The Sun.
London, England, 1861-09-10 00:00:00

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CORONER'S INQUIRY.-(THIS DAY.)

claims that might arise.

Witness—No.

Witness—l have no communication.

THE RAILWAY ACCIDENT AT KEN-

The inquiry was resumed this morning before Mr. Hum-
phreys, the name of the unfortunate man Benjamin Rush-
brooke being now classed amongst those whO met their
death on this occasion.
The first witness called was

Mr. William Buck, of 19, Church-terrace, Kentish-town,
clerk in the railway clearing-house, who said—On the 2d
of September, I was within 200 yards of the place where
the accident took place. I saw the collision. The first in-

timation of it was while I was standing in my garden; the
side the carriages came over. The whistling first attracted
my attention, a friend of mine remarking "That's the danger
whistle." I then ran down the garden, put my hand on the
shoulder of Mr. Garrett, who said, " Good God, the engine's
gone off the line." I saw one of the carriages go over. I
did not see the signals at that time. I noticed them an
hour after then, they stood at " danger." A friend of mine
informed me that the signal at the Kentish-town platform
stood at "all right." There was not more than eight seconds
between the whistle and the collision.
A Juror—How can you be so exact to the time
Witness—By the time it took to walk from where I was

standing to where I saw the accident.
The Coroner said the signalman Rayner was now in at •
tendance, but he proposed to take all the evidence he could
previous to examining him. For that reason he should
take the evidence of the guard Bridges, and Scott the driver.

The jury then proceeded to the University Hospital to
take the evidence of Bridges, and to view the body of
Rushbrooke. After this had been done the jury proceeded to
Bow, and there took the evidence of Scott.

The following appeared in a portion of our impression of

yesterday evening :
The inquiry was resumed this motning before Mr.
Humphrey.
Mr. Parke said:a lady was on the Kentish-town platform
when the signals were up, and as the man was unable to
find her, he hoped the press would mention the fact, as she

might then come forward.
The Coroner said he did not intend to go to the Univer-
sity Hospital to view the body of the unfortunate person,
Rushbrooke, who had died since they last met, as it would
be uncertain whether they would not have to go again to-

morrow. Therefore he should proceed with the examina-

tion of witnesses in the cases they had already opened. He
might also state that he had received intelligence that a

man, woman, and child had been seen to get into the excur-
sion train at Kew, who have not since been heard of. If

such a statement was made public it might lead to the
clearing up of the circumstance.
Mr. Metcalfe said there appeared to be some sort of im-
pression about that some juggle was to be attempted in
order to avoid the responsibility of the line. He was there

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on the part of the North-Western, the North London, and
the North and South Western Junction, and there would

be no attempt on the part of those companies to avoid any

The following evidence was then taken :
Mr. Charles Fleke, gentleman— I live in Acacia-road.

I was a passenger in the train from the Hampstead-road
to Kentish-town on the evening of the accident by the or-•

dinary train. I arrived at the Kentish-town station about
four minutes past 7. I did not remain on the platform.

There appeared a great desire to get the passengers out of
the station at that time, in order to allow it to go on, so

much so, that he had great difficulty in getting a lady
out without accident. The train was not indecently

crowded. After arriving at the station I went down
stairs, and when in Gordon House-lane I heard a single
scream from an engine which came down to the coal sta-
tion, and I saw it attached closely to about 20 trucks. I
was so struck at what was going on at the coal station as
to mention the circumstance to some friends that were with
me. I said, " This is an act of madness."
A Juror—But the engine was on the siding.
Witness—Yes. When I got to the end of Gordon
House-lane, I hepd that the accident I had anticipated had
occurred.
Coroner—Did you notice the signals ?

Mr. Parke (solicitor for the signal-man at Kentish-town)
—May I ask if you are in any way engaged in the theatri-
cal profession, as your imagination appears so fertile ?
Witness—No; and I consider your question very im-

pertinent. .
The Rev. Mr. Allen, of St. Thomas's Church, Islington,
said—l was a passenger in the excursion train, with an or-
dinary ticket. I came from Kew. I noticed two or three
violent jerks both going and coming, but I thought that
might be from crossing the points. I did not see the sig-
nals at Kentish-town. We came through the tunnel at
Finchley-road at very great speed. I shortly after felt a
violent wrench, some crashes, and then the fourth carriage,
in which I was, I found was suspended over the brickwork.
With the aid of a young friend I climbed up to the window,
but could see nothing for some time for the steam that was
escaping.
The Coroner—Can you tell us anything as to how the
accident occurred ?
Witness —No. I did not think my evidence would be of
any importance, but I thought it my duty to attend and
state what I knew.

By a Juror did not hear the train whistle.
By Mr. Lewis—l did not notice the signals.
Mr. George Morse—l am station master at Kew. The
ordinary train left at the usual time, 6.35. I started the
excursion train just at the stroke of 7. It consisted of the
engine and 12 carriages. Scott was the driver, Bolton fire-
man, and Bridges the guard. My instructions as to the
excursion trains were sent to me in writing. I produce
them. They stated, on the 2d of September special trains
would leave Camden-town at uncertain times, but
that the first might be expected to start about
9 o'clock a.m., to return from Kew about 8
p.m.' to 9;30. I started the train from Kew
at seven o'clock on account of the pressure of persons arriv-

ing at the station. There were three excursion parties that
day. When I started the train in question I think I told
the guard I was starting it earlier than my instructions, but
I could not swear that.

The Coroner—Did you telegraph to any of the up lines
Witness—l have no telegraph.
The Coroner—Did you communicate with the up lines

Examination continu ed—l knew I was perfectly safe as
far as Willesden, but I know nothing of the line higher up.
I have been in the employ of the company about
eleven years. \ I have been four years at Kew.
The next train I started was at 7.40. The next excursion
train was started between 10.30 and 10.45. For that train

a guard had brought down an engine and a number of
empty carriages, and from him I heard of the accident. I
did not take any means for securing the excursion train
beyond the belief that I told the guard I was starting him
earlier then the instructions.

By the Coroner—ls it usual for you to start trains con.
rary to your instructions ?
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Witness—That depends entirely on circumstances. The
influx of the passengers on Sunday is very great, so I have
to make arrangements to meat such emergencies.

By Mr. Parke—l did not examine the break van before
the train started. I don't think it would have taken more
than three or four minutes to set down the passengers at
Edgeware. I don't know what the ordinary speed of an
ordinary train is, but I should think it is about 30 miles an
hour. If the excursion train got from Kew to where the
accident occurred in seven minutes, it would be very extra-
ordinary speed to travel. As a general rule Ido not place
tailboards on special trains, but it was uncertain when I
should have to start them. I did not notice whether the
guard had persons in the break. Sometimes passengers are
placed in the break. The guard might have had six or
nine persons in the van, but he could not conveniently
carry more. I have no telegraph at my station yet. I
start trains at irregular times. _ _

By Mr. Lewis—l cleared out of my station by the 6.35
train. I then had no intention of starting the excursion
at 7. I do not give instructions as to the rate he is to
travel, that is left to his discretion.
A Juror—Did you see the guard when he left Kew ?
Witness—l did.
Juror—Was he sober ?
Witness--Quite sober.
By the Coroner—The first station the excursion would
pass after leaving Kew would be Acton, next the Edgware-
road. Our line ends at the Willesden Junction. That is
before you come to Edgware. I not only sent the train
over our line without notice, but I sent it as far the
Edgware-road, subject only to its being stopped at that
station. There are signals at Willesden.
By Mr. Metcalfe—lt, is a set signal, one always set at
danger. The guard has always to whistle it off before he is
allowed to pass.
Edward Puckil—l am porter at Euston-station. On the
2d Sept. I was at the Hampstead station. The ordinary train
from Kew (6.35) passed at a few minutes before seven. The
excursion train, I think, came tie about a quarter-past seven.
I was on my road to light up the auxiliary up-signal lamp.
She passed me as I was going up the bank. I had got very
close to the signal post. She was going very fast—about 40
miles an hour. It was the first evening I had been on duty
at that station, so I did not notice how the Signals stood. I
ha 1 a lamp in my hand. It was not a signal lamp. I did not
turn it facing the train. Of that I am certain. I lit the
auxiliary signal lamp between Hampstead and Kentish
Town, and then returned. I left the white light turned
towards Hampstead. I did not notice what colour was to-
wards Kentish Town. I did not notice whether the danger
arm was up. She did not whistle as she passed me. I did
not notice whether the steam was off. I had nothing to do
with the telegraph.
By Mr. Parke—The night was not dark enough to allow
my lamp to be taken for a signal lamp.
By Mr. Lewis—l lit the lamp when Whiteman ordered.
The train had passed when I had done so. I did not know
anything about the excursion train arriving. I saw White-
man work the signal about an hour before the accident, but
I don't know that I saw him do so after Wards.
Juror—You say the train was going at 40 miles an hour.
How do you judge the rate of speed ?
Witness—l've drove horses. (Laughter.)
Joseph Reid, in the employ of the North London Rail-
way Company—I am signalman at the points at the Kentish
Town Junction. Our junction is between Kentish-town,
and the Camden-town, station, X WU en duty on the 2d of

September in the evening. The ordinary. 6.35 train from
Kew passed me about 6 minutes past seven. She was
three minutes late. She was telegraphed. I received the
notice, and repeated the message, " Line clear" to Kentish-
town after she ha I passed. I received a telegram relative
to the excursion train from Willesden. I did not notice the
time. If is not my duty to book the times I receive tele-
grams. I repeated the message. I received the telegram
relative to the special about a minute before the ordinary
train passed. I got no telegram with three ticks which
would have informed me about the ballast train being on
the line up to half-past 7 o'clock. I did not receive any
telegram from Kentish .town announcing the line "blocked"
before the accident.
By Mr. Lewis—l was not aware that a ballast train was
working between my station and Kentish-town. I have to
work the signals as well as attend to the electric instru-
ments. Immediately the ordinary train passed I put up
the danger signal. I had been informed that excursion
trains were to run that day. I did not know at what hour
they might be expected. I was not surprised at receiving a
message announcing the arrival of an excursion train an
hour before I had been led to expect it would become due.
Mr. Alfred Martin Scott, of 31, Oak Village, Kentish-
town, clerk at the Camden Goods Station—My house com-
mands a full view of the scene of the accident. On the
2d of September I was in my garden between a quarter and
20 minutes past seven. I saw the excursion train coming
from Kentish-town. I noticed it was going very fast. I
then heard the whistle of the train, which I knew meant
danger. It seemed to me as if the men working
the train had hold of the whistle, to keep it
open. It gave three distinct volleys. I then noticed dur-
ing one of the volleys of whistling that the wheels of the
train had the break applied. The train appeared to go on
for a short time just as fast, but afterwards the speed dimi-
nished perceptibly. It seemed to me as if it would stop
altogether before it reached the bridge. The steam was off
when I saw it. I then saw the engine of the excursion
train strike the ballast train. I then heard a rumbling
noise, and steam, sparks, and flame arose, and the engine
disappeared, and a short time after I heard a crash, some-
thing like what a man might make by sitting on a hat-box,
which I suppose was the smashing of the carriages. I did
not hear the whistle sounded from the ballast train.

Coroner—Do you know how the signals at Kentish-town
stood at the time of the accident ?

Witness—No, Ido not ? I know that the auxiliary sig-
nal went up at seven o'clock, as I saw a train pass, and then
the arm started out. I cannot say how the signals stood
after the accident. I don't recollect whether the lamp was
lighted on the signal post on which I saw the danger arm
extended. I don't think that the train was travelling at an
extraordinary speed. I don't think it was going at much
more than 30 miles an hour. I think if the train had to
go 50 yards further it would have come to a standstill.
Thomas Simpson—l am a labourer in the employ of Mr.
Walters, a contractor. I was engaged burning ballast in
a field at the back of Carlton-road on tho evening of the
accident. I had been in that field about 20 minutes when
I saw the ballast engine come up from Camden-town. I
saw it go into the siding and fetch the ballast waggons. I
was on the side the trucks came over. I saw the engine
shunting them on the line, and while doing so I heard the
whistle of a train, and I saw one coming through the
Kentish-town station at full speed and run into the ballast
train. I heard the whistle frem the ballast train. I saw
the collision. I did not hear the excursion whistle until
the steam was knocked off. It was about 60 yards off the
trucks when that was done. I don't know whether the
break was on. I did not see how the signal stood. The
excursion train was going at the rate of 30 or 40 miles an
hour.
By Mr. Lewis—The ballast train had been out of the
siding four or five minutes before the collision took place.
I should say that I heard the excursion train about 200
yards before she made her appearance at Kentish-town. I
was about 75 yards off the spot where the accident occur-
red. I have been asked about this affair by one of the
railway gentlemen.
By Mr. Metcalfe—l was not close enough to see whether
there was a lamp on the ballast train. I know the ballast
train whistled before she came out of the siding. I also
recollect hearing the danger whistle.
George Garrett—l keep the Bull and Gate public-house,
Kentish-town. It is about 150 yards off the accident. On
the evening the collision occurred I was in the garden. I
did not notice the signals till after the accident. The ex-
cursion train had passed the Kentish-town station about
200 yards. She was going very fast. The steam was off,
and from the rate she was running 1 don't think the
breaks were on. I heard the excursion train whistle
vio-
lently.

Juror—Was that before she came into the Kentish-town
station.

Witness—After. I thought there was something wrong,
and I took my eyes off for an instant, and I did not
actually see the collision. The train was going very fast.
I went over immediately after the accident. I saw the
signal near the spot where the collision took place. The
arm was extended denoting danger. I did notice the
state of the signals before the accident occurred.
George Parker, platform foreman, Camden-road station
—I was on duty on the 2d September. It is my duty to
book the time of the trains on or off the Hampstead Junc-
tion. A train leaves Kew at 6 35, and is due at our station
t 7 4. She arrived at 76. She was signalled from Kentish-
town Junction by sounding a gong. I acknowledged the
signal by two 'strokes on the gong. That signifies line
clear ; three would indicate stop. I never received any inti-
mation from Kentish-town relative to the special or excur-
sion train. I produce the book in which I made the entry.
The next train I booked was 12 5, that was after the acci-
dent.

William Gristwood, station master at Kentish-town, said
—I was on duty on the 2d of September when the 6 35 train
from Kew passed. It was about 5 minutes past 7. S.he
stopped abont half a minute or a minute. Within 10
minutes another train came up. I did not knew of her
arrival. She did not stop, and as to the pace she was going
I cannot say, as I did not see her. I did not hear her blow
the whistle. I know nothing relating to the ballast train,
as I retired down stairs as soon as the regular train quitted
the station.
By Mr. Parke—l know Rayner, the signalman, very
well. He is a very steady man, and bears a good character.
By a Juror—Only trains that stopped at the station
whistled as signals.
By the Coroner—l ought to receive information relative
to the excursion train from the office of Mr. Chubb, the
general manager. I got one of the excursion papers that
has been already referred to from Mr. Chubb's office. How
we know a special or excursion train is to follow an ordinary
train is by that train carrying a signal tailboard.
By Col. Yolland—The tailboard is mainly for the protec-

tion of the platelayers. The man who works the telegraph
work the signal, and acts partly as porter. The ratan em-

ployed at the signals has been there about 8 months. When
both the employed men at the station are on duty together,
Fessey is the regular signalman. Rayner, however, had
charge of the signals on Sept. 2. The men sometimes change
their turns without consulting me. I cannot speak posi-
tively as to whether the lamps were lit or not.
By Mr. Metcalfe—lt would have been the duty of the
man on duty to wave a red light or red flag if a train passed
disregarding the signal.

By Mr. Parke—l know that Rayner is a little deaf. He
had charge of the signals alone that evening.
Col, Yolland—lt has been given in evidence that the ex-
cursion train had telegraphed to the Kentish-town junction
as " Train on line." Ought that to have been done if the
line was blocked ?
Witness—No, sir.
Col. Yolland—The danger signal ought not to have been
taken off?
Witness—No, sir.
By Mr. Metcalfe—Rayner was not so deaf as to be unfit
for duty.
George Henry Fessey—l am a signalman porter at the
Kentish•-town station. I went on duty at half-past 8. I
to -)k alternate days with Rayner. W hen the train passed
on the 2d of September it was his duty to attend to tele-
graphs and signals. I left tae station at the time an ordi-
nary evening train left. I was not at the station when the
message about the ballast train was given. When I left
the signals Rayner was in full charge of them. The ordi-
nary train carried no tail board to show that a special train
was following. Up to the time I left no telegraph had
been received of a special train. When I left both the
main and auxiliary signals were up. No driver had a right
to pass them. Rayner was a steady man, well fitted to per-
form his duty. He had worked with Rayner eight months,
and had never known him guilty of any neglect. When I
left the signals were up, and Rayner was at his post.
Rayner would have to act as porter as well as signalman.
By Mr. Metcalfe—No ballast engine or trucks are allowed
to leave the sidings without permission. When I left that
evening I told Rayner to see when the ballast train came
out that all four signals were up.
By a Juror—The signals were lit before I left. I lit the
main, and Rayner the auxiliary. I left the station about
three minutes past 7.
By Colonel Yolland—When I left Kentish-town the
ballast engine was on the down line.
Henry Rayner, the man in charge of the signals at Ken-
tish-town on the evening of the collision, was then callEd,
but did not answer.
The Coroner said an adjournment would be necessary.
He proposed to-morrow at 10 o'clock, to identify the body
of Rushbrooke, and for that purpose they would have to go
to the University Hospital. The driver of the excursion
train, Scott, would not be able to attend before them for the
next 10 days, but the railway company proposcd, as the
witness was not in a state to undergo any amount of, exa-
mination and cross-examination, to take the jury 'co Bow,
where Scott was lying, and there take his evidre,nce, as it
was advisable to close the inquiry as soon as riossible.
The proceedings were then adjourned till. ten o'clock to-
morrow (this) morning.

ROAD ACROSS HYDE PARY;.—Wet understand
that a movement is now in progress in the parish of Pad-
dington for procuring the lorig•desired road across the
Park, bringing the districts of Hyde Park-square, Bar,"
water, &c., in direct Oommunication with South icFn-
sington, and that it is purposed to hold a pariah rneertog
ere long to consider the bast means of o btaiuieg it, "
Cliocttea the most practical line of route.

SPORTING ENTF,LLIGENCE.

TATT ERSALLS'-MONDAY.

The counter attraction of partridge shooting somewhat
thinned the attendance of the upper ten thousand, and, in
consequence, few but business men were attracted to the
trysting place this afternoon. Business, however, upon the
all-absorbing subject, the St. Leger, assumed a vigorous and
most healthy appearance, which had the effect of removing
in a measure the impression that the result was a foregone
conclusion, several animals having been brought back into
se sat
accustomed
the market that for a time were considered out of the race,
themselves and this infused new life into the transactions ; no doubt
some additional movements anent the Leger will exhibit
h
Warwick, which
tewrhyiachndlvill
excitement.invest thatAftmer eeting
with its lvesome
desultory conversation upon the past week's racing, busi a ess
upon the St. Leger was commenced in earnest, Kettledrum
appearing from the opening to the close of the room exceed -
ingly firm, so much so that, after several demonstrations to
send him back, his opponents appeared to favour second
thoughts and readily took 7 to 4 in hundreds, at which
price he would have found liberal supporters; but the
" tattoo" was too strong for the "nerves" of the fielders,
who retired under such a heavy fire, and the highest
offer obtainable at the finish was 6to 4. Imaus also
appeared extremely buoyant, ani has evidently recovered
from his reported accident; a liberal commission in-
trusted to a shrewd and experienced operator having exhi-
bited itself in the city was carried out here, and in conse-
quence of the eagerness evinced to "get on" he speedily
advanced t o the position of second favourite, as little as 8 to
1 being noted down about him at the finish. Mr. Goater's
representative, Aurelian, gave unmistakable evidence of his
recent trial and its satisfactory result, from the extreme
eagerness that was exhibited by those in the secret to invest,
the city and the park in the morning having been visited
by anxious inquirers, and at the opening of the room here a
complete ovation was made to get on, at one time as little
as 8 to 1 being the highest offer, but at the close a point
more was offered ; but from the paucity of backers we ima-
gine the furor had somewhat subsided. This strong feel-
ing had somewhat of a prejudicial 'tendency towards Lady
Ripon and Janus, who did not appear to go so well in the
market, and 9 to I—quite a nominal price—met with no re-
sponse from the northern division about the former, while
12 to 1 went begging about the latter. Kildonan again
receded in favour, his recent victory at Stockton with
Ivanhoff appearing to supply his opponents with additional
confidence, 14 to 1 being currently offered against him. The
Sage was but slightly touched upon at 25 to 1, and The Roe
at 30 to 1, while John Scott's quondam favourite, Brown
Stout, receded to 33 to 1 offered, Bombardier representing
the outside division at 1,000 to 10 offered.
The Derby was only occasionally mentioned, the few
transactions that took place being 25 to 1 agst Athlete, 2,000
to 30 each about Spite and Hopbine, and 1,000 to 10 agst
Antares.

ST. LEGER.
7to 4 agst Kettledrum (taken freely)
Bto 1 agst Imaus (taken)
9to 1 agst Lady Ripon (offered)
9to 1 agst Aurelian (take 10)
13 to 1 agst Janus (taken)
14 to 1 agst Kildonan (taken)
25 to 1 agst The Sage (offered)
30 to 1 agst The Roe (taken)
23 to 1 agst Brown Stout (offered)
1000 to 10 agst Bombardier (offered)
THE DERBY.
25 to 1 agst Athleta (taken)
1000 to 15 agst Spite (taken)
1000 to 15 agst llopbine (taken)
1000 to 10 agst Antares (taken)

BETTING AT MANCHESTER.—MoNDAY.

Nothing very important was done on the Leamington
Stakes, and, although several animals were supported, it
would be difficult to select any particular horse as the
favourite. Artless, after having been backed a few times
at Bto 1, receded to 100 to 8 (offered). For the St. Leger,
nothing under 2 to 1 was taken about Kettledrum, which
price found takers for every offer. Imaus improved his
position, and was freely supported at S to 1, while Brown
Stout appears to have been friendless to-day, as 100 to 3,
after being taken, was offered. The Roe came with some
force, and up to the close we had not seen less than 30 to 1
taken, but she had every appearance of seeing a much less
figure. Closing prices :

LEAMINGTON STAKES.
6to 1 agst The Prophet (taken)
6to 1 agst Romulus (taken)
7to 1 agst Jingling Johnny (taken)
10 to 1 agst Defender (taken)
10 to 1 agst Oxford (taken)
10 to 1 agst Shipwreck (taken)
12 to 1 agst Artless (offered)
12 to 1 agst Petra (offered)

ST. LEGER.
7to 4 agst Kettledrum (offered, 2to 1 taken)
Bto 1 agst Imaus (taken)
10 to 1 agst Kildonan (taken and offered)
10 to 1 agst Lady Ripon (taken)
10 to 1 agst Aurelian (taken)
14 to 1 agst Janus (taken and offered)
30 to 1 agst The Roe (taken)
50 to 1 agst Dictator (taken and offered)
50 to 1 agst Big Ben (offered)
100 to 1 agst Bombardier (offered)
100 to 1 agst Caller Ou (offered)
100 to 1 agst Lupus (taken)

AQUATICS.

DIEPPE REGATTA.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
The above annual regatta took place on Sunday. The
weather being fine, there was a very large concourse of
spectators. The wind blew very strong from the south-
west, which caused the sea to be very rough. The first
event for decision was a four-oared race, open t 3 all comers,
which was contended for by two crews from Hastings, one
from Brighton, six from various places of the coast of
France, and Bain's well-known Lambeth crew. The odds
at starting was 5 to 1 on the London boat against the field.
When the respective crews showed at the post, the fine con-
dition and style of rowing of the Londoners excited univer-
sal admiration.

A. beautiful start was effected, but they had not got 200
yards, when the Londoners began to shoot ahead, and kept
their advantage to the end, winning easily by nearly a
quarter of a mile. By a stupid blunder on the part of the
parties appointed to carry out the details, the cent re buoy
was not placed in position till after the race had commenced,
which caused the London boat to pass on the wrong side.
The case having been submitted to the stewards, they were
disqualified, and the race was awarded to the second boat.
On reaching the shore the Londoners were loudl:v cheered
by their own countrymen. Distance 5,000 metref j. Time
24 minutes and a half.

The next race was a six-oared one, open to all comers.
There were nine boats entered, but only seven put in an
appearance, namely, one from Brighton, one from Nawhaven,
one from Hastings, three French boats, and Bain's t crew of
Lambeth. The Londoners were again the favor arites at
starting, in fact, it was " what odds will you take " to be
accommodated. The various crews having taken np their
positions, they got away in fine order at the signal, and
they had gone but a very short distance when tho superior
rowing of the Londoners again began to show itself. After
the first mile and a quarter the Lambeth crew were fully
300 yards a-head when they were caught by a heavy
sea, which burst a hole in the fore part of the boat.
She immediately afterwards filled, but the crew, with care,
managed to bring her out of deep water, and th :en swain
ashore. The above untoward event caused great j 'oy to our
brethren on the other side of the Channel, and equal disap-
pointment to the immense number of English, spectators
who were present on the occasion. After this unfortunate
occurrence, two spirited English sportsmen challenged the
whole of the French crews to row the Londoners for £lOO
a-side, which the Frenchmen accepted, but after a little calm
consideration, our French allies thought they would be
content with the honours they had by accident gained, and
when the Londoners appeared at the post, none the worse
of their immersion in the water, they thought of the well-
known lines—
" He that fights and runs away,
May live to fight another day,"
and so the contest ended. The money is still in the hands
of the Frenchauthorities on behalf of the London. crew.

GRAND RACE BETWEEN A NORTH MIERICAN
INDIAN AND E. MILLS, FOR THE CHAMFION,siIIp.—A
race of more than usual interest took place yesterday at the
White Lion grounds, Hackney-wick, in which a Seneca
Indian;calledDeerfoot, from;Catteraugas. contends, I against
an Englishman named Edward Mills, a well-know n runner
in this country. The distance was six miles, for a t stake of
£5O, and the champion's belt for that run, and tt le feet of
one of the red skins (spoken of by J. Fenimorn Cooper)
being pitted against those of a paleface caused so much
excitement among the lovers of such sports tbg at several
thousands of persons assembled. The Indian was
brought over by John Macdonald, who had th e guidance
of Heenan when in this country. The Indian , is a fine
made man, about five feet eleven inches in height, whilst
his opponent is a pigmy in comparison. De erfoot was
dressed fantastically, and wore the feathers and skins em-
blematical of his tribe. The betting opened at in vens, with
the Indian for choice ; but upon appearing at th e starting
place the odds -were 6to 4,7 to 4, and left off a: t 2 tou .
Mill. As will be seen the race was well contested .dtihanro
tookgli
out. When the signal was given to start thefifl
Alt mile, at
the lead, and made all the running in the
l: front, and
they alternately led by about the same distal the termination of which he was four
od f spurt, and
fourth mile, when the Indian put n
• • his friends, • who loudly
increased his lead to 30 yards, gAtiv ill put the stet em on, and
cheered him, great hopes, yarddLtic ace to the
but Mills grad' will) went
again roused himself udlle, whenfi f thtb mile,oth s whenemat
del
i t therel
as ,
elndiannhdeoeulßs
stihilots:amstilh.eismbaatd
y won by a dozen yards, Tl 3 .e time was
efforts amidst greatthe
ee
neeznoditeomfbantuehntet,
and it was the ge Indian was evidently much too stout
general opinion that when • ' prop(3 rly trained
—be having only recently arrived in England-- it will
il
various distances,
re-
quire a good runner to beat him. He has alreai 1y received
some half-dozen challenges from our best pedestrians a
ahead., and eventually