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London, England, 1847-09-16 00:00:00

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off
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attention was directed to something else. Saw Hais-
man between the levers at the time the boat came to.
Haisman did not answer the signals so quickly as he
%sished, and the boat overshot i:s mark—not an un-
usual occurrence, and a ho7e As as 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. ille 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
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with respect to it. Recollected Meecham saying on
i 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 beard 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. Mlntyre—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 beer.
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 unfavourable opinion in the minds of the
jury. I wish they would imitate your example.
The inquiry was then adjourned until ten o'clock
on Satui day.
Mr. Lloyd said he should be ready to furnish his
report any day next week.

MORTALITY in the METROPOLIS.

NUMBER OF DEATHS FROM ALL CAUSES REGISTERED IN
TIIE WEEK ENDING SATURDAY, SEPT. 11, 1847.
Epidemic, Endemic, and Contagious Diseases ... 372
Diseases of Uncertain Seat ... ••. 121
Diseases of the Brain, Nerves, and Senses... ... 143
Diseases of the Lungs, and other Organs of
Respiration
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 ...
Mum FROM ALL CAUSES

... 91
••• 16
... 9
••• ,8

1,040

.Ponulation
Enumerated,
1841.
West Districts... 301,326
North Districts.. 376,396
Central Districts 374,759
East Districts ... 393,247
South Districts .. 502,483

Average weekly Death(
Deaths, 1842-6. in the
Five Summers. Week.
. 137 ... 143
. 175 ... 208
. 173 ... 196
. 212 ... 248
. 244 ... 245

T0ta15........ 1,948,211

940

Males
Females

... 1,040
... 519
... 521

BIRTHS IN THE WEEK.

Males
Females

... 666
... 611

Totals .

... 1,277

WEST GLOUCESTERSHIRE
ELECTION.
GLOUCESTER, TUESDAY EVENING.—This day was
appointed for a festival to be held here, to celebrate
the return of the Hon. Grantley:Berkeley for West
Gloucestershire. Shortly after noon a party of gen-
tlemen, with rather an imposing display of flags and
banners, and a brass band, left the residence of Mr.
Balme (Elton-house, in this city), and proceeded to
Wotton, accompanied by Mr. T. G. Clayton, of
Bierley-hall, near Bradford, Yorkshire, who was to
have been the second Liberal candidate if the Conser-
vatives, taking advantage of the Berkeley feud, had
brought forward a second candidate on their part.
At Wotton the cavalcade met Mr. Grantley Berkeley,
and then, returning to Gloucester, proceeded with him
in triumph about the town, the church bells ringing
merrily. The procession was not large. Mr. G.
Berkeley himself rode at the head of it, next after the
flags and music, followed by seven other gentlemen
on horseback, and after these came five vehicles of
various descriptions filled with friends and partisans
of the Hon. Member. He was received respectfully,
but rather quietly ; it could not properly be said that
he was enthusiastically welcomed. Arrived at the
Albion Hotel, he briefly addressed the 400 or 500
persons who had followed him there, and, after thank-
ing them, retired to a pavilion erected in the adjacent
ground, where dinner was laid for about 400 persons.
Nearly 300 gentlemen sat down to this repast ; and a
small party of ladies was accommodated on some
raised seats in a corner of the room. Near the chair
were Mr. W. J. Barber, of Kingsland House, Mr. S.
Bromedge, of Lower Stone, l\lr. E. Harwood, of Al-
mondsbury, Mr. R. Berkeley, of Spetchley Park, Mr.
H. Teague, of Coleford, Mr. Bradbury, Captain Ashe,
the Rev. T. n. M`Donnell, of Clifton (who said
grace), Mr. IL W. Hall, Mr. J. Hall, &c.
Letters of apology for unavoidable absence were
read, written by Mr. Drag, M.P., Mr. Hume, M.P.,
Colonel Thompson, M.P., Mr. Muntz, M.P., and one
or two others.
The dinner was very well served, and when the last
train left for London everything seemed to promise a
lively and agreeable evening to the party.

I THE ST. LEGEB.—BIRMINGHAM.—The result of
, the great St. Leger Taoe was known here at four o'clock.
i The interest felt relative to the result was in no way
abated from that of last year, and hundreds congre-
gated around the
year Derby Railway station, anxious for the
intelligence. Mr. Needham, the superin-
tendentin order to accommodate the
. of the railway,
publlc,and at the same time prevent any unfair advantage
being taken of the news, caused the result to be posted
on the gates of the station, where all parties had access
to it. To•day, however, the Telegraph Company had
the management of the business, and their charge con.
fined the intelligence to comparatively few persons. The
result, however, was soon known, and no small surprise
was felt on its being known that Van Tromp, Cossack,
and Eryx were the winners.
GRAND FIREWORX GALA TO-NIGHT AT VAIII-
HALL.—Mr. Darby, the pyrotechnist, who some weeks
since sustained a very severe loss, by the exploeion of
his extensive manufactory in Regent street, Lambeth,
takes a benefit we perceive this evening (Thursday) at
Vauxhall-gardens, when in addition to the ascent of the
giant balloon, the beneficiare has prepared a magnificent
illuminative and pyrotechnic display.
SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.— spite of theln
somewhat unseasonable character of the weatheryester-
day, these gardens were crowded by alarge
ndo .
for n assemblage Flo
of visitors, attracted by the Royal
the South
season of dahlia.,
cultural Society's last show
fruit, and miscellaneous flowers. They were exhibited
in several large tents, erected in various parts of the
ground, and which were thronged throughout the day
by numerous amateurs and admirers of
dthese beautiful
pro U ctions of nature. The show consisted chiefly of
dahlias, many of which were really most magnificent,
both in form and hue. There were also numerous
Which we par-
specimens of fruit and vegetables, among
titularly noticed some most gigantic punapkins. Up.
wards of seventy prizes were awarded for the best
specimens of dahlias, fuschias, verbenas, cut flowers,
d fruit,
in the &a:, The admirable band belonging to the gar.
ens evening performed several selections from
Rosini, Donizetti, Bellini, and other masters, in very
excellent style: and at dusk Gibraltar was beseiged, and
the Spanish fleet destroyed with the usual eclat. The
beautiful collection of birds and beasts, from every quer-
ter. of the world, is in itself well deserving inspection, as
well by the curious as by the naturalist,—it is indeed
most perfect.
There is no truth whatever in the report of the ill•
ness of Alderman Thompson, which appeared in the John
Bull of Sunday. The Hon. Member for the county of
Westmorland has for some weeks been at his seat, at
Underly Park, enjoying the fresh air and the beautiful
scenery. He has not, we are happy to add, for ionie
pars WW2 in ouch excellent health.