16 MARCH 1861, Page 4

Another explosion in a coal-pit has occurred and destroyed twelve

lives. It happened yesterday week, in a mine near Aberdare belong- ing to Mr. Dacres, who has good repute for his careful management. No cause is assigned for this calamity. Of course we shall have another long inquiry. The Circus of Portsmouth has been burnt to the ground, and half a street of houses completely gutted by the flames. It is surmised that the Circus was fired by an incendiary.