The Sun. — 1867-01-07 (London, England)

COLLISION ON THE GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY. —A collision occurred on this railway early on Saturday morning last between two Manchester express goods trains. It appears that the first express goods left Grantham about 2.30 a.m., and proceeded as far as Newark, at which place it stopped for the engine to take water, although it was unusual fcr it to do so at Newark. The second express followed at an interval of 10 minutes, and the driver, whose name is Hull, was warned of the immediate precedence of the first express goods ; he, however, overtook it, and dashed into the rear of the train, smashing and overturning the trucks, and completely blocking both lines. Break-down gangs were immediately telegraphed for from Peterborough and Grantham, and under the superintendence of Mr. Hornby, ono lino was speedily cleared. The officials were, however, compelled to work single line the greater part of the day, thereby delaying the up-trains very considerably. Beyond a severe shaking both guards and drivers escaped unhurt,  Tranquillity being restored in Missouri, General Grant had countermanded the order for stationing national troops at Lexington and other points. Increasing demoralisation is reported among the negroes of Virginia and Carolina. The Freedmen's Bureau is working satisfactorily in Alabama.  The IVew York Herald says the President has decided firmly to adhere to his reconstruction policy. The President has revoked the exequatur of the consuls from the countries recently annexed by Prussia.  It is understood that General Sherman:and Mr. Campbell returned on account of the inaccessibility and unpopularity of the Juarez Government. A change is expected in the Mexican policy of the Federal Government.  It is reported that General Sheridan's management of affairs in the department of the Gulf is to be made the subject of Congressional investigation. M. Berthemy, the new French Minister, was presented to the President yesterday. Hopes were expressed for the continuance of friendly relations between the two countries.  Another Sweetsburg Fenian has been sentenced to death. Several others have been released. The ship Westminster, from Calcutta to London, was captured in the Pacific Ocean in September by Chinese pirates. A portion of the crew were murdered, and the remainder were set adrift, but were subsequently rescued. The Portuguese Minister at Washington is dead.  ttw, l Mc fill ill tr 44 t ,1111144  HER MAJESTY, tte.  OSBORNE, Jan. 5  The Queen drove out in a sledge yesterday afternoon, accompanied by Prince Leopold and Princess Beatrice ; and this morning her Majesty drove in a sledge with Princess Christian.  Princess Louise drove out this morning in a sledge, attended by the lion. Flora Ma:ldonald. Prince Christian went out shooting, attended by Colonel Ponsonby. Captain von Schroettcr had the honour of accompanying his royal highness. Lady Susan Melville left Osborne yesterday. Mr. Helps had the honour of dining with the Queen and the royal family in the evening.  Jan. 6.  The Queen drove out in a sledge yesterday afternoon, attended by the Dowager Duchess of Athole. Prince and Princess Christian walked in the grounds, and the other members of the Royal family went out also.  The Queen and their Royal Highnesses Prince and Princess Christian, Princess Louise, Prince Leopold, and Princess Beatrice attended divine service at Osborne this morning. The Rev. R. Duckworth officiated.  The Belgian Minister and Madame Van do Weyer arrived at Osborne yesterday, and had the honour of dining with the Queen and the royal  The Prince and Princess of Wales.  SANDRINGHAM, Sunday.  The royal visit to Holkham was brought to a termination yesterday. The royal and distinguished sportsmen had a rare day's wild fowl shooting yesterday before taking their departure, which they did in the afternoon at about half-past 3. The Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince Albert Victor, and the Duke of Edinburgh were accompanied to the Holkham station of the West Norfolk Junction Railway by the Lord Lieutenant, the Duke and Duchess of Sutherland, the lion. Edward Coke, and Captain Stephenson, and Sandringham House was reached shortly before 5 o'clock. Mr. Herbert Fisher, private secretary to the Prince of -Wales, fell on the ice on Friday afternoon and fractured his arm.  The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh proceed, according to present arrangements, on a visit to IMr. H. Villebois during the coming week. As the frost has broken up and a rapid thaw has set in to-day it is not unlikely that their royal highnesses will have a day out with Mr. Villuboi'6 staghounc7s.  T'