6 DECEMBER 1856, Page 8

The Coroner's Jury sitting to inquire into the causes of

the explosion on board the Parana returned their verdict yesterday. They find that the three men killed died by scalding, consequent on the bursting of the boiler : they censure no one, but express their opinion that by some unusual fore- sight the accident might have been avoided. They doubt whether one safety-valve to one boiler is sufficient protection to life and property - but express general confidence in the Directors of the West India Mail Steam- packet Company.