The Sun.
London, England, 1847-01-28 00:00:00

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

PORTSMOUTH, JAW. 26.—The Belleisle, troop-ship, Captain
J. Kingcome, came into the harbour last night at sunset,
and the troops she brought (the 71st Highlanders) were dis-
embarked to-day by the men-of-war's boats at Clarence-
yard, whence they marched to the railway terminus, and
departed by railway for Winchester.
The Baretto Junior transport, Lieut. Griffiths agent, sailed
this morning for the River.
The African steam-tug, Mr. John King, acting master
commanding, sailed this morning for Sheerness.
The Scourge steam-sloop, Commander J. C. Caffin, which
was supposed to have sailed for Bristol en Friday, returned
this afternoon to Spithead. The Sphynx remains nearly in
statu quo, the late gales having failed to do her any injury.
In fact the reef of rocks over which she ran when she got on
shore act as a sort of breakwater to the sea during the pre-
sent neap-tides. How far their preservative powers may
stretch, in case of a very ,high spring succeeding, with strong
southerly or westerly winds, remains to be seen. At all
events she is but little injured at present.
The system of arming the dockyard artizans to assist in
the protection of the port, in case of necessity has been pro-
mulgated in port this week, an invitation to the men on the
establishment to volunteer their services having been sent,
and a return made on Monday. Those who are only hired,
are ordered to attend drill, and any who hereafter enter the
yard establishment will do so with that condition annexed.
Drill is to commence in April, and be continued twice a week
for one hour. Time to be paid for as extra time in the yard.
Inspection twice a year.
The Rattler steam (screw) sloop, Commander Moorman,
came into harbour this afternoon to have her defects re-
paired.
The Prince Regent, 120, is being rapidly completed as
two-decker of 90 guns. Men in large numbers are actively
employed upon her.
The Echo steam-tug broke down yesterday, and was
obliged to return to harbour after starting for the Isle of
Wight. She is being repaired and will be ready for service
again to-morrow night.

-The Fanny tender came up las' night from the wreck of
the Sphynx with a favourable report of her condition.
WOOLWICH, JAN. 26.—The Fairy steam-vessel, tender to
the Royal Victoria and Albert steam yacht, under the charge
of Second Master George H. Forster, had her steam up to-
day, proceeded from Woolwich to Blackwall, and returned
to her moorings opposite the Dockyard.
The Odin steam-frigate, of similar dimensions as the
Sidon steam-frigate, only immersed to a greater degree in
the water, went down the river this morning to try her en-
gines and speed. _ _ _

The Centaur is now loaded at Deptford with rice and meal,
and will leave to-morrow to have her compasses adjusted at
Gre,:nhithe, and then proceed to the west coast of Scotland
with a supply of provision ftr the poorer inhabitants of the
Hebrides.

THE LATE FATAL ACCIDENT ON
THE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.
(FURTHER PARTICULARS.)
The train which was the cause of the unfortunate occur-
rence was, it appears, the express up train, which left Exeter
at noon on Monday, and was running at its usual speed by
the station at Southall, and the same moment the four o'clock
down train was slacking its speed previously to its stopping
at that place. The express train had passed the station some
fifty yards, and the four o'clock down train was about 200
or 250 yards also on the London side, when the tire of the
driving-wheel next to the down rail broke into several pieces,
which were projected in different directions with a terrible
velocity. One portion of about four feet in length was
thrown to a considerable height, and in its descent came
longitudinally on the front of the second-class carriage, next
the luggage van of the down train, forcing away a small
portion of the front end, as well as a longitudinal slip of the
top, and making a clear breach into the carriage itself. So
great was the force with which it fell, that the three first
compartments of the carriage were broken the one into the
other.
The second and third compartments were filled with pas-
sengers. Of those in the second compartment, two labour-
ing men, who were sitting opposite each other, were killed.
The portion of the tire fell on their heads, and their deaths
were instantaneous. A female, who was in the same com-
partment, was also struck on the head, and is stated to be
in a dangerous condition. A severe injury, and from a
similar cause, happened to Mrs. Mountjoy Martin, who was
a passenger by the express train. This lady was sitting,
with her back to the engine, close to the window next to
the down line, and is supposed to have been struck a violent
blow on the hip, either by a small portion of the tire break-
ing through the hinder part of the carriage, or by a splinter
of the latter. A medical gentleman, Mr. Daniel, of Southall,
who was in the down train, rendered every possible assist-
ance to the female who was injured in the down train, who
was instantly removed to a public-house adjacent. Mrs.
Martin was brought to Paddington by the express train,
and Dr. Locock immediately sent for. The engine (the
Queen) attached to the express train and which has a seven
feet driving wheel, with frames inside the wheels, brought
the train on to Paddington, where it arrived about a quarter
aan hour after its time. Another portion of the tire fell
on the down rail, and threw the engine attached to the down
train off the line. She was, however, soon got on again,
and the damaged second-class carriage having been re-
moved to the goods shed adjoining, the train proceeded on
its journey.