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

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Stock this day.... 11,911 10,213 20,439 41.749 42.168
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Delivery last week 2,125 1,855 1,815 2,754 5,895
Ditto from June 1 23,580 24,130 18,137 26,516 34,636
Arrivals last week 2,770 1,780 2,275 4,950 2,158
Ditto from June 1 22,367 22,775 26,495 41,171 20,029
Price of Town .... 64s 9d 53s 6d 58s 6d 51s 3d 50s Od

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.—(This Day.)

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.

SINGULAR CHARGE OF ATTEMPTING TO PICK POCKETS.
—William Price James and Alexander Davidson, two very
respectable lads and both apprentices to an engineer, were
charged before Mr. Beadon with attempting to pick pockets
in Piccadilly. _

Gordon, 336 A, said—At a quarter to eight on Saturday
night, as a rifle corps was passing through Piccadilly, I saw
the prisoners in company with another lad, who I knew as
a thief, of the name of Ricketts. I watched them and saw
them get behind thr©o gentlemen, and saw Ricketts take up
the tail of one of the gentlemen's pcekets with his right
hand and insert his left hand. I afterwards saw James
make a snatch at a gentleman's watch. They then left and
went to St. James's Church, in front of which there is a
boarding, and I there saw James put his hand into a
gentleman's pocket, and the gentleman struck the lads
right and left with his cane. I tried to seize
the prisoners, but they ran under the railing, and
got among the crowd. I called " Stop thief," and caught
James, who said he was only larking, and Davidson was
taken by 79 C. On James I found a cigar-case and some
cigars, and 2s. on Davidson.

Mr. Beadon—Nothing suspicious ?
Gordon—No; I cannot say James had his hand on the
gentleman's chain or not.

Mr. Edward Lewis, of Great Marlborough-street, put
several questions to the constable for the prisoners, in an-
swer to one of which, he said that James got his hand so
entangled in the gentleman's pocket that he could hardly
get it out.

Mr. Beadon—Then why did you not seize him then ?
Gordon—Because of the people.

Mr. Beadon—Surely if you saw the gentleman striking
the lad you could have then taken him and asked the gen-
tleman to assist you.

Gordon—l went to the residence of the lads' parents and
found them respectable people. The gentleman did not go
to the station. I knew Ricketts as a thief, and he ran
down Church-passage.

Mr. Beaden—Why, as you knew him t) be a thief, did
you not go after him ? You could have taken him there.
You say the parents are respectable.
Gordon—They are, your worship, and the prisoners are
not known to the police. I told James three weeks ago he
was in the company of a thief.

Mr. Beadon—You said nothing was known of them, and
then you tell me you had cautioned one of them. Why do
you wish to prejudice the case? I shall discharge them
after this, but they had better be careful.
Mr. Lewis—l hope your worship will not adhere to that
remark. They are highly respectable lads, as I can show.
The officer must have made a mistake, as they tell me they
never saw the officer before.

Mr. Beadon—l only say to them what I would say to
any other respectable lads—to be careful of the company
they keep.

THIS DAY'S SKIPPING.

LONDON, Sept. 9.—Wind this day at noon—North-
Westerly ; light breeze arid fine weather, with some rain
early this morning.

PORSTMOUTH, Sept. B.—Wind S.W.—Arrived—Comet,
from London for Medura.

RAMSGATE, Sept. B.—Wind N.W.—Arrived—Len-
niette, from London for Algoa Bay, towed in by a steamer
with port bow damaged, and bowsprit and jibboom carried
away.

FALMOUTH, Sept. B.—Wind S. W.—Arrived—Rembard,
from Akyab ; Phesbe Dunbar, from Kurraehee ; Cid, from
Santos for Athens.

OFF WHITEHAVEN, Sept. 7.—Arrived—Albion, from
Demerara.

BELFAST, Sept. 7.—Wind S.W.—Arrived--Sorteres,
from New York ; Ivanhoe, from Richibucto. Sailed—Jane
Lovett, for Yarmouth, U.S.
OFF DUNGENESS, Sept, 7.—Arrived—Adriatic, from
New York.
Conic, Sept. 7.—Wind W.—Sailed—Conciliatory, for
New Yoik.

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
SOUTHAMPTON, Monday Morning.
Arrived—Seaham, from Seaham ; Argyll, steamer, from
Carentan.

Sailed—John Wesley, for Sunderland ; Gratitude, for
Hull; Dream, for Newport.
(BY SUBMARINE AND MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.)
GRAVESEND, Monday Morning.
Arrived, Sept. B—Vere and Patricia, from Jamaica;
Somoss, from St. John's, N. 8.; Shakespeare, from Alexan-
dria; Castilian, from Boston; Chieftain, from Porto Rico;
Henrietta, from Kalix ; Neuve San Francisco, from Monto
Rico; Ann and Sir Robert Peel, from Dunkirk; Scindian,
from Moulmein.

Arrived, Sept. 9—Electric, from Grenada; Despatch,
from Trequir.
DEAL Monday Morning.
Passed—Agnes, from Jamaica ; Tiber, brig, from Port
Natal ; St. Bede, from Cochin; Catherine Rembleton, from
Colombo ; Ann Porter, brig, from the westward—all for
London ; Maria Leocridie, of Melbourne, Kate and Jane,
of Ipswich—all from the westward, for the northward ;
City of Shanghai, for Glasgow.
Anchored—Mincio, from Shields, for Odessa ' • Foreman,
for Montreal; Marianne, for St. Thomas—both from Lon-
don.

TRIPLE BIRTH.—A few days since the wife of a
labouring man at the village of Streatly, near Reading,
named Charles Smith, gave birth to three fine boys, all of
whom, with the mother, are doing well.
ANOTHER DEATH FROM CHLOROFORM.—On Fri-
day afternoon last an inquest was held at the Cumberland
Infirmary, Carlisle, before Mr. Carrick, the county coroner,
and a respectable jury, upon the body of a young man named
Carruthers, who died in that institution on Thursday after-
noon from the effects of chloroform, under the following
circumstances :—The young man had been a patient in the
institution for about a fortnight, and it was found necessary
to perform some surgical operation upon him. It was de-
cided, with his ready consent, that it should be performed
while he was under the in fluence of chloroform. The
chloroform was administered by the house surgeon, Mr.
Devereux, in the presence of Mr. Page, the visiting sur-
geon. The patient was soon in a state of unconsciousness,
and the operation was about to be performed, when alarm-
ing symptoms manifested themselves. The patient ceased
to breathe, and animation seemed to be suspended. The
surgeons took immediate steps to endeavour to revive him.
Galvanism, and artificial inflation of the lungs were in turn
resorted to, but they both failed to bring the patient round.
It was now evident that he was quite dead. Evidence hav-
ing been given by the house surgeon and Mr. Page as to
the circumstances under which the unfortunate young man
died, the jury returned averelict that he died from the effects
of chloroform, and that no blame was attached to the me-
dical officers. Although chloroform is much used in the
infirmary, this is the first case in which its use has been at-
tended with any serious results.
MEXICO.—The indignities and injuries inflicted
or. British and French interests in Mexico have bean again
brought prominently before the public, and it is quite im-
possible that either the Government of the Emperor or that
of the Queen can any longer avoid taking action in reference
to this gigantic nuisance, for such it has become. We have
little doubt that a combined Anglo-French naval and mili-
tary expedition will be organised to bring matters to rights,
and England might probably be expected to contribute a
brigade to the land portion of the force.—zirmy and Navy
Gazette.

The speech of M. de Schmerling to the Chamber
of Deputies of Vienna, on the subject of the disso-
lution of the Diet of Hungary, is the subject of very
diversified comments in the journals on the other
side of the Rhine, which agree in admitting the
clearness of the explanations given by the Minister.
The journals of the North, which are devoted
to the idea of German unity, insist on the suc-
cess of the Austrian statesman and the defeat of
Federalist opinions. In Hungary, as may be readily
comprehended, the view taken of it is not the same,
and the language of the Pesth journals regards the
new state of Wails created by the dissolution in a
different light. The tranquillity of the country,
however, continues ; the Government has had re-
placed on the public buildings the eagles which had
been removed, and the functionaries have received
orders to lay aside the Hungarian costume, and re-
sume the Austrian uniform. A private despatch
from Vienna states that the Cardinal Archbishop of
Gran defends the resolutions of the Diet of Hun-
gary, and has declared himself against the dissolu-
tion.

THE RAILWAY ACCIDENT AT KEN-
TISH TOWN.

CORONER'S INQUIRY.-(THIS DAY.)

The inquiry w s resumed this morning before Mr.
Humphrey.
Mr. P -rke 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 somo sort of im-
pression about that some juggle was to be attempted in
order to avoid the responsibility of the line. He was there
on the port of the North..lVestern, 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
claims that might arise.
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 tho end of Gordon
House-lane, I heard that the accident I had anticipated had
occurred.
Coroner—Did you notice the signals ?

Witness—No.

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-1 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 —I 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.'0. 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 ?

"Witness—l have no communication.

Examination continu ed—l knew•l 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 than tho instructions.

By the Coroner—ls it usual for you to start trains con-
trary to your instructions ?

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 bad 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.ll 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 up 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
hal a lamp in my hand. It was not a signal lamp. I did not
turn it facing the train. Of that lam 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 afterwards.
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—l am signalman at the points at the Kentish
Town Junction. Our junction is between Kentish-town
and the Camden-town station. I was on 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
some minutes late. She was telegraphed. I received the
notice, and repeated the message, " Line clear" to Kentish-
town after she had passed. I received a telegram relative
to the excursion train from Willesden. I did not notice the
time. It 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.