The Sun.
London, England, 1856-11-04 00:00:00

SALE OF BLOOD STOCK.

The following horses in training, with their engage•
meuts, the property of Mr. G. W. Fitzwilliam, were
sold yesterday (Monday), by the Messrs. Tattersall•:—
Guineas.

Milton, a brown colt, 3 yrs old, by Bay Middle-
ton, out of Bohemienne l2O
A chesnut yearling colt, by The Hero, ont of
Ignorance (Ignoramus's dam); engaged in the
Triennial Stakes of 10 cove. each at Stock
bridge, 1857, 1858, and 1859 ; the Derby, s')
sovs. each, h ft, at Epsom ; the Derby Stakes,
of 25 SOVP, each, at Stockbridge ; and the St.
Leger Stakes, of 25 sovs. each, at Doncaster
all in 1858 ; and in a Sweepstakes of 300
sovs., 100 ft (four subscribers), at Newmar-
ket First Spring Meeting, 1859 630
A brown yearling colt, by The Hero, out of
Georgia, by Jacques, out of Florida, by
Mulatto, &c. ; engaged in the Derby, 50 sovs
each, h ft, at Epsom, and the St. Leger, of
25 sovs each, at Doncaster, both in 1858..... 105
Wentworth, 3 yrs, and Aepasia, 2 yrs, were
bought in

Naval and inteuigeuce.

PORTSMOUTII, Nov, 3_

The new screw-frigate Shannon, 51 guns, Captain W.
Peel, C. 8., went out of harbour to-day, and anchored at
Spithead, to take on board her shot and shell prior to
leaving for the Mediterranean. She went out in admir-
able style and condition, and hundreds of peeple congre-
gated on the beach to see this beautiful frigate leave.
She went out with steadiness and speed against a strong
tide, although only two of her boilers were at work, it
being considered unneces,ary to consume fuel by having
all her boilers at work. The engines worked beautifully.
They are Penn's patent trunk enganes of 600-horse
power. This is, however, only their nominal power,
for they will, if required, work up to 1.400. The
Shannon's speed was not put to the test to-day, as it had
been tried before, when she made over 12 knots per
hour. When she has taken her shot, shell, &c., on
board, another trial will probably be made.
The Hannibal, 91, screw-ship, Captain hay, is receiv-
ing a few repairs at Spithead. When they are com-
pleted sl-e will leave for the Mediterranean.
The Salamander, 6, paddle-sloop, Commander Me•
cham, arrived to-day from Madeira. Her dates from the
island have been anticipated, but when she left the cbo-
lert had abated.

The Raleigh, 50, sailing frigate, Commodore the Hon.
H. Seppel, C,8., preparing for the East Indies, is paint-
inv., and otherwise in a forward state.
The Action, 2G, sailing frigate, Capt. Bate, fitting as
a surveying vessel for the East Indies, was taken out of
the fitting basin to-day.
The Sultana, freight ship, arrived to-day to embark a
portion of the British German Legion for the Cape.
The Camperdown, old 103, was taken into dock to-
day to be converted into a coal hulk.
The Ringdove, 6, screw despatch boat, was paid off
to-day.

WOOLWICH, Nov. 3.
This morning the whole of the Royal Artillery in gar-
rison assembled on the common, and were inspected by
the Commandant, Sir W. F. Williams', Bart. The Royal
Horse Artillery and the battalions of Foot Artillery were
then headed by the commandant and staff (accompanied
by the Royal Artillery band), proceeded in marching
order from the common along the London and Dover-
road, and returned to garrison by the Old Charlton-road.
Although the number of military in garrison has been
decreased in consequence of several companies having
recently left Woolwich for other stations, the muster
this morning presented a most imposing appearance, and
at no former period has the Regivnent of Royal Artillery
been in a more efficient state than at present. This
afternoon the officers and men of the Woolwich Division
of Royal Marines assembled on parade, and after inspec-
tion by the Commandant, Col. Brown, proceeded on a
march of about two miles along the Woolwich and Charl-
ton Upper-road.
Lieut.-Col. W. H. Elliott, R.A., and Lieut.-Col. G.
Markham, R.A., have been permitted to exchange
places on the roster, and the former will proceed to St.
Helena to relieve Col. Hill.

Lieut.-Col. Graydoi., R.A., has bee❑ ordered to pro-
ceed to Malta.

Lieut.-Col. Walpole, Royal Engineers, is ordered home
from Gibraltar, where he is second in command to
Col. Ward, to assume the command of the detachment
stationed at Woolwich. Lieutenant Boileau, RE., is
ordered to leave Woolwich for Malta, and Lieutenant
Crossman, of the same corps, is to be stationed in Lon-
don.

Industry, steam store-vessel, left the harbour this day
with a full carg of boilers and machinery for vessels
fitting at Plymouth aad Devonport.
Balaklava, screw ordnance vessel, arrived off the Royal
Arsenal Pier this day with a cargo of shot and shell from
Portsmouth. •

CHATHAM, Nov. 3.

The Hood, 80, which has been cut in half and "half
launched," for the purpose of being lengthened 40 feet,
is making considerable progress, and an extra number
of shipwrights have been put on in order to have her
completed by the earliest possible time. Her lower
beams have been all lald, and it is intended that she
shall be fitted with a screw.

The Renown, 91, screw steamer, is so far completed
that the caulkers have clinmeneed caulking her. It is
intended that she shall be completed and launched early
in the forthcoming year.
The Goliath, 80, in dock, is to have some extensive
alterations made in her, in order to be fitted as a screw
steamer.

The Hero, 90, and the Irresistible, 80, building, are
both to be fitted with screws. The former vessel is in a
very advanced state, and will shortly be completed.
The Racoon, 20, and the Charybdis, 20, two screw
corvettes, are to be completed forthwith. The former
vessel was laid down in March last, and the latter in
May ; they are both building from the designs of Sir
Baldwin Walker, K.C.B , Surveyor of the Navy. Seve-
ral improvements have been made in thie description of
vessel since the Cadmus, 20, was constructed at Chat-
ham dockyard.
The Irresistible, 80, is intended to be fitted with a
sore v.

PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS.

W. B. Elphinstone, to be Commander.
Lieutenants—Peter M'Kenzie Godfrey, to the For-
midable; Thomas S. Gooch, to the Satellite.
Assistant-Paymasters—G. P. Brown, to the Con-
queror ; C. J. Card, to the Royal William.
Naval Cadet—W. J. N. Brown, to the Monarch.
Clerks—W. B. Risk, to the Impregnable ; Win. Gage,
to the Tortoise ; A. B. Cumming to the Brunswick ; E.
C. Knivett, to the Duke of Wellington ; J. F. Farwell,
to the Conqueror ; S. L. Lancaster (acting), to the
Tortoise.

SIEGE OPERATIONS BY NIGHT AT CHATHAM'

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CHATHAM, Nov. 3.

It having become publicly known throughout the towns
this morning that some interesting siege operatiois
would take place on Chatham Great Lines during the
night, and by the time fixed for the assembling of the
troops, viz., half-past six, a very considerable number of
persona had collected round the barracks, at which time
the Royal Engineers, and the Hoc. East India Com-
pany's Sappers and Miners, to the number of about 1,000
men, assembled on .parade in marching order with their
field tools for working, and at 7 o'clock they were marched
in separate divisions to the ground in charge of Lieut.
Lempriere, R.E., who took the command of the working
party of the Royal Engineers of the left attack ; and
Major Sidley, R.E., with a strong working party, pro-
ceeded to take the party of the right attack, whilst
Capt. Walker, R E., took charge of the force under his
command, and was assisted by Lieut. Thorold and En-
sign Scott, of the Hon. East India Company's service,
and proceeded to the Garrison, Fort Amherst, in order
to defend it against the enemy.

Major Ha;sard, R.E., assisted by Lieut. Phillips,
R.E., were the officers who had the general arrangement
of the operations.

Capt. Cumberland, R.E., assisted by several Engineer
officers, directed tho right attack, with a portion of offi-
cers from the provisional battalion, and a large body of
troops belonging to regiments of the line ; and Capt. 11.
Schaw, R.E. Lieut. Hume, and Lieut. Keith, R.E., at-
tended the field officers of the provisional battalion and
troops under their command, in the left attack.

On the sound of the bugle the troops commenced trac-
ing the ground, forming parallels, half sunken and ele-
vated batteries, and as the night was dark the troops
were assisted by a number of lights used by the army
in tracing and bull's eyes ; the operations of the siege
commenced, extending from the brow of the hill on
the left of Chatham lines to the front opposite to the
Black Lion Inn, New Brompton, on the right, at the
general distance of 500 yards, a point in the prolonga-
tion of the capital of the King's Bastion. The tracing
having been completed the signal was given for a regular
attack. A patrol of Royal Engineers was sent out from
the garrison to attack the besiegers, and on their falling
in with the out-pickets Of the enemy a brisk fire was
opened on them by the working par! y in the entrenched
works. The whole of the working party, extending
nearly three-qaarters of a mile, stood to their arms, and
shortly after a heavy firing commenced on the garrison,
the patrols leaving behind them fire-balls on the glacis in
order to see their way into the garrison. The garrison,
in return, opened a tremendous fire of artillery from
Fort Amherst ; the guns were manned by the Royal
Marines (Licht Infantry), the ramparts being lined by
the Royal Engineers, who acted as infantry, keeping up
a raking fire of musketry from one end of the line of
fortifications to the other • fire-balls -and blue lights were
lit up on the salient angles of the bastion, under the
charge of Quartermaster Bradford, which threw a bril-
liant light over the country for miles. The troops in the
garrison sent a party as a patrol from the works, but
owing to the lights they were soon discovered by the
besieging patrols to be the enemy ;they were then driven
back under a sharp fire of musketry, and the firing was
kept up by the troops protecting the parallels and bat-
teries with considerable spirit, and as nothing could be
seen but the reflection from the firing, the musketry
and field pieces of artillery had altogether a very im-
posing effect. During the firing the Spur Battery and
the King's Bastion became brilliantly lighted with fire-
balls and blue lights, and their reflection produced a
most magnificent sight, having the appearance of a large
town on fire.
The whole of the proceedings were considered per-
fectly satisfactory to Colonel Sandham and the whole of
the staff-officer' win were present. It was very late
bsfore the troops were called to go to their barracks.
They were marched off in columns.
About 4,000 persons were present on the lines to wit-
ness this interesting military spectacle.

A NOVEL GAME-BOX.—The turnip crop has this year
been finer than for many past seasons, and some of them
in size can seldom have been equalled. Mr. Jackson,
of Fulmodestone, is one of the successful growers, and
we understand that he recently sent a friend, in this city,
a turnip neatly scooped inside, and containing a hare, a
rabbit, two brace of partridges, and a brace of wood-
pigeons, comfortably packed within. This novel pre-
sent was safely conveyed by the carrier, and in weight
1., exceeded 3.Blbs.—Norfolk Chronicle,

J:. ‘VSPAPE I
1 AY A DTENT URER IN THE 111 E DITPRRA y
The Malta Times, after giving its readeLaiiiiis,..".' ' 9c-"A
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count of Mr. Robson's delinquencies amt tj : - . :k:..;; r,..4j.' -
alludes to a visit to, and precipitate flu ilitra°,--ii*: 4.
that island for the Continent of a party ,41,41,•. ..-.., .:
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terms :
" Characters somewhat of the above descripeibil -
have at different times visited Malta ; and but very
recently an individual of this genus honoured our
little island with his presence. Assuming au air
of consequence he induced many to believe he was
special coLespendent of a London paper sent to
this island by the especial desire of Lord Palmer-
ston. He claimed his Royal Highness the Duke
of Cambridge as his particular friend ; hinted at
certain private claims that made the duke anxious
to serve him ; he exhibited an alleged private note
from his Royal Highness to corroborate his state•
ment. He not only stated he was also in the
Duke of Buckingham's confidence, was acquainted
with his secrets, and was his guide and director,
but affirmed he had 7001. per annum from kis grace,
as a considsration for money he had advanced. him
some years ago, to the amount of 10,000/. ;
and he actually furnished a house in the vici-
nity of Valetta, which he pretended to be very
anxious to have arranged in the best order, as
the duke was coming to stay the winter with
him in Malta. His great political influence,
and his friendship with his Royal Highness the
Duke of Cambridge, and his Grace the Duke of
Buckingham, aided by his connection with the
English press, had induced, he said, the Earl of
Clarendon to offer him, in a private letter, a con-
sulate in the Black Sea, or any other office in his
gift. He introduced everywhere a young female he
called his wife ; and. had the audacity to put him-
self forward as a candidate fur an elected member
of the council of government. In several instances
he borrowed money under false pretences, which
he forgot to return ; and incurred debts wherever
he could obtain credit ; some of which he paid in
worthless cheques. Amongst other ingenious triel-A
he invited a party to dine with him on a particular
day, including some high officials, but as he t‘Jok
care to embark for Marseilles on the day prece.h.fig,
they were cheated of their repast no less than o'i his
' choice company, and thus by a clever ruse he
effected without suspicion his departure from the
island, which it appears had become too wa.,:m for
him. His dishonest dealings did not en cf. here ;
for, taking passage in a government tranF;port, he
paid for his food with a bill whichwas dislaunoured
Since his departure, it has come to lir-slit that he
came to this island to avoid the consee,uences of a
most disreputable bankruptcy in Eugland ; and
that the lady he paraded as his wife had no right to
that title. Many in Malta have coause to regret
having been deceived by his specious pleadings. It
is to be hoped that this will prove a warning to the
community at large, and will put people on thefr
guard as to the credence and credit to be given to
individuals who so largely trumpet their own
importance, means, and connections."

THE ACCIDENT ON THE LONDON AND
NORTH- WESTERN RAIL TWA

On Friday Mr. Worley, coroner for the county of
Buckingham, opened an inquiry at the Globe Inn, Han -
elope, respecting the death of Benjami❑ Pike, aged 22,
lately a fireman in the service of the London and Nor th-
Western Railway Company, who died from injuries
received in the collision which took place on Wednissday
last.

Jonathan Oscar, driver of the engine which broke
away from the luggage train, stated that when he found
his engine had become detached, he ran on about a mile
and a quarter, believing the train would follow him
about that distance. He then stopped, in order that
deceased, who was his fireman, might go back and signal
the guard or breaksman. The fog at that time was very
dense, and he could neither see nor hear the advancing
train, which struck his tender immediately he stoppesl
the engine. He opened the regulator, to set his engine
in motion, the moment be saw the train. He had in-
tended to have gone on after setting Pike down. The
violence of the concussion flung him completely over the
boiler, and he could not say what occurred afterwards.
The train must have separated by the couplings break-
ing, as he had not slackened his speed since leaving
Blisworth.

John Davis, the breaksman to the train, said that a
short time before the collision he found that the train,
had slackened speed, but the fog prevented him from di d.
covering the cause. He kept expecting a signal frran
the engine. He had no means of signalling the drier,
and he did not apply the break, fearing that if the engine
put on more power the couplings would give way. The
' collision was the first intimation that he had that any-
thing was wrong. Taking into consideration the weignt
of the train, with the two "dead" engines in front, he
believed that if the driver had warned him by his whistle
to apply his break, it would have taken him more than
a mile to stop his train after the engine had beeome de-
tached. Immediately upon the collision occurring he
severed the telegraph wire, and went back to stop the
next coming train, which he met about a quart,ar of a
mile behiiid them.

The jury desired to be informed what the witness
meant by severing the telegraph wire
Mr. M'Connell explained that among the more recent
improvements adopted by the London and North Wes-
tern Railway Company for securing perfect safety of
travelling over their line, had been the establishment of
a "special train telegraph," with signal stations every
two miles. At each station a policeman was •n duty
night and day, in whose watch-box there was a telegraph
dial with a single needle. By inclining Oats needle to
the left hand the person in charge gave ne.tiee to the
next station that a train had passed on to the two miles
of road entrusted to his special care ; while inclining it
to the right hand would show that the train had passed
off that portion of the line. There were in fact but two
signals, "train on" and "train off ;" but as it might
happen, as in this ca-e, that an accident occurred upon
the two miles of road between the telegraph stations,
the guard and breaksmen were instructed instantly to
sever the "special train wire," which had the effect of
placing the needle at each adjacent station in an upright
position. The policemen on duty at once became aware
by this movement that something was wrong, and could
act according to circumstances.
Several of the jury remarked that the system appeared
to be well calculated to prevent accidents.
Mr. M'Connell said, if the signals were properly at-
tended to, a collision, in the ordinary sense of the term,
was impossible. The system, however, induced a rigidity
of practice which, though essentially productive of
safety to travellers, doubtless, almost necessarily occa-
sioned delays when any derangement occurred. The
" train telegraph" had only one code, and the policemen
in charge were not able to carry on a conversation by
it. The wire was placed about half way up the ordi-
nary telegraph posts, andin this instance had not been
injured by the accident, though the ordinary intelligence
wires had been destroyed. This train telegraph at pre-
sent existed from London to Rugby, and was in process
of extension over the whole system of the London and
North Western lines.

The witness proceeded to describe the steps he took
to prevent accidents to other trains. His belief was that
the driver had not time to have reversed his engine, and
therefore could not have been meeting the train when
the collision occurred.

Thomas Bostick, a platelayer, and Richard Bolter,
signal policeman at the Ashton Bank telegraph station,
having been examined, portions of a coupling iron which
had been found near the scene of collision were produced.
The hook had been snapped asunder, but there seemed to
be no flmv nor indication of weakness in the metal.
Medical evidence showed that a rupture in the region
of the kidney was the cause of deceased's death.
The Coroner, in summing up, said the only question
was, had the driver, Oscar, by any proceeding on hie
part, occasioned the collision ? He had himself declared
that his engine had not been reversed, and this statement
was corroborated by other witnesses. It might be un-
fortunate that he had not sounded his whistle to give
warning to the brcaksman to use his endeavours to stop
the train, but the breaksman had &posed that,
applied the break, he did not believe he couldhad he
couldhav e
brought his train up in the; distance run.
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occurred ?
The jury retired, and after about
~ individual
responsible in a criminal degree for what bad
liberation they returned into court , upon
foreman announced that they had unanimously agreed
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upon a verdict of accidental death.