed in their manifestation until the voyage with
all its inconveniences hai been commenced and
Buffered, that it were frivolous to regard the sanatory

precaution just alluded to as in any
measure propor-
tioned to the risks of contagion, and the average ex-
tent of mortality on the ocean.
The difficulty of providing six or seven hundred
medical practitioners—competent medical practi-
tioners—periodically, for the preservation of the
health of the emigrants during their passage from
England to the land of their destination, appears
without doubt enormous, and on the first reflection
almost insurmountable. An economical dispositi
on
service
might very materially diminish the obstacles to al;
humane intentions of Government, and preserve the
lives of many hundreds of our fellow-country.
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FREE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND.

Mr. FOX MAULE presented a petition, signed by
the Moderator of the Free Church and others, complain-
ing of a grievance under which a great number of indi-
viduals in Scotland laboured. That, before 1843, many
churches were built by the subscriptions of those who
had now seceded from the Established Church of Scot-
land, of the use of which they had been deprived by
the decision of the courts of law, though the General
Assembly had guaranteed them before the late seces-
sion the uninterrupted use and command of them.
The petitioners prayed the House to afford them some
remedy.
BISHOPRIC OF MANCHESTER BILL.

Mr. M. PHILLIPS presented a petition from the
Mayor and burgesses of Manchester against this Bill (as
we understood).

NAVIGATION -LAWS.

Sir IL DOUGLAS presented a petition from Liver-

pool, signed by 1,5410 shipowners, against any alteration
in the laws; also a petition from Barnstaple to the same
effect.
London, England, 1847-07-15

THE SUN,I

PARLIAMENTARY DIVISIONS.

—.,.- -
(From the Votes and Proceedings of the House of Commons.)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 14.
COLLIERIES BILL.
Order for Second Reading read ; Motion made, and Qaes-
tion proposed, " That the Bill be now read a second time:"
—Amendment proposed, to leave out the word " now," and
at the end of the Question to add the words " upon this
day three months :"—Question put, " That: the word ' now'
stand part of the Question." The House divided:—
MINORITY—AYES, 23.
Arkwright, flr. Fuller, A. E. Palmer, G.
Blackburne, J. I. Hall, Sir B. Pechell, Captain
Bolder°, H. G. Hindley Charles Perfect, It.
Borthwick, P. Herlihy, John Repton, G. W. J.
Bouverie, E. P. Humphery, Ald. Yorke, Henry R.
Cabbell, B. B. Martin, J.
Escott, Bickham Morris, David
Evans, Sir De Lacy O'Connell, M. J.
Ferrand, W. B. Packe, C. W.

TELLERS.
Duncombe, Thomas
WuMey, T.

MAJORITY-NOES, 56.
Aldam, William Ebrington, Viscount Mitchell, T. A.
Arundel, Earl of Egerton, W. T. Monahan, J. 11.
Baine, Walter Forster, M. :dorpeth, Viscount
Barrington, Viscount Gibson, Thomas H. u
Mndy, E.M.
Blackstone, W. S. Goring,lC• ewdegate, C. N.
Blakernore, R. Grey, Sir G. Ogle, S. C.
Bowring, Dr. Hamilton, G. A. Palmer, It.
mridge, Captain
Brotherton, Joseph Hawes, Benj.
Brown, W. Henley, J. W. Prime, Richard
Byng, G. S. Houldsworth, T. Reid, Colonel
Carew, W. P. Jervis, Sir John Shell, R. L.
Cowper, IV. F. Jones, Captain "lima, Edward
Cripps, W. Labouchere, Henry Thornely, T.
Denison, W. J. Lie!dell, Hon". H. T. Trelawny, J. S.
Denison, E. B. Lindsay, Colonel Vane, Lord 11.
Divett, Edward Lygon, Gen. Vivian, J. H.
Duncan, George Macaulay, T.
Dundas,iSir David M`Taggart, Sir 3. TELLERS.
Du Pre, C. G. Mahon, Viscount Hill, Lord 11Tarcus
East, Sir J. B. Miles, William Parker, John

PARLIAMENTARY ELECTORS BILL.
Order for Second Reading read; Motion made, and Ques-
tion proposed, " That the Bill be now read a second time :"
—Amendment proposed, to leave out the word " new, and
at the end of the Question to add the words " upon this day
three months :"—Question put, " That the word now' stand
part of the Question." The House divided, Ayes 54; Noes,
51: whereupon Mr. Speaker declared himself with the Ayes.

- AYES.
Aglionby, H. A. Ebrington, Viscount Osborne, Captain
Aldam, William Ellis, Wynn Parker, John
Arundel, Earl of Fscott, llickham Pechell, Captain
Bouverie, E. I'. Gibson, T. M. Perfect, Robert
Bowring, Dr. Gore, Robert Philips,lMark
Brotherton, J. Gower, Leveson Pinney, William
Brown, W. Grosvenor, Earl Rich, Henry
Buller, Charles Hawes, Benjamin Sheil, R. L.
Buller, Edward 11111, Lord M. Somerville, Sir W.
Byng, G. S. Hindley, C. Strutt, Edward
Clay, Sir W. Hun leery, Ald. Thornely, T.
Colebrooke, Sir T. Hutt, William Wakley, Thomas
Collett, John Jervis, Sir John Ward. H. G.
Denison, W. J. M'Carthy, Alexander Williams, W.
D'Eyncourt, C. T. Martin, John Yorke, 11. It.
Divert, Edward !,, Mitchell, A. T.
Duncan, George Monahan, J. H.
Duncombe, T. Morris, David
Dundas, Sir David Ogle, S. C.

TELLERS.
Evans, Sir De Lacy
Hall, Sir Benjamin
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" GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

" His Excellency her Majesty's Plenipotentiary, &c.,
is pleased to direct that the annexed rates of pilotage at
the ports of trade, as settled by her Majesty's Consul,
be published for general information:—
" Shanghae—Five dollars for all vessels, irrespective
of tonnage or draught of water.
" Ningpo—Five dollars for each vessel from and to
Square Island; ten dollars from and to the Chusan
Islands.

" Foo-chow.Foo—Fifty cents. for each foot the vessel
draws up to twelve, and one dollar for every additional
foot to the Woo-foo-Ilim Pass; from that to the an.
chorage at Pagoda Island, 50 cents. additional for each
foot; and from thence to the bridge at Nantae, 25 cents.
for each foot—all exclusive of charge for tow boats.

" Amoy—No pilots needed, and none employed.
" Canton—Five cents. per ton, and one dollar for each
bar boat when required.
(By order) "A. R. JOHNSTON.
" Victoria, Hong-Kong, March 4, 1847."
London, England, 1847-07-15

NIGHT BALLOON ASCENT

TO THE EDITOR OF THE TINE'.
Sir,—As one of those who joined in the
foolery,"—and, now that I have experienced the chances,
balloon
I can myself give it no better name—of the night
ascent last week, permit me to hope that the manage-
" perilous
d able article in
ment of Vauxhall will see the propriety oUputting an
end to such exhibitions, after your admirable
the Times of this day.
balance the
chance of the slightest accident. The balloon is out of
eronaut is ght no
sight in two minutes, and t
firework is letthou off on the
There is nothing gained in the venture to,
more of as soon as the next
id,,
individualbut is left to
the wire with thei
squ
not in what direction, until day-
light, ihnetrff
his
heels; shoots down
gA r.
aonudnedr ,
aobro
u the,t
he o t h e r
knowshesaphazard descent in the dark,
possibly on the roof of a house,
or top of a tree, or in
the middle of a river, as in anw ith
without
0r
open field.
If the
fireworks exploding in the air at a great height
t and assistance,make
&;d
usdameeffect,
gradually
are the attraction, they might be attached to a small
sbaailllionognewofayvnaronmisbaettderp:rhpeerre,awhen nd hav
over, e
the
settling down. But if there is any other excitement
about the matter, it must lie in the chance that the
gazers can procure, for half-a-crown, of saying, when
the aeronaut is dashed to pieces, that they " saw him go
up," and becoming, individually, accessories to the
suicide.
I hope you will not consider
that I am intruding on
your space with these few observations; and I beg to
subscribe myself,

Yours respectfully,
ALBERT SMITH
14, Percy- street, Bedford-square, July 14.

Tractarian observances seem prevalent in South
Devon, for we learn from the Western Times that in one
town a number of old crosses are being replaced by
similar new ones, while a confectioner in Kingsbridge
makes biscuits in the forms of a " cross" and " star fish,"
and is obtaining unprecedented patronoge from the high
church ',atty.
Dispatclu;s from tho Governor or Cr.11a(44, and from
the Governors of the other North American Provinces,
were received yesterday at the Colonial Office. Dis-
patches were also received from the Goyernor of South
Ausoblia.
London, England, 1847-07-15

1439 17 le

DAVID CSIARLES LA TOUCHE,
THOMAS HUTTON. Honorary Secretaries.
EDWARD MACDONNELL,

SPENCER'S CHINESE LIQUID HAIR DYE.
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years have used this celebrated liquid, pronounce it to be the only
article extant which effectually changes, in a few minutes, red or
grey hair, whiskers, moustaches, &c., to a dark brown or black,
without trouble (by simply combing it through the hair), and pro-
duces by one application a pleasing and permanent change ; and it
can be incontestibly proved, that while many dyes tend to destroy
the hair by their pernicious properties and dangerous process of ap-
plication, that this article promotes the growth of hair, nourishing
the roots till the latest period of life. Price 3s. 6d., 65.. and lOs
per bottle.
To be had of the Proprietors, 29, Nottingham-place, Fieldg ate
street, Whlteehapel-road, London ; also of Mr. Johnstone, 68, Corn-
hill ; Butler, 4, Cheapside ; Front, 229, Strand ; Sanger, 150, Oxford-
.treet ; Barclay, Farringdon-street ; Atkinson, 24, Old Bond-
street; Hooper, 43, King William-street, London bridge; Finnigin,
MiLsem-street, Bath ; Elmore, Bull-street, Birmingham ; and of rnos
Perfumers and Medicine Vendors in town and country. Sent to
any Part of the kingdom by receiving a remittance, peat-paid.
Please to ask for " Spencer and Co.'s Chinese Liquid Hair Dye.'
bserve, the Proprietor's address is on the wrapper.

TO LAimS.
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an ORIENTAL. BALSAMIC PREPARATION of singular
efficacy in thoroughly purifying the Skin from all Pimples, Spots,
Blotches, Redness, Freckles, Tan, and Discolourations, producing a
healthy freshness and transparency of Complexion, and a softness
and delicacy of the hands, arms, and neck. It is invaluable as a
Renovating and Refreshing Wash in Travelling ; and in cases of
Sunburn, Stings of Insects, or Incidental Inflammation, its virtues
have long a d extensively been acknowledged Its purifying and re-
freshing properties have obtained the exclusive patronage of the Queen,
the Court, and the Ro3 al Family of Great Britain, as well as the
of all civilised nations.
by their re-
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tatnled wothitchle genuine leas
* yßeware of Spurious " KALYDORS " containing mineral as-
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ROWLAND and SO' ,
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Price 4s. 6d. and 85. 6d. per bottle.
%ea by the rreprittom and by Chomistl and PerAuxere.
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Grand Heat.

George White (Red) 1
) 2

John-White .

(Light Blue

George Maxwell ... - ... 0
It was a very fine race. Maxwell (pink) took the lead,
closely followed by red, and light blue on his quarter. Red
then passed the first boat at the Lower-stairs, took the lead,
and kept it, winning by about a yard only.

PARLIAMENTARY DIVISIONS.

From the Votes and Proceedings of the House of Commons.)

TUESDAY, JULY 13.
BISHOPRIC OF MANCHESTER, &c., BILL.

. .
Order for Second Reading read; Motion made, and Qaes-
lion proposed, " That the Bill be now read a second time:"
—Amendment proposed, to leave out the word " now," and
at the end of the Question to add the words " upon this
day three months :"—Question put,; " That; the: word ' now'
stand part of the Question." ,The House divided :
MAIOIIITY—ALES, 124.
Acland, Sir T. "Ft..rrand, W. B. Morris, David
Acland, T. D. Fitzroy, Henry Mundy, E.M.
Allix, J. P. Forester, G. C. Neeld, Joseph
Austen, Colonel -Fuller, A. E. Newdegate, C. N.
Baring, F. T. Gore, Montague O'Brien, A. S.
-liaritigi;ThOmas ' Gore, Robert Ogle, S. C.
it
po litfrringt Iti Viscount ...(loullig;ii _Henry Packe, C. W.
Bennet, i GteW, Thomas )'.-Palrner;lt. -- -, • -A..
B entinclets G. Crey,aar G. • . Palmer, G. s
Bentinek, Lori 11. Grosqfflor, Earl Peltnerston, Vis.
Ilerkeley, Captain Hamilton, G. A. Parker, John
Blackburne, J. I. Hamilton, Lord C. Patten, J. W.
Bodkin, W. H. Hutton, Captain Perfect, Robert
Botileld, Beriah lleathcote, Sir W. Philipps, Sir R.
Bowles. Admiral Henley, J. W. Pinney, William
Buck, Lewis W. 1111dyard, T. B. T. Plumridge, Captain
Buller, Charles Hobhouse, Sir John Pollington, Viscount
Byng, G. S. Hope, G. W. Prime. Richard
Carew, W. P. Hornby, John Reid, Colonel
Chaplin, W. J. Ingestre, Viscount Rendlesham, Lord
Christie, W. D. Inglis, Sir R. Russell, Lord J.
Christopher, R. Jermyn, Earl Rutherford, A.
Clive, Viscount Jervis, Sir John Sandon, Lord
Clive, R. H. Johnstone. Sir J. Somerville, Sir W.
Codrington, Sir W. Jolliffe, Sir W G. H. Stanley, O.
Corry, Henry Jones, Captain Tollemache, F. J.
Courtenay, Lord Knightley, Sir:C. Tollcmache, John
Cowper, W. F. Lascelles, W. S. Verner, Sir W.
Craig, W. G. Lefroy, A. Vesey, T.
Cripps, W. Lc 'Merchant, Sir D. 'Villiers, Viscount
Denison, J. E. Liddell, Hon. H. T. Vyse, H.
Denison, E. B. Lindsay, Colonel Waddington, H. S.
Disraeli, B. Lygon, Gen. Walker, Richard
Douglas, J. D. S. Macaulay, T. Ward, H. G.
Duckworth, Sir J. M'Geachy, F. A. Wood, sir Charles
Dundas, Admiral Manners, Lord C. Worcester, Marquis
Dundas,„Sir David Manners, Lord J. Wortley, J. S.
East, Sir J. B. Maule, Fox Wynn, C. W.
Ebrington, Viscount Mildmay, ii. St. J.
Egerton, W. T. Miles, Philip W. S.
Entwisle, William Miles, William
Evans, William Monahan, J. 11.
Ferguson, Sir R. Morpeth, Viscount

TELLEXO.
Tuthell, IL
Rich, Henry

BIINOP.ITY-NOES, 15.
Aglionby, 11. A. Evans, Sir De Lacy Trelawny, J. S.
Aldani, William Ilastie, Archibald Wakley, T.
liouverie, E. P. Malley Charles Williams, W.
Brothertol, Joseph Ilorsman, Edward TELLYB9.
Collett, John Molesworth, Sir W. Hume, Joseph
Duncan, George Thoritely, 'l. Duncornbe, Thomas
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14th JULY.-ADJOURNED INQUEST.

Dr. Corinack's examination was continued—l found
no abdominal swelling during life. I regarded this as a
favourable symptom. I have been practising medicine
un my own responsibility for 12 or 13 years. I was
one of the physicians of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
for two years, and I was previously physician to the
Edinburgh Fever Hospital. I resigned this appointment
on being appointed to the Infirmary. My medical studies
were in Edinburgh, and also abroad. I have had very
extensive opportunities of seeing and treating fever cases.
Edinburgh is much subject to fever epidemics. I wrote
an account of the epidemic which prevailed in 1843. I
treated deceased according to the best of my skill, as
derived from my experience of fever. It is still my
opinion that my first view of the case was correct—that
when I first saw deceased she had been for some days
labouring under fever. In addition to the symptoms
which I formerly stated, I was also guided to this opi-
nion by the peculiar state or expression of the
countenance, which though it cannot well be described,
is familiar to all medical men who have had much to do
with fever. The facts which I have now and formerly
stated, led me to consider the case as one of fever, and
to intimate that opinion to the family. I was present
`be plat trivriern vamaiwiti9D, and l think MIA I then
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RIPON.

It is understood that Sir J. Graham, whose advances
received little favour at Hull, will be brought forward
for this borough.

TEWKESBURY.

JULY 10.—There is likely to be a hot contest here.
All the three candidates, Viscount Lascelles, Mr.
Brown, and Mr. Martin, have been, and are to-day,
busily engaged canvassing the electors. Mr. Dowdes- ,
well, in announcing his intention not to solicit re-elec-
tion, states, that he does so " in the absence of any poli-
tical topic of paramount importance to agitate the public
mind and under the pressure of domestic affliction."
Viscount Lascelles offers himself as Mr. Dowdeswell's
successor, and thus avows his political sentiments:—" I
feel most sincerely attached to the Protestant religion
and those established institutions which have hitherto so
well contributed to the prosperity of this country; and
whilst I should resist any attempt to destroy or injure
them, I would not object to any alteration which might
tend to their improvement.
The address of Mr. Martin. has already been noticed.
Mr. Humphrey Brown has just issued his address, in
which he says:—
" A long mercantile experience affords the best safe-
guard that I shall always be found advocating a liberal
policy, and be at all times ready to support such mea-
sures as will promote the industry and enterprise of the
country. I shall also be willing to encourage any means
of creating revenue by direct taxation in lieu of the pre
sent indirect mode, which presses so hard on the luaus-
trious classes. The present distribution of the church
revenues I consider unjust in principle and injurious to
the church, by impairing her usefulness and the dignity
of her character. I will give no consent to any revenue
grant in aid of any church which holds no spiritual alli-
ance with our Protestant establishment, and I think the

professed necessity of such a grant from the national
fund is uncalled for, an unfair dealing with the public
money, and an insult to those religious bodies who not
only support their own churches, but educate their chil-
dren without national grants of any kind."
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Real del Monte.ljnregietered . • • • •• .. 21,i .... to

LLOYD'S SHIPPEY G--(THIS DAY.)
LONDON, JULY 15.—Wind E.N.E., light breeze and clear,
with sultry weather.
DEAL, JULY 14.—Wind S. to S.S.E., light.—Arrd. from
the River, and aid., Norman, Manilla; Agincourt, Cape of
Good Hope and Calcutta ; Apame, Algoa Bay; Adeline,
New Orleans. _ _ _

- -
SOUTHAMPTON, JULY 14.—Wind W.—Arrd. Madrid
steamer, Weeks, Gibraltar, left sth inst., Cadiz 7th, Lisbon
9th, Oporto 10th, and Vigo 11th.
OFF TORBAY, JULY 13.—China, Cape of Good Hope.
FALMOUTH, JULY 14.—Wind N.—Off port, 13, Fanny,
Prince Edward's Island.
LIVERPOOL JULY 14.—Wind N., light.—Arrd. Santas,
Havannah, and Matanzas; Hannibal, Foote, New Orleans;
Marquis of Clydesdale, St. John's, New Brunswick; King-
field, Davies, Quebec; Sarah, Barclay, Montreal. Sld. 13.
Importer, Quebec - Enchantress, Bathurst. 14. Gunga,
Adelaide, 'South ;A'ustralia ; Peterel, Africa; Lady Napier,
Halifax; and Mary Campbell, Quebec; Cora, New-
foundland. Off port, Nautiluo, ; --,
The Emerald hence to Halifax was totally lost at Louisburg,
30th alt. ; crew saved. The Eliza, Rtiocorn. Modoc,
was in contact this morning with the Princess (mail
steamer) from Dublin, lost main mast, and was cut down to
the water's edge and brought in Ilge:by the latter, which 're-
ccived damage tc) her cutwater,
London, England, 1847-05-27

MARRIED.

On the 21st inst, at the church of St. George the Martyr,
Queen-square, Mr. Richard Bear, of the Royal Albion Hotel,
Ramsgate, to Margaret, third daughter of the late Mr. Hen-
derson, of High Holborn.
d
On the 20th inst., at St. Mary's Church, Islington, Davi
Knight, son of the Rev. J. Knight, of Sandwich, to 0.1331P1-
Lydia Butt, daughter of the late John Butt, solicitor. „,.
On the 20th inst., at St. Mary's Church, Islington,
Lord, Esq., to Sarah Lydia Butt, relict of the late J CO
Butt, Esq., solicitor.
On the 24th inst., at Leigh Church, Worcestershire,
Swainson, Esq., of Walworth, solicitor to Charlotte Anil°,
youngest daughter of H. Brown, Esq., Of Leigh.

DIED.
On the 24th inst., Richard James Hewlett, the infant eon
of Mr. Hurst, of the Vernon's Head, North Audley-street.
On the 17th inst., in High-street, Kensington, Mr. George
Coutts, aged 24.
On the 19th inst., at Taunton, Louisa, the wife of the Rev".
Hubert K. Cornish, Vicar of Bakewell, Derbyshire.
On the 22d inst., at Bath, Cecile Riquet de Camaran Mar'
guise de Sommery, relict of the late Marquis de Somme*.
On the 22d inst., in London, Captain Arthur Saundero,
late of the 12th Lancers.
On the 24th inst., at Broomfield House, Clapham-commetlf
Mr. John Thomas Betts, aged 64.
On the 24th inst., Thomas, the youngest son of the late
Rev. David Bradberry, aged 58.
On the 25th inst., Mary Caroline, second daughter of Mr.
Benjamin Tomkins, of Barnes-terrace, Surrey.
Oa the 25th inst., at Rushey-green, Lewisham, Kent,
Thomas, Esq., aged 88.
At Tavistock-square, London, Grace Smythies, widow' of
William Smythies, Esq., aged 77.
At Bo'ness, N. 8., James Duncan, R.N., aged 82.

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trtiVOUT 111(4

LONDON, THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1847.

Matters are decidedly approaching a crisis in the
Spanish capital. The infamous machinations of the
French Government must be totally and for ever
defeated, or the whole kingdom will be speedily in-
volved in a moral conflagration. Queen ISABELLA
has already evinced a capacity to act upon her own
independent opinions, and Louts Paturra must ulti.
Fobtaly experioace the effoete of her unexpected bum.
London, England, 1847-05-27

LA ESMERA L DA.

The principal characters by Mdlle. Carlotte Grisi (her Prst appear-
ance), Mdlle. Copere, and Mdme. P. Stephan. 31. St. Leon, 31.
Gomelln, and M. Perrot.
The doors open at Seven The Opera to- commence at Half-past
Seven o'clock.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN.
GRAND EXTRA NIGHT. oa THURSDAY next, May 27, when
will be performed Mozart's Opera,
DON GIOVANNI,
which has been some time in preparation, will be performed, with
the most perfect ensemble, embracing a triple Orchestra Ballet,
double Chorus, with all the leading Artistes, including Grisi, Per-
Mani, Corbarl, Mario, Itovere, Tamburinl, Tagliafico, Ley, &c.
To render as perfect an ensemble as possible in the performance of
this Opera, Milne. Fanny Elasler and Mdlle. Dunailatre, have kindly
consented to dance toe minuet. Conducted by M. Costa.
To conclude with the new grand Ballet, in three Acts, entitled
LA SAL AMANDRINE.

Principal characters by Millie. Fanny Elssler and Mdlle. Dumilatre ,
also Mdlles. Isertin, tieodot, De Melisse, Delechaux, O'Bryan, and
31. Patipa.
The Subseribers, Nobility. and Gentry are respectfully informed
that an additional Pit and Box entrance is now opened under the
Piazza, Covent-garden.
London, England, 1847-05-27

CONTENTS Ol THE TREATISE,

Cuarrita 1. On the Philosophy of Marriage, with its liindran..,c,
and Obligations, and on Infelicitous and Unproductive Unions.--
CHAPTER 2. On the Anatomy and rhysiology or the Generativ,
Organs, their functions, structures.. and secretions, proving that grey
Mental and rnysical Power are dependant upon their healthy action
--CHAPTER 3. On Solitary habits; their various effects on th,
Animal Economy; the concealed cause of Debility of the function
of the stomach, Lungs, and Brain, and general weakness Of th
Mental Faculties. CHAPTER 4. On the Secret Disorders of Yout:
and Maturity, and the Treatment of Nervous and Loca Weaklivs'
Keutal Dchlilty, and Premature li,etty.--Clilarrititil 5 and 6. I,
the DLeoruert, arising from indiscriminate Excess. lionmorine
(fleet, Strictures, and other Diseases of She Urethra.
akrizwa OF THE WORK.
"The author of this singular and talented work is a legally quaff.
fled me heal man, who has evidently had Considerable experience of
the trr atinent of the various disorders arising from the follies an i
trailtle4 of early indiscretion. The engravings are an invaluable ad
lition, by demonstrating the consequences or excesses, which Inns
act as a salutary warning to youth and maturity:. and be its penis:.!
wvov questions may be eatiefaciorily rei,lied to, tti,o :tofu& r no ars
,vo,to else most coaddential mend."—Es a.
welshed by the Author, and Taal' be had at ills residence; also
Tom Kent an:, Brichard.;, 52, Paternoster-row; Hannay and Co., 6.
.."ord-street Stacie, Ticiaborue-street. Quadrant; Gorsion,
Nowi on' C hiircb serest, Liverpool
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London, England, 1847-05-27

QUEEN'S BENCH.-(THIS DAY.)

(Sittings in Banco.)
This being the Queen', oirthdav, their Lordships and
the Queen's Counsel appeared in full dress. Lord Den-
man wore his collar a Chief Justice.

The Court rose early in the d.ty, in order to enable
some of their Lordships and the Queen'. Counsel to at-
tend the drawing-room.

The Court was occupied during the time it sat with
the Crown paper; but tire only cause possessing any
claim to public interest was

THE QUEEN v. THE TItUsTEES OF DRIDEWELL AND ST.
THOMAS'S HOSPITAL.

This was an api;e4l;i;iip,t.tbeatcision of the Justices
of the Quarter Sessions of Surrey, by the churchwardens
of St. George's, Southwark
It appeared that the churchwardens held that the
Bridewell was liable to be rated for the support of the
poor, on the ground that it is not a free charity, as they
paid a rent of 2001. a year to the Bethlehem Hospital,
from the trustees of which they rent the land on which
it is built, and besides employ the inmates in work from
which the institution derived profit ; and, further, that
charities to be exempt from the pay went of poor-rates
must be entirely free both from the payment of rent and
the following of any occupation for profit.
Mr. Montague Chambers, Q.C., Mr. Peacock, and
Mr. Knapp, appeared in support of the appeal, and
argued the points above-mentiened at considerable
length.
The Court took time to consider its decision.
London, England, 1847-05-27

MO R XING, MAY 27, 1847•

B.IIITHB,

On the 22d inst., at Warwick, the lady of the Rev. T.
Parry, Rector of Sedgehrook, of a son.
On,the 17th Lust., at Cublentz, on the Rhine, the lady of A.
Jordan, Esq., of a son.
On the 19th inst., at Armitage Lodge, Staffordshire, the
lady of Thomas John Birch, Esq., of a daughter.
On the 21st inst., at Paris, Madame E. Todros, of a daughter.
7-place, Mrs. John Gosnent
On the 21st inst., at Highbu
of a daughter.
On the 23d inst., the lady of Samuel Wreford, Esq., of
Oxford-square, Hyde-park, of a son.
On the 23d inst., in Bryanstone-street, Portman-equate.
the lady of G. R. Griffiths, Esq., of a son.
On the 23d inst., at Camden-road Villas, Camden-toinlo
the wife of Frederick Perigal, Esq., of a daughter.
On the 23d inst, Mrs. S. J. Joseph, of Montague-placer
Russell-square, of a daughter.
On the 24th inst., at Southwick-crescent, the wife of James
Stewart, Esq., of Lincoln's Inn, of a daughter.
On the 24th inst., at Eaton-place, Belgrave-square, the
lady of John Farquhar Fraser, Esq., of a daughter.

MARRIED.
On the 20th inst., at Strathtieldsaye Church, Jewph S.
Beauchamp, Esq., to Louisa, third daughter of G. E. Beau-
champ, Esq., of the Priory, near Reading.
On the 22d inst., at St. John's, Oxford-square, the Es,:ff
Adolphus Hamilton, M.A., Curate of Christ Church, el-,
3larylebone, to Henrietta Charlotte, youngest daughter of
the late Admiral Sir Benjamin Hallowell Carew, G.C.8., of
BeddingtonLpark, Surrey.

DIED.
On the 15th inst., at Hartford Hall, Cheshire, the Ile.,
Thomas Ainsworth.
Oa the 16th inst., Mr. A. J. Bone, of Pall-mall, aged 31.
On the 21st inst., at Bath, Lieutenant-General Sir Thouust
Pearson, K.C.11., Colonel of the 85th Regiment of Foot.
On the 21st inst., at Broadleaze, near Devizes, Mary, thy
wife of the Rev. William Maskell.
On the 21st inst., at Belair, near Plymouth, Captain W. P.
Hamilton, R.N., aged 46.
On the 22d inst., Maria, second daughter of Mr. B. S.
Bury, of B )xmoor, Herts, aged 33.
On the 22d inst., at Great Missenden, Bucks, the Rev. B•
Marks, aged 69.

--
London: Printed and Published by 1101W0 YOUNG, of NS. 1114
Strand, PrLnter, at Thu Ottlee, N 0.112, Strand. in the itaalsaa
of the UM. is
the County et Middleton, TittUiday, 27.
£147.
London, England, 1847-05-27

RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS.

LIVERPOOL, MAT 26.
STOCK EXCHANGE.—A good business has been done to-
day in railway stock, and at advanced prices. Ile market
was firm and active, and at the close the following stock had
changed hands :—Birkenhead, Lancashire, and Cheshire
Junction, 2/, Is. 3d. dis.—Chester and Birkenhead, 424—
East Lancashire, 2 dis.—Great Northern, 13/4 dis.—Hudders-
field and Manchester, 3/4 dis. ex int.—Leeds and Dewsbury,
Halves, par—Liverpool and Southport, 3/4 p.—Ditto, New
(late West Lancashire), 3/4 p.—London and North-Western,
1691/2—Ditto, Quarters (L. and B.), 143/4 p.—Manchester
and Leeds, Fifths, 33/4 p.—Ditto, Fifths (late West Riding
Union), 14 dis.—Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire,
Eighths, 2% dis—Ditto (late Great Grimsby and Sheffield),
dis.—Midland Stock. 113—Ditto, New, 2 p.—North Bri-
tish, Quarters, % p.—North Staffordshire, 2 p.—North
Union (A), 205—Preston and Wyre, 35%—Shrewsbury and
Birmingham (B), 1 dis.—South-Eastern and Dover, thirds,
No. 4,6 s. 3d. dis.—York and Newcastle, Preference, 2,%4 p.
London, England, 1847-05-27

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

The Nobility, Subscribers to the Opera, and the Public, are re-
spectffilly informed, that a grand EXTRA NIGHT will take place
THIS EVENING, May 27, when will be performed (first time
in this country) Donizetti's Opera, entitled
LA FIGLIA DEL REGGIMENTO.
Maria, Mdlle. Jenny Lind; La Marchesa di Berkenfield, 3ldme.
Solari ; SulplzioSergente Signor F. Lablache ; and Tonio, Signor
Gardoni.

To be followed by various Entertainments in the Ballet Depart-
ment, combining the talents of Mdlle. C. Grist, Mdlle. L. Grahn,
Mdlle. C. Rosati, Mdme. P. Stephan, and Mdlle. Cerito,, M. Perrot,
and M. St. Leon.

In the course of the evening a Divertissement, in which will be
presented the celebrated Pas de Cinq, from the Ballet of `• Rosida,"
by Mdile. Cerito and M. St. Leon, supported by Mdlle. Cassan, Jame
and lionore ; and a new Pas de Deux by Mdlle. Rosati and 31.
Perrot.
To conclude with the revived and admired Ballet,
London, England, 1847-05-27

ROYAL THAMES YACHT CLUB

The entrance for the Grand Challenge Cup, given by
the Royal Thames Yacht Club, open to all Royal Yacht
Clubs, closed at ten o'clock last night, at the Piazza
Coffee-house, Covent-garden,, and were as follows :
Yachts. Tons. Owners.
Secret _ ... ... 25 ... J. W. S ch.

Prima Donna ~, 25 ~ .. ,-.3rni
••• Captain J. L. Ives.
Ino
.. H.
Zuleika ::: ~, 25
20 .., Morris Gibson. King .
Challenger ••• 22 ... Fradgeley.
Antagonist ... 25 ... G. P. Nailer.
Of these, all belong to the Royal Thames Yacht :Club
except the Challenger, which is of the Harwich Club.
The Meteor steamer will, as usual accompany the
match for the accommodation of members and their
friends. The race will take place on Tuesday, the Bth
of June.
London, England, 1847-05-27

WHITSUN HOLIDAYS.

ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION.
LECTURES on CHEMISTRY on the Evenings of Mon-
day, Wednesday, and Friday, at Nine o'clock. LEC-
TURES on NATURAL PHILOSOPHY daily, by Dr. Bach-
honer ; and on the Evenings of Tuesday and Thursday, on
ARTIFICIAL LIGHT, and the Agents employed in its pro-
duction. Experiments with ARMSTRONG'S HYDRO-ELECTRIC
MACHINE. The WORKING MODELS and MACHINERY ex-
plained. The varied Optical Effects inclade, New DISSOLVING
VIEWS, the OXY-HYDROGEN MICROSCOPE, &c. EXPERI-
MENTS with the DIVING-BELL and DIVER, &c., &c. The
Evening MUSIC, under the direction of Dr. Wallis, commences at
Seven o'clock.

Admission ls. Schools, half-price.
London, England, 1847-05-27

BIRTHS.

On the 16th inst., at Wellisford House, near Wellington,
Somerset, the wite of John Coke Fowler, Esq., of a son.
On the 20th inst.. at Margate, the lady of Henry Hutchin-
son Curling, Eq., of a son.
On the 21st inst., at the Rectory, Cheadle, Cheshire, the
wife of the Rev. Charles J. Cummings' M.A., of a son.
On the 22d inst., at Thistleton, Rutland, Mrs. Henry
Fluyder, of a son.
On the 23d inst., at Leamington, the lady of E. Story,
Esq., of a son.
On the 23d inst., at Worth Rectory, Sussex, the wife of
the Rev. G. C. Bethune, of a daughter.
On the 24th inst., in Hill-street, the Hon. Mrs. Robert
Boyle, of a daughter.
On the 24th inst., the wife of Frederick Young, Esq., of
Bromley, Middlesex, of a daughter.
L'On the 24th inst., at the Elms, West Derby, near Liver-
pool, Mrs. G. A. Hoskins' of a daughter.
On the 24th inst., at Cornhill, the wife of Joseph Cock-
field Dimsdale, Esq., of a daughter.
London, England, 1847-05-27

CIRCULAR NOTES AND LETTERS OF CREDIT.,

THE LONDON AND WESTMINSTER
BANK issues CIRCULAR NOTES for the use of Travellers
and Residents on the Continent. These Notes are payable at every
important place it Europe, and thus enable a.travoller to vary his
route without Inconvenience; no xpense whatever is incurred, and
when cashed no charge Is ma le for commission.
These Notes may re obtained either at the Head Office of the Lon-
don and WestmlOster Back, in Lothbury ; or at the -Branches of the
Bank, viz.: —l, St. James's square ; 213, High Holborn ; 4, Strat-
ford-place, Oxford-street ; 3, Wellington-street, Borough ; and 87,
High•street, Whitechapel.
By order of the Board,
JAMES WILLIAM GILUART, General Manager.
London, England, 1847-05-27

eri,
toletitwbreitptelanyefdor.
p'rf:ute,GtvtincolnioTeiic 2
24 hhlitli chiefly
aiceg 4wBA.
rather
for myself and my friends: It is an exlitordinary
fact that the Tarrare of Sali
which was brought
forward at Vienna with Mozart's new opera, far out-
stripped it in popularity. At this distance of time it
appears strange that an opera, known only for one
btoultertahbel eforrotuunnde sohfoul d
works,hav ewhhaden .the success
by
cessdestchriebed;
in-
fluence of living composers, and whet.
I submitted after-
wards to the tribunal of posterity, is often very dif-
pi`ovolse. the inquiry,
fc,-ent. Tarrare is now only named with a smile, or
to ' What was it all about ?'
The cfiticom which the Viennese made upon his best
operas tried b. is forbearance to the utmost. He had hea rd
it said oi. Figa,-0, that it was ' too difficult,' and ' too
much spun out fo.' a comic opera,' and now he heard cf
Don Giovanni, tits 't for a romantic opera it was ' toct
learned, too much crowded with effects of scientific har-
mony.' Criticism of Chis kind, 'faint: praise qualified
with blame, was besto\Ved on DOl2 Oiovanni;by an
assembly of composers tand dilettanti at the house of
Eaydn, who had long sat
Prince Radziwill, where that work was performed
gth appealed to. 'lt is
ssioloenntafatte trh
ii
st spparrotyd u,cwt iaosn
at. le n
difficult to decide,' said he
opinions. All I know is; b `among your various
e added with vivacity,
' that Mozart is the greatest cort‘P oser now existb-ig.'.
ovan.ni
The fine compositions in the appentlix to Don Gz
distinguish the year 1788. he introduced' In this
some of the singers, who thought themselves neglected
with regard to songs, into more prominent situations
in that opera. The fine song of 'Don Ottavio, Della
sua pace,'
was composed for M. Morella; the duet
,
between Zerlina and.Leporello ' Per quElla tue manine,
for Madame Monbelli and Signor &mid; and the
recitative and aria of ' Elvira, Mi tracii; for Madlle.
Cavallieri. We are thus furnished with the names of
the original representatives of these characters at
Vienna, and the pieces he now supplied for them are
in no respect inferior to those written in the first heat
of production."
London, England, 1847-05-27

7,003.

LON 00N, Ti

CIALEDONI“T
(Inc,.rporllid 1815.)

A3ILUM

For " Supporting and Educating the Children of Soldiers, Sailors,
and Marines, Natives of S. ottunt, who have Died or he •ii Disabled
In :he Service of their Country'. and (d• Indirent Scotch Parents re-
sident in London, not entitl-d to Parochial Relief."
The THIRTIE•fII ANNIVERS FEATIVAL of the Charity
will he herd at the FREEMASON'.- TAVERN, Great Queen street,
OR SATURDAY, the 29th instant, at Six o'clock.
tits Royal Highness the DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE, K.G. G.C.8.,

Patron of the institu ion in the Chair.
STEWARDS.
His Grace the Duke of montrose, K.T.
His 4 ;race the Duke of Roxburgh, K.T.
Ti e host Noble the Marg.:is of lluntly, K.T.
T.ie Right lion. the Earl of Ito.ehery, K. P.
The Right Hon the Earl of Zetland.
The Right Hon. Lo.llGlenelg,
Lord Macdonald.
Lord James Stuart, M.P.
Lord James Murray.
'the Hon. J. T. Leslie Melville.
Sir Charles Forbes, Bart.
Sir John haw, Bart.
Sir James McGrigor Bart.. M.D F.R.S.
Major-General sir William Horri,s, C.B. K.C.H.
llajor-General Duncan McLeod, C.B.
Colonel sir Andrew Leith Hay, M.P.
Sir William I harles Ross, R.A.
Charles Forbes, E,q.
Captain James Lamont, R.N.
George Forbes, Esq.
Lieutenant J. S. Lean, R.N.
Hector Rose, Esq.
David Philip Brown. Esq.
William Gladqone, Esq.
James Davidson, Esq.
John Murray, Esq.
William Nohle, Esq.
J hn Stewart, jun., of Belladrum, Esq.
E. It. Cutler, Esq.
John Irvine Glennle, Esq.
James Adamson, Esq.

Dinner on table at six o'clock..
Tickets twenty shillings each, to be had of the Stewards, of the
Directors, at the bar of the tavern, and of the Secretary at th,
Institution, CopenhaLen-tields, Islington
JOHN BURNIE, Secretary.

ROYAL BANK
OF AUSTRALIA
2, MOORGATE-STREET, LONDON:

The HALF-YEARLY DIVIDEND, at the rate of 6 per cent, per
annum, due on the 15th inst., will be PAYABLE on or alter the let
MAY next To Shareholders resident in Scoiland at the Office of
the Agents, Messrs. R. and T. Allan, 11, St. Andrew-square, Edin-
burgh.
The Court of Directors grant Letters of Credit and Bills, at three
or 3.1 days' sight, on their branches at Sydney, Putt Philip. Hobart-
town, and Launceston, and are also receiving money on deposit, for
fixed periods, at a rate of 'Mei est to be agreed on, varying according
to the term for which it is taken.

By order of the Board,
G. H. WRAY, Manager.

April 7, 1847.
London, England, 1847-05-27

pto let it be played. 'Don Giovanni,' said he, 'was
i rather written for Prague than Vienna, but chiefly
for myself and my friends.' It is an extraordinary
fact that the Tarrare of Saliezi, woich was brought
forward at Vienna with Mozart's new opera, far out-
stripped it in popularity. At this distance of time it
appears strange that an opera, known only for one
tolerable round should have had the success described;
after-
wards et o o f
the living n
gtrieb°
but the fortune of works, when backed by the in-
fl
trinnpaols:ri ps,oasntderitywhe,nissuobftmeniltevedryafter
dif-
ferent. Tarrare is now only named with a smile, or
to provoke the inquiry, ' What was it all about ?'
The criticism which the Viennese made upon his best
operas tried his forbearance to the utmost. He had heard
it said of Figaro, that it was ' too difficult,' and ' too
much spun out fora comic opera,' and now he heard of
Don (7iovanni, that fur a romantic opera it was ' too
learned, tou much crowded with effects of scientific har-
mony.' Ciiticisin of this kind, 'taint praise qualified
with blame, was bestowed on Don Giovanni by an
assembly of composers and dilettanti at the house of
Prince Radziw ill, where that work was performed
soon after its production. Haydn, who had long sat
silent at this party, was at length appealed to. 'lt is
difficult to decide,' said he, ' among your various
opinions. All I know is,' he added with vivacity,
' that Mozart is the greatest composer now existing.'.
1 i
distinguish the year 88.
The fine compositions in the appendix to Doi! Giovanni
In this he introduced
some of the singers, who thought themselves neglected
with regard to songs, into more prominent situations
in that opera. The fine song of 'Don Ottavin, Della
sua pace,' was composed for M. Morella ; the duet
between Zerlin a and Leporello ' Per quella tue manine,,
for Aladaine .Monhelli and Signor Benaci ; and the
recitative and aria of ' Elvira, Mi tradi,' fur Madlle.
Cavallieri. We are thus furnished with the names of
the original representatives of these characters at
Vienna, • and the pieces he now supplied for them are
in no respect inferior to those written in the first heat
of production."
London, England, 1847-05-27

ACCIDENT ON THE'EDINBURGH

AND GRANTON RAILWAY.

One of those accidents or fatalities against which the
only security is the incessant vigilance of well-trained,
skilful officers, occurred on the Edinburgh and Granton
line, betwixt three and four o'clock on Friday last.
Providentially no lives were lost, though three individuals
were more or less injured ; but the warning thus given
to the company promises once and for all to prevent any
similar casualty. The quarter-past three o'clock down
train, consisting of three carriages, had reached the
Scotland-street station, where it stood awaiting to be
attached to the locomotive to proceed to Granton. We
chanced to be present at the time, and observed one of
the guards on the top of the train arranging the luggage;
suddenly a rumbling noise was heard in the tunnel,
which waxed louder and louder, denoting the quick
approach of a carriage; the above guard looked round
for a moment in the direction of the tunnel, and then
hastened from the top of the carriage, but with such
lightning rapidity did the carriage descend the
tunnel, that the guard almost instantly disap-
peared from our sight betwixt the wreck of
the last carriage of the train, which on being struck was
dashed to fragments, and with the three passengers in-
side thrown on the platform. The two remaining car-
riages of the train were propelled forward, but were
uninjured. It was found that the break truck which
precedes the trains whilst descending the tunnels had,
while in the course of adjustment to the succeeding
train at Canal-street, been allowed to slip on to the in-
cline ; the breaksman was In it at the time, and finding
the truck commencing to descend, he applied himself to
the break, but turned the screw the wrong way, so that
instead of checking, he opened out the motion. Pro-
bably he imagined that the break was ineffectual, but at
all events be lost his presence of mind, and leaped from
the truck sustaining some injury from the shock. The
truck, which weighs about seven tons, being thus left
uncontrolled, rolled down the tunnel with an increasing
velocity, and must have attained the rate of at least sixty
miles an hour when we saw it issue forth at the Scotland-
street end of the tunnel, and the next instant dash into
the train.
The line was soon cleared, and working as usual in the
course of an hour from the collision. A medical gentle-
man. residing in Scotland-street, was immediately in
attendance, and, along with another surgeon, who was
was conveyed
also promptly on the spot, lent the requisite aid to the
sufferers, one of whom was severely cut and contused,
andho
severely
m e i afterin
h aurhurt;
; havingcarriage.
bu t
wh his s
areTwh wounds
happy
a remainingn
pd
ps y
todressed,
le ar
two were not so
n that all are in
a fair way of recovery. It is, therefore, so far satisfac-
tory, that we have no fatal case to record, and we trust
nothing farther will occur to shake the confidence in this
line, the general arrangements of which, with the excep-
tion of this untoward occurrence, have been anxiously