burnt to the ground, the glazing and store houses blown 
down, and the roof of the lower mill blown off. With the 
exception of several panes shaken out of the windows of 
Chilworth Manor, the seat of R. A. C. Austen, Esq., the 
damage sustained by the residences in the locality of the 
mills is inconsiderable . — South Eastern Gazette. 
The Cholera at Oxford. — This dreadful disease has, 
we regret to say, increased in its malignity since our last 
report, a great many persons of all classes having fallen 
victims to its virulence. The medical gentlemen have been 
most assiduous in their attendance on the sick, and some 
idea of the onerous duties they have to perform, may be 
inferred from the fact, that from the first break-out of the 
disease on the 7th of August,- up to the present time, they 
have attended on upwards of 3,000 persons who have been 
seized with diarrhoea, choleraic diarrhoea, and cholera. The 
field of observation — where the families of thos^ that have 
been attacked are removed, while their houses and yards 
undergo a thoroughjcleansing — has been rather thickly popu- 
lated, no less than seventy children being there at one time. 
Burning beds and bedding, ordered by the medical gentlo- 
meu, has been very considerable. Wo understand that on 
Monday evening there were nineteen destroyed, besides 
blankets, sheets, &c. &c. Three fatal cases have, we are 
sorry to report, occurred in the county gaol ; one was a poor 
fellow, whoso term of imprisonment, expired the day after he 
died. The workhouse has at present escaped, not a single 
case having been reported. Although many respectable people 
have been earned off, living in clean and healthy street s. &c., 
the disease has mostly been confined to courts and alleys, 
where filth and poverty has chiefly prevailed. The dwellings 
of some of the poor are of the most wretched description, 
and such heaps of filth have been discovered in close proxi- 
mity to the houses, while badly-ventilated rooms, dirt and 
disease have been found inside, to such a degree, that no 
wonder the cholera should make its appearance iu such filthy 
holes. The number of deaths up to last night (Monday) in 
the united parishes, amount to 47, while those in St. Giles's 
and St. Clement's are, we understand, 12. The fresh cases 
(yesterday) reported this morning, are, diarrhoea, 187 ; cho- 
leraic diarrhoea, 10; cholera, 10. The old cases remaining 
under treatment are as follows: diarrhoea, 170; choleraic 
diarrhoea, 7 ; cholera, 17. The Board of Guardians, with an 
increased staff of nurses and servants, are exerting themselves 
to the utmost, together with the medical gentlemen, to arrest 
the progress of the malady. 
IRELAND. 
Diabolical Attempt to DestroyEightHdndred Persons. 
— A railway casualty, likely, but for the gracious interference 
of Divine Providence, to have been attended with fearful loss 
of life and limb, occurred on the evening of Friday, the 15th 
of September, on the Deny and Enniskillen Railway. A party 
of excursionists, composed principally of the Protestant popula- 
tion of Enniskillen and its neighbourhood, with the Earl of 
Enniskillen and some of the neighbouring gentry and clergy 
aud ladies, proceeded in a very large train, drawn by two 
engines, to Deny, on a visit to the Proteatants of that city. 
On their return home in the evening, about eight o’clock, as 
they approached the station at Trillick, the train at the time 
moving slowly, a slight shock was experienced, and the car- 
riages suddenly brought to a stand still. On inquiring into 
the cause, it was found that the engines and tender were 
thrown off the rails into the adjacent field, and that this had 
been caused by several large stones, which had been, with an 
evident malicious intention, laid across the rails. One of the 
engine-drivers was found under the engine, the lower part of 
his body burning under the influence of the fire ; all endea- 
vours to extricate him were unavailing, and death soon ter- 
minated his sufferings. Two engine-men hud their legs 
broken, and we are sorry to be obliged to add, that the 
Earl of Enniskillen, who was at the time on one of the en- 
gines, has received some severe bruises on his leg and thigh, 
but no further injury. His lordship was, under the care of 
Dr. Mahood, of Enniskillen, who was iu the train, conveyed 
to a neighbouring farmer’s house, and had his injuries attended 
to. After the nature of his lordship’s injuries were 
ascertained, before he would allow anything to be done for 
his relief, he requested that Dr. Mahood should attend to the 
engine-men. We are happy to be able to state that he is 
progressing favourably, aud has been removed to Florence 
Court, and that no injury of any kind has happened to the 
passengers in the carriages. The confusion attending the 
accident was for a time very great, in consequence of the 
darkness of the night and the ignorance of the locality on the 
part of the excursionists. After leaving the carnages, the 
passengers proceeded, some to Trillick, and some to the 
Ballinamallard station, whence, in the course of the night, 
they were taken to Enniskillen by a train. Care and other 
conveyances were sent out from Enniskillen when news of 
the occurrence reached that town. The scene of the accident 
was an embankment of the railway about five hundred 
yards off the Trillick station, on the Deny side, and 
within four miles of Ballinamallard, where, i:i July, 1853, 
some disturbance took place between the Orangemen of 
the village and the railway navvies. Shortly sifter 
the accident happened, great fears were entertained 
that the boiler of one of the engines would burst in conse- 
quence of the steam not having been let off; but these fears 
were soon dissipated by the courage and presence of mind of 
Henry D’Arcy, jun., Esq., of Rosacaime, who mounted the 
engine, and let off the steam, which the indicator showed 
to be at a very dangerous degree of pressure. It appears 
that, under Divine Providence, the safety of the passengers 
may be attributed to two circumstances, namely, the slow 
rate of motion and the magnitude of the atones pluced 
on the rails. It seems as if, when the engines and tender 
were capsized by the stones, the carriages running forward 
at a slow rate, wore stopped by the same cause, and not over- 
turned. Whatever be the mode, the escape was miraculous 
and providential. Had the travelling at the time been at 
the ordinary rate, or the stones much smaller, the loss of 
life and limb might have been immense. A large reward 
will be offered for the discovery of the miscreants who 
have thus attempted to sacrifice the lives of above 800 of 
the most respectable portion of the population of Enniskilleu 
and its neighbourhood. It is reported here that the engine- 
driver who escaped states, that just before the accident oc- 
curred, from some cause or other, the tfain seemed as if it 
would not move forward, though both drivers were using 
their best eXertious. So much was this experienced that the 
first driver called out to him to know if he was keeping back 
the train. Though the train was approaching Trillick station, 
it was not to have stopped until it came to Ballinamallard, 
four miles further. Suspicion has fallen on the navvies, and 
THE FIELD. 
eleven persons have been taken up ou suspicion. The 
engiue-drivors aud stokers were Protestants selected for the 
occasion. 
Cork. — Orders have been sent to the senior officer ou the 
Cork station for a portion of the Baltio fleet, on then- return, 
to winter off Queenstown, Cove of Cork. 
foreign 3iitfllignirr. 
FRANCE. 
{From our oicn Correspondent.) 
. Paris, Thursday, Sept. 21. 
Tho Emperor, ou his departure for the south, gave special 
directions for the iustant transmission of the expected 
intelligence from Sebastopol, which we look for every hour. 
Tho impression hero is that it will not be taken this year, 
and that if it were, it would not terminato tho war. Another 
campaign, and tho occupation of St. Petersburgh by tho 
English and Erouch, next summer, is confidently anticipated. 
We have had a great piece of scaudal iu that portion of tho 
literary world of Paris, this week, connected with theatricals, 
which shows the extent to which tho bribery system is sub- 
mitted to here by artistes weak enough to place their depend- 
ence on the purchased praises of the press, rather than on the 
legitimate influence of their talent, with the public. In tho 
present case, it is but fair to say that tho lady who, us you 
will see, paid so highly for tho panegyrics of the honest 
journalist, is one whoso qualifications fairly command high 
commendation, and, on many occasions, tho warmest culo- 
giums a conscientious critic can reasonably bestow, though 
certainly not that extravagant admiration which newspaper 
writers, both in Paris and in London, appear to vie with each 
other in bestowing upon opera-singers, in favour of whom 
their enthusiasm seems constantly soaring towards the realms 
of absurdity. In the following narrative, I shall neither give 
tho name of the writer thus accused, nor of the journal com- 
promised, and still less that, of the lady who has only done 
what I believe is very common among Parisian artistes. I 
presume, however, that the case is too flagrant aud too dis- 
graceful to bo liushed-up or tided over a.s other charges of 
the same nature have already been, and that the name of tho 
delinquent will be publicly exposed. With this little exor- 
dium I proceed to my narrative, which is merely a translation 
from a published statement of the affair. One day lost week 
the acting proprietor of one of the leadiug journals was 
waited upon by the husband of a distinguished urtistc of the 
Grand Opera, who, having made his name known, proceeded 
to make the following categorical statement : — 
“ My wife being desirous of obtaining favourable notices of 
her performance from your theatrical critic, made over to 
that individual the sum of 8,000 francs per annum (£340). 
This treaty continued for some years ; but some time back, 
in consequence of a change of circumstances, and the ex- 
treme dulueas of theatrical attraction, she was obliged to 
make known to him that she could no longer continue tho 
convention on such heavy terms, but was willing to continue 
it at a considerable reduction. These conditions were not 
entertained, and from that date to the present day your 
fcuilUloniste has never deigned to notice his former proL'yecs 
existence. Not believing, Sir, that you countenance such 
conduct, or that you are aware of the nature of the traffic 
thus carried on, I have thought it but right to make you 
acquainted with this unworthy proceeding of a person iu 
whom you place a certain degree of confidence.” 
“ Are you prepared, Sir, to repeat before other witnesses 
what you have j ust stated to me f ” 
“Not only that, but I am perfectly ready to sign the 
statement after it has been taken down." 
The proprietor of the journal immediately convoked a 
meeting of a dozen gentlemen, in whose presence the hus- 
band repeated his statement, which was so complete as to 
leave no room for doubt or hesitation as to its perfect 
truth ; and after some little consultation the director pro- 
ceeded at once to the residence of a gentleman of high lite- 
rary reputation, acquainted him with tho circumstances, and 
offered him the vacant post. With some hesitation on one 
side, and solicitation ou the other, the arrangement was 
finally made, aud M. — — hastened to his lute feuillctoniste 
to acquaint him with the change rendered necessary by tho 
circumstances above described. All was now considered 
settled, and the new critic was about to assume his chair, 
when he learns, to his great astonishment, that his pre- 
decessor was reinstated iu his critical office. This gentleman’s 
surprise was, of course, participated iu by all who hud 
become acquainted with the facts of the ease. What had 
taken place— what influence had been used to replace this 
honourable scribe in bis influential position — is not yet known. 
The only fact disclosed yet ou the subject is, that the accuser 
has taken his passports and quitted France. 
Thus stands the first act of this singular drama ; but we 
are promised further disclosures loxt week. It is not to bo 
supposed possible that the respectable writers of the press 
will allow themselves to be degraded by permitting such a 
notorious case of corruption, or rather literary plunder, to 
remain unquestioned aud unpunished. As for the journal, 
which has hitherto borne a character for honour and respect- 
ability, it will be for its directors to reconcile their present 
sanction of^ this dirty commerce with thc-so estimable 
qualities. Next week, more on this ticklish subject. 
Our poor theatres, which have been vegetating, rather than 
living, for many weeks past, are Hfill struggling on. The 
Grand Opera does not improve iu public favour, and will still 
further lose ground after the departure of Roger, who quits 
us next month. The Italieus open on the 3rd, and will moke 
it an awkward rival, though the troupe is not very promising, 
save in the persons of Mdme Bosio and a new contralto, 
Mdrne. Borghi-Mamo, not yet heard here, but of whom the 
Italian papers speak highly. The Opera Comiquc has re- 
vived Herold’s pretty opera, “ Le Prd uux Clcrcs,” which now, 
very well sustained, will doubtless have a renewed success. 
Thu Odfton has re-opened with a new piece on a very old 
subject — no other than Goldsmith's “ Vicar of Wakefield,’’ 
not so well as I have seen it years and yours ago at tho Surrey 
Theatre. They should, iu fact, never represent English 
manners on the French stage ; the mistakes are too ridiculous 
lor credibility. It was, however, well acted in porta, particu- 
larly by Tisaonmt in I)r. Primrose, who, though as unlike 
our fine old vicar as possible, was effective, and much 
applauded. Among the noticeable vaudevilles at the minors, 
I may also name one of some merit at the Beaumarchcs (near 
the BastUeh Its title is “ Le Paradis Perdu,” in which poor 
Milton is modernised after the last Parisian fashion. The 
Eden of the piece is a charming suburban villa, the seat of 
happiness, love, affluence, and all that make life desirable, 
which is invaded by tho demon under the form of u faahiou- 
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able seducer, who speedily spreads sorrow and desolation 
over the fairy scone. Tho idea is better than tho execution, 
but it is decidedly successful ; and its boldness has a dash of 
originality about it which, with tho attraction of its title — for 
“ Paradise Lost,” is far bettor known in Paris than many 
Englishmen could possibly imagine — fills tho little theatre to 
the ceiling every night. 
W 0 have been tins week, like Macbeth, supping “ full with 
horrors. Iu addition to the number of suicides which are 
uow almost constantly detailed iu La Gazette ties Tribunaiuc, 
the whole town has been horrified by the frightful murder 
*>f poor M. \\ old, the Swiss watchmaker, who was extremely 
well known among the English in Paris, with whom ho wua 
much in the habit of dealing, llis murderer is a kind of 
itinerant commission-agent, and one of the last men in the 
world (it is said), from his jovial manner and appearance, to 
bo suspected of such a crime. There is no doubt of his 
guilt, aud it is uow known that ou tho night of tho murder 
lie had closed up the door and wiudows of his room, haviug 
invited his victim to spend the evening, previous to bis 
arrival, lest any cries or struggling might be heard by their 
neighbours. Tho murder appears to have been perpetrated 
by a single blow with an iron-shod bludgeon, inflicted on tho 
back of the head. This formidable weapon was fount! iu the 
street, on the same night, by tho police. When picked up, 
some of tho blood and hair of tho unfortunate man was still 
adhering to tho bludgeon, and there is no doubt that tho 
crime had boon caretully planned for some time iu advance, 
as a letter from the assassin was found ou tho body, addressed 
to him at Geneva, begging of him to come to Paris as soon 
as possible with a largo stock of gold watches, ho (the writer) 
having a favourable occasion to dispuHo of a considerable 
number. Not tho least extraordinary part of this frightful 
affair is, that it was committed in a lodging-house occupied 
by several other persons, and that uothing was heard or 
suspected of tho bloody deed. Thu man who assisted him 
iu disposing of the body is not supposed to have been pre- 
sent at the murder ; but, being of knowu bud character, 
was applied to by tho murderer for his advice and aid iu 
getting rid of it, and received part of tho booty. The old 
superstitious custom of confronting tho prisoners with tho 
corpse of tho victim was resorted to on this occasion, but, as 
usual, with little success. A spectacle of this kind is much 
more likely to strike an immeeut man with terror— always 
taken as a proof of guilt — than to make any impression on 
tho wretch hardeuua enough to commit the crime. 1 shall 
ho curious to learn if the jury who try this unredeemed 
ruffian accompany the verdict with tho words circoMtance • 
attenuantes / — scarcely ever omitted iu these days of pseudo- 
humanity. 
Mazzixi. — Wo are authorised to state positively that- tho 
report of Muzzini's arrest at Basle is false, and ‘that ho is 
safe. 
The news from the East still engrosses public attention.’ 
Continental matters are for tho uonco disregarded. Wo 
therefore subjoin tho most* prominent items just reamed. 
PERKCOP. On tho 12th inst. a powder magazine exploded 
at Perecop. There is said to have boon grout loss of lit’u on 
tho part of the Russians ; two vcssuls of tho allies wore also 
damaged. 
Anapa. — Since tho 7th Anapa has boon bombarded by tho 
squadron under Admiral Lyons. 
Sebastopol. Tho Fury is said to lmvo fallen in with a 
Russian fleet, roconnoitering ton German, or forty-eight 
English miles from Sebastopol, and to have escaped from it 
with difficulty. 
The main Fleet OF the Allies has sailed to Sebastopol, 
aud on its arrival tho Russian fleet, which lay outside, re- 
turned into port. 
Tiie English are said to have captured a Russian express 
steamer, with Important dispatchos, off Sebaetbpol. 
Amongst the desperate moans of defence resorted to, it is 
said that the Russians have undermined all the ground in tho 
vicinity of the outworks, aud even at many points on the 
Chersonese coast, where a landing was thought likely or pos- 
sible. In the expectation of great sacrifices and severe con- 
tests that must attend the ntt-'ick upon Sebastopol, which is 
certain to make a most obstinate resistance, the commanders 
of tho expedition have made every arrangement for tho 
wounded, and orders have been sent to Constantinople to keep 
tho hospitals in readiness for the reception of 10,000 men. 
There is a rumour at Varna that the garrison of Odessa 
has contrived to send a very strong fouiforoemcnt to tho 
garrison of Sebastopol. Tho English naval officers assort 
it is absurd to Hay so, and that if any reinforcement was 
sent, it must have hewn despatched by laud round to tho 
neck of tho isthmus ; but there may he many persons who 
insist ou tho truth of the story that tliosu men were sent by 
sea while our fleets was at Baltseliik ; that they gave tho 
blockading squadron tho slip by night, aud that they were 
conveyed in the large shullow vessels and flouts used for 
loading ships with com at the Daliubiun ports, which, keep- 
ing close iu shore, managed to evade our enmors. 
The Lloyd has an interesting letter of the 4th from Varna. 
Only two or three steamers have remained, which will keep 
up tho postal communication between Varna and tho fleets. 
.1 ust before their departure officers and men were half beside 
themselves with joy. Tho French officers embraced each 
other before the front, and tho privates gave vent to their joy 
by toning th< Ir caps into the air. The traces of the great 
lire are gradually disappearing. Great supplies of ammuni- 
tion and provisions for the troops in thu Dobmdsehu are at 
MangalLi und Kusteiidje. 
Prince Muuschikoff has exhausted all means of defence in 
order to render Sebastopol impregnable, as well from tho 
land as from the sea side. Betwccon Sebastopol and Balak- 
luvu there arc five strong detached forts, which ore garrisoned 
by a sufficient number of troops. The road from Baloklavn 
to ^ alta is rendered impassable, and partly mined. The const, 
between Sebastopol and Kupatorin, is defended at unequal 
distances by batteries consisting of six howitzers. There 
are three forts at Kupatorin, one on tho north, a second on 
the east, and a third ou the west side. Thut place is gar- 
risoned by 15,000 men. The heights in front of Sebastopol, 
which are encircled by redoubts and trenches, are armed 
with eighteen batteries and defended by 20.000 men. Tho 
garrison of Sebastopol is only 10,000 strong; but, if wo add 
to this number the crew of the fleet, the fortress is defended 
by 25,000 men. Prince Monsobikoff issued a proclamation on 
the 3rd, in which lie prepared the people for a resistance to 
the very last. The Prince first enumerates all the victories 
gained by the Russians in tho course of this century, und 
then calls on his soldiers to show themselves equal to their 
predecessors iu bravery and power of endurance. If the 
enemy, as a consequence of the inscrutable will of Heaven, 
should obtain a victor)’, then lot tho whole store of powder 
