The Sun.
London, England, 1851-03-18 00:00:00

STEAM BOILER EXPLOSION

AT STOCKPORT.

TERRIFIC LOSS OF LIFE.
(FROM OUR OWN REPORTER.)
This town, which last summer was the scene of a frightful
accident resulting from the falling in of a cotton factory, has
again been the scene of a similar event, which from its terri-
ble extent and the great loss of life attending upon it, seems
almost unparalleled in the annals of such occurrences
Yesterday (Monday) afternoon, about half-past four, from
some cause or other, as yet unascertained, the steam-boiler
at the Park Mills, belonging to Mr. H. Marsland, formerly
M.P. fur the borough, burst, carrying with it in its progress
the whole six stories, from the ground-floor to the roof.
The engine is a high-pressure, and the force of the explosion
may be conjectured from the fact that the whole of the roof
was carried away, and the mill became enveloped in flame
from top to bottom in an almost incredible short space of time.
Unfortunately, at that hour of the day the mill was in full
work, and filled with work-people, so that the consequences
of the accident become most terrific. A considerable number
were carried up into the air, by the boiler forcing its way
through the different stories, while others were precipitated
into the ruins beneath as the building fell in, and the rapid
spread of the flames subsequent to the explosion, in many
instances, prevented all escape. Our correspondent states
that he saw one man in desperation leap from the top story
of the building into the river which flows beneath at the
back of the mill, but whether he escaped with life or not it
had been impossible to ascertain. Several dead bodies had
been rescued at the time when our correspondent dispatched his
communication, and others still alive had been carried
to the infirmary, but, as the flames were still raging
violently, it was perfectly impossible to ascertain the
number of the sufferers. The whole town was in a state of
consternation, and thousands had assembled to view the
conflagration, not knowing when or where it would stop. A
detachment f military had been called in, and patrols had
been stationed at all the avenues leading to the mill, to keep
uff the crowds, and to allow free room for the operations of
the firemen.

WINDSOR ROYAL DISPENSARY.—His Royal High-
ness Prince Albert, at the general annual meeting of the
subscribers to the Windsor Royal Dispensary, was appointed
president of the institution (in the room of the late Duke of
Cambridge), and has been graciously pleased to sanction
the wishes of the subscribers. The Great Western Railway
Company have presented a donation of ten guineas, and the
directors of the South-Western Railway have become annual
subscribers to the same amount.
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Scrofula.—Mr. Turner, of Penshurst, suffered for two year
from a dreadful sore leg, the diseased part extending from the
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tried
which spread over the whole surface of the g
every available remedy without being able to bell even
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lishment, 244, Strand, London.
ELECTRIC TELEGRAPIL—The line between Ver-
viers and Ostend was opened to the public on the 15th inst.,
and it is probible that the wires between Verviers and Calais
also will be complete within three months.
TIIE HUNGARIAN REFCGEES.—The sixty-three
Poles and Hungarians who had determined on proceeding to
Amer•ca, went on board the Charles Crookes yesterday
morning (Monday), but as the vessel will not sail till to-mor-
row, they returned to the " home'' in Moorfields, for refresh-
ment during the day. It is expected they will sleep on board
the ship to-night.
EXTENSIVE FRAUD BY A CATTLE-DEALER.—We
learn that a cattle-dealer, well-known in Edinburgh, has
absconded, after fraudulently obtaining possession of a sum
of money from various parties, which,Thewife it
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means of counterfeit cheques, in swindling several parties
out of large sums of money. As she has disappeared, it is
believed CI at she has joined her 111;sband. _North British
Mail.

EXETER.—Thomas Latimer, Esq , editor and pro-
prietor of the Western Times, has been appointed a magt'•
trate for the city and
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county d E
Gazette.

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