The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-06-03

departure would probably not take place till the
middle of June, as Captain Sands was waiting the
result Of the mission Of Colonel Sherburn, who had
gone to Paris for the purpose of recovering the re-
mains of the late Commodore Paul Jones, which,
if found, are to be brought to the United states IN
the ST. Lawrence, by order Of the United states
government. The captain and officers OF TINS spen-
did frigate were making themselves most popular
by their polite attentions to the numerous visters
of the ship. On the 18th ultimo, James H. Wolt,
Esq the Consul at southampton for the republic OF
Chill, and Vicc.consul for Nicaragua, and the states
of Central America, paid an official visit 10 the st
Lawrence, and received in the prescribed form,
the ship firing the customary consular salutes from
her batteries on the embarking and Decentralization
Of Mr.. Wolff. The reception Of this gentleman
by Captain Sands and his officers most cordial
and gratifying, and the interest of the visit by
no means lessened from the fact of the prominent
and intimate connection existing between Mr..
Wolf and the leading journals Of London and the
United States, whom he ably represents at
Southampton On the day Of the Washingtons de-
parture address Of congra tulation presented
by the Mayor and corporation of Southampton to
Captain Sands, in which the worthy commander
and his officers were invited to grand banquet,
which was TO be given on the sd Of May, at the
souncil chamber, and 70 which Mr.. Abbot: Law
renee, the American minister, and Mr. j. H. Cros-
key, the United states Consul at Southampton,
were to be invited. The banquet was also intended
to embrace the commander and officers Of the
Turkish steam frigate Fer2a Baari, Vice Admiral
Moustafa Pacha, General Gerneladim Pacha, His
Excelleney NJ. Constantine Museums, the Ottoman
Ambassador, and other high functonaries connected
with the Turkish rigate and with her visit TO the
port Of Southampton, where she touched with
cargo Of saluabe goois for the great Exhibition.
serious Railway Accident In Engiand-Four
Americans injured.
From the london Times, May Il
" q regret TO state that most fearful accident
occurred at this place (Clay-cross) last night, by
which the lives Of two gentlemen have been 81
.rihced, and many other persons seriously injured
From personal inquiries made on the spot, and also
from Information obtained from Mr.. Smith, one Of
the directors, and Nr. Mllls, We have learned the
following particulars, which may be relied upon
correct
1t appears tha. the express train, which starts
from London az p. m, leaves Derby AT 80 p. IN.
About five minutes after the express left the Derby
station, IL was followed by goods train. The for
pursued its rapid course until 1t had passs the
Claycross tunnel, whom, in consequence Of the en-
CINE becoming disabled, il vas brought TO stand.
10 minutes after the express train had passed the
Ilay-cross station, it followed at speed of about
twenty miles an hour, and directly afterwards
with tremendous force into the passenger train, then
stationary. scene of indescribabe confusion
sued for amidst the crashing Of the carriages aud
the shril whistle Of the locomotives, the pierre
ing cry OF the ahrighted passengers As soon a.
possible attention directed to the sufferers. Mr..
J. Mey nell, Of Tapton grove, near Chesterfed-an
active AID intelligent magistrate, whose death will
be greatly felt-and Mr. J. Blake, of the firm Of
Flake x Parkn, merchants Sheffield, wer5 tOuni
have received fatal injuries; and most Of the pa
sengers were more or less seriously injured.
I he accident was Immediately teegraphed t.
Derby, and about midnight several of the compa-
my officials arrived the spot. Those Of the pas
sengers whose bruises were not Of a very serious
character were, after few hours delay, forwarded
10 their respective destinations; but those whose
injuries were more extensive and dangerous
accommodated at the station and in the immediate
vicinity. The catastrophe soon became known in
the neghborhood, and the local surgeons, with
others from Derby, to the number of seven eight,
attended and rendered valuable assistance in aleyi-
ating the pain of the injured passengers.
The following is correct list Of the sufferers, to-
Eether with the nature and extent Of their in
juries-
Mr.. John Mcynel, Of Tapton grove, near Chcs-
terfeld, ono of the magistrates for the county OF
Derby-dead.
Mr. John Blake, Of the firm Of Blake 4 Parkin,
railway spring, saw, file, and steel manufacturers,
Meadow Works, Shefheld-dead
MIR John Todhunter, Dublin-both legs broken.
Mr. Joshua Todhunter, Dublin (brother Of the
above)-collar bone fractured.
hrs. Tenant, of Charlestown, United States
fracture ofthe thigh bone.
Mr.. Tenant husband Of the aboye)-seriously
bruised.
Mr.. Hallam, Of Derby-broken arm.
Mr.. T.. Broadbent, Of Barrack Tavern, Sheffield
bruised.
Mr.. Horncaste, Of the Royal Oak, Pond street,
Shsfield-bruised.
Mr.. Ashforth, Weldon street, Shefheld-brused.
Mr.. Ward, Of Boston, L nited States-bruised.
Mr.. Bsebe, of Boston, United States-bruised.
Mr.. Blackjack, of Dumfries-fractured ankle.
The Rev. w. Ather, of Dublin-both leg. injured.
James Ainsworth, porter, in the employ Of the
company, and who was in the guards break Of the
express. train at the time of the accident-seriousy
injured
The officials OF the company are extremely re-
ustant to give any information as to the cause Of
this unfortunate affair but IL is alleged by the pas
sengsrs TO have arisen in consequence Of the guard
Of the express train having neglected TO signal the
accident TO the approaching goods train.
The inquest Is appointed TO be held to-day
The Terrible Uproar In LOndOn-The Crystal
Palace Speculation.
From the London Times May q
perhaps, you tell me, sir, said the editor Of
the RO,rfy Journal to Martin Chuznlcwit, perhaps