The Sun.
London, England, 1847-09-15 00:00:00

lary. He had nothing more to do with the
engineer than giving him the word of com-
mand. Had seen a piece of spunyarn
during the time both Kent and Clarke were em-
ployed. It was several yards long, and the ends
were thrown (down into the engine-room. Never
saw it tied. Its use was explained to him as there
to shake the valves. It was used in the other boats,
and when he was appointed to the Cricket he did not
ask the reason. Had not had his attention called to
the strings. The engine never required any serious
repairs. The boat went very well indeed the morning
of the explosion, so well that he remarked it. He
had landed his passengers, and left the boat three or
four minutes before the explosion took place. Could
not say whether the steam was blowing off or not His
attention was directed to something else. Saw Hais-
man between the levers at the time the boat came to.
Haisrnan did not answer the signals so quickly as he
wished, and the boat overshot its mark—not an un-
usual occurrence, and a hole was broken in the paddle-
box in consequence. His attention was taken off by
that. Fancied occasionally whilst the boat was lying
to that steam blew off. He could state positively
that she blew steam off at London-bridge. In April
a report was made to him by Edwards that the valves
were tied. He could not positively believe it ;
such a thing was impossible, and therefore he
did not examine the valves. Afterwards he had
made an entry in his book. tile told the superintend-
dent about it perhaps an hour after ; he also mentioned
it to Clarke, who said, " Could you believe it—can
you believe that I should do such a thing," to which
he replied, " I should think not." Having reported
the matter to his superior, he took no further steps
with respect to it. Recollected Meecham saying on
one occasion, on coming up the ladder, "Do away
with the strings altogether." He could not tell who
the remark was addressed to. Had been frequently
in the engine-room since the complaint, and had no-
ticed the strings ; but made no further observation to
Clarke on the subject.
By Mr. James—When Edwards told him that the
valves were tied, he bustled from him, got on the
paddle-box, and got the boat off. Edwards might
have used the word " safe." Never saw Clarke
drunk. Had seen a good deal of beer come on board ;
never recollected any gin coming. Believed Mr. Pol-
letti made an investigation after the charge of Edwards.
Heard Edwards say that Clarke drank. Did not think
the public in the boat heard Edwards's statement.
Was on the pier barge at the time. Did not think
any left ; in fact, the passengers increased after.
Their trade was a growing one. Had seen both
Kent and Clarke make the strings fast. Would
swear that he never saw the strings taut. He ex-
pected that Balls, Cripps, Whalder, and the poor call-
boy were on board at the time of the explosion. The
boat was to lay alongside eight minutes. Did
not notice that the steam blew off at
some piers and not at others. It blew off
with a loud noise. A man sitting three feet from the
funnel could not fail to hear it. At times he com-
plained that the speed of the boat fell off. This was
some months ago.
By Mr. M'lntyre--Never went down to look at
the valves in consequence of the complaint of Ed-
wards. He knew now that the tying down of the
valves was dangerous. He did not give him time to
think about it. If he had been positive that such a
thing was done he should have considered it dan-
gerous. He considered himself safe with the people ;
it was not his business to interfere with the engineer
any more than it was the duty of the engineer to
meddle with his wheels.

By Mr. M. Chambers—Clarke took a good deal of
beer. Should say that the quantity of beer might
take effect. As far as he could recollect Clarke was
sober on the day of the complaint. Engineers per-
spired much and drank usually a good deal of bt er.
The CORONER said—You have given your evidence
in a very satisfactory manner. I wish the other per-
sons employed by the company had thought right to
imitate your example. A contrary course tends to
engender an unfavour,,ble opinion in the minds of the
jury. I wish they would imitate your example.
The inquiry was then adjourned until ten o'clock
on Saturday.
Mr. Lloyd said he should be ready to furnish his
report any day next week.

SALE OF RAILWAY SHARES BY
AUCTION.—(THIS DAY.)
The following are a few of the principal sales of
Railway Shares to-day, by Messrs. Lamond and Co.:—
Waterford, Wexford, and Valentia ...... ....£0 1 3
Northern and Southern Connecting
Leicester &Bedford,Exchange Certificate 0 12 6
Louvain ala Sambre
Northern Counties Union 0 8 0
Derby, Stafford, and Worcestershire, Reg. 0 15 0
Manchester, Buxton, and Matlock. ....
Ambergate, Nottingham, and Boston 0 19 0
North British, Extension
Manchester and Southampton, New 0 17 0
Boston, Stamford, andßirmingham ......
Newcastle and Berwick, New 7 13 0
Paris and Lyons 2 17 0
Reading, Guildford, and Reigate 7 19 0
North Staffordshire
Shrewsbury and Birmingham (B) 1 6 0

MORTALITY in the METROPOLIS,

NUMBER OF DEA.TIIS FROM ALL CAUSES REGISTERED IN
THE WEEK ENDING SATURDAY, SEPT. 11, 1847.
Epidemic, Endemic, and Contagious Diseases 372
Diseases of Uncertain Sent ••• 121
Diseases of the Brain, Nerves, and Senses... ... 143
Diseases of the Lungs, and other Organs of
Respiration ... ••• 175
Diseases of the Heart and Blood-vessels ... 32
Diseases of the Stomach, Liver, and other Organs
of Digestion... ...
Diseases of the Kidneys, &c. •.. •.•
Childbirth, Diseases of the Uterus, &c.
Diseases of the Joints, Bones, and Muscles
Diseases of the Skin, &c.
Old Age, or Natural Decay ...
41
Deaths by Violence, Privation, or Intemperance 30
Causes not specified
DRATHS FROM ALL CAT SES

... 91
... 16
... 9

1,040

Population Average weakly Deaths
Enumeraied, Deaths, 1842-6. In the
1841. Five Summers. Week.
West Districts... 301,326 . . 137 ... 143
North Districts.. 376,396 ... 175
... 208
Central Districts 374,759 ... 173 ... 196
East Districts ... 393,247 ••• 212 ... 248
South Districts .. 502,483 ••• 244 ... 245
-----
Totals... ..... 1,948,211

Females

••• 1,040
••• 519
... 521

BIRTHS IN THE WEEK.

Males
Females

... 666
... 611

Totals .

... 1,277

DONCASTER RACES.

(THIS DAY.)

BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

THE GREAT ST. LEGER STAKES
of 50 soya. each, h ft, for three yrs old colts, Bst 71b;
fillies, Bst 21b; the second to recsive 300 soya, out of
the stakes, and the third 100 sous,; the winner to
pay 100 sovs, towards expenses. St. Leger Course.
(147 Subs.)
Lord E,;linton's Van Tromp ...
Mr. Pedley's Cossack .

••. (Marson) 1
....(Templeman) 2

THE LONDON GAZETTE OF
TUESDAY.
WHITEHALL, SErr. 9, 1847.
The Lord Chancellor has appointed James Davies,
of the city of Hereford, Gent., to be a Master Extraor-
dinary- in the High Court of Chancery.
WHITEHALL, SEPT. 11.

The Queen has been pleased to direct letters patent
to be passed under the Great Seal, appointing the Right
Hon. Lord Robert Grosvenor, Edwin Chadwick, Esq.,
Dr. Thomas Southwood Smith, Professor Richard
Owen, and Richard Lambert Jones, Esq., to be her
Majesty's Commissioners for inquiring what special
means may be requisite for the improvement of the
health of the metropolis.
The Queen has also been pleased to appoint Henry
Austen, Esq., to be Secretary to the said Commission.
DECLARATIONS OF INSOLVENCY.
Walter Jones, grocer, Brecon.

AIVKUPTS.
Joseph Sandell W Blch, print seller, St James's-street,
to surrender, Sept. 28, at half-past one, aad October
27, at half-past eleven, at the Court of Bankruptcy.
Pennell, official assignee ; Gwynne, Temple-chambers,
Fleet-street.