The Sun.
London, England, 1846-10-13 00:00:00

COLLISION ON THE EASTERN

COUNTIES RAILWAY.
BISHOP STORTI/ORD, SATURD4X.---A collision of an
exceedingly' frightful charactaratook place this (Satur-
day) morning toe the Eastern Counties (Cambridge line),
about a mile and' it half on the Cambridge side of Bishop
Stortford, and-midway between that place and the Stan-
.stead station—a collision which, although, fortunately,
it . has not resulted in the loss of life, has involved the
destruction of a vast amount of property.
From the particulars collected on the spot where the
collision took place, it appears that on Friday evening,
immediately after the departure of the up fast train,
which leaves Cambridge at nine o'clock P.DI, an engine,
with a train consisting of thirty-five trucks, partially
filled with coal and corn sacks, and partially empty,
started from the same place, en route for Stratford.
About half-past nine another train, consisting of thirty-
three carriages, laden with grain, also started from Cam-
bridge on the up line, and on its way to London, drawn
by engine No. 97, and driven by a man named Parker.
On the arrival of the truck train within a mile and a half
of Bishop Stortford station, and a few hundred yards of
the New-road bridge, the feeding-pipe of the engine at-
tached to the truck train became out of order, and ren-
dered it unable to proceed. The driver and stoker set to
work repairing the engine, and about half-past twelve
o'clock, having completed their object, the train was set
in motion; but had scarcely done so, when the train laden
with grain was heard coming up. Pestal, the guard of
the truck train, with all possible speed ran doan the line,
and exhibited the red signal; but ton late to stop the
grain train, at that moment approaching the New-road
bridge at the rate of twenty miles an hour, on the same
line as the truck train had been standing. Every exertion
was used by Parker to prevent the occurrence, but with-
out avail. In an instant after the collision took place,
the engine of the grain train dashing with fearful vio-
lence into the tail of the truck train. The crash is
described as fearful in the extreme—a fact to which the
appearance of the line bore ample testimony throughout
the whole of that morning. Eight carriages of the grain
train, and eight or nine of the truck train were smashed.
At an early hour yesterday morning the line was
completely blocked, and the rails of the up line torn up for
a considerable distance. Oa either side lay scattered
carriages in a ditch, whilst the engine No. 97 lay on
the side of the embankment- nearest the up line, with
goods waggons on either side, completely over it. The
line ity.elf was covered with wheels, springS, aed other
fragments of the carriages, and sacks upon sacks of
loose grain were apparently mixed in with the soil.
The escape of the engine-driver and stoker of the engine
of the grain train was truly miraculous. The stoker
was thrown into the field adjoining the line-for a con-
siderable distance, and as the engine turned over, Parker,
the driver, who had shut off his steam, and was at the
time holding on by the break, turned over with it down
the embankment, and was shortly after got out from
under it, in at first an apparently insensible condition,
from which, however, he speedily rallied, after being
extricated from his perilous situation.
The instant the news of the collision reached the
Bishop Stortford station, at which it is sta4d the clia,ll
was distinctly heard; Mr. Nicholson, the station-master,
dispatched a spnial engine to. London for aid, and Mr.
Kitsan, the chief of the locomotive department at the
Stratford station, with two or three hundred labourers,
proceeded to the spot, and were set to work in removing
the wreck of the two trains from the line. They com-
menced their labours about three o'clock in the morning,
and some idea may be formed of the magnitude of the
accident, when it is stated that, notwithstanding the im-
mense number of men employed, the down line was not
cleared in sufficient time to allow the 15 minutes after
seven o'clock train, due at Bishop Stortford at 18 mi-
nutes after eight, to pass. The consequence was that this
train was detained until nine o'clock, before it got into
the Bishop Stortford station. Throughout the whole of
this day (Saturday) all the trains between London and
Cambridge were detained a considerable time, and it was
not until a late hour last evening that the up line was
thoroughly cleared, and the rails relaid, so as to allow
trains to come up with safety.
It appeared from the statement of George Flahall, the
guard of the grain train, who was also thrown out of
the break carriage, that Pestal, the guard of the truck
train, had been for some time down the line, holding the
red signal, but the signal being given for his train to
start, he ran towards it, and had nearly reached it, when
hhe ran back to show
theea
signal,hearth; the
toobgurtai n trainlate
to comingheei.
u'
service.
Several of the directors, accompanied by Mr. Roney,
the secretary, visited the spot during the day, and it is
understood a rigid investigation will be instituted by the
board, to ascertain who are the culpable parties. The
engine of the grain train is completely destroyed, and
the loss altogether is calculated at not less than 3,0001.

REVENUE.—CHARGES OF COLLECTION, &C.—From
a return to an order of the House of Commons, just de-
livered, it appears that—The total amount of deductions
by revenue departments from the gross receipts, not paid.
into the Exchequer, during the year ending Jan. 5, 1845,
is 6,152,3941 14s. 9d. The total receipts by all depart•
milts (except revenue) during the same year, from all
sources except Parliamentary grants or issues from the
Exchequer, is 909,6101. 123. 24. Consequently the sum
expended that year, which rover reached the Exche-
quer, was 7,062,0051. 65. 11d. The charges of collection
(not paid into ExelE quer) on the principal branches of
ordinary revenue are:—Customs, 1,279,9431. 12s. 2d.;
Excise, 968,382/. 6i. Bd.; Stamps, 165,3461. 17s. Id.;
Taxes, 348,7281. Os. 10d.; Post-office, 1,114,849/. 2s. 6d.;
Crown lands, 41,8861. lls. 3;ild.
DEATH OF A CONVICT BY DROWNING.-011 Thurs-
day afternoon, about two o'clock, a convict of the War-
rior hulk, named Turner, while at work unloading timber
from a London trading vessel, overbalanced himself and
fell into the river. A waterman's boat was promptly on
the spot, and every exel tion made to save him, but he
almost instantancously at the stern of the
yes el. The same convict fell into the river about
twelvemonths ago in a nearly simi!ar manner as the pre-
sent, which has proved fatal, and it was with the greatest
d £ficulty he wets saved the first tic.e.

MRS. GORE'S NEW NOVEL.
Immediately, in 3 vols., post Bve.,
MEN OF CAPIT AL.
By MRS. GORE.
Authoress of
" The Banker's Wife," " Peers and Parvenus," &c.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great -Marlb,rough-strect.

MISS STRICKLAND'›
LIVES OF THE QUEENS
OF ENGLAND.
TRB Ntart VOLUME IS NOW READY.
C01320312g the Life of MIRY of MODEN k, Consort of James 11.
Orders received by all Booltsellem
HettryCOlburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlbor.ngh-street.

THIRD AND CHEAPER EDITION. ADAPTED FOR
GENERAL CIRCULATION.
VrW ready, to one vol.. with Maps and Plates, price 12s. bound.
THE NEMESIS IN CHINA.
Comprising,
A COMPLICIT HISTORY of the WAR in that COUNTRY, with a
Particular Ascot:lnt of the Colony of lIONG-KONG.
Tram the Notes of Calfej 1 HALM R.N., and the Personal Obser-
vations of W. D. BERNARD, Esq., A.M., Oxon.
Henry Colhurn, Putolisher, 13, Great Marlborough sir: et.

THE COUNTESS OF BLESSINGTON.
Now ready, at all the Llbrarie% in 3 vul-. rent Svo.,
LIONEL DEERHURST
Or, FASHIONABLE LIFE 'UNDER THE REGENCY.
EDITED BY THE COUNTESS OF BLESSINGTON.
Author of" The Femme de Chambre," &c.
Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street.

RAILWAY SHARES BY PUBLIC SALE,
MESSRS. LAMOND, SMALE, AND
LAMOND, Railway Share Auctioneers, beg to thank their
Friends and the Public for their continued gupport a:l4 patroulge,
and to anno ince that their Public gales of Railway Shares, &c.,
take place every TUESDAY and FRIDAY, at One o'clock, at the
Mall of Commerce, Threadneedle-street, London, to which place,
favours, containing instructions (with a reference), are respectfully
requested to be addressed.

All Scrip and Share Certificat!s must be deposited, the day
➢revious to their being offered; and advices of results will be
forwarded by the first post after the sale, an•.t the proceeds home-
di ttely disposed of according to instructions.
Offices. Hall of Commerce. Threadneedle-street, London.

TZLEA.TRE ROYAL, DRERY-LANE.
THIS EVENING
WIII be performed Balfe's celebrated Opera, entitled THE MAID
OF ARTOIS. Marquis de Chateau Vieux, Mr. Borrani ; Jules de
Montagnon, Mr. W. Harrison ; Sans Regret, Mr. Burdini ; Synnelet,
Mr. Weiss ; Niaka, Miss Isaacs ; Isoline, Madame Anna Bishop.
To conclude with the second Act of the popular Ballet of LA
GISELLE. The principal ch'racters will be supported by Mdlle.
Louise, lea Scours St. Louis, ltdmes. Glubelei and Adele ; Mr. W.
H. Payne, MM. Theodore and Adrien.

T lIE XVI E ROYAL. ILLY 31 RKET.
Under the Managemmt of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
TILLS EVENING

Will be performed a New Comely, in three acts, entitled QUEEN
MARY'S BOWER. Principal characters by Messrs. Webster,
Hudson. Howe, Brindal, Braid ; Miss Forteecue, Mrs. Seymour, &c.
During the evening the Baud will perform " Les Mousquetaires
de la Reins" (Overture) ; "Old English Airs" (rantasia) ; and
the "Musketeers" (Quadrille).
After which, the Comedy of SPRING AND AUTUMN ; or,
The Bride at Fifty. Sir Simon Slack, Mr. W. Farren ; Rattle, Mr.
801 l ; Major Osmond, Mr. Howe ; Mrs. General Dartmouth, Mrs.
Glover; Mrs. Rattle, Mrs. Clifford; Clara, Mrs. Bit klngharn.
To be followed by a Sea•side Sketch, called THE FORTUNE
HUNTER ; or, A Morning at Margate. Captain MountgarrA, Mr.
Hudson; Griffin, Mr. Tilbury; Bompas, Mr. Buckstone ; Miss
Griffin, Mrs. W. Clifford.
To conclude with the Farce of MAKE YOUR WILLS. Messrs.
Buckatone, Tilbury. Brindal, Miss Telbin, and Mrs. Stanley will
sustain the principal characters.
Box-office open from Twelve till Four ; under the direction of
Mr. T. Archer, Box Book-keeper.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the Management of Mrs. Keeley.
THIS EVENING
The last Week of " the Magic Horn."

The performances will commence with a New Comic Drama,
TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS. Principal characters by
Messrs. A. Wigan, Meadows, and Keeley; Mrs. Woollidge, Mrs. A.
Wigan, Miss Hicks, Miss Turner, Miss Howard, and Mrs. Keeley.
After which, a new Farce, called WHICH MISTER SMITH ?
Characters by Messrs. Vining, F. Mathews, Emery, Bellingham,
Butler, Collier, Mrs. Woollidge, Miss Grove, and Miss Turner.
To conclude with a New Grard Operatic, Melodramatic, Romantic,
Fairy Burlesque Extravaganza, founded on the Opera of " Oberon,"
entitled THE MAGIC HORN. Principal characters by Messrs.
F. Mathews, A. Wigan, Kini4ch, Collier, Yarnold, Bender, Silver,
Richards, and Keeley; Miss Keeley, Miss Villars, Miss Fairbrother,
Mrs. Woollidge, Miss Arden, Miss Forster, Miss Laidlaw, Miss
krom!ey, Miss Howard, and Mrs. Keeley.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESTE.
THIA EVENING

Will be presented a new domostic drama, entitled EUGENIA
CLAIRCILLE ; or, The New Found Home. Frederick Stan-
more, Mr. Worrell ; Mr. Rugleigh, Mr. Cullenford ; Toffey, Mr. Paul
Redford ; Mr. Buzzard, Mr. Lambert ; Hugh Matlock, 31r. 0.
Smith ; Pegg, Mr. Murry and ; Mrs, Toffey, Mrs. F. Matthews ;
Eugenia Clairqille, Madame Celeste.
After which, a new Extravaganza, In two acts, called THE
JOCKEY CLUB. The principal characters b.,' Me,srs. Paul Bed-
ford, Wright, Redmond Ryan, Selby, Waye, Mitcheilson, &c. ;
Miss Woolgar, Mrs. F. 3fatthewl, Misses Ellen Chaplin, Harding,
Fleming, Turner, Taylor, &c.
To conclude with the popular Barletta of TAMING A TARTAR.
Madame Celeste, Miss Woolgar ; 31essrs. Paul Bedford, Wright,
Selby, Worrell, &c., will sustain the principal characters.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Last Week of Madame Vestrls and Mr. Charles Mathews.
THIS EVENING
Win be performed a new Comic Drama, in three acts, entitled
LOVE'S TELEGRAPH. Count Theodore, Mr. J. Vining ; Arthur
de Solberg, air. C. Mathews; Baron Pumpernickel, Mr. Compton ;
Princess Blanche, Madame Vestris ; Alice, Mrs. Hughes ; Mar-
guer.te, Miss Emma Stanley.
Atter which, the New Drama, entitled A CURIOUS CASE.
Twlggleton, Mr. C. Mathews ; Mfs. Aubrey, Mrs. Stirling.
To conclude with Sheridan's Drama of THE CRITIC ; or, A
Tragedy Rehearsed. Sir fretful Plagiary and Puff, by Mr. Charles
Mathews. The other principal characters by Messrs. Bonner,
Ryder, Compton, Ox.berry, Harris, Wynn, Courteney ; Miss Emma
Stanley, Miss Somers, Miss Honner, &c.

DAVIDGE'S ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessee, Mrs. Frances Davidge.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the Comedy of THE RIVALS. Captain Ab-
solute, Mr. Cooper ; Sir Anthony Absolute, Mr. Neville ; Sir Lucius
O'Trigger, Mr. Fredericka Acres. Mr. Welsh ; Faalkland, Mr. Saville ;
Lydia Languish, Mrs. Charles Gill ; Linen Miss Terrey ; Mrs. Ma-
lapr,p, Mrs. Daly ; Julia, Mrs. Tertian.
After which the Farce of THE SECRET. Mr. Dupuis, Mr. Fre-
dericks; Vetere, Mr. Pelham; Thomas, Mr. Webb; Mrs. Dupuis.
Mrs. Saville. ; Angelica, Miss Vaughan.
To conclude with Jerrold's Drama of JOHN OVERT, THE
MISER OF SOUTHWARK FERRY. Principal characters by
Messrs. Saville, H. Webb, Neville, Tyn4al, Fred cricks, Lewis,
relluun ; Miss Terrey, Mrs. Saville, Mrs. Maynard, &c.
Box-office open from eleven till four o'clock.

ASTLEY'aI ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
FIRST WEEK OF THE WINTER SEASON.
~stronleed by her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen, Prince
Albert, the Prince of Wales, and Royal Family. By special
desire, Lord Byrou's " Mazeppa," for twelve nights only.
THIS EVENING
Will he perfirmed the Dramatic Spectacle of MAZEPPA, AND
THE WILD HORSE.
After which, brilliant feats of HORSEMANSHIP. Herr Amodio
Neupert, from Amsterdam, the extraordinary Bottle Equilibrist,
and other Novelties.
Mr. BATTY has much pleasure in announcing that hs has effected
engagements with several continents! artistes :—Wssrs. Joseph
Paul Cone, Lorentz Wolff, Reseline Wolff, Polaski, with the po-
pular vaulters, Messrs. Henderson and T. Lee, who will appear in
rapid succession. In active preparation, a new Equestrian Spec-
tacle and Dramatic Romance, of unequalled effect, performing with
immense succes3 in Paris.
Box-office open from eleven till five o'clock.—Doors open at six
and a anmence at seven o'clock.--Stage Manager, Mr. W. Broadfoot.

THE WEATHER.—Sum OvrxcE, OCTOBER 11.
THERNOXETZB, Lowest, 50; Highest. 63 ; Noon, 64.
BAROMETER, 29.70.
Worm W.S.W., rainy and cloudy.
OCTOBER 12.

THZUMONETER, Lowest, 47; Highest, 63; Noon, 55,
BAROMETER, 29.49.—Winn W.S.W., showery.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON-BRIDOE THIS DAY.
Morning .. 39 minutes after 7. I Evening .. 19 minntes after 8.

, •,-,_.
::‘,.., • -.- • i A, '
. t
'
, •it. - -41,1#400,i:1 0 ' '*‘ ..;
!7.4
,- --..e...• -• -,*"' ' ii( --- ' ' -;if:',.....t ......I.li ..,.,.--.4-... -
•s • .2.--
...,, •—...; .s .-5.... - v044:-
...