The Sun.
London, England, 1842-09-07 00:00:00

THE VICTORIA HALL.

During the time her Majesty was visiting Dalkeith
Castle, the foundation stone of the Victoria Hall, and
the buildings erecting for the accommodation of the
General Assembly, was laid by Lord Frederick Fitz-
clarence, G.C.H., Grand Master Mason of Scotland.
The other officials present were—the Earl of Buchan,
Acting-Depute—P. M. Stewart, Esq., M.P., Acting-
Substitute—J. W. Melville, Esq., Senior Warden—
Sir D. Kinloch, Bart., Acting Junior—W. A. Laurie,
Esq., Grand Secretary—John Maitland, Esq., Grand
Clerk—Thomas Graham Dundas, Esq., jun., Grand
Deacon—Wm. Baillie, Esq., younger of Polkem-
met, jun., Grand Deacon—the Rev. Alex. Stewart,
minister of Douglas, Grand Chaplain—Wm. Cun-
ningham, Esq., Grand Jeweller—James Gillespie
Graham, Esq., of Orchil, the architect of the
buildings, Acting Grand Architect, &c. &c. His
Lordship, besides the Grand Lodge, was accompa-
nied by about three hundred of the Brethren, com-
posed of many deputations from Lodges in the
provinces. The Sovereign, as she passed to and from
the Castle, noticed, in an especial manner, the Grand
Master, by repeatedly bowing to him, and waving her
hand. The ceremony within the great tower of the
Hall, though short, was most solemn, and the
addresses of the Grand Master and the Grind
Chaplain, were couched in terms at once ele-
gant and impressive, in the course of which allusion
was made to the auspicious occasion of her most
gracious Majesty's visit. The Grand Master, on
returning to the hall of the High School, returned
thanks for the support he had received from the as-
sembled brethren, in a speech replete with good feeling
and good taste. A gallery was fitted up for the
accommodation of the fair sex, among whom we noticed
the Countess of Glasgow, Lady Augusta Fitzclarence,
and a numerous assemblage of beauty and fashion.
The following is the inscription of the plate deposited
in the stone :—" To the glory of God, in honour of
the Queen, on the 3d day of September, in the year
of our Lord MDCCCXLII. The day of our Most
Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria visiting the
City of. Edinburgh, the Right Hon. Sir James
Forrest of Camiston, Bart., Lord Provost, the
Rev. David Welsh, D.D., Moderator of the
Assembly. The foundation stone of this superb
structure to be called Victoria Hall, for the use of the
General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, was
laid by the Right Hon. Lord Frederick Fitzclarence,
G.C.H., &c., Grand Master Mason of Scotland, in
presence of the Grand Lodge and other Masonic Lodges.
James Gillespie Graham, Esq., of Orchil, Architect.
John Lind, master builder of the Hall. Length of
building from east to west, 141 feet. Height of spire
over the entrance, 241 feet.' There were also depo-
sited in the cavity of the stone, inclosed in a glass jar,.
an Edinburgh Almanack, the newspapers of the
day, a plan of the city, and a beautiful engraving
of the building, with coins, of the present
reign. The occasion of performing this ceremony
was most judiciously chosen, and great praise is due
to the craft for the manner in which it was executed.
The urbanity and grace of the Most Worshipful
Grand Master will long be remembered by the
Brethren, and will form one of their most pleasing
recollections associated with the Royal visit.

PREPARATIONS ON THE ROAD TO
DUPPLIN CASTLE.

North of Queensferry, on the road through which
the Royal cortege will pass to Dupplin Castle, active
preparations are in progress tor a loyal welcome. All
seem to hasten the happy day to behold Scotland's
Queen and her illustrious Consort, and the warmth of
joyous feeling now excited by this auspicious event is
evident to all who pass along. Nothing is talked of but
the Queen's coming. Triumphal arches are erect-
ing at the east and west end of the Royal burgh of
Inverkeithing—at the entrance to Duloch, the country
seat of Lord Cuninghame—at Fordel, the residence of
Sir Philip Durham—at Kinross—and the Bridge of
Earn, which will be liberally and tastefully orna-
mented with flowers, surmounted with crowns. Scaf-
foldings are also making their appearance in various
places along the road, to enable the inhabitants of the
several districts and surrounding country to obtain a
sight of, and greet, their beloved Sovereign as she
passes into the Highlands. This evening a detachment
of the Enniskillen Dragoons arrived here from Edin-
burgh, and another party are expected early on Mon-
day, which indicate to the inhabitants the near ap-
proach of her Majesty and suite.

THE ACCIDENT AT EDINBURGH.
F (rom the Courant.)

The pleasure of the day, we are truly sorry to state,
was marred by an accident which took place by the
falling of a large scaffold erected at the bottom of the
Mound, a few minutes after her Majesty had passed.
The eagerness to obtain a sight of the Royal train had
induced a very great number of spectators to occupy
this station ; and, from the pressure, it gave way with
a loud crash, which spread an immediate alarm among
the people. Many gentlemen hastened to the spot
to extricate the sufferers. The most prompt atten-
tion was immediately given by all the medical men ;
among whom we observed Dr. Alison, Dr. Craigie,
Dr. Glover, Dr. Dunsmure, Dr. Moir, Dr. Reid, and
others. The sufferers were conveyed some to the
gardener's house, and others to the Infirmary. In
consequence of the crowding of the people to the
spot, it was found necessary to procure a body of
dragoons to clear a space through which to convey
away the sufferers. A lady, who was very severely
hurt, died on Saturday afternoon. Mr. Dickson,
painter, died yesterday ; and it is feared that another
case will prove fatal. Various opinions are abroad
regarding the causes of this accident ; but as the
matter is at present under judicial investigation, we
forbear entering into them. One thing seems to be
admitted on all hands, that there was a rush of per-
sons to the gallery more than it would hold. We
subjoin an apparently official report from Professor
Millar upon the subject, from which it will be seen
that nearly all the injured persons are recovering.
" Edinburgh, 23, York-place, Sept. 4.
" I have examined and inquired into the various
cases of injury occasioned by the unfortunate acci-
dent of yesterday, so far as circumstances have per-
mitted.

" I have to report that one person is dead, and that
another is so seriously hurt as to preclude the hope of
recovery ; that not a few fractures have been sus-
tained, both of legs and arms; and that many
bruises, sprains, and slighter injuries have occurred,
swelling the number of the hurt to about fifty. But
lam glad to say that, excepting the two cases first
mentioned, there is no prospect of further loss either
to life or limb.

" JAS. MILLER,
" Professor of Surgery."
The following is a list of those who were hurt
on this occasion :

(Signed)

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George Stewart, 146, Kirkgate, Leith, bruised ;
James Miller, from Stirlingshire, bruised ; Isabella
Donaldson, 15, Jhessel's-court, bruised ; Catherine
Milligan, 82, St. Mary's-wynd, bruised ; Jane
Walker, Glenfinnart, compound fracture of ancle;
Thomas Dickson, St. Andrew-street, compound
fracture of leg, fractured vertebra, spine broke, dan-
gerous, and not expected to recover ; Miss Amelia
Dow, 18, Calton-street, wound of scalp, and bruises
of shoulder ; Miss Agnes Dow, , ditto, bruised ;
Miss Helen Bowie, 16, Calton-street, sprained ankle ;
Mr. Marshall, 2, Buceleuch-place, one rib broken,
and bruised; Mrs. Marshall, do., severely bruised ;

Mrs. Deas, 7, Dewar-place, dead; Mr. Wood, at Mrs.
Ross's, 14, New-buildings, compound fracture of leg,
and dislocation of arm ; Mr. Scott, 9, Gayfield-
square, leg fractured, and dislocated ankle ; Mrs. Dr.
Murray, Penicuik, internal injuries ; Mrs. Davidson,
8, Saxe Coburg-place, bruised ; the two Misses Da-
vidson, her daughters, each a leg fractured; Bailie
Fleming, from Glasgow, several contusions ; Widow
Paterson, Cox's-court, Richmond-place, severely
bruised : Dr. Cruickshanks, 8, Hill-place, severely
bruised, and dislocation of collar bone ; Mr. and
Mrs. Townsend, slightly bruised ; Mr. Airth, Her-
mitage-place, compound fracture of leg; Mrs. Airth,
much bruised ; Misses Whitehead, Paisley, slightly
bruised : Mr. and Mrs. Turnbull, 'West Circus-place,
contusions ; Mr. and Mrs. Gibson, St. Andrew-
square, slightly bruised ; Misses Marshall, St. An-
drew-square, contusion, and injury of knee ; Miss
Dens, Dewar-place, and Miss Cairns, Glasgow, se-
verely bruised, but not dangerous ; Elizabeth tluir,
Pleasance, fracture of arm ; Andrew Craigie, Green-
side-row, fracture of leg; Mrs. Broadfoot, Quality-
street, Leith, slightly bruised ; Mrs. Kerr, St. Ber-
nard's-crescent, fracture of arm and severe contusions;
Miss Kerr, do., contusions; Mrs Stevenson do., se-
vere contusion ; Miss Evart, contusions; Miss Black-
wood, George-street, contusions; a young lady there,
slight contusions ; Miss Fernie, Saxe Coburg-place,
slight contusion; Henry Robinson, Greenside-place,
bruised ; Margaret and T. Robinson, same place,
slightly bruised; Mrs. Macallan, Frederick-street, se-
vere contusion.

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