by John Marshall

“ I beg to apologise for a trespass on your Lordship’s time; but I rely with confidence on your Lordship’s indulgence, when I state that my only object is, that those who apply and exert their minds for the benefit of the public should enjoy that creditable reward which is most justly their due, and which they are at all times sure of receiving from the chief magistrate of the city of London. ”

“ She is now in the Carenage, ready for heaving down. During the whole time we had not a hammock down, or a watch below; there was not an experienced man in the whole island, but considered it as impossible, and nothing but the instant determination and exertion, joined with the most fortunate circumstances, could have accomplished it. We are to sail to-morrow with troops for Antigua, and to carry others to Demerara.”
The Columbine was paid off at Sheerness, on the 12th Mar. 1834, after having been nearly four years in commission, during which time she did not lose a man through sickness. ”

“ As there was no time to he lost, and no effectual assistance could he afforded but by anchoring, the Columbine within a cable’s length. Commander Love got into the gig, leaving directions for the first lieutenant to stand in boldly, and to let go the anchor whenever he should hold up his hat. ”