FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT ON THE RAILWAY.—A_ melancholy accident occurred on the new railway now being laid down in this parish. A man named James Anson, the driver of some ballast waggons, was detaching the horses from the train, when his foot slipped on the rails and the loaded trucks passed over his body, breaking both legs, and crushing his head in the most frightful manner. His death was instantaneous. The body was taken to the Green Dragon, and an inquest was held on it the following morning, when a verdict of “Accidental death” was returned. The deceased was a native of Petersfield, a steady and well-conducted man. The interment of his body, which took place in the parish church- yard on Wednesday afternoon, was marked by some pleasing circumstances. The whole of the men employed on this part of the line, amounting to upwards of seventy attended the remains of their fellow-workman to the grave, and the pains they had taken with their appearance, and the feeling and reverence shewn by them, were very striking. After the conclusion of the burial service, they returned to the church, and the rector, the Rev. C. Hinxman, spoke to them of the solemn event which the occasion was so fitted to impress. His words appeared to make a marked impression on them, and many were deeply affected during both the service and sermon. It is pleasant to be able to bear witness to the general good conduct and able management of the labourers on this line.