The Sun.
London, England, 1857-10-12 00:00:00

FEARFUL COLLIERY EXPLOSIONS.

The Butterley Company's New Colliery at Rip-
ley, Derbyshire, has been the scene of a series of
explosions by which about 15 persons have been
More or less injured. On Monday, the sth inst.,
an explosion_took.place, when two-men were se-
verely burnt. On the following day (Thiekly) the
grotind-bailiff, Mr. John Smith, went down the
pit to ascertain the state of the workings, and
while going round for this purpose the gas ignited
and burnt one poor fellow very badly, and Mr.
Smith himself was also burnt, but not seriously.
Precautions were taken to prevent further damage
and notwithstanding the continued presence of
much foul gas, it was considered safe fir the men
to continue at work while proper caution was taken.
Early on Friday morning, however, intelligence
was quickly spread that anothtr and more fearful
explosion bad taken place, by which nine men and
two boys had been severely burnt; their names are
G. Bunting, Wingfield-park ; 'W. Walker, Swan-
wich-hill-top ; Samuel Shooter and his son,
a boy, Greenwich ; Enas Yates and Sarnia, 1
Meakin,. Greenwich : William Bullock, Ripley,
John Green, Mount Pleasant ; James Wragg,
Codnor Henry Ivin, Ripley ; and John Miller-
ship, Hillocks, Ripley. Several of the first-named
are very bad, and serious doubts are entertained-of
. their lives being preserved. Some idea may be
formed of the severity of the fire from the fact'that
a new suit of flannel which one of the sufferers
wore was completely burnt to a cinder on his body,
and a valuable posy, afterwards brought .up the
pit, presented a most frightful appearance, having
been literally roasted alive. The sufferers were
promptly attended to by Mr. W. H. Fletcher, sur-
geon, of Ripley, who exerted his utmost to alleviate
their pain, and, according to latest accounts, they
were doing fully as well as might be expected. The
colliery being newly started, we are informed that
great difficulty is at present experienced in obtain-
ing proper ventilation until the "headings" now
being pushed on are further advanced and the
proper "airways" are formed. This is being done
with all possible speed, after which the pit will, uo
doubt, be worked with perfect safety. The-imme-
diate cause of the accident on Friday appears to
have arisen from one of the men having placed a
naked candle too near the roof. Thig, we under-
stand, will in future be prevented by every man
being compelled to use the Davy lamp. Ripley,
Saturday Morning.—Bullock died this morning.
Mr. Coroner Whiston will commence his inquiry
on Monday (this day).

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. Charles Kean.

The public is respectfully informed that this theatre, hav-
ing been entirely redecorated, will OPEN for the SEASON
THIS EVENING, the 12th inst., when will be performed
Shakspere's Play of

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- THE TEMPEST.
Preceded by LIVING TOO FAST.

The box-office is open daily, as usual.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.—Lessee, Mr.
Dillon.—Under the joint management of
Miss LOUISA PYNE and Mr. W. HARRISON.—Open for
an OPERA SEASON of THREE MONTHS, with the fol-
lowing Distinguished Artistes :—Madame Caradori, Miss Co-
relli, Miss Susan Pyne, Miss Marian Prescott, Miss Cuthbert,
Mrs. H. Manley, and Miss Louisa Pyne ; Mr. Augustus
Brahain, Mr. A. St. Albyn, Mr. Edmunds, Mr. Hamilton
Braham, Mr. Ferdinand Glover, Mr. Bernard, Mr. Kerby,
Mr. Wall wor th, Mr. G. Honey, Mr. Weiss, and Mr. W. Harrison.
Conductor, Mr. Alfred Mellon. The Orchestra selected
from the Royal Italian Opera, Jullien's Band, and the Orches-
tral Union. The Chorus selected entirely from the Royal
Italian Opera. Stage Manager, Mr. E. Stirling. Assistant
Acting Manager, Mr. William Brough. Ballet Master, Mr.
Frampton. Chorus Master, Mr. G. Smythson.
THIS EVENING, MONDAY, Wallace's grand opera of
MARITANA.
To conclude with A VERY SERIOUS AFFAIR.

Private Boxes, £2 12s. 6d., £2 2%, and £1 11s, 6d. ;
Stalls, as. ; Dress Circle, ss. ; Upper Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 25.;
Gallery, 15.—The Ilex Office is now open daily, from 11 to
5, under the direction of Mr. Chatterton, jun.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Lessee—Mc. J. B. Buckstone.
MIS EVENING, to commence at Seven o'clock, with
THE LADY OF LYONS. Pauline, Mss Amy Sedgwick ;
Claude Melnotte, -Mr. Howe.
After which, A CURE FOR LOVE.
To conclude with THE GALICIAN FETE.
O:cheatra Stalls (which may be retained the whole of the
evening), 6s. each. (No charge for booking.)
First Price. s. d. Second price. s. d
Dress Boxes 5 0 Dress Boxes 3 0
Upper Boxes ....... ........ 3 0 Upper Boxes 2 0
it 2 0 Pit 1 0
over Gallery 1 0 Lower Gallery 0 6
Upper Gallery 0 6No half-price to Upper Gallery.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Lessee—Mr. Ben. Webster.
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THIS EVENING, will be performed the home-made
Extravaganza, DOMESTIC ECONOMY. Mr. Wright and
Miss Arden.
After which, will be revived the celebrated nautical drama
Of MY POLL AND MY PARTNER JOE. Harry Hallyard
(his original character), Mr. T. P. Cooke.
To conclude with " FEARFUL TRAGEDY IN THB
SEVEN DIALS."

QTRAND THEATRE.--T.HIS 'EVENING,
Farewell Benefit of Mr. James Rogers.—
To commence with THE GENTLEMAN OPPOSITE. Mr.
Kinloch, Mr. Clarke. Miss Herbert.
To be followed by THE PHANTOM WIVES, in which
Miss Craven will sustain four characters. Reginald Rattle•
cap, Mr. Leicester Buckingham.
Mr. Robson will sing the "Country Fair."
After which, THAT BLESSED BABY, in which Mr. and
Mrs. Keeley will appear.
Forowed by YOU'RE SAFE TO BE SHOT. Tom Tipper,
Mr. James Rogers.
Farewell Address by Mr. James Rogers.

After whiff), the highly-successful and original burlesque,
written by Leicester Buckingham, entitled LA. TRAVIATA;
cr, THE LADY CAMELEON. Miss Craven, Miss Victor,
Mr. F. Charles, Mr. G. Bolton, Mr. J. Howard, and Mr. J.
Clarke.

Commence at Seven. Stalls, 3s. ; Boxes, 25.; Pit, Is.;
Gallery 6d. ; Private Boxes, 11. ls.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessees, Messrs. Robson and Emden.
TVS EVENING, will be performed the new drama of
THE LIGHTHOUSE.
After which, the comedietta, entitled A SUBTERFUGE
Mrs. Stirling, Mr. G. Vining, sad Mr. G. Murray.
To conclude with the original Extravaganza, by it ,bent
Bron,gh, Esq., called MASANIELLO. Messrs. Rob-
son, Cooke, Danvers, die. ; Misses Swanborough, Thirlwall,
Hughes, Bromley, awl Mrs. Melfont.
Commence at half-past Seven.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessees, Messri. Shepherd and Creswiek.

THIS EVENING, will be performed AMBITION : or,
The Throne and the Tomb. Messrs. Creswick, W. Smith,
Voll Aire, B. Potter, Jackson, B!lm4re ; Miss Webster, Miss
M. Enure. Miss Johnstone.
After which, a new Petite Comedy, UP IN THE WORLD.
Followed by OUR TRAVIATA. The Blighted Oae, Mr.
Widdicomb.