24 JUNE 1865, Page 2

The coroner's jury which inquired into the Staplehurst accident has

brought in a verdict of manslaughter against Benge, the fore- man, and Gallimore, the inspector, employed at the spot. The evidence as yet produced certainly establishes a strong case of crassa negligentia against them both, but punishing platelayers will not improve railway companies. The Boards would offer a platelayer per diem to Moloch, if that would conciliate any- body. They must be struck in their own persons, before orders will be clearly worded or discipline made earnest.