The Sun.
London, England, 1846-10-16 00:00:00

MARVELLOUS RAILWAY IN CI-

DENT.
On Monday last, Oct. 12, a gentleman of the name of
Parker, of Sydenham, Kent, was travelling by the mail
train from Derby to London, in a first-class carriage;
his only companion being a gentleman about thirty
years of age, remarkably handsome, and perfectly gentle•
manly in his appearance and manners. After some pre-
liminary conversation, he requested to have the window
kept open, and offered Mr. Parker his wrapper if he felt
inconvenienced by the cold. Other conversation ensued,
and be stated that he once possessed a large fortune,
which he had squandered; that he had now retired from
the army, and had not been so happy for a long period
as at that moment; adding that some friend had given
him 1;100/. to pay his debts, and 5001. more to
buy furniture, and that the first thing be intended to
do was to buy a dressing-case, which would- cast him
thirty-five guineas, which Mr. Parker remarked he
thought would be a great pity, as no doubt he already
possessed one. After some further conversation, which
began to alarm fir. Parker, he suddenly dropped on
his knees, and in a most energetic and fervent manner
prayed for his friends the Dukes of Beaufort and Wel-
lington, and more particularly that his dear mother, who
had died in his inftincy, should appear, &c. After rising
from his knees he exclaimed to Mr. Parker, " Did you
hear a noise ? You must have beard that God was
speaking to me." At the same moment a train passed,
the engine of which he declared to be hell. Mr. Parker
by this time being greatly alarmed, tried in vain to
soothe him ; his only reply was," Have you repented of
3our sins?" at the same time throwing off his boots,
coat, and shirt, with his gold watch, chain, and seals ;
he began to slap Mr. Parker in , the face, exclaiming,
" You must come along with me I" and thrusting his
own head through the window, he cut his heacrand nee k
in a most shocking manner, and was soon covered with
blood. lie then returned with double fury, and beat
Mr. Parker about the head and face most severely. Ex-
pecting to be murdared every moment, Mr. Parker en-
treated him (in order to gain time) to pray again, which
he instantly did ; while Mr. Parker, at the imminent
risk of his life, opened the door and made his way to
the next carriage, where there was only one gentle-
man, who, having heard all that had passed, helped him
in and shut to the door. They lad scarcely cone this
when the madman appeared, endeavouring to force his
way in also, at:el it required the united efforts of both to
keep him out, so he returned to his carriage. This hap-
pened near the Watford station. Frequent and unavail-
ing appeals ry ere made to the guard for assistance, stating
that a gentleman was dying, at•al the reply was that being
after their time they could not stop, as the Manchester
train was close behind them. This, however, was no
excuse for the guard not going to the carriage to ascer-
tain what was the matter. All Mr. Parker knows fur-
ther of this strange companion is, that the guard of a
following train saw a man in a state of nudity running
by the side of the road, which can only be accounted for
by his having thrown himself off the train, which was
then going at an increased speed. A servant was at the
terminus of the Euston-square station, waiting for his
master; but Mr. Parker being in a dreadfully bruised
state, and most anxious to get home, did not wait to hear
the result of this strange encounter. We are happy
to say he is now nearly recovered from the effects of his
violent bruises and most alarming position.

CELEBRATION OF EARL GR OS-
, VENOR'S MAJORITY.
Chester was on Tuesday wholly given to festivity to
celebrate the coming. of age of Earl Grosvenor, eldest
son of the Marquis and Marchioness of Westminster.
The bells of the cathedral and other churches rang
forth merry peals, bands pat ailed the streets, and all was
hilarity and mirth. Two thousand tickets, value seven
shillings each, available either in silver coin or meat and
drink, were distributed among the citizens as a gift from
the Noble Marquis, to enable them to " make merry
and be glad" on this auspicious occasion; and various
social parties assembled at the different hotels and inns
to enjoy a good dinner, and to drink long life and hap-
piness to the respected heir of the Noble House of
Eaton. About twelve o'clock the boys of the Blue Coat
Hospital, preceded by their excellent juvenile band,
marched with their elegant banner and new flags pre-
pared for this festivity, to Eaton Park, where a scene of
universal rejoicing presented itself. In front of the
splendid mansion of Eaton Hall mall marquees
were erected, in which an immense body of
the tenants of the Noble Marquis, their la-
bourers, and dependents, were feasted with a
most substantial dinner of good old English cheer,
with potations of the choicest juice of the "barley
brec;" and most heartily did the assembled throng do
justice to the bounty of Lord Westminster, and most re-
solutely did they cheer the bumper toast to the health
of the Earl Grosvenor. The festivities at Eaton Hall
were continued on Wednesday and Thursday, when the
females resident on the estates of the Marquis, and
others to whom his kindness on this occasion has been
extended, were regaled with tea and other entertain-
ments; and the children of the various schools which are
supported by the liberality of the Grosvenor family had
also the happiness of partaking in the universe
joy. The Marquis and Marchioness of Westminster,
the Earl Grosvenor, Lady Elizabeth Grosvenor, the
Honourable Mr. Lawley, and other members of the
family circle, honoured the festivities with their pre-
sence; and a great number of the neighbouring gentry
and of the most influential citizens of Chester were
spectators of the joyous scene. At five o'clock in the
afternoon about two hundred of the principal gentry
and tradesmen of the city and neighbourhood sat down to
a banquet at the Royal Hotel. In the unavoidable ab-
sence of the Mayor, Mr. Thomas Dixon discharged the
duties of the chair. The greatest conviviality animated
the party, and the toast of the evening, to the health
and happiness of Earl Grosvenor, was drunk in wines of
the choicest vintage, and with prolonged and hearty
cheers. About nine o'clock there was a magnificent dis-
play of fireworks on the Roodee (for which a liberal
sub-
scription bad been raised amongst obitsililrentted,
towers and walls of the ancient city,
einairance
presented a most singular and interesting apileb 'd
afroodinththe
eexchhibesitticornceox.criatendt. general admiration.— ri ge

SUICIDE of A BARRISTER.—Late on Wednesday
Mr. Mills held an inquest on the body of'
Walker Jordan, Esq., aged 43, barrister. The
inquiry took evening Mr.
place at the deceased's residence, No. 15,
Gloucester-road, Regent's-park. It appeared by the evi-
dence of several witnesses that for some time past de-
ceased had laboured under great depression of spirits,
and entertained a fear, which it appears was unfounded,
that his pecuniary affairs were becoming embarrassed.
On Tuesday morning he rose at his usual hour, and
went to his dressing-room, where shortly afterwards the
report of fire-arms was heard. Mrs. Jordan and the
servants went to the room, and found deceased lying on
his back, having discharged a large horse pistol into his
chest. Dr. Joncs, a neighbouring surgeon, was imme-
diately called in, and pronounced life extinct. Verdict,
" That deceased destroyed himself, being at the time of
unsound mind."

Johanna
DEATit or A DWARE—On Friday a diminutive
womr,named
O'Connor, aged about 50, from
the sister isle, was brought into Nottingham for the pur-
pose of being exhibited in the fair. Persons who ho-
noured her with their company on that day were struck
with the ghastliness of her appearance, and took especial
care not to repeat the visit. On Saturday, at noon, the
" wonder of the world" was taken ill, and died at two
o'clock. On Sunday afternoon the remains of the unfor-
tunate pigmy, who but a few days previous had been the
subject of " a challenge to the world," wero conveyed to
m Journal.
1, the cemetery.—Nottinglaz

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPIIITHEATIM
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
FIRST WEEK OF THE WINTER SEASON.
r.erollised by ber Most Gracious Majesty the Queen. Prince
Albert, the Prince of Wales, and Royal Family. By special
&Are, Lord Byron's 3lageppa," for twelve nights only.
THIS EVENING
Will he performed the Dramatic Spectacle of MAZEPPA, AND
THE WILD HORSE.
After which, brilliant feats of HORSEMANSHIP. Herr Amodio
Neupert, from Amsterdam, the extraordinary Bottle Equiiibrist.
and other NoreltieS.
Mr. BATTY has much pleasure in announcing that he has effected
engagements with several continental artistes :—Messrs. Joseph
Paul Cone, Lorentz Wulff, Itosetine Wolff, Polaskl, with the po-
pular vaulters, Messrs. Henderson and T. Lee, who will appear in
rapid succession. In active preparation, a new Equestrian Spec-
' solo and Dramatic Romance, of unequalled effect, performing with
mmonse success in Pearls.
440z-of-nee open from eleven till five o'clock.—Doors oven at six
14.1,1 o ,maienCe at seven o'clock.—Stage Manager, Mr. W. Broadfoet.

iii WEATHER.—Srm OFFICE, OCTOBER 16.
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