The Sun.
London, England, 1856-08-13 00:00:00

TWO MEN SUFFOCATED IN A

DA Y-.HOLB.

On Friday last a most shucking occurrence took place
at Clayton We,t, near Huddersfield. Two men, named
respectively Thomas Carter, about 45 years of age, and
George Lockwood, about 40, fancy weavers, who reside
in a secluded spot called Tomfield, were suffocated in a
"day-hole," which forms the approach to some old
workings of a colliery.
The parties have been in the habit for some time past
of obtaining coals from these old works, which they used
for their own domestic purposes. On Friday morning
Lockwood went to get some coal, and not returning at
the usual time his wife became alarmed, and went in
search of him. Not being able to discover any traces
of him, she went and communicated her alarm to Carter,
her nrizhb.sur, who went to the place and proceeded
down the "d‘iy hole" in search of him, but he never re-
turned. Met. Leek wood now became seriously alarmed,
and toe great-at consternation soon prevailed through-
out the hole neighbourhood, and large numbers of
persons hasteuA to the spot.
Every exertion was Made to recover the bodies of the
unfortunate men, but such was the deadly effect of the
gas that several persons, after attempting to go down
the "day-bole" in search of the bodies, had to return
immediately or they would have been suffocated. A
blow-fan way, however, brought from Mr. Jagger's
collieries, at Eniiey, and by means of tubes pure air was
forced into the pit, but the lifeless bodies of the unfortu-
nate nem were not recovered until near four o'clock on
Friday eltereooe, that of Lockwood being found in a
siting peetere, about 17 yards from the mouth of the
"day-hole," and that of Carter about 12 yards. The
former has left a wife and six children, and the latter a
wife and four children to mourn their loss. The par-
tiee have been repeatedly warned of the danger of the
course they were pursuing, and no blame is, therefore,
attached to any one.
On Saturday evening an inquest was held before Mr.
J. Taylor, coroner, at the house of Mr. Farringdon, the
Commercial Inn, Clayton West. Mary Lockwood,
Joseph Haigh, and John Hargrennes, gave evidence bear-
ing out the above facts, after which the jury returned
a verdict of "accidentally suffocated."

MARSHAL VAILLANT AND THE
krI'UDEATS OP PARIS.

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The annual distribution of prizes to the colleges
of Paris and Versailles took place on Monday at
the Sorbonne. According as each pupil came for-
ward to receive the prize, Marshal Vaillaut placed
on his head a laurel wreath, and handed him the
books which bad been assigned for that particular
branch of instruction, and, lastly, embraced him.
The following extracts from the address of Mar-
shal Vaillant to the pupils at the distribution of
prizes will be read with interest :
G:ory is achieved by study and perseverance.
Study. my young friends, will be the arm by which you
will triumph in the battle of life. In the same manner
that it is necessary in order to produce a flame to strike
the flint which engenders the spark by a violent blow,
so it is indispee9able in order to become a unAn—l mean
a useful %voraw roan—to make energetic efforts and
to overcame difficult obstacles. At that price only
will the sacred sign shine on your foreheads. My
friends, I am old ; let me tell you what I have
seen. More than half a century ago I was like you
all, a pupil ; like you I trained myself with nume-
rous companions for the trials of life. At that time
the dawn of the first Empire was shining brightly ; and
also, as at present, rumours of war and glory reached
under the peaceful roof the colleges. We admired the
great me❑ whose deeds illustrated our great epoch ; we
felt ourselves animated with the desire of walking in
their footstep—and of imitating if not surpassing them.
We were all, I believe, animated with that noble
ambition when we left our college for our different
avocations in life ; but enthusiasm lives only a moment,
whilst difficulties are endless, and at the onset many
of us were discouraged. Now, I can testify to you,
my friends, that all those who remained firm to their
plans and were never disheartened by the difficulties of
the path have found at the close of their career, if not
glory, at least honour, as the reward of their perseverance
and application. But why appeal to ancient souvenirs
when a grand circumstance furnishes us, with a recent
and notable proof of the success which crowns stubborn
courage and perseverance The life of the illustrious
captain who sits by my side (all eyes turned towards
Marshal Pelissier) proves to you what can be effected
by study, patience, tenacity, and that rough
vigour which fears neither fatigue nor privations,
neither disease, nor dangers, nor reverses, but which
bears with all and triumphs over all. Learn from him how
laborious is the conquest of glory, and by what roads it
is necessary to pass before arriving at posterity."

The following part alludes to the literary studies
of the present Emperor of the French when in con-
finement :

"Is this enough, my young friends, or will you have
another example ? Follow me into that fortress—draw
those ly lts—.pass through that dark vault ! Look at that
young man with a pensive look, who leaning over a
table meditates in the calm of solitude. For many
years he has been a captive, and his education, com-
menced on the steps of Cie first throne of the world, and
continued amidst the misfortunes of exile, is being com-
pleted in the interior of a prison. Military art, political
economy, and science of governing men, are the sub-
jects of his studies ; his genius increases and rises in
midst of his incessant labours. One day, when the hour
'naked by the desgns of Providence shall have arrived,
the gates of the fortress will fall before him, and he
will go forth into the world ripened by the medi-
tations of captivity, with the head sufficiently high,
the heart sellielently firm to save a great people
from an abyss, and with the arm sufficiently robust to
hold tho'sword of France awl to secure victory t i her
flag. I say no more, and I return to ycu, young pupils."
The address concludes ae. follows :

"I know by the testimony of your masters that thty
have r:ason to be satisfied with your conduct. Every-
where, the love of work, the sentiment of discipline, and
respect for religion prevail in our schools ; everywhere
are developed aus,,ere habits and emulation—pledges
of succei;p. Maintain, my friends, that laborious ar-
dour, and continue to prepare yourselves for the obliga-
tions which you will have one day to fulfil. Never at
'any epoch of our history was a wider field opened,
.under more favourable auspices, to those who, like you,
burn with the desire to serve and honour. their country.
Tranquil at home, triumphant abroad ; proud of the pre-
sent, and confident iu the future which the Imperial
cradle promises, France, blessing her sovereign, enters
on a new era of prosperity and grandeur. You will
find your path widened and smoothed down ; and,
happier than we were, you will walk in it with secu-
rity. Proceed, then, and may the hand of God conduct
and support you.' Proceed—your fathers couteuplate
you, and the country counts on you I"

A Constantinople letter in the Hamburg News say s—
t 6 The P. rsian ambassador, who is expected here on his
way to Paris, will also proceed to Lendon in order to
put an end to the Anglo-Persian differences. He is
charged to offer every satisfaction to England, on con-
dition that the English Cabinet will recall Mr. Murray,
and replace him by another ambassador."
A letter from Berlin, in the Post Ampt Gazelle, sayi
—" Prince Frederick William, who is to represent the
Court of Prussia at the coronation of the Czar, wilt be
accompanied by a most brilliant suite. Among the
personages of whom it will be composed are mentioned
Princes Wilhali and Antes Radziwell, Prince de Plets,
General de Smirekonstein, and Count de Redern. Their
departure is fixed for the 12th."
*ESIOEIAL OF THE LATE BISHOP OP CARLISLE.--A
subscription has laLen set on foot for the purpose of,rais-
ing a memorial CI the late Hon. and tight Rev. Dr.
Hugh Percy, Bi,hop of Carlisle. The present intention
is to put up a stained glass window at the eastern end
of the cathedral, acourse to which the Dean and Chapter
have assented.
Private accounts from Italy, received through Vienna,
state that the amount of cannon and troops moved
towards the Sardinian frontier by Austria is incredible.
Sardiiii;, is making efforts-On her side, which are backed
by the whole population. Both parties aro ready for
war, if the Western Powers would permit it.
All that has hven reported of the success of Russian
diplomacy at Szonkholmis outwardly confirmed. Private
letters state that the Swedish Cabinet is showing a civil
bearing towards Russia, but that itsternally the utmost
watchfulness is exhibited at all points of the frontier,
both towards Lapland and Finland,