Michael D.Heath-Caldwell M.Arch.

Saturday 18 February 1860 

Hampshire Advertiser

Mayorial Hospitality at Southampton

Grand Banquet to Captain Sundewall and the Officers of the Prussian Frigate Arcona. 

The Mayor of Southampton gave a magnificent banquet on Thursday evening to Captain Sundewall and the officers of His Prussian Majesty's war frigate Arcona, now in the Southampton Docks. The entertainment, which took place in the large council chamber at the Audit House has never been surpassed by any of those displays of mayoral hospitality.

 - - - The band also performed in the intervals between the toasts. Subjoined is alist of those present:- The Right Worshipful Mayor (Mr F. Perkins); there were at the cross tables Captain Sundewall, the principal guest, on the Mayor's right; Major Lacy, Staff Officer of Pensioners; Mr Barnard J.P.; Captain Heath C.B., R.N., Commander of Her Majesty's frigate Dauntless;  - - - continues.

Captain Heath C.B., was received with loud and reiterated cheers on rising to respond for the navy. He said, like his brother officer of the sister service, he also was but a humble individual to thank them for drinking the health of the navy. There was a senior officer to himself present; but he supposed that because he wore the gold lace and his friend (Captain Tinling) plain black, he was selected to return thanks; and as he was under the direction of Mr. Toastmaster Wyatt, he must obey his orders.

He trusted that the confidence which the Mayor had expressed might not be misplaced, if ever the occasion should arise on which they were called upon to act. The strength of the navy consisted in the number and character our ships, in the number of our sailors, and more especially in the quality of the officers. We had now, he was glad to say, a most respectable fleet, thanks to the active exertions recently made, consisting of 49 screw line of battle ships, with a due proportion of frigates and other vessels in corresponding number.

As to the men, thanks to the mercantile marine - (cheers), from which the Admiralty had most largely drawn during the last troubless year, there were in the English navy 8½ 000 men, including the marines, officers and boys. This, he need hardly say, was a larger force than we had had for many years. (Hear).

As to the officers, he might refer with pride to the recent conduct of Admiral Hope in one branch of the service, and of Captain McClintock in another department of the navy. (Loud cheers). They had showed that the courage and death of Nelson, the steady perseverance of Collingwood, are still prevalent among the officers of the British navy. (Cheers.) Should we, unfortunately, be engaged in war with any other Power we should have the assistance of the militia and, last although not least, of the rifle and artillery volunteers, who would show that.

"Britons never will be slave" - who would prove to us their countrymen, that, as of old, Brittania does still and evermore will rule the waves. (Cheers.) One word with respect to those guests whom the hospitalible Mayor had welcomed on this occasion. We had given them a future Queen, the mother of their King; and he trusted, should an occasion arise, we may call upon the Arcona and her officers to help us in the struggle. (Loud applause.)

Monday 20 February 1860 

Shefflield Daily Telegraph.

The Prussian Frigate Arcona - Southampton, Friday - A grand banquet was given last night by the mayor of this borough (Mr. F. Perkins) Captain Sundewall and the officers of the Prussian frigate Arcona, now under repair at the docks this port. The banquet, which was of the most sumptuous character, took place in the council chamber, and the splendid band of the frigate was stationed in the ante-room. About 60 persons partook of the mayor’s hospitality, comprising, in addition to the Prussian officers, several of the borough magistrates, members of the town council, and other leading inhabitants of the town. --- - --           

The Army and Navy” was acknowledged Mr. Lacy, staff officer of pensioners for this district, and Captain Heath, R.N., of her Majesty’s frigate Dauntless, stationed in these waters. Both these gallant officers, as well as those from the Arcona, were in full uniform.

Saturday 25 February 1860
Staffordshire Sentinel

Court of Probate and Divorce.
February 14.
(Before Sir C. Cresswell)
Marsh and others v. Marsh and others - Will-Making Extraordinary

This was a business of proving in solemn form the will of the late James Stamford Caldwell of Linley Wood, near Talk-o'-th-Hill, and formerly a barrister of the Oxford Circuit, who died on the 17th November 1858, leaving between £14,000 and £15,000 in personalty, and estates in Cheshire, Staffordshire, and Derbyshire of the value of about £1,800 a year.

He was described as a bachelor of intemperate habits, who did not live on intimate terms with his relations; and he appeared to have laid great stress upon securing, as far as might be, the perpetual continuance of Linley Wood in the possession of persons of his own blood and name.

In this view he had made an enormous number of wills; no fewer than twenty-six executed testamentary papers having been found, besides a vast amount of unexpected drafts. In these instruments he stipulated that if any future heir, even to the hundredth generation, should abandon or refuse to take the name of "Caldwell," the property should be forfeited.

There was no fewer than ten counsel employed in the case on behalf of the plaintiffs, Eliza Louisa Marsh, Georgina Amelia Marsh, and Rosanna Jane Marsh, nieces of the deceased, who propounded as executrixes a will of 19th May, 1856, and codicils of 18th June, 1856, and 29th April 1858; for Mrs. Marsh, mother of the plaintiffs and sister of the deceased, who virtually supported the case of her daughters; for Mr.Henry Thurston Holland, the son of a deceased sister of the testator, and his heir at law, who pleaded that the sister had, in fact, died intestate; for Captain George Heath, son-in-law of the third sister of Mr.Caldwell, and the representative his son, a minor; and for Mr.Crofton, the husband of another daughter of Mrs.Marsh, on behalf of her son, also a minor, most of these parties propounded other testamentary papers in opposition to those propounded by the executrixes. After long arguments, spread over several days, the court took time to consider.

His Lordship now gave judgment, and, after examining the evidence as to the state in which the various testamentary papers were found, and the internal evidence of the papers themselves, he said he had come to the conclusion that the will of 19th May, 1856, and the codicils of June, 1856, and of April 1856, were duly executed in the state in which they were found after the testator's death, with the exception of an alteration of the word "his" into "her" in one page, and of an interlineation of the words "in the counties of Stafford and Cheshire."

Probate would therefore be granted to the plaintiffs of these instruments, with the exception of those two alterations. With the consent of the plaintiffs the costs of all the parties were allowed out of the estate,.

Saturday 3 March 1860 

Staffordshire Advertiser

Deaths. 

On the 17th ultimo, at Talk-o'-th'-Hill, Miss Mary J. Beardmore, in her 77th year. She was for 37 years a faithful servant of the late James Caldwell Esq., Linley Wood, in this county.

Saturday 24 March 1860
Hampshire Advertiser

Mission to Seamen.
The Rev. J.F.Serjeant, travelling secretary of the Society for Promoting Missions to Seamen Afloat, lectured at the Southampton Townhall on Tuesday evening, on "The British Sailor; his position, perils and claim." There was a fair attendance; and the Rev. H.Carey, Rector of All Saints, commence the proceedings with prayer.

Mr.Alderman Palk, who presided, said he thought the chair ought to have been filled by a sailor; and he therefore wrote to Admiral Morier, to ask his presidency; but the admiral excused himself in consequence of illness. Captain Heath C.B. of her Majesty's steam-frigate Dauntless, he then considered very likely to answer an appeal made to him for that purpose; he appeal to Captain Heath, and found that he was in London, in attendance at the Admiralty, and could not get away; but Captain Heath's reply was a very nice letter indeed, and enclosed was a cheque for £5 (Cheers). He therefore became the chairman. There was no set of men for whom he entertained a greater respect, or who commanded themselves more to the public regard, than sailors.

Saturday 24 March 1860 

Staffordshie Advertiser

Leys 

Linley Wood ley, will be continued on during the year 1860, by the present proprietress, Mrs Marsh-Caldwell, on the following terms from the 12th of May to the 10th of October:- 

     £ s. d. £ s. d. 

One-year-old Stirk 1.10.0 Milking Cows. 5.0.0 

Two-year-old ditto 2.0.0 One year old Colts 3.0.0 

Three-year-old ditto 3.0.0 Two year old ditto 4.0.0 

The Landowner will not be accountable for any loss or accident which may happen to the Stock. The money to be paid when taken out of ley. For booking and other particulars apply to Samuel Beardmore, Talk'-o'-th'-Hill. 

Saturday 24 March 1860 

Hampshire Independent

The British Sailor - A lecture on this subject was given at the Town Hall on Tuesday evening last, by the Rev. J.F.Sergeant, travelling secretary to the Society for promoting Missions to Seamen afloat. - - -

Prayer having been offered by the Rev. H.Carey, the Chairman said that his present position should have been filledby a sailor, and Admiral Morier and Captain Heath, of the Dauntless, had both been requested to take the chair. The former was prevented by illness, and the latter, being in London, could not possibly attend; although as a compensation, he had kindly sent a cheque for £5.  - - - continues - - -

Saturday 24 March 1860 

Army and Navy Gazette

Lyons Memorial - At a Meeting held at Bridgewater House on Saturday, March 24, Rear-Admiral Lord Clarence Paget in the Chair, the following Resolutions were agreed to:- 

Proposed by General Sir George Brown, and seconded by Admiral Walcott. That the model submitted by Mr Noble be approved of, and that the Committee be requested to continue to receive subscriptions for erecting a marble monument in St.Paul's Cathedral.

Proposed by Thomas Hankey, Esq., M.P., seconded by A.H.Layard Esq. The following subscriptions have already been received:- - - -Captain Heath £5.0.0 - - - 

Saturday 31 March 1860
Naval & Military Gazette and Weekly Chronicle of the United - -

Dauntless, 31, (1847), Capt. L G Heath, CB (1854), Coat Gd Serv.

Saturday 21 April 1860 

Army and Navy Gazette

The Report of the Committee which has so recently terminated its sittings at Somerset House, and of which Captain Heath was chairman, contains some very valuable information upon the subject of keeping naval accounts, and also upon paying the Navy, which it would be very desirable to introduce into the Service as quickly as possible.

Thursday 26 April 1860
Nottinghamshire Guardian

A fatal accident occurred at Southampton, on Monday afternoon, to a party of workmen engaged at the Netley Hospital, involving the loss of two lives and imminent peril of six others.

The men engaged a small boat, not nearly large enough to accommodate so many persons, and put off for a short excursion. The weather was very unsettled throughout the day, and while the boat was proceeding close by her Majesty's ship Dauntless, was suddenly upset, and the occupants precipitated into the water.

The accident was observed from on board the Dauntless, and three boats hastened to the rescue, and succeeded in picking up seven of the man, but the eighth met a watery grave, and his body has not since been recovered. Of those who were saved, tow were in a very exhausted state, and one of them has since died, though previous to his death he was perfectly sensible and conversed with those around. The other lies in a very precarious state, but hopes are entertained of his recovery.

Saturday 28 April 1860
Royal Devonport Telegraph.

The report of the committee which has so recently terminated its sittings at Somerset House, and of which Captain Heath was chairman, contains some very valuable information upon the subject of keeping naval accounts, and also upon paying the Navy, which it would be very desirable to introduce into the service as quickly as possible

Saturday 5 May 1860
Naval & Military Gazette

Dauntless, 31(1847), Capt L G Heath, CB (1854) Southampton

Saturday 12 May 1860 

Hampshire Advertiser

Hythe May 12 

Funeral of General Drummond, - Yesterday the remains of the late Lieut.General Drummond were consigned to their last resting place. The principal mourners were A.R.Drummond, Esq., Robert Drummond, Esq., H Compion Esq., the Hon. Colonel Rolly, General Robbins and Captain Heath R.N.  - -

Saturday 19 May 1860
London Daily Guide and Stranger's Companion.

Bloomsbury County Court
(Before D.D.Heath Esq., and a Jury)
Low v. The North London Railway Company
This case had been before the Court on a former occasion when a verdict was given for plaintiff, with leave for defendants to move for a new trial, which, having been obtained, the case came on again for hearing this day.

Mr.Chitty, instructed by Mr.Field of Finchley, was counsel for the plaintiff. It appeared by the evidence, which was very voluminous, that a cow belonging to the plaintiff, a cattle dealer, at Bow, had strayed from her pasturage on to the highway, and by some means, not clearly shown she got on the company rails, thorough some fences it was their duty to keep shut, being left open and a train passing, had knocked her down and killed her.

It was submitted by defendants counsel that they were not liable for the cow must have passed through a field belonging to Mr.Flowers, who turned out to be a servant of the company. Mr.Flower's field had been opened by the Board of Works for the great metropolitan sewerage now in progress.

Defendant's counsel submitted that in point of law, and he was prepared to argue the case, and cite several others bearing on the point, that the company could not be rendered liable. The learned judge said he should reserve the points raised by the defendant's counsel for further argument.

His Honour then went through the evidence, and the jury found, upon the facts adduced, that the defendant's were liable, and gave a verdict of £17, being the full amount claimed, with costs.

The learned Judge then ordered the point raised by the company to stand over till Wednesday next when he would give his decision.

Monday 11 June 1860 

Sun (London)

Trial Trip of the Great Eastern 

The fourth - and we believe we may now venture to say the last - trial trip of this vessel, previous to her departure for New York, took place during Saturday and yesterday. The trial was only of short duration, merely extending to a run of 12 hours out to sea and 12 hours back, and was undertaken more to ascertain the working completeness of the various changes that have been made in the machinery than the view of testing the vessel's speed.

The speed however, was tested, and showed, as every one anticipated, from the very foul state of the vessel's bottom, a most considerable dimunition in the rate attained during the trips last year. As regards the machinery, however, everything went pretty well and easily, and in this important respect the trial was regarded by all the engineers and professional and scientific men on board as satisfactory.  - - - -

Before that time a small party of noblemen and gentlemen had come on board, among whom were all the directors of the company, the Earl of Shelburne, Lord Colville, Lord Willoughby de Eresby, Lord Dunsany, Hon. James Howard, Hon. Ralph Dutton M.P., Mr Saunders of the Great Western Railway, Mr Appold, Captain Heath R.N., Mr Henry Brunel,  - - - 

Wednesday 13 June 1860
North British Agriculturist.

The Trial Trip of the Great Eastern
The fourth - and we believe we may now venture to say, the last - trial trip of this vessel, previous to her departure for New York, took place during Saturday and Sunday. The trial was only of short duration, merely extending to a run of twelve hours out to sea and twelve hours back, and was undertaken more to ascertain the working completeness of the various changes that have been made in the machinery, than with any view of testing, and showed, as every one anticipated, from the very foul state of the vessel's bottom, a most considerable diminution in the rate attained during the trips of last year.

As regards machinery, however, everything went pretty well and easily, and in this important respect the trail was regarded by all the engineers and professional and scientific men on board as satisfactory. - - -

It was expected that the Great Ship would have slipped her moorings and stood out to sea early on Saturday morning, but a variety of trivial circumstances which always occur on such occasions delayed her departure till nearly one in the day.

Before that time a small party of noblemen and gentlemen had come on board, among whom were all the directors of the company, the Earl of Shelburne, Lord Colville, Lord Willoughby de Bresby, Lord Dunasay, Hon. James Howard, Hon. Ralph Dutton M.P., Mr.Saunders of the Great Western Railway, Mr. Appold, Captain Heath R.N. Mr. Henry Brunel, - - -

Steam was got up in all the boilers early in the day, but it was two o'clock before all was ready for departure, when the moorings were slipped, and the paddles and screw turned up gently ahead (ahead?) that the vessel was actually under way and stealing through the water almost before any one on board was aware of the start.

The day was wet and squally, and a drizzly mist, half rain, half wind, made anything like sea-cruising about as unpleasant as could well be conceived. This fact, coupled with the secrecy which had been maintained about all relating to the trial, checked anything like a demonstration i the way of boats assembling to witness the departure.

Leaving the Isle of Wight on the starboard quarter, and keeping out about thirty miles from land, the Great Eastern steamed slowly down the coast for the Start Light. The orders were given to keep both screw and paddles going easily ahead at little more than half speed till all had to into regular working order. - - -

Saturday 23 June 1860
Hampshire Independent

Her Majesty's Accession.

The 23rd anniversary of the accession of Queen Victoria to the throne of these realms, on the 20th of June, 1837, was observed on Wednesday by a plentiful display of bunting from the public and many private buildings in the town. The Dauntless frigate, stationed off Netley, was dressed out in colours, and fired a Royal salute at noon.

Tuesday 26 June 1860 

Saint James's Chronicle 

Trial Trip of the Royal Mail Steam-Ship Seine.  

This latest built and magnificent addition to the fleet of ships belonging to the Royal West India Mail Company made her official trial trip on Saturday from Southampton out into the Channel, the directors availing themselves of the occasion to invite a large party of ladies and gentlemen as a sufficient and agreeable manner of testing the completeness of the vessel between decks and her accommodation for passengers.  - - -

From Greenwich Royal Museum - RMS Seine - 1859

The Seine having been taken out of dock at an early hour in the morning, the company (most of whom arrived from London by the down train reaching Southampton at ten o'clock) were conveyed to the ship in a river steam-boat. The weather was anything but favourable for the trial, but the vessel left her moorings punctually at eleven o'clock and steamed direct for Stoke's Bay, where she ran the measured mile four successive times at an average speed of 14.195 knots, equal to 16½ statute miles per hour; 

- - - - As it was, after fully testing her seagoing qualities in half a gale of wind, the vessel was put about, and during the homeward passage the company, to the number of nearly 200, sat down to a very elegant dinner, under the presidency of Captain Mangles, who was supported by the Hon. Ralph Dutton, M.P., Mr. Baxter, M.P., and several gentlemen representing the interests of the port of Southampton, or connected with the great companies frequenting it. 

The usual toasts having been duly honoured, that of "The Army" was given, and replied to by Colonel GREENWOOD. In returning thanks for "The Navy," Captain HEATH, R. N., took occasion to say that, notwithstanding the disparagement with which it was the fashion to speak of this service, it was within his own knowledge that, so far from there being any difficulty in obtaining men, there were already on board ship 1,000 sailors in excess of the estimates; and that her Majesty's navy, with the exception of some of the gun-boats, was never in a state of greater efficiency.

Saturday 14 July 1860 ?? 

Dover Chronicle 

Arrivals at the Royal Pavilion Hotel -  - - Captain Heath - - -

Tuesday 17 July 1860 ?? 

Globe

Pavilion Hotel - Folkestone -  Arrivals- - - Capt. Heath - - -  

Tuesday 17 July 1860 

Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette

PORTLAND. The coast guard ships at present assembled in Portland Roads, prior to the grand review, which we are informed, is to take place in Torbay, are the Colossus, 80, Captain Scott, C.B.;  which will bear the broad pentlant of Commodore Hastings Yelverton C.B.; Majestic, 80. Captain Mends. C.B.; Pembroke,  60, Captain Charlewood ; Ajax, 60, Captain John Mc. N. Boyd; Hawk, 60, Captain Crispin; Hogue,  60, Captain McDonald; Russell, 60, Captain Wodehouse ; Cornwallis, 60, Captain Randolph ; also Lucifer, 2, paddle wheel steam vessel, and Violet, gunboat. The Blenheim. 60, Captain Fatham; Edinburgh, 60, Captain D'Eyncourt; Dauntless, frigate, 31, Captain Heath, and Argus, 6, Captain ingrain, are shortly expected.

Wednesday 18 July 1860
Sun (London)

The Navy
The fleet of blockships now at anchor in the harbour of Portland consists of the following vessels:-
Collosus, Majestic, Cornwallis, Ajax, Edinburgh, Hogue, Pembroke, Hawke, Blenheim, Russel - - The Dauntless, 31, Capt Leopold G. Heath.

Thursday 19 July 1860
London Evening Standard

Dauntless, 33, screw, Captain L.G.Heath has left the Southampton Waters for Portland Roads. She put into Spithead to replenish with fuel and ammunition, and sailed on Tuesday evening to join the fleet at Portland, under the command of Commodore Yelverton.

Friday 20 July 1860
Daily News (London)

Naval and Military
Portsmouth, July 19.

The Dauntless, 32, screw frigate, Captain Leopold G. Heath C.B., sailed from Spithead yesterday morning for Portland, to join the reserve under the command of Commodore Yelverton.

Friday 20 July 1860
Western Daily Mercury

Naval Intelligence.
The Dauntless, screw, 31, Captain L.G. Heath C.B., arrived a Spithead on Tuesday evening, from Southampton water. On coming to anchor she saluted the flag of the Commander-in-Chief, Admiral W.H.Bruce, which was duly returned by the Victory. She weighed her anchor again early on Wednesday morning, and left by the Western Channel.

Saturday 21 July 1860
Royal Devonport Telegraph and Plymouth Chronicle

The Dauntless, 31, Coast Guard screw-frigate, Captain L.G.Heath C.B., arrived at Spithead on Tuesday evening from Southampton Water, and left again the following morning for the westward.

Saturday 21 July 1860 

Dover Telegraph and Cinq Ports General Advertiser     

Folkestone. The Stranding of the Ship Wagoola, Charge Against the Coastguard

Important Inquiry.—Our readers will doubting remember the account contained in our columns of the ship " Wagoola," which went ashore in East Weir Bay, during the heavy fog that prevailed oni the 10th May last. A court of inquiry was instigated on Friday week by the Board of Trade, at the Custom House, Folkestone, under the presidency of Captain Harris, nautical assessor to the Board, respecting a charge made by the underwriters of Lloyds, as to the culpable negligence on the part of the coast guard, in not affording sufficient protection to the cargo during the time it was under their care—to wit, the abstraction from cases saved from the ship, and placed on the beach under their charge, of 410 bottles of port and sherry from 12, 162 bottles of Champagne from 13 cases, 60 bottles from five cases of brandy, 130 bottles from  10 cases of gin, six casks of ale, two cases of fruit, part of two cases of stout, 1000 tins of sardin and several bales of goods.

—Mr. Longcroft, of Havant, conducted the proceedings on the part of Lloyds' Association; Mr. Fox, of Dover, represented the interests of the coastguard; Mr. Beverly, the Customs; Captain Heath, R.N., of H.M.S. Dauntless; and Captain Rich, R.N., Inspecting Commander of the district, watched the case on behalf of the Comptroller General of the Coastguard. 

The Coastguard of Folkestone district, 20 number, were permitted to be present throughout the proceedings. The witnesses for Lloyds were ordered out of Court. The defence, in answer to the charge, was— 

lst, that some of the cases were landed on the beach in the condition they were first shipped—empty 

2nd, that the plunder, if any, was committed by the people who had been brought down by Lloyds' Agent to discharge the Wagoola's cargo ;  

3rd, that there were facilities for the abstracion of the goods during the conveyance of the wrecked goods from the beach to the Commercial docks by railway ;  

and lastly, that the Coastguard used every vigilance in protecting the wrecked goods during the time they were under their charge. 

The Commission, which was opened on Friday morning week, did not terminate till Saturday at noon, when Captain Harris announced it was his intension to present his report on the evidence that had been adduced on both sides to the Board of Trade.  

Tuesday 24 July 1860
Western Morning News

The Blockships
Torquary, Monday 1.pm. - The fleet of Blockships are now standing into the bay, and will anchor in an hour. The consist of the following:- - - Dauntless, 31, Captain L.G.Heath.

Friday 27 July 1860
Western Daily Mail

Torquay
Funeral of a Naval Officer
The streets of Torquay presented an unusual sight on Wednesday afternoon. It having become known that an officer had dies on board the fleet, now stationed in our bay, and that the funeral would take place today, considerable curiosity was manifested on the part of the inhabitants and visitors to witness the procession, and from two o'clock, the hour first mentioned, the principal thoroughfares were lined with many hundreds of anxious spectators.

The deceased officer was Mr.Know, master of the Dauntless, 31, Capt. Heath, who died at sea on Monday afternoon from disease of the heart, and so sudden was the stroke which deprived Mr.Know of life, that he was in the act of giving some orders connected with the ship, when he fell upon the deck and expired.

The funeral procession formed off the flat-ship about three o'clock, and consisted of 15 boats, the first of which contained the coffin, and the rest the officers of the Dauntless and other vessels, and parties of marines and sailors from the Dauntless, Colossus, Hawke, Ajax &c. &c.

All the vessels of the fleet carried their flags half-mast high,. As the line of boats neared the shore the Pier-head and Beacon Mill became crowded with some hundreds of spectators, and indeed, every available point was occupied from which a good view could be obtained.

The coffin, which was covered with the Union Jack, and bore the hat and sword of the deceased, upon being landed was carried from the boat to the hearse which was in waiting at the end of Victoria Parade by a party of sailors belonging to the Dauntless. The marines and sailors from the different boats were drawn up in a line on the Pier-head, and after a short time a procession was formed in nearly the following order:-
The firing party, and a body of Marines, under command of Lieut.Rowell
The band, playing the Portuguese Hymn
The officiating clergyman, the Rev. G.E.Corwithen, at the Pembroke, and other clergyman.
The hearse with officers on each side.
Brother-in-law of the deceased.
Body of sailors belonging to the various ships
Party of officers.

The whole of the cemetery, at which place the deceased was interred, was completely filled with some thousands of spectators; the was, doubtless, owing to the fact that the funeral of a naval officer is an event which few, if any, of the inhabitants of Torquay can recollect. The usual ceremony was observed of firing a salute over the grave, after which the party returned to their ships.

Saturday 28 July 1860 

Western Times

Funeral of Officer of the Fleet — 

On Wednesday afternoon last our townsfolk were spectators of an unusual and imposing spectacle—in the funeral an officer of the fleet, at present anchored in the bay. The deceased gentleman, Mr. Robert Knox, was master of the Dauntless, frigate, (31), aud died ou Monday afternoon, from disease of the heart, while engaged in giving orders on board. 

The procession formed afloat about three o'clock, at which time the coffin was lowered from the Dauntless into the Argus, steam tender to the had been placed at the disposal of the funeral warn by Commodore Yelverton. The Argus then took in tow sixteen boats (pinnaces and launches sent from ships to attend the funeral), and towed them abreast the Breakwater, where they were cast off, and the coffin lowered into the gig of the Dauntless and conveyed on shore.  - - - - 

The mournful procession marched at a slow pace through the Strand, and Union-street, to the Cemetery, where the burial service was performed by the Rev. G E. Carwithin. At the conclusion of the ceremony the marines fired three volleys over the grave, and the procession returned the same order to the Pier, and embarked for their respective ships. 

On Monday morning the blockships, which had been expected for some days previously, arrived the Bay and shortly after came to anchor. In the evening the ships, under steam, took up position single line extending about two miles from north to south. The fleet consists ofthe following ships - - - - -   Dauntless, 33, Captain Heath, frigate.

On Wednesday the whole of the ships went through target practice, thowing solid shot. This sight, which to our townspeople was a novelty, was very grand. - - -

Tuesday 31 July 1860
Greenock Advertiser

Cruise of the Coast-Guard Fleet
(The following interesting particulars of the cruise of this Fleet have been kindly communicated to us):-
The following ships, comprising the Coast-guard Fleet of Great Britain and Ireland, left Portland, under sail only, on Friday the 20th inst. for a short cruise. The starboard division consisted of the
Colossus, 80, bearing the flag of Commodore Yelverton
Blenheim
Hogue
Pembroke
Hawke

In the port division were the
Edinburgh
Cornwallis
Majestic
Ajax
Russell
Dauntless, 31, Capt. L.G.Heath, C.B.,

The Argus, Commodore's yacht, and dispatch vessel, accompanied the Fleet.
On leaving Portland Roads the ships formed into two lines, and, under sail, worked to windward against the S.W. wind. The barometer was inclined to fall, and the S.W. wind to increase in force. During the night the weather grew thick and the breeze freshened to force 8, and on Saturday morning the ships were found in their proper positions, working steadily to windward. The barometer fell to 29-700 inches, the wind from S.S.W. gradually increasing in force, the ships sailing under easy sail, steering N.W. by N.

As the object of the cruise was to ascertain the efficiency of the Coast-guard ships as to their sailing capabilities, they executed various manoeuvres, such as tacking, wearing, shortening and making sail, all performed with admirable precision and order, notwithstanding the fact of the ships not being at present more than half manned.

On Sunday the fleet stood out to sea - the day bright, breezy and fine, and as each ship of each line tacked in succession with the easiness of machinery, the sight was magnificent; the sun's rays lending a dazzling whiteness to the sails which they would not otherwise possess, the blue waves curling into laughing foam against the ships' sides, and the clear dry exhilarating atmosphere made one's spirits joyous, and gave an inward feeling of satisfaction that Britannia's home is still on the deep, and that her bulwarks are still well manned.

Every impartial observer must acknowledge the same fact, when he saw each man doing the duty of two.

Another fact of worthy of remark is that every ship in the fleet could be manned with Volunteers in less than three days - the West coast of Scotland Volunteers numbering 800, and the East upwards of 1000.

Monday was hazy, with occasional rain, and the ships stood in for Torbay, and having got up steam, anchored at a little after 2pm. They now form a long line extending across this fine Bay - for the distance of two miles - and are thus anchored for the purpose of exercising at gunnery.

The weather has been favourable for the cruise, having been pleasant, the temperature not above 62°. The ships anchored to the great satisfaction of the gallant Commodore without any accidents or having lost so much as a single spar. Early this (Wednesday) morning targets were out before each ship at the distance of 600 yards and 1000 yards, and at ten o'clock firing commenced on board the Colossus, soon followed by the rest of the ships in succession.

The heavy peel of the artillery wakened up the echoes from the surrounding hills and valleys, and occasionally nothing could be seen of the ships but their tall tapering masts above the smoke, which would gradually roll away to leeward over the surface of the water; then again the heavy roll would commence, and showers of shot fall around the targets. The firing was very accurate. - - -

On Saturday next the Fleet sails for Portland there to remain exercising at gunnery &c. and to be inspected by the Lords of the Admiralty previous to the breaking up of the Fleet, which takes place on 15th August. - - -

Wednesday 1 August 1860 

Western Morning News

Devonport, Tuesday. 

The reserve Channel fleet (screw steam block ships) which was off Plymouth again on Monday, as reported in the Western Morning News was first observed coming from the westward. The ships consisted the Colossus, 80, Captain Francis Scott, C. 8.; Majestic, 80, Capt. Wm. R. Mends, C. 8.; Ajax, 6t, Capt. John M’N. Boyd; Pembroke, 60, Capt. Edward P. Charlewood; Russell, 60, Capt. George Wodehouse; Cornwallis, 60, Captain George G. Randolph; Hawker, 60, Captain William Crispin; Hogue, 60, Capf. Reginald J. J. Macdonald; Blenheim, 60, Capt. Edward Tatham; Edinburgh, 60, Captain C. T. D’Eyncourt, and the Dauntless, 81, Capt. Leopold G. Heath, C.B.  

They hove in sight from the Hoo about four o’clock, when they were signalled by the Harbour Master’s yacht In the Sound, under easy sail, with a light wind from North by West, and appeared to be going up channel, but shortly after began dodging about, and changed the order of their sailing. When last seen, at sunset, they were bearing away to the southward and eastward, under all plain sail. 

Saturday 4 August 1860 

Hampshire Independent

Funeral of a Naval Officer. (from the Torquay Chronicle, Saturday 2uly 28.) 

On Wednesday afternoon a naval funeral took place of a most imposing character; never, in fact, had the inhabitants witnessed such a spectacle before. The deceased gentleman was the late master of H.M.S. Dauntless, Robert Know Esq., who died at sea on Monday, the 23rd, aged 45.  - - -     

So highly respected was the deceased officer that every ship in the fleet sent a party of officers, seamen, and marines, to take part in the mournful ceremony; the latter mustered, including the firing party, about sixty, and were under the command of Lieut. Ruel R.M., of H.M.S. Pembroke; of seamen there were about 160, under the command of Capt. L.G.Heath C.B., of H.M.S. Dauntless. On reaching Victoria Parade the marines fell in four deep, with arms reversed, and headed the procession; then came the band of H.M.S. Hawke playing the Portuguese hymn, followded by the hearse on either side of which, as pall-bearers, walked the following officers, where were personal friends and messmatesof the deceased. - - -  - the Rev. G. Edward Carwithen, Chaplain to H.M.S. Pembroke (an intimate friend and old messmate); with several other clergymeb; Capt. L.G.Heath C.B., H.M.S. Dauntless. Next came the servant of the deceased, who carried his cocked hat, sword, and medals, and then followed a number of superior officers.  - - -  

Saturday 11 August 1860 

Globe

Commodore Yelverton's fleet of coastguard blockships, consisting of the Majestic, 80,  - - - and the screw steam-frigate Dauntless, 31, Capt. L.G.Heath C.B., after being duly inspected, as previously announced, by Admiral Eden and Capt. Frederick, two of the Lords of the Admiralty, left Portland harbour on Wednesday and Thursday for their respective stations.

Saturday 11 August 1860 

Staffordshire Advertiser

The following notice appears in the London Gazette - The Queen has been pleased to grant unto Anne Marsh-Caldwell, (late Ann Marrsh) of Linley Wood, in the parish of Audley, in the county of Stafford, and of Deacons, in the parish of Ewhurst, in the county of Surrey, widow, and relict of Arthur Cuthbert Marsh, late of Eastbury Park, in the county of Hertford, Esq., and second surviving daughter of James Caldwell of Linley Wood, aforesad, Esq., and sister and co-heir of James Stamford Caldwell, also of Linley Wood aforesaid, Esq., and of Lincoln's Inn, barrister-at-law, all deceased, her royal license and authority that she may, in compliance with a proviso contained in the last will and testament of her late brother, the said James Stamford Caldwell Esq., continue to use the name of Caldwell, in addition to and after that of Marsh, and that such surname of Caldwell in addition to Marsh, and the arms of Caldwell quarterly in addition to Marsh, may be taken, used, and borne by her issue; such arms being first duly exemplified according to the laws of arms, and recorded in the Herald's Office, otherwise the said royal license and permission to be void and of none effect; and also be command that the said royal concession and declaration be recorded in Her Majesty's College of Arms.

Wednesday 15 August 1860
Wiltshire County Mirror

Commodore Yelverton's fleet of coastguard blockships consisting of the Majestic, 80, Capt. William R.Mends C.B.; Blenheim, 60, Capt. E.Tatham; Cornwallis, 60, Capt. George G. Randolph,; Edinburgh, 60, Capt. Edwin C.T.D'Eyncourt; Hawke, 50, Captain William Crispin; Hogue, 60, Capt. Reginald J.J.G. Macdonald; Russell, 60, Capt. George Wodehouse; Ajax, 60, Capt. John M.N. Boyd; and the screw steam-frigate Dauntless, 31, Capt. Leopold G. Heath, C.B., after being duly inspected , as previously announced, by Admiral Eden and Captain Frederick, two the Lord of the Admiralty, left Portsmouth harbour on Wednesday and Thursday for their respective stations.

Friday 7 September 1860
Sun (London)

Stations of the Royal Navy in Commission.
- - -
Dauntless, 31, sc, Capt. L. Heath C.B. 1854, Coast Guard
- - -

Saturday 8 September 1860 

Hampshire Telegraph

Proposed Sailors' Home - The adjourned meeting for the establishment of a sailor's home for this port was held on Wednesday evening at the Town Hall, the Mayor, Frederick Perkins, Esq., presiding. There was a somewhat numerous and highly respectable attendance.  - - - The report was adopted on the motion of Mr Alderman Palk, seconded by James Sharpe Esq. A resolution in accordance with the suggestion of the provisional committee was moved by Captain Heath C.B., R.N. (of the Dauntless), seconded by Captain Revett, of the Royal Mail Company's service, and carried.  - - - 

Thursday 13 September 1860 ???? 

Brighton Gazette

Fashionable Chronicle 

The arrivals at the Royal Albion Hotel included - - - Captain Heath

Saturday 15 September 1860
Leamington Spa Courier

List of Visitors at Leamington

Clarendon Hotel
Mrs. and Mrs. Vardon; Mrs. Marsh-Caldwell and family,

Saturday 15 September 1860
Staffordshire Sentinel

Rejoicings at Linley Wood.
Our readers will remember that the hall and estate of Linley Wood, near Talk-o'-th-Hill, has been for a long series of years occupied by its proprietor, James Stamford Caldwell Esq., a bachelor and retired barrister, who died about twelve months ago, leaving behind him some four or five and twenty testamentary documents, which, though for the most part prepared by himself, and some of them in his own handwriting, left his intentions with regard to the disposition of his property in great uncertainty; and that the relatives of the deceased were compelled, in order to obtain a settlement of the question as to which of these many documents was Mr.Caldwell's veritable last will and testament, to lay the whole series before the court of probate, which ultimately decided that a document leaving the Linley Wood estates to Mrs.Marsh was the last will of the deceased gentleman.

On the settlement of this question, and in compliance with the terms of the will, Mrs.Marsh applied for and obtained letters patent entitling her to affix the name of Caldwell to her own, and to quarter the arms, and she and her family will have consequently assumed the compound name of Marsh-Caldwell.

The result of all this is that the old hall at Linley Wood is once more inhabited by those who have been so long intimately connected with it, and the old woods around will once more echo the merry laugh of childhood - a thing which of late years has been a very unusual circumstance indeed.

Since the death of the late Mr.Caldwell, the hall had been occupied merely by servants until a few weeks back, when Miss Marsh-Caldwell came to reside there. To celebrate her arrival at Linley Wood triumphal arches were erected at intervals on the road, and a procession of the colliers of Messrs. Wm. Rigby and Co., headed by the village band, and marshalled in military style, marched down Linley Lane to welcome her to her ancestral home.

It being understood that Mrs.Marsh-Caldwell was almost daily expected to arrive at the hall the triumphal arches began to multiply, and preparations on a much larger scale were made to welcome that lady to Linley Wood.

It was a length announced that Saturday last had been decided upon by Mrs.Marsh-Caldwell as the day on which she would take formal possession of her estates, and the inhabitants pushed on their arrangements for giving her a hearty English reception. Both old and young seemed to have made up their minds that Saturday should be a day of unexampled enjoyment and general holiday.

Miss Marsh-Caldwell too, seemed determined that nothing should be wanting on her part to make the occasion one of unlimited hospitality and enjoyment. Butchers, bakers, cooks, and all the other practitioners of the culinary art, had been in great request at Linley Hall during the previous week, and it seemed that, as far as the gastronomic part of the proceedings were concerned, there would be no stint.

After all preliminary arrangements had been made, intelligence was received to the effect that Mrs.Marsh-Caldwell was so seriously indisposed as to render it a matter of impossibility that she should undertake the journey to Linley at present. The unexpected disappointment tended rather to damp the spirits of the expecting villagers, but the announcement that the Misses Marsh-Caldwell and their brother-in-law, the Rev. Edward Hy. Loring M.A., vicar of Chobham, Surrey, had decided that a bounteous repast should be served to the inhabitants of Linley, together with the tenants of the estate, the neighbouring gentry, and the colliers of Messrs. Rigby and Co., on the lawn in front of the hall; and that afterwards the female inhabitants of Talk-o'-th-Hil, both old and young, should be regaled with tea, tended somewhat to raise their spirits.

The recently very fickle clerk of the weather favoured the festivities, for Saturday dawned fair, though cloudy, and by noon all remaining doubts were dissipated with the clouds by the appearance of that
"Prime cheerer, bright-
Of all material being first and last
Efflux divine, nature's resplendent robe."

At an early hour a number of gentlemen met on the colliery wharf of Messrs. Rigby, where each was supplied with a rosette of ribbon, which, fastened to their coats gave the assemblage quite a carnival and holiday appearance. Joined by the workmen of Messrs. Rigby, formed into a procession, and headed by a band playing suitable music, they marched in excellent order to Linley Hall, where they were met and most kindly welcomed by the Rev. E.H. Loring and the Misses Marsh-Caldwell, and ushered into tents erected for the purpose in front of the Hall.

There they were joined by a considerable number of the local gentry, amongst whom we noticed Charles Eden Esq., the Rev. C.P. Wilbraham, vicar of Audley, and Mr.Charles Hilditch, Mr.C.J. and Mrs. Hilditch, Mr and Mrs.Rigby, Miss Booth, Mr. and Mrs. Colclough, Mr.Robert Rigby, jun.., and Mrs.Rigby; Mr.T. and Mrs. Sherratt, Talk-o'-th-Hill; Mr.D. Antrobus, Mr.J.V.Davenport; Mr.Beardmore, Steward of Linley Estates; Mr.Machin, Mr.Beardmore, Tunstall; Mr.Manley, Alsager; Mr.Arnold, Kidsgrove; Mr.Hobson, and Mr.Shaw, Newcastle, &c. &c.

The Rev.M.W.McHutchin, the incumbent of Talk-o'-th-Hill was prevented from being present by indisposition. After cordial recognitions had been exchanged by the assembled guests they proceeded to address themselves to the more serious part of the business. The repast was a most beautiful one, excellent in quality, and well served on tables in the tents, beautifully and tastefully decorated with evergreens; upwards of 300 sat down to it.

On removal of the cloth, the Rev.E.H.Loring took the chair and proposed the usual loyal and patriotic toasts, which were drunk with considerable enthusiasm. - The Rev. C.P.Wilbraham then briefly but feelingly proposed the "Health of Mrs.Marsh-Caldwell,' which was honoured with uproarious cheers. E.H.Loring responding on behalf of Mrs.Marsh-Caldwell, and read the following letter, which he had received from her.

"As I am denied the pleasure of meeting you upon this occasion myself, I have requested Mr.Loring to express for me how deeply I have felt, and how much I thank you for the kind and affectionate reception you had prepared for me. I assure you my recent sickness has occasioned me most sincere disappointment and great regret at the trouble it has occasioned to you all. I should have rejoiced to have met you all today; but as that pleasure is denied me, I can only trust that before long it may please God to allow me to appear among you. Accept my hearty good wishes, and be assured that no effort shall be spared on my part that can increase the happiness and prosperity of all connected with dear old Linley Wood - certain that by so doing I best fulfil the wishes of my honoured father and loved brother who were before me.
Deacons, Sept 6th."

After the applause which followed the reading of this letter had somewhat subside, Mr.Rigby got up and proposed "The health and happiness of Marsh-Caldwell Family." This toast was also received with loud and continued applause.

Amongst other toasts "The health of Mr.Beardmore, the steward of the Linley Estates" was proposed and very warmly received

After the luncheon the ladies, including all the female inhabitants, both young and old, of Talk-o'-th-Hill, to the number of upwards of 700 were regaled with tea, &., in the tents. and the enjoyment was much heightened by the condescending affability of the Misses Marsh-Caldwell, which caused every one to feel thoroughly "at home."

After tea came dancing which was entered into with mush spirit, and the day's happy proceedings were terminated at the fall of the curtain of night, by the band playing the National Anthem.

We must not, however, omit to mention that the remnants of the feast were distributed to the poor at the gate, four or five hundred, of whom will long remember with pleasure this as one of the happiest day's of their lives.

Saturday 22 September 1860 

Kidsgrove 

Mrs. Marsh-Caldwell's Reception.— 

Mrs. Marsh- Caldwell arrived on Friday (yesterday) week, Linley Wood, at which pleasant seat she has taken up her residence. Mrs. Caldwell was met at Harecastle Station by her son-in-law, the Rev. Mr. Loring, and the tenantry of the Linley Wood Estate, and about half a mile from the hall, by a number of the inhabitants of Talk-'o'th'-hill and neighbourhood, all of whom joined in heartily welcoming the lady back to her estate. 

Arrived at the hall, to which Mrs. Marsh was courteously escorted by her numerous and kind-hearted friends, the Talk-'o'th'-hill band heading the procession and playing enlivening airs, the following address, neatly written parchment, was presented the lady by the Rev. M. McHutchiin, on behalf of her tenantry and the inhabitants of Talk-'o'th-'hill : —

" To Mrs. Marsh-Caldwell, —We, your tenants, and the inhabitants of Talk-'o'th-'hill and its neighbourhood, beg to offer you our sincere and hearty congratulations on your arrival here, to take up your residence amongst us. We venture to hope that your residence at Linley Wood, whose delightful situation and beautiful grounds offer many attractions to the lovers of nature, may be permanent. From the experience that we have already had of your willingness to assist in all good and charitable works, whether in promoting the education of the young or ministering to the necessities of our poorer neighbours, we feel confident that the position and means which providence has assigned to you, and the influence for good which that position gives to its possessor, will always be exercised with the wisdom and discretion that has hitherto guided it to the promotion of true religion and the encouragment of virtue, and to the honour and glory of him to whom you, in common with ourselves, are indebted for all earthly prosperity. We have only to add that, on our part we trust that nothing may be wanting that can, in any way, contribute to render your residence here a source of uninterrupted happiness. May God have both you And your family in his holy keeping." 

The address was very numerously signed, and Mrs. Cald well, who seemed deeply affected, expressed her gratitude for the great kindness shown her, and regretted that her illness had prevented her coming among them sooner, and had caused them so much trouble. A liberal supply of refreshments was afterwards partaken of by the party, who then gave three times three hearty cheers for their hostess and retired. 

They afterwards proceeded Rigby's colliery, where they were entertained, anil also the workmen of the colliery with a quantity of good ale, and two to three agreeable hours were spent. After giving three hearty cheers for Mr. Rigby, the party dispersed. 

Saturday 22 September 1860 

Hampshire Advertiser

The Netley Archery Club - The Netley Archers gave a grand ball and supper on Tuesday evening at the Royal Victoria Rooms, Southampton, and there was a very brilliant assemblage of the elite of the county, besides many naval and military visitors, a limited number of non-members' admission tickets having been issued.  - - - A target was suspended at each end of the room, about one-third of which was partially separated from the rest by two immense flags, belonging to her Majesty's steamfrigate Dauntless, now lying in the Southampton Water, opposite to the Royal Victoria Military Hospital at Netley.  - - - The staircase and card-room and also decorations, the wholeof the many flags need for this purpose having been kindly lent by Captain Heath C.B., the commander of the Dauntless.  - - 

Saturday 22 September 1860 

Hampshire Independent

The Sailors' Home 

We are glad to say that the arrangements for the establishment of a Sailors' Home in Southampton have now assumed a practical form, and with every prospect of success. A meeting of subscribers, held at the Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday afternoon, the constitution of the society for the management of the Institution was agreed upon. - - - To this end we trust that the valuable suggestions of Captain Heath, Captain Rivett, and other practical and professional men at the late meeting will not be lost sight of.  - - - 

Wednesday 25 September 1860 

Chester Courant

Lawton Agricultural Society.  

An admirable attempt was made in the last week to establish an agricultural society on a small scale in part of this county bordering on Staffordshire, on the estates of John Lawton, Esq., of Lawton Hall, within the parishes of Lawton, in the county of Chester, and Wolstanton, in the county of Stafford. By the aid of the squire and the rector of the parish of Lawton, together with subscriptions from the tenantry, a good purse was provided, from which prizes were given for the best cultivated farms, for the best crops, for the beat roots, for cheese, for cattle, horses, sheep, pigs, and poultry. Prizes were also given to labourers having their cottages and gardens in the best order, and for labourers and servants in husbandry who had been longest in service on the estate. The show was held on Wednesday, the 18th init., in a field near the Lawton Arms Inn, and was open by payment to the public, when a large number of people from the neighbouring townships collected to see the sight. Mr. and Mrs. Lawton also threw open Lawton Hall to the neighbouring gentry, where a good luncheon was prepared. Lord and Lady and the Hon. Miss Erskine, Mrs. and the Misses Marsh-Caldwell, of Linley Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbraham, of Rode Halll, the Rev. J P Firmin, and many others being amongst the invited.

Saturday 29 September 1860 

Hampshire Independent

The Southampton Sailors' Home 

- - - If it is a job, the public have a right to know who are the jobbers, and in whose favour it is to be perpetrated. We are certain that Mr Anderson, Captain Hall, Captain Heath, and all the other practical men who have given their testimony as to the value of these Homes in other places are free from any taint of jobbery, and if they have answered well elsewhere, we do not see why Southampton should be entirely an exceptional case. At all events, let us have evidence and arguments on the subject, rather than wholesale and groundless invective - - - 

Saturday 6 October 1860 

Hampshire Independent

Tailors and Outfitters. Contract for the Making up of Seamen's Clothing. 

All Persons desirous of entering into a Contract with the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty for the making up of Seamen's Clothing, are to send in Tenders on or before the 13th day of October next, directed to Captain Heath C.B., H.M. ship Dauntless, Southampton Water. 

Forms of Tenders, with Patterns and Terms of Contract, can be obtained on application at the Admiralty Packet Office, Southampton.

Saturday 3 November 1860 

Hampshire Independent

Cadland Harvest Home. 

The annual Harvest Home at Cadland - the seat of A.R.Drummond Esq., and Lady Elizabeth Drummond - took place on Wednesday, deferred until this late period of the season in consequence of the difficulty experienced this year in securing the harvest - later indeed, than has previously been the case within the remembrance of te present generation.  - - - - Among those present to witness the festive scene were A.R. Drummond Esq., and Lady Elizabeth; Captain Heath R.N., C.B., commander of Her Majesty's steam frigate Dauntless, Mrs Heath,  - - - 

Saturday 10 November 1860
Staffordshire Advertiser

To be let, with immediate possession, a first-rate bed of Brick Marl, also a bed of good sand, belonging to Mrs.Marsh-Caldwell, Linley Wood. The above is situated within five minutes walk of the Alsager Railway Station. For further particulars and to treat for the same, apply to Mr.Samuel Beardmore, Talk-on-the-Hill, Staffordshire.

Tuesday 20 November 1860
Herts Guardian

Enfield. - The Chapel
The case Bosanquet v. Heath came before the Court of Queen's Bench on the 9th inst. The plaintiff, Captain Bosanquet, was one of the churchwardens of Enfield, and he sued the defendant, the Rev. John Moore Heath, the vicar of the same parish, to recover damages for an assault and false imprisonment: the facts have already been more than once before our readers.

At close of the hearing Lord Chief Justice Cockburn said, this was the case of a chapel dedicated to Divine worship according to the rites of the Church of England, but in which the party dedicating it retained the rights of property. Although the defendant had opened the chapel for the purpose of Divine worhship, he did not intend to divest himself of his rights of property and to dedicate it to the public at large, but he still retained his right to prevent any one from entering; and, when the plaintiff came in and asserted his right to be there, in defiance of the rights of the proprietor, the defendant had the same right as any other proprietor to remove him from his premises.

His (Lord Chief Justice Cockburn's) opinion, therefore, was that judgment should be given for the vicar. Mr.Justice Hill said he was entirely of the same opinion. The pleadings showed that the chapel, which had never been consecrated, was merely a private chapel, and that the owner retained his right, though it was open for Divine worship, to request any one to leave. Mr.Justice Blackburn was of the same opinion. Judgment for the defendant.

Saturday 24 November 1860
Staffordshire Advertiser

To Timber Merchants , Coal Proprietors, Builders and Others.
Messrs Edwards have received instructions to offer for Sale by Auction, early in December, a quantity of sound and good Timber, on the estate belonging to Mrs.Marsh-Caldwell, At Linley Wood, near to Lawton, in the county of Chester. Also, several acres of Cratewood, about seven year's growth.

The above timber is of a very useful description, and will be found deserving the attention of persons engaged in the trade.

Further particulars, with the day of sale, will be given in next week's advertiser.

Friday 7 December 1860
Union

Ecclesiastical Intelligence
The Rev.John Moore Heath, vicar of Enfield, has commenced proceedings against Captain Bosanquet, who was recently worsted in his suit against the vicar for ejecting him from the chapel at Enfield. The cause of his forcible expulsion was his violent and unseemly conduct during divine service, and for this offence the vicar filed articles against him in the Consistory Court on Wednesday last.

Staffordshire Advertiser 

Saturday 1 December 1860

Important Sale of Timber. To be Sold by Ticket or Auction, by Messrs Edwards at Mr John Colclough's, the Caldwell Arms Inn, New Road, Talk-O'-Th'-Hill, on Tuesday the 11th day of December, 1860 at three o'clock in the afternoon, subject to conditions which will then be produced, the following lots of Timber:- 

Lot 1 

1 Oak, 3 Alder, 53 Birth, numbered with white paint 1 to 57 inclusive 

Lot 2 

2 Elm, 4 Ash 7 Oak, number with white paint 1 to 13 inclusive. 

Lot 3 

51 Oak, 22 Alder, 5 Birch, 20 Ash, 2 Sycamore, numbered with white paint 1 to 100 inclusive. 

Lot 4 

30 Ash, 40 Oak, 20 Alder, 1 Birch, numbered with white paint 101 to 200 inclusive. 

Lot 5 

44 Oak, 10 Ash, 3 Mountain Ash, 1 Alder, 3 Cyphers, numbered with white paint 201 to 259 inclusive 

Lot 6 

22 Larch, 8 Oak, 10 Sycamore, 25 Elm, 15 Beech, 15 Willow, 7 Alder, 6 Ash, 1 Poplar, 17 Cyphers, numbered with white paint 1 to 109 inclusive 

Lot 7 

1 Ash, 6 Oak, 22 Birch, 1 Sycamore, 2 Elm, 1 Mountain Ash, 16 Scotch Fir, 10 Larch, 1 Cherry, 8 Cyphers, numbered with white paint 1 to 60 inclusive 

Lot 8 

3 Alder, 9 Ash, 15 Elm, 20 Birch, 7 Sycamore, 6 Oak, 2 Poplar, 1 Scotch Fir, 1 Larch, numbered with white paint 61 to 124 inclusive. 

Lot 9  

21 Ash, 4 Alder, 3 Birch, 72 Oak, 9 Cyphers, numbered with white paint 1 to 100 inclusive. 

Lot 10 

10 Ash, 89 Oak, 1 Alder, numbered with white paint 101 to 200 inclusive 

Lot 11 

158 Oak, 2 Ash, 2 Alder, numbered with white paint, 201 to 363 inclusive. 

Lot 12 

22 Oak, 45 Ash, 43 Alder, numbered with white paint 1 to 110 inclusive. 

Also a quantity of Cratewood, about seven year's growth, growing in Swallowmoor Wood. 

The above timber is of a very useful description and will be found deserving the attention of persons engaged in the trade, and is within a short distance of the North Staffordshire Railway. 

Lot 1 is growing on a farm at Alsager, in the holding of Mr George Moores. 

Lot 2 on the farms at Alsager in the holding of Mr John Shufflebottom and Mr James Hargreaves. 

Lots 5 3, 4, and 5,on the Oak Farm, at Alsager, in the holding of Mrs Julia Barker. 

Lot 6, on the left side the carriage road leading to Linley Wood. 

Lots 7 and 8 in the Fir Wood, adjoining to Linley Wood. 

Lots 9, 10, and 11, in the Swallowmoor Wood; and lot 12, in Linley Wood. 

Further information may be received from Mr Samuel Beardmore, Talk'-o-th'-Hill and from the Auctioneers, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Saturday 22 December 1860
Hampshire Advertiser

Captain Heath, of H.M.S. Dauntless, and of Ower Cottage, Fawley, will be glad to have the Tradesmen's Bills sent in on or before the 28th instant, being about to leave the neighbourhood.

N.B.- Has a strong useful harness horse for sale; cheap, young, and sound.

Saturday 22 December 1860 

Army and Navy Gazette 

It is understood that the following changes in the Coastguard will take place from the 1st of January next: Captain James Willcox C.B. (1850), who commanded the Dragon during the Russian war, will superseded Captain Leopold G. Heath C.B., in command of the Dauntless, 31, screw steam-frigate, in Southampton water;  - - - - 

Saturday 29 December 1860 

Hampshire Advertiser 

Seasonable Gifts.  --- 
A general subscription is being raised for the further charitable purposes. Mrs Berkeley Drummond, of Eaglehurst, and Mrs Captain Heath have been most generous in their gifts to their poorer neighbours; indeed the gentry of the parish seem to have vied with each other in their endeavour to mitigate the severity of this inclement season.  - - - 

Saturday 29 December 1860
Hampshire Telegraph

Coast-Guard Changes.
It is understood that the following changes in the Coast-Guard will take place from the 1st of January next:- Captain James Wilcox C.B. (1850) who commanded the Dragon during the Russian war, will supersede Captain Leopold G. Heath C.B., in command of the Dauntless, 31, screw steam frigate, in the Southampton Water; - - -

Saturday 29 December 1860
Staffordshire Advertiser

Pursuant of a Decree of the High Court of Chancery, made in a cause Eliza Louisa Marsh-Caldwell and others against Anne Marsh-Caldwell and others, the Creditors of James Stamford Caldwell, late of Linley Wood, in the parish of Audley, in the county of Stafford, Esquire, who died in or about the month of November 1858, are, by their Solicitors, on or before the 20th day of January 1861, to come in and prove their debts at the Chambers of the Vice-Chancellor Wood, at No.11 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, Middlesex, or in default thereof they will be peremptorily excluded from the benefit of the said decree.

Monday the 28th of January, 1861, at 12 o'clock at noon, at the said Chambers, is appointed for hearing and adjudicating upon the claims.
Dated this 20th day of December, 1860
Henry Leman, Chief Clerk
Clowes, Hickley and Keary
10 King's Bench Walk, Temple
Agents for Keary and Sheppard, Stocke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire. Plaintiffs' Solicitors.

1861