The Sun.
London, England, 1844-10-05 00:00:00

GRAVESEND.

The following is a return of passengers landed and
embarked at the Terrace and Town Piers, Gravesend,
in the month of September, 1844 :

Terrace Town
Pier. Pier.
Star Company with 5 boats... 81,970
Blackwall Co.
Diamond. Co
Sons of Thames Co 2 — 17,535
Eagle Co.
Commercial Co 1
The Corporation's Tug — 50

154,809 86,826
Terrace Pier, with 9 boats,
Town Pier, with 11 boats, and the/
86,826
Corporation's Tug
Balance in favour of the Terrace Pier
during the month of September, ... 67,983
Gross number of passengers, 241,635
Of which to and from Blackwall,
To and from Hungerford Market, Waterloo-
bridge, Old Swan, London-bridge, and other
places through the Pool,

241,633

FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT.—Monday evening
an accident, attended with fatal consequences, occurred
on the Leicester and Swannington Railway, at the Bag-
worth incline. At this place the full waggons draw the
empty ones up, and a man is stationed as breaksman to
regulate the speed of the full waggons in descending.
The breaksman, whose name was Thomas Harbutt,
and who had filled the station for some years, had made
three "runs" down the incline on the night in question,
and on the fourth his breakstick gave way, when he
was thrown under the waggons, several of which passed
over him. He was immediately conveyed to the in-
firmary at Leicester, when it was found that the unfor-
tunate man had sustained a compound fracture of the
left arm, and that his shoulder and collar-bone were
broken. His ribs were also broken on the left side,
and one on the breast, and on surgical examination it
was discovered that the ribs had penetrated the lungs.
He lingered until half-past one o'clock on the Tuesday
morning, when he expired. An inquest was held on the
body on Tuesday evening, when it was discovered that
the deceased had used a " breakstick" as a lever, which
had been made by some of the men, and which was not
strong enough for the purpose. No blame is attributable
to the managers of the railway, as the faulty " break-
stick" was not one provided by the company, and the
deceased had two very good ones, which might have been
safely used. The deceased was a very sober and trust-
worthy man, and much esteemed by his employers. The
jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death," and re-
commended greater caution in examining the breaksticks
in future.—Leicester Mercury.

FEARFUL ACCIDENT ATCLIFTON.—An inquest was
held before J. B. Grindon, Esq., on Tuesday, at the
General Draper public-house, flotwells, on the body of
a man unknown, who fell from off the rocks at Clifton
the same morning. Mr. Francis Hayes, of Bridge-
valley-road, Clifton, gardener, deposed—About ten
o'clock this morning, or before, a flyman, who was
driving up the road, hallooed to me that a man had
fallen from off the rocks, and he pointed out the place.
I went to the spot, which was in my own garden,
and I found a man lying at full length on the earth,
quite dead, bleeding at the head, and one of his
legs broken, and the bone protruding through his
stocking. There was a great cut in his head. If he
fell from the top of the rock he must have fallen 200
feet at least. I sent immediately for a policeman. I
saw that the man was dead, and that it was no use to
send for a surgeon. In ten minutes a policeman, No.
107, arrived, and I gave the body into his charge. It
was carried away to this house, under his directions.
The dead man was a stranger to me. Verdict, " Killed by
falling from St. Vincent's Rocks." From subsequent in-
formation we are enabled to state that the unfortunate
deceased was Mr. James Stanbury, grocer and cabinet-
maker, Montague-parade. Being in a delicate state of
health, he left his home early in the morning, for the
purpose of taking a walk in the park; and it is supposed
that he ~xtended his stre:l to the Down, and vvhilst look-
ing at the steamers passing up the river, incautiously
ventured too near the edge of the rocks, and fell over the
fearful precipice. He was a steady, sober, induEtrious
man, and has left a wife far advanced in pregnancy and
five youn children to bewail their irretrievable loss.—
Bristol Gazette.
BASTARDY ORDERS.—We take leave to suggest
the absolute necessity of justices, in making an order in
bastardy, under the new Act,' in awarding the amount
to be paid, having regard to the general character of
the woman, and apportion the sum to be paid to her
accordingly ; else a premium to vice will be offered.
For instance, a woman of general good character (pre-
vious to the illicit intercourse) ought to receive more
than a woman who had had a bastard child before ; and
a woman who had had but one child before, more than a
woman who had more than one.

SUDDEN DEATH or A CON VlCT.—Thursday an
inquest was held at the Ordnance Arms, Woolwich, be-
fore C. J. Carttar, Esq., to inquire into the death of
Wm. Simpson, aged 40 years, a convict under sentence
of seven years' transportation, and convicted at Worces-
ter. The deceased was in good health, but was sud-
denly seized the day previous with a pain in the hems!,
of which he complained, but before medical assistance
could be procured the unfortunate man had ceased to
breathe. Every assistance was promptly rendered to
the deceased, but of no avail. A post ?note,: examina-
tion had been 'lade, and it was discovered that the
lungs were affected to a great extent. Verdict---" Died
from natural causes."
FIRE IN TIIB DOVER-ROAD.—ThUTSdaynight, shortly
before nine o'clock, a fire broke out in the private resi-
dence of Mr. Poulton, No. 61, Great Dover-road, South-
wark. When first discovered, the flames were raging
furiously in one of the upper apartments. With all speed
the Brigade, West of England, and County engines ar-
rived, and there being a good supply of water at hand,
one engine was set to work, and very soon the flames
were mastered, but not before considerable damage was
done, more especially by water. The origin of the fire
could not be ascertained. Mr. Poulton was insured in
the Phoenix-office.

BRIDGEWATER.—Esc APE OF ONE OF WOMB-
WELL'S LEOPARDS.—YeSterday (Wednesday) a singular
accident occurred in our fair field, which caused con-
siderable alarm and consternation for a time. To the
usual occupants of the fair field was added the additional
attraction of Wombwell's collection of wild beasts, which
of course drew a considerable number of spectators,
when, in a moment, a sudden gust of wind caught two of
the caravans and overturned them immediately, by which
means one of the young leopards escaped. We are happy
to say, however, it was soon secured, without causing
any personal injury. Considerable difficulty was expe-
rienced in raising the caravans, and when our informant
eft, the extent of the damage had not been ascertained.
CI7

CORONER'S INQUEST.
Yesterday the protracted investigation touching the
death of Miss Ann Sayer' aged twenty years, was,
for the third time, resumed at the Jolly Anglers, Lea•
bridge, before Mr. W. Baker, the Deputy Coroner.
The particulars of the two former days' proceed-
ings have already appeared in The Sun.
The inquiry was adjourned, on Tuesday last, to
enable Inspector Cooper to procure the attendance of
three young persons, who, it was stated by Mrs.
Radley, of the Lea-bridge-road, had hired a boat of
her on the evening in question, and it having beega
asserted by Mr. Newman that he had been run down
by three persons, the Coroner deemed it necessary
that they should be forthcoming.
On the re-assembling of the jury yesterday,
Inspector Cooper addressed the Coroner, and stated
he had succeeded in finding the three youths, whose
names were Matthew John Tracey, aged 17 years ;
Frederick Bocquet, aged 15 ; and Richard Boulton,
aged 14; all of whom resided at Stoke Newington.
After being cautioned by the Coroner, they each
expressed a desire to explain all that occurred to them
on the evening in question. They were kept separate
from each other, and each underwent a rigid exami
nation by the Coroner and jury. They all agreed in
the following statement :—That on Thursday evening,
the 26th September, they hired a boat of Mrs. Radley.
As they rounded the point near the Jolly Anglers
they passed a barge, which was also proceeding up
the river. In a short time afterwards they met a
boat, in which were a lady and a gentleman ; they
passed clear of them, and the gentleman did not
call out or speak to them. They then went on their
way, but as it Was getting dark they. did
not go a very great distance, and went on
.shore
for a short time to allow the barge they had passed to
get by them, lest an accident should occur. They
then returned, and as they approached the point near
the Jolly Anglers, they found some persons dragging
for the body of a female who had been drowned.
"Me two younger boys became frightened, and in-
sisted that Tracey should put them on shore, which
he did. They walked back to Mrs. Radley's' and
Tracey rowed the boat home alone. They all most
distinctly denied having come in collision with New-
man's boat, or that they heard any cry or noise what-
ever. There was no person in the waterwhen they
passed. They had passed the barge before they met
Newman and the lady.
The CORONER summed up the evidence, and the
jury returned a verdict of " Accidental death."

THE DEATH OF JOE SMITH, THE

MORMONITE LEADER.
(From the Nauvoo Neighbor.)

Possibly the following events occupied near three
minutes, but I think only about two, and have penned
them for the gratification of many friends.
CARTHAGE, JUNE 27, 1844.—A shower of musket
balls were thrown up the stairway against the door of
the prison in the second story, followed by many rapid
footsteps. While Generals Joseph and Hyrum Smith,
Mr. Taylor, and myself, who were in the front cham-
ber, closed the door of our room against the entry at
the head of the stairs, and placed ourselves against
it, there being no lock on the door and no
ketch that was useable. The door is a common panel,
and as soon as we heard the feet at the stairs head, a
ball was sent through the door, which passed between
us, and showed that our enemies were desperadoes,
and we must change our position. General Joseph
Smith, Mr. Taylor, and myself, sprang back to the
front part of the room, and General Hyrum Smith
retreated ,two-thirds across the chamber directly in
front of and facing the door. A ball was sent through
the door which hit Hyrum on the side of his nose,
when he fell backwards extended at length without
moving his feet. From the holes in his vest (the day
was warm, and no one had their coats on but myself )
pantaloons, drawers, and shirt, it appears evident that
a ball must have been thrown from without, through
the window, which entered his back on the right side,
and passing through, lodged against his watch, which
was in his right vest pocket, completely pulverising
the crystal and face, tearing off the hands, and mash-
ing the whole body of the watch, at the same instant
the ball from the door entered his nose. As he
struck the floor he exclaimed emphatically, " I'm
a dead man." Joseph looked towards him, and
responded, " 0 dear ! Brother Hyrum!" and opening
the door two or three inches with his left hand, dis-
charged one barrel of a six shooter (pistol) at random
in the entry, from whence a hall grazed Hyrum's
breast, and entering his throat, passed into his head,
while other muskets were aimed at him, and some
balls hit him. Joseph continued snapping his re-
volver, round the casing of the door into the
space as before, three barrels of which missed
fire, while Mr. Taylor with a walking-
stick stood by his side and knocked down
the bayonets and muskets, which were con-
stantly discharging through the door-way, while
I stood by him ready to lend any assistance with
another stick, but could not come within striking
distance, without going directly before the muzzle of
the guns. When the revolver failed, we had no more
fire-arms, and expecting an immediate rush of the
mob, and the doorway full of muskets—half way in
the room, and no hope but instant death from within
—Mr. Taylor rushed into the window, which is some
fifteen or twenty feet from the ground. When his body
was nearly on a balance, a ball from the door within
entered his leg, and a ball from without struck
his watch, a patent lever, in his vest pocket, near
the left breast, and smashed it in " pie," leaving the
hands standing at five o'clock, 16 minutes, and 26
seconds—the force of which ball threw him back on
the floor, and he rolled under the bed which stood by
his side, where he lay motionless, the mob from the
door continuing to fire upon him, cutting away a
piece of flesh from his left hip as large as a man's
hand, and were hindered only by my knocking down
their muzzles with a stick ; while they continued to
reach their guns into the room, probably left handed,
and aimed their discharge so far around as almost
to reach us in the corner of the room to where we re-
treated and dodged, and then I re-commenced the
attack with my stick again. Joseph attempted as the
last resort, to leap the same window from whence Mr.
Taylor fell, when two balls pierced from the door,
and one entered his right breast from without, and he
fell outward, exclaiming, " 0 Lord my God !" As
his feet went out of the window my head went in,
the balls whistling all around. He fell on his
left side a dead man. At this instant the cry was
raised, " He's leaped the window," and the
mob on the stairs and in the entry ran out. I with-
drew from the window, thinking it of no use to leap
out on a hundred bayonets, then around Gen. Smith's
body. Not satisfied with this I again reached my
head out of the window and watched some seconds to
see if there were any signs of life, regardless of my
own, determined to see the end of him I loved ; being
fully satisfied that he was dead, with a hundred men
near the body, and more coming round the corner of
the gaol, and expecting a return to our room, I
rushed towards the prison door at the head of the stairs,
and through the entry from whence the firing had
proceeded, to learn if the doors into the prison were
open. When near the entry, Mr. Taylor called
out, " Take me." I pressed my way till I found
all the doors unbarred ; returning instantly,
caught Mr. Taylor under my arm, and rushed
by the stairs into the dungeon, or inneF prison,
stretched him on the floor and covered him with a bed
in such a manner as not likely to beperceived, expecting
an immediate return of the mob. I said to Mr. Tay-
lor, this is a hard case to lay you on the floor, but if
your wounds are not fatal I want you to live to tell
the story. I expected to be shot the next moment,
and stood before the door awaiting the onset.
WIL L ARD RICHARDS.

ANALYSIS OF PULMONARY
TUBERCLE.
Six grammes of firm tuberculous matter were found
to afford the following principles, and in the following
proportions :

firms. Decigre.
Albumen 1 4

Gelatine
Fibrine
Water (or loss).
fOo
In, e hundred
s
I:tar
98 15
Phosphate of lime.. Animal matter .........
Chloride of sodium ....
otsf_of crude pulmonary tubercle war.
,k 2 85
Carbonate of lime..
Oxide of iron a trace..
from the above it would seem that tubercle consists
principally of albumen and fibrine, constituents of
healthy blood; but it is probable that these, with a
small proportion of gelatine, are integrated, and pro-
bably aggregated in, in some peculiar manner, to
admit of their being separated and deposited upon
certain tissues—the serous and mucous, for instance
—as tubercular matter. We cannot admit tubercle
to originate in a morbid action of the secerning ves-
sels of the tuberculated organs, because the tubercles
have been observed gradually separating from the
blood, and forming into masses.
Admitting the correctness of these views, evidently
the first indication in the cure of phthisis is to correct
the morbid condition of the blood, by which the sepa-
ration and localisation of tubercular deposit will be
arrested, and ultimately wholly prevented. The
' morbid conditions of the fluids, and more particularly
of the blood, are best corrected by medicines, which,
from the peculiarity of their action, were at one time
named " alteratives."—Venables on gyrated Medi-
cines in the Treatment of Inveterate Diseases : Art.,
Phthisis.

HOW TO CrET A CROP OF APPLES.—In the parish
of Warlingham, in Surrey, there is a custom which seems
to refer to the rites performed in honour of Pomona.
Early in the spring, the boys go round and whip the
apple trees, in order to procure a plentiful crop of fruit ;
and, after having accomplished their task, they carry a
little bag to the house, expecting to
"VA nne C /MN r 1 get for their good