The Sun.
London, England, 1845-01-31 00:00:00

could not have taken place, as the steam w.)uld have
passed through the valves. We scldom see steam blow
uff from the contract en,:;ines. ‘Vh,?rt I examined the
valves, after the explo,ion, th,re Et,p-ared to ba nothing
the matter that would cause the accident.

By the Foreman—l am not aware that he (Stones)
ha l bei-n absent during the whole night. He told me
that he had examined the engine, and that it was all
right, as were also all the other steam-engines.
By a juror—lt frequently happens that when the en-
gineers are starting with a heavy load, they put their
hand on the spring balance valve to prevent the steam.
from escaping, and this enables them to start better ;
but they cannot get at the lock up valve, which, if in
proper condition, will open when the steam is at a cer-
tain pressure. Mills was not a man that was in the habit
of tampering with the valves. I have carefully examined
the rent in the roof of the fire-box, and there appears to
have been an imperfection in the metal plate. I come
to this conclusion from the appearance of the metal,
which is darker than the other.
On the conclusion of the examination of this witness,

the inquiry was adjourned until Monday next, and will
be resumed at the Palatine Hotel, near the Victoria
station.

THE CHURCH RIOTS at EXETER.
CORRESPONDENCE.
St. Sidwell's, Jan. 18, 1845.
Dear Mr. Mayor,—You are aware that last Sun,!ay,
as I came from church, I was assailed in a very disor-
derly manner by a mob, which had assembled at the
churchyard gate. As it is not impossible that there
may be an attempt at a repetition of such proceeding,
to-morrow, I thought it right to inform you, in order
that you may take such steps as will insure the peace of
the city. —Your obedient. servant,
FRANCIS COURTEN AY.
The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Exeter.

Braduinch-place, Jan. 18. 1845.
Dear Sir,—Some rumours have reached me. an-1 these
have been retailed, as I am told, by the West-rn Times,
that an attempt will be made to-morrow to create
div-
turbance not only at St. Sidwell's, but at St. Paul's.
As the minist, r of the latter pari,h, I write to inform
you of this threatened disturbance, that you may take
such measures for the pr•,servation of peace as you may
think proper. I fear nothintr in the morning, but in the
afternoon and evening services I think some watchful-
ness will he required, not only to-morrow, but for some
Sundays following.—Believe me, yours faithfully,
JOHN ARMSTRONG.
The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Exeter.

Guildhall, Exeter, Jan. 21, 1845.
My Lord,—On Saturday I received letters from the
Rev. John Armstrong and the Rev. Francis Courtenay,
intimating that they expected there would be disturb-
ances in their several parishes on the following day, and
requesting me to take measures for the preservation of
the peace. Accordingly, the whole of the day police,
with a large additional force of constables, were on duty.
After the morning service in St. Sidwell's, Mr. Courte-
nay was met at the churchyard gate by a large mob of
persons, and upwards of 600 followed him with occa
sional hisses and groans till he had reached his residence
on Southernhay. In the afternoon, notwithstandirg
pouring rain, more than 2,000 persons assetnblt d in the
same disorderly way, and with increased violence dese
crated the Sabbath. The police behaved with th,
greatest temper and circumspection, and effectually
protected Mr. Courtenay from any personal injury, al
though at one time, near the Old London Inn, the rush
was so great as almost to overpower them. In the even-
ing, Dr. Coleridge, who preached at St. Sidwell's in his
surplice, was also assailed by a formidable mob on his
quitting the church.
Hitherto the police has been able to prevent personal
violence, and every possible endeavour shall be used for
the preservation of the peace ; but it is impossible to say
what serious consequences may ensue upon a repetition
of such unlawful proceedings.
I felt it to be my duty, with the concurrence of the
magistrates who have assisted me, to give your Lord
ship this information ; and respectfully to inquire if
your Lordship can recommend any measures to prevent
the cause of such disorderly assemblies. —I have the
honour to be, your Lordship's faithful and obedient
servant, EDWARD WOOLMER, Mayor.
The Bishop of Exeter.
N.B. There was no disturbance in the parish of St. Paul.

Tuesday Evening, Jan. 21, 1845.
My Lord,—Since I had the honour of addreseing
your Lordship this morning on the subject of the un-
happy disturbances in this city on Sunday last, I have
received a requisition, signed, as you will perceive, by a
most respectable and influential portion of the inhabi-
tants of Exeter—an authentic copy of which requisition
I enclose for your Lordship's consideration.
Having already detailed to your Lordship an account
of the disturbed state of the city on Sunday last, I have
only to add my prayer to that of the requisitionists, that
your Lordship will interfere to prevent a repetition of
those disgraceful scenes.—l have the honour to be, your
Lordship's faithful and obedient servant,
EDWARD WOOLMER, Mayor.
Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Exeter.