The Sun.
London, England, 1847-06-17 00:00:00

General Upton, Colonel Rowan, Colonel T. Wood, Major
Baring, Major Buckley, Captain Smith, Captain Rey-
nolds, Captain and the Hon. Mrs. Ryder Burton, Cap-
tain Meynell, R.N., Mr. Culling C. Smith, Mr. Parnther,
Mr. Hubert de Burgh, Mr. Norman Macdonald, Mrs.
Paul, Mr. and Miss Sandford, Mr. and Mrs. Hodgson,
Mr. and Mrs. Bates, Mr. and Mrs. A. Montgomery, Mr.
Packe and Mrs. Packe Reading, Mr. and Mrs. Ewing,
Mr. and Mrs. R. Errington, Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler, Mr.
and Mrs. Villebois, Mr. Barry Baldwin, Mr. and Mrs.
E. Phillips, Mrs. Ponsonby, Mr. Danvers, &c.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
BETTING AT MANCHESTER.—TUESDAY.
NORTHUMBERLAND PLATE.-5 to 1 agst Conjuror (take 6
to 1)-5 to 1 agst Conspiracy (take 6 to 1)-7 to 1 agst
Grimston (take 8 to 1)-10 to 1 agst Best of Three (taken)
—l2 to 1 agst Executor (taken)-12 to 1 agst Inheritress-
-15 to I agst Morpeth (taken)-100 to 6 agst Miss Sarah (t).
ST. LEGER..-500 to 100 agst Cossack (offered). Nothing
done upon Goodwood Stakes or Cup.
SUTTON PARK RACES.—TUESDAY.
The Stand Handicap of 10 sovs. each, 5 ft, and 3 only if
declared, with 30 added, the second to save his stake. Heats ;
once round and a dis.
Mr. Barton's Hector, 5 yrs, Bst 1 1
Mr. Wesley's Elimea, 4 yrs, 6st 81b
Mr. Messer's Tit Bit, 4 yrs, Bst
The Birmingham Stakes of 25 soya. each, 15 ft, and 5 only if
declared, with 200 added, the second to receive 50/. Twice
round and a dis.
Lord Chesterfield's Lady Wildair, 5 yrs, Bst 101b...(Nat) 1
Mr. i avis's The Wizard, aged 7st •Fltzwilliam 2
ist 91b, Roderick 7st 71b, and Alliance 7st 71b,
also ran.
The lidgbaston Plate was won by Icicle, in four heats,
beating eight others.
INTELLIGENCE EXTRA.
GOOD W 001), 1847.
Acceptances for the Goodwood Stakes.
st lb

st lb
The Widow, aged
Tragical, 4 yrs
Camera Obscura, 4
yrs 6 8
tiuscot Buck, 6 yrs
Hitch, 4 yrs
Crozier, 3 yrs
rommy Moore, 5 yrs 6 7
'b c by Veralam, 3 yrs 6 5
Farnham, 3 yrs ... 6 5
Ridiculous Mus, 5 yrs.. 6 5
Marietta, 4 yrs
Punch, 4 yrs
Foinnualla, 4 yrs
itultz, 3 yrs •.• 5 11
Milliner, 4 yrs 5 10
Lazarillo, 3 yrs ...
I'antivv, 3 yrs 5 10
Miles's Boy, 3 yrs
Martext, 4 yrs ...
Resolution, 3 yrs ...
Joyful, 3 yrs
Vampyre, 3 yrs
3
Deloraine, yrs
{ Pantomime,s 6
3 yrs .
a by Don John, out of
Game Lass, 3 yrs
Allertonian, 3 yrs ...
iiimblesworth 3 yrs
Kelsbea, 3 yrs 5 0
the Questionable, 3 yrs 5 0
k Bite, 3 yrs ...........
1 Pell Mell, 3 yrs ...

Woolfdog, b yrs... 9
Mentor, 5 yrs 8 11..
Dulcet, 5 yrs
Burgundy, 4 yrs 8 8
St. Lawrence, aged 8 8
Lothario, aged
Grirnston, 4 yra ... 8 6
Morpeth, 6 yrs ..
br 11, by Galewood, syrs 8 0
Glory, 4 yrs ...........
Miss Elis, 5 yrs 7 13
Queen Slab, aged
Conspiracy, 4 yrs
Annandale, 5 yrs
Best of Three, 6 yrs
Tory, 6 yrs ........
Sir George, 4 yrs
Plover, 4 yrs .
Plaudit, 5 yrs .
Cawroush, 4 yrs 7 3
Fair Helen, 4 yrs
Bourton, 4 yrs ......
Bantan, 4 yrs ..... ...... 7 3
Flahowlagh, 5 yrs ..
Fitzallen, 5 yrs
Roper's Daughter, aged 7 1
Blackbird, 4 yrs 7 0
Eryx, 3 yrs 6 12
iEgis, 5 yrs ...... ...
Hydrangea, 4 yrs
Hydrometer, 5 yrs 6 9,
Emigrant, aged .... 6 9

ARRIVAL OF THE NEW YORK
AND BREMEN PACKET.
SOUTHAMPTON, TUESDAY EVENING.—The Washing-
ton steam-ship, commanded by Captain Hewitt, arrived
at this port this afternoon, shortly after one o'clock,
from New York, bringing the large number of 127 pas
sengers and a mail, which will be dispatched to town
this evening. A great proportion of the passengers
landed here, and the remainder will proceed to Bremen
in the course of to morrow, the Washington being
obliged to take in a considerable quantity of coals to be
enabled to proceed on her voyage.
The Washington left New York at seven o'clock in
the evening of the Ist instant, and has consequently
been nearly fourteen days on her passage—a result that
has much disappointed the expectations of those who
were led to believe, from her immense power, that she
would have accomplished the voyage in a much less
space of time. The weather has been fine throughout,
with the wind in her favour, and as her engines are re-
ported to be of the extraordinary magnitude of 2,000
horse power, it certainly does seem strange that she did
not beat the Britannia, which arrived at Liverpool on
Sunday night from Boston, having left the latter place
on the same day the Washingt 'n left New York.
The Washington came up the river very fast, but it
was othervable, even at a great distance, that she had a
great list to the leeward; in short, it almost appeared as
if she was on her beam-ends. One paddle wheel was
almost, if not quite, out of water, whilst the other was
nearly under water. I have since ascertained that the
list aas occasioned by the engineer having taken the
coals from one side of her only. She will require nearly
three hundred tons, in addition to what she has on board,
to steam her to Bremen, and as those tsho have the
management of the company here are very anxious for
her to proceed with all possible dispatch, great exertions
ate being made to get the requisite quantity on board.
Fo do this, however, will cause her detention until to-
morrow morning at least.
Great interest was excited on her arrival, and as soon
as she made her appearance the bells of one of the
churches sent forth a merry peal in honour of the event.

THE LATE ACCIDENT ON THE
LONDO N AN I) NORTH-WESTERN RAILWAY.
WOLVERTON, TUESDAY NIGHT.—The adjourned in-
vestigation into the circumstances attending the above
calamitous accident was resumel here this morning, the
coronyr and jury re assembling at eleven O'clock.
The same officers of the company were in attendance
as upon the last occasion, with the exception of Captain
finish, who was unavoidab!y absent.
Tie proceedings commenced with the examination of
the medical witnesses, all of whom testified to the tact
that the deceased parties had lost their lives by suffo-
cation.
The identity of each having been proved, and the evi-
dence of all the witnesses read over,
The CottoNEa, addressing Fois-y, the police-constable,
who was instrumental in causing the accident, and who,
as on the last occasion, occupied a seat by his legal ad
riser, said, " Now is the time for you to say anything in
reference to the accident, if you think proper so to do.
,
' The prisoner's solicitor said he was sure the Coroner
and jury would not consider it disrespectful in him if he
advised his client, under existing circumstances, to
remain silent.
There being no other witnesses,
The CoaosEn addressed the jury at considerable
length on the evidence.
The Court was then, at half-past three o'clock, cleared,
and the jury remained in deliberation until half-past six
o'clock, when the doors were again opened.
The CORONER then inquired whether they had agreed
upon a verdict; and
The Foreman of the jury read the following as the
unanimous finding of himself and his brother jurors:—
" Maeslaughter against Barnard Fossey ' • and, in return-
ing this verdict, the jury feel it their duty to express
their opinion that the company ought to be more par-
denim. in their selection of officers for posts of such
importance, for the safety of the public, as the one lately
occupied by Barnard Fossey; that Barnard Fossey
having turned a train on the same siding on Monday,
Ala)? the 31st, contrary to rule, ought to have been dis.
missed immediately; and lastly, that every train should
have a number of oreaks and guards proportioned to the
size and weight of the train, it appearing quite evident
to the jury that had that precaution been taken the train
to which the accident occurred might have been stopped,
and the recent awful and melancholy catastrophe have
been thus avoided."

STATE OF TRADE.

MANCHESTER, TUESDAY,
for both JUNEguodlss.l,—ndThyearmn* market has
thc
of inquiry, re-
sulted
beenfirmer o-c:ay
morning there was a good deal • • which
in more business in the afternoon. In low
print-
ing cloths an advance of lid. or 2d. was established;but
other fabrics are without a change. The tran,actions in
yarn have been limited by spinners asking higher
prices; the demand is chiefly for the German and Levant
tnarkt,ts.
We have to announce the failure of an extensive ma-
nufacturer in the neighbourhood of Preston, Mr. Wil
ham Eccles, of armber. bridge. His liabilities are stated
at 80.000/ ; but three fourths of this amount is said to
be owing to family connexions. A Preston bank is
also reported as a heavy creditor.
We regret to learn that lettt rs received to-day from
Rio de Janeiro give an unfavourable account of the
market for British manufactures. The absence of all
demand at home, and in several of the countries which
usually take large quantities of our goods, had stimulated
consignments to Brasil, when, from the high price which
the produce of that country now bears, a good demand
was expected. The resul.. was, bat the markets were
glutted ; and it was found necessary to resort to sales by
auction in order to reduce the stocks which had accu
mulavd at Rio.
We stated in our last that, in consequence of the
passing of the Factory Bill, several manufacturers in
Preston avid the neighbourhood had determined at once
to reduce their hours of working to ten. To-day we
learn that a similar course has been resolved on by an
txt-nsive firm in the neighbourhoid of Bolton, and by
some others ; and ia all probability it will be generally
ad pled.
ROCHDALE, MONDAY, JUNE 14 —There has been a
som"what b. tier inquiry tor goods to-day, and rather
more business transacted than on the previous Monday,
' but prices have been very hiw. Th-,re is little change in
the wool market, though it is perhaps easier to buy at
former prices.
HALIFAX, SATURDAY, JUNE 12.—There was no change
observable in the piece h ill to-day, either in the amount
of goods sold or in prices. There is a little more de-
mand for yarn, but prices continue without improve-
ment. In wool there is no alteration, either in demand
or prices.
II UDDERSFIELD, TUESDAY, JUNE 15.—There is a
slight improvement in our market to-day, principally in
fancy goods. There is more doing in wool, and business
altogether wears a more cheering aspect.
LEEDS, TUESDAY, JUNE 15.—Our market to-day has
been without • animation. The accounts from the Ger-
man wool fairs bring higher prices for the finer sorts,
and the principal buyers were again the continental con-
sumers, which augurs badly for our manufacturers.
Manchester Guardian of Wednesday.

CLERGY ORPHAN CORPORATION.—Tuesday, the
children educated at the Clergy Orphan Institution under-
went their annual examination at the institution, St. John's
Wood, in the presence of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the
Bishops of London, Durham, Lichfield, St. David's, and St.
Asaph, the Rev. Dr. Russell, the Rev. Messrs. Brown,
Wharton, Fisk, &c. The examination was conducted by the
Rev. Dr. Shepherd, the preacher at Gray's Inn, and at its
close the Venerable Primate congratulated the Rev. Dr.
Butler, the master, on the progress the children had made in
their respective Studies,

UNITED LAW CLERKS' SOCIETY.
The annual dinner of this society was given on Tuesday
at the Crown and Anchor Tavern, when Mr. Justice
Erle presided. For the business of the day there was a
numerous array of honorary stewards, who were unre-
mitting in their attention to the guests ; and it is but
justice to the providers to say that everything that ex-
perience could suggest, or kindness could conceive, for
the enjoyment of those present, was placed upon the
table. The gentlemen present connected with the law
were, besides the chairman, Mr. Baron Platt, the Soli-
citor-General, Mr. Peter Erle, Mr. P. Erle, jun., &c.
During dinner, and in the intervals between the
several songs, select pieces of music were performed,
under the direction of Mr. W. F. Reed, of her Majesty's
Theatre. The vocal arrangements were under the
direction of Mr. Hobbs, assisted by Messrs. Francis,
Lockey, Kench, and Hatton.
The cloth having been cleared, the good old custom
was gracefully observed of acknowledging the benefits
which had been partaken; and we notice it for the ad-
mirable manner in which the grace was both given and
received.
In introducing the first toast, the Learned CHAIRMAN
said that it was only necessary to state that it was the
"Health of their Queen" which he had to propose to en-
sure a ready and hearty response from the meeting.
The National Anthem was then sung, with au enthu-
siastic chorus.
In requesting the gentlemen present to join him in
the next toast, the CHAIRMAN felt assured that he had
only to mention the name of an Illustrious Lady, whose
conduct and character had alike commanded the respect
and esteem of every true Briton ; and he need, there-
fore, say no more in requesting them to drink " Health
and long life to the Queen Dowager."—(Cheers.)
Glee—" Marked you her eyes of heavenly blue."
The Learned CHAIRMAN said, that as a recommenda-
tion to the next toast which he had to submit, he need
only remind the members present of the prosperity and
advancement which had attended the nation since the
present family had been on the throne. He would,
therefore, give " Prince Albert, Albert Prince of Wales,
and the rest of the Royal Family."—(Cheers.)
Ode and chorus—" Hail to Prince Albert."
The report of the society's proceedings was then read
by Mr. Rooeas, the Secretary, the substance of which
was as follows:—That the sum of 2391. Bs. had been
given for occasional relief during illness; and that during
the year, including the annual allowances, the sum laid
out was 1,457/. 55., considerably more than half of
which had been paid during the last five months. There
was, however, a turther addition to be made of 452/. for
allowance to widows and widowers for burials, making
the sum during the pet iod specified 2,2851. 19s. On the
20th of May last year the sum invested in the Funds
was 8,5641. 3s. 4d., while at the present time the
amount is 9,810/. 3.. sd. The favourable position of the
society would be fully estimated when it was stated that
the number of members is 508, while the increase of
claimants is only eight. The report concluded with a
good hope tor the future.
The CHAIRMAN said that the next toast which he had
to propose to the meeting was one which nearly con-
cerned themselves; anti in giving it he could not refrain
from expressing the satisfaction which he felt, and in
which he was sure they would concur, at the manner not
only in which the claims upon their benevolence had
been replied to as respected the amount, but also as re-
garded the prudent manner in which the funds had been
managed ; for it was evident that, however comprehensive
their good-will, it would be useless if it were not di-
rected by prudence, and if care was not observed in the
administration of the funds. He was truly glad to find
tha- both these principles had been adhered to in the
society's proceedings ; and he thought that the intima-
tion that while all just claims had been fully complied
with all the applications of those who were unworthy
had been rejected, was deserving of commendation.—
(Cheers.) In making this statement, however, and in
bearing his testimony to the admirable conduct of this
society, and while evincing his sense of the manner in
which they bad fulfilled their offices, he could not but
call to their minds the consideration, that not in sickness
or under misfortune only had they to rely upon this
society, but in the period of health, when all their
faculties were awake, there was a strong claim upon
their consideration, for they must recollect that they had
to support the respectability not only of their own body,
but of the profession of which they were members, and
in whose interests he, and all with whom he had to deal,
took a deep interest. Upon them it depended whether
this society and their individual interests were advanced
or retarded. From the expression which he saw in the
meeting he did not doubt but that it would be the
former. With this feeling he would give, with a fervent
desire for its welfare, " The Prosperity of the United
Law Clerks' Association."—(The toast was drank with
enthusiasm).
National air—" My ancestors were Englishmen, an
Englishman am I." This air was encored; after which
Mr. Weecox proposed, " The Lord Chancellor, Lord
Lyndhurst, and the other Patrons of the Society." He
felt assured that this toast would be received with the
utmost respect. They had attained their high position
tht ough the exercise of ability which all must admire,
and with a virtue which all must esteem. This on the
present occasion was the more due, inasmuch as this
was the only opportunity during the year in which
they could do honour to the noble persons of whom he
had spoken. After paying a handsome and deserved
compl went, Mr. Wilcox proposed the toast which he had
announced.
Mr. HAMILTON said, with a due consideration of the
advantages to be derived from the society, he thought it
a duty, from a sense of gratitude from those who had ob-
tained a benefit from the profession that there ought to
have been a compensating advantage reflected on the
society. There had been the highest testimony to its
merits, and he trusted that next year they would meet
again with increased numbers, increased subscriptions,
and increased power to do good to those for whose
benefit the society was intended.
Glee awl chorus, " Look out! Look out I 'tis the good
old knight."
Mr. STINTON said, that as he was the oldest barrister
present a peculiar propriety was evinced in entrusting to
him a toast, which was the health of one who had been
beloved while he was in his portion of the profession,
and who, he believed, was deeply respected now—
that was Mr. Baron Platt. While doing this, how-
ever, he did not forget that there was a duty to
fulfil to the society, and he would now take the op-
portunity of pressing upon them the necessity not only
of keeping up their funds, but of increasing their resources,
and he would therefore propose a scheme which he had
submitted on former occasions, and it was this—that
every member should bring an additional member at
their next meeting.—(Loud cheers.) He would not
have made these observations if there had not been a
peculiar propriety for them ; but the name which he
had chiefly to put before the meeting was one espe-
cially entitled to respect, for that Honourable Judge had,
since the existence of the society, three times filled the
chair on occasions similar to this in favour of the
society —(Loud cheers)—that was the name of Mr.
Baron Platt.
Mr. Baron PLATT, in a reply of great eloquence,
which it would be vain to report within the needful
compass, said—He might, he trusted, be excused, if
he simply alluded to the way in which the law clerks
had discharged their duty. When he recollected that
Mr. Tidd had been connected with this branch of
the profession, he could not forbear expressing his
admiration of the man who had been the master of Lord
Lyndhurst, Lord Campbell, and of others equally emi-
nent in the profession. The Learned Judge continued
—He concurred fully in all that had been said in the
previous speeches, and he readily responded to them in
the toast of "The Bench, the Bar, and the Profession."
Mr. SMYTHE responded to this toast, believing that he
was doing honour to the profession by proposing "The
Honorary Stewards." No men could have done their
duty better. Everything had been provided that could
have been desired ; and while acknowledging the good
management of the stewards, he was bound to assent to
the kindness and satisfaction which had been derived
from the management of former stewards.
of
TsStothinneeggs,—" Queen of my soul."
Mr. ANSTEAD proposed " The Health of the Trustees
byedide Mr.tyi.: aal
subscriptionst Hatton— " Simonwere
etrhee
tCheelnl a raeorn, '
o'
uwnho iccdh,
was encored with great enthusiasm.
and the company separated.
Before concluding we must add that Mr. Harker, as
toast-master, proved himself a very competent judge in
his profession.

GUN COTTON.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
SlR,—P,rceiviug numerous experiments are being
made with the view of introdueing the above article
into the mining districts, I think it only right that some
steps should be taken for the preservation of life and
property from the dangers to which both are exposed
from the distribution of gun cotton for sale amongst the
various shopkeepers ; taking for granted, as stated by
the patentees, its explosive properties exceed that of
gunpowder, consequently it must be more dangerous ;
added to which, I understand it is liable to spontaneous
combustion. Why, then, is such a commodity to be
vended ad libitum whilst the dealers in gunpowder are
subjected to such heavy restrictions and penalties ?
Again, I should like to know how the insurance:upon an
individual's stock and premises would stand affected:in
the event of an accident arising from such a commodity
being upon the premises ? If the subject is not taken
up by the Government, and that soon, we shall have
some much more frightful accidents than have recently
occurred on our railways. Let ua bear in mind " Pre-
vention is better than cure."

Your insertion of the above will be esteemed by
Yours respectfully,
C. SEYMOUR.
Nant-y-glo, Monmouthshire, June 14, 1847.

DEATIS OT ANOTHER " FIRST OF JUNE" OFFICER.
—Commander John Debenham (1814), another of the heroes
of the late war, died yesterday, in the 76th year of his age.
This gallant veteran entered the royal navy in 1788, and
commenced his career "under fire," as midshipman of the
Duke, at the attack on Martinique, in 1793. He was mid-
shipman of the Glory, in Howe's actions on the 29th of May
and the Ist of June, in 1794 ; and of the Prince of Wales
in Bridport's affair. 'Was made a lieutenant in 1796 ;
served in the Invincible, at the reduction of Trinidad ; and
commanded the Devastation and Furious, in engagements
with the enemy's flotilla, in 1805, 1806, and 1807. He con-
' eluded these gallant services with much honour to himself
in 1814, in which year his name appeared in the Gazette, for
having, as agent of transports in the Walcheren expedition,
and on the north coast of Spain, rendered important services,
particularly at passing the Adour.
SALE OF MILTONS HOUSE. Tuesday, Birkin
Manor-house, which is remarkable for having at one time
been the residence of Milton, was put up to auction by
poet'se other nearwere thdeepociihiuterdcb,
N
Messrs. D. Smith and Son, at the Auction Mart. It is sit=t-
thi Bucks,nais about five miles from Windsor Castle and Slough. The
a,the din t
ht hee remainsvi lage
of
ff and
sum of 2,7001. was the highest offer for it, which was below
the reserved price.