24 FEBRUARY 1877, Page 3

Mr. Tooth is at last released from Horsemonger Lane Gaol,

to the complete satisfaction of all parties, unless, it may be, a few who loved to dream that the age of martyrs was returning. As the curate deputed to take the services at St. James's, Hatcham, has now got possession of the church,—he was obliged to force his way in, as Mr. Tooth would not give up the keys,—the motive for imprisoning Mr. Tooth is over, and on the application of the promoters of the suit against him, Lord Penzance- ordered his release this day week. The promoters did not wish him to be detained till the costa of the suit should be paid, though they guarded themselves against giving up the usual legal right to recover costs from him. We trust it may be long before we have another ecclesiastical martyr of any school.