The Sun.
London, England, 1859-04-20 00:00:00

NOTTINGHAM.

The requisition to Mr. T. Bromley (the Conser-
vative candidate) has received nearly 500 names.
A second candidate, to come forward on Censer-0v
tive principles, is now spoken of. Mc.,srs. Paget
and Mellor addressed the Liberal electors on Mon'
day night, and each party is now actively engaged•

SUNDERLAND.
Mr. Lindsay addressed a meeting of above 2,000
persons on Monday night, and was most cordially
received. Mr.. Hudson and Mr. Fenwick are
making an active canvass, but the greatest confi-
dence is expressed in the return of Mr. Lindsay'
Mr. Hudson has addressed a meeting of his sup'
.
porters, and appeals to the fidelity of the people 01
Sunderland to ensure his return.

TAUNTON.
A severe contest is anticipated in this borough'
In addition to Mr. W. Beadon, the chairman of the
local Ballot Society, the present representatives'
the Right Hon. Henry Labouchere and Mr. Arthur
Mills, are to be opposed by another candidate.et
the Conservative interest, Mr. George Cavendish
Bentinck, who arrived in town on Monday moru;
ing. The address of this gentleman was issued
immediately on his arrival, and in it Mr. Bentiu""
expresses regret that the present Parliament should'
have been dissolved, but is of opinion that 'UV
defeat of the Government measure of reform 101"
Ministers no other alternative than an appeal t°
the country. He promises to advocate such juai
cious and temperate reforms as the spirit of the ago
may require.

TRURO.
Mr. J. H. Murchison, of Surbiton, Surrey, Ili°
appeared as a candidate for this borough.

WALSALL.
Mr. Marshall, of Brighton, having suddea
retreated from this borough, Mr. Charles Forster:
the sitting member, is experiencing oppositii);
from another quarter. Mr. Charles Bagnall• 0
member of a family who are large ironmasters, %
known for their efforts to promote the education
their workpeople, has issued an address, in wh,ca
he " does not hesitpte to declare that he is attach
to Liberal Conservative principles," the major°
nance of which, he contends, is consistent with
advocacy of every measure for promoting t'
progress and prosperity of the people.

YORKSHIRE ( t
WEST RIDING).
.4_
Sir J. W. Ramsden and Mr. Frank Crossley, s!
0
Liberal candidates, addressed a large meeting 111
the area of the Coloured Cloth-hall, Leeds pester
day (Tuesday). Sir J. Ramsden referred to 11
bill, under the nee
of thuaptonhe Derby's ethrbay's Reform Bill,
t an'
of reform and enfranchisement, would have dirt
franchised one-fourth of the whole constituency °f
the riding. It ignored the principle which 13rtY
vious Governments had recognised—that the fr 1;;
chise should be extended to a large portion to the
honest and industrious working men. After a fseft.
further remarks he sat down amid cheering-,.
Crossley also addressed the meeting, after WiliCcar
resolution in favour of the two candidates was die
ried unanimous)y. In the afternoon the two canro
dates addressed a large meeting of their suPP2r„ort•
at Huddersfield. The Right Hon. James y
Wortley, the Conservative candidate, yew,-the
addressed a large meeting of his suppoiters at die
Town-hall, Leeds, and another at Bradford in
evening.

THE EXPLOSION AT HOU NSLOW

POWDER _MILLS.

•
Yesterday afternoon Mr. Wakley, the col: the
and a jury of sixteen gentlemen, assembled at do
Prince Blucher Inn, Twickenham-common, for late
purpose of resuming the inquiry relative to the .ns,
calamitous explosion at the Hounslow powder IVer
The names of the jury having been called °'the
The learned Coroner remarked that owing;codt
immense mass of. evidence requisite to be add- hat
he considered that an adjournment to a somesc
lengthened period had better take place. that
Mr. Ashby the manager of the mills, Said tb
Rouse one of those employed by the firm, wits,"fer
present to give some additional evidence in '7
ence to the calamity.
himself justified in hearing any oonsid,.et,
The Coroner observed that he did 11°'
particularly as Mr. Ballantme and other legal gall.,
t
tlemen in connexion with the case were absen be
consequence of a belief that no evidence Well!. u_rea
gone into. He (the coroner) therefore consiau„tit
that no further evidence should be given on im
further evidenr,

occasion. 19 6
Mr. Ashby said that since the last inqtn
thorough search had been made. The stream C.',"
to the scene of the explosion had been drained, Vie
eventually the screw and plate belonging te,uoto,
press had been recovered. He had broug owe
there for the inspection of the jury. FZt
position of the screw they would no doubt find!',o.
the press was not the original cause of the Or"
sion. ttor
The Coroner considered they had much be,ea
reserve such an examination until the adieel
inquiry, when a scientific statement as rega 10
the metals and machinery would be gone int°*, to.
wished, however, to know from Mr. Ashby, 11 •rigite
Bible, what was the quantity of powder there "the
onthe premises at the time of the occurrence or
day before. con'
Mr. Ashby said the whole of the buildings,", of
nected with the works extended over a ,003 r
about 160 acres, and he was then unpreparee• ""„iiiseo
what quantity of powder there was on the Preh- after
at that time, but he could ascertain that
making the necessary inquiries. plan
One of the jury expressed a wish to hale ait to
of the premises which Mr. Ashby undertook
have furnished. A ani
The Coroner said he should not proceo. but
y
further with the investigation on that day;
o
with the concurrence of theur he would ast
it for a month, and during g the interval heti; ed.
sidered that every information might be id bi
Professor Faraday and *Dr. Thompson weaf tbeir
adi
that time also be prepared with the result o
doubt
chemical tests, and he (the coroner) had ne .c.Lid. be
that at the next adjournment the jury We
enabled to arrive at their verdict. ad'
After some conversation the inquiry w
journed until the 17th of May.
OAP
ta France Centrale is permitted to announce a
in ease of a war the staff of the army will be corag?etteersj
follows :—The Emperor, Commander-in-Chiefe;,..Z
:ler;
YiceCanr ;obGeretn,
eArlaaj Major-General; Cite;
.4trw.
General de Dtartinbrey, Chief of the Staff.]

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