 
1841.Jan. 14th.—A meeting for the relief of the poor had been held, when £300 was raised in the room. Jan. 21st.—Mr. E. R. Palmer had been appointed Inspector of Corn Returns. Jan. 28th—The “Greyhound” (Barker) had arrived at Naples in fifteen days, “being the quickest passage ever known.” Feb. 11th.—About fifty tradesmen had dined at the “Star” to commemorate the baptism of the Princess Royal. Feb. 18th.—A local committee had been formed in connection with the “Marine Penitent Female Refuge,” with the Hon. and Rev. E. Pellew, president; Mrs. C. S. D. Steward, treasurer; and Mrs. G. Danby-Palmer, secretary. On Tuesday, the whole of the London traders, sixteen in number, were lying in the harbour, owing to the late frost. A meeting of the Conservative ratepayers had been held to protest against the 1s. 3d. poor’s rate. Feb. 25th.—A meeting had been held at the Town Hall for promoting a railway from Yarmouth to London. March 11th.—The works of the Victoria Building Company had been commenced, and the Mayor had been requested to lay the first stone. The “Saucy Jack,” 250 tons, had been launched from Mr. I. Chapman’s yard. March 18th.—Wm. Barth, Esq., had received an appointment in the Money Order Office of the Post Office, London.
Bro. Richard Ferrier, P.M.—“So mote it be.” The Mayor then proceeded to deposit two coins of her present Majesty in the stone, over which a brass plate was laid bearing the following inscription:—
A public dinner was afterwards held at the Royal Hotel, George Danby-Palmer, Esq., in the chair. April 1st.—The election of Guardians had ended in “the signal defeat of the Tories.” April 15th.—Messrs. C. Davie and D. A. Gourlay had been elected Churchwardens by the Vestry. April 22nd.—Mr. F. Preston’s shipyard was likely to be given up, thus throwing many men out of employment. An Ecclesiastical inquiry had been held “to make inquiry into a certain charge preferred by one James Laws, a sailmaker, living in Row 99, against the Rev. — —, Clerk in Holy Orders. Nathaniel Palmer, Esq. (instructed by Messrs. Tolver, Preston and Tolver) appeared for the respondent. The charge was that of May 6th.—At the LeveÉ, S. Palmer, Esq., and Sir E. H. K. Lacon, Bart., had been presented by W. Wilshere, Esq., M.P. Six hundred persons had been confirmed at St. Nicholas’ Church by the Bishop of Norwich. The “Indiaman,” 821 tons, had been launched from Mr. Preston’s yard for Mr. Somes. She was estimated to cost £18,000. May 13th.—The “Highlander,” 122 tons, had been launched from Mr. D. King’s yard. Mr. W. Johnson had been appointed a “tradesman to Her Most Gracious Majesty.” May 20th.—A merry peal was rung upon St. Nicholas’ Church bells in consequence of Sir Jacob Astley having made good his claim to the Barony of Hastings. The Norfolk Yeomanry, under the command of Major Loftus, had entered the town for seven days’ duty. May 27th.—The Officers of this corps had given a splendid ball at the Bath Rooms, at which 200 persons were present. Mr. G. Blake had been summoned for refusal, on conscientious grounds, to pay the Church Rate. June 3rd.—A meeting had been held “in support of Her Majesty’s Ministers.” June 10th.—Messrs. Rumbold and Wilshere had issued their address to the electors; Lord George Somerset and Mr. Smythe had been named as probable Tory candidates for the Borough. June 17th.—Mr. G. Blake had been ordered to pay 1s. 6d., the amount of the Church Rate, “which he did and departed.” The census had been taken, showing a population of 25,000. During the week the roof had been placed on the hotel and houses forming the south end of Kimberley Terrace. June 24th.—The Mayor “having received the precept for the election proceeded to the Market Place, and Guild Hall, accompanied by several hundred gentlemen, when such precept was read,” no opposition being yet announced. The “Norfolk,” 120 tons, had been launched by Mr. A. R. Palmer.
July 15th.—Alex. Shafto Adair, Esq., (the late candidate for East Suffolk) had accompanied S. Palmer, Esq. (with whom he was staying), to church. The “Vanguard,” built by Mr. W. Teasdel, had sailed for London. Six shipwrights, who had gone out with the “Norfolk” to finish her at sea, were capsized on their return journey in their boat, one of them named Cole being drowned. July 22nd.—“Mr. R. R. B. Norman, surgeon dentist, had been admitted a Licentiate of “Apothecaries’ Hall, London.” The “Good Samaritan” Lodge had held its anniversary at the Gallon Can, Gaol Street. Mrs. Barnwell (late Miss Shipston), a native of Yarmouth, had given a concert at the Town Hall to a very “genteel” audience. Among those present were W. Wilshere, Esq., M.P., A. S. Adair, Esq., Rev. C. Penrice, Mrs. G. D. Palmer, the Misses Chevalier, and G. Borrett, and A. Tompson, Esq. An explosion of fireworks had taken place at the Vauxhall Gardens, but, fortunately, no one was injured. The Races had been held, when the “Gold Cup,” value £100, was won by Mr. S. Palmer’s “Langolee.” The £50 plate by Mr. Rogers’ “Jessica.” The Vauxhall Coronation Cup Stakes by Mr. Munro’s “Clifton.” The Town and Country Gentlemen’s plate by Mr. Horman’s “Blanche.” The Handicap Stakes by Mr. Bradford’s July 29th.—The Mayor had proceeded to the Narrow Waters for the Water Frolic, accompanied by Messrs. W. Wilshere, M.P., S. Jay, G. D. Palmer, J. Tomlinson, W. Johnson, and several other members of the Corporate body. The cup was won by the “Red Rover,” the property of Mr. S. C. Marsh. At night the Vauxhall Gardens had “a bumper.” August 5th.—A splendid terrace, road, and promenade was being formed on the Victoria Building Company’s Estate by Mr. George Fenn. A very superb silver soup tureen weighing 230 ozs., was to be presented to Samuel Paget, Esq., by the Shipping Assurance Association. A dejeuner had been given at the Barracks by Captain George W. Manby, then in his 76th year, to commemorate the 38th anniversary of his appointment as Barrack Master. August 12th.—The census showed the population of the Borough to be as follows:—
August 19th.—The “Rosa Anna,” 115 tons, had been launched from Mr. Lubbock’s yard. August 26th.—A complaint was made by Mr. John E. Lacon to the Secretary of State, that the police (being voters) had “on the day preceding the recent election been permitted to resign, and that immediately after the contest they were all re-appointed.” The Mayor and Mrs. Palmer had given a bespeak at the Theatre. Sept. 9th.—It was stated that Captain Harmer, “whose undaunted courage had rendered him the means of saving many lives from shipwreck, had obtained the command of H.M. Steamship “Driver,” on board which he hoisted his flag a few days since.” The “Oriental” (schooner), had been launched from Mr. Preston’s yard. Sept. 16th.—There had been a fire at the house of Mr. Simon Jay, surgeon, Regent Street. Sept. 30th.—The Brethren of Lodge “United Friends” had given On Sunday, the following collections had been made for the Hospital:—S. Nicholas’, £10; S. Peter’s, £16 14s. 2d.; S. George’s, £8 6s. 2d.; S. Mary’s, £8 11s. 5¼d.; New Meeting, £5 3s. 4½d.; Wesleyan, £7 7s.; Old Meeting, £3 6s. 8d. At the Sessions, the Grand Jury presented the disorderly state of the Market Place every evening between eight and ten o’clock. Oct. 7th.—The testimonial before mentioned had been presented to Mr. Samuel Paget, at a dinner held in the Town Hall. Geo. Danby Palmer, Esq., was in the chair “doing the honours of the table with much spirit.” Nov. 4th.—The Municipal election had passed over without contests, the following was the return:—St. Nicholas’ Ward: R. Hammond and W. N. Burroughs. Market: W. Johnson and John Owles. Regent: J. Tomlinson and S. C. Marsh. St. George’s: T. Lettis, jun., and J. W. Shelly. Nelson: G. Danby Palmer and W. Chambers. St. Andrew’s: T. Hammond and S. Crowe. John Penrice, Esq. had qualified as a Magistrate; the Editor remarks—“We understand that a large batch of Tory Magistrates is about to be created,” (George Bateman, James Clarke, J. F. Costerton, Ambrose Palmer, E. H. L. Preston, J. C. Smith, and Wm. Yetts, Esqs., were then added to the Roll of Justices.) Wm. Johnson, Esq., had been requested by 38 Councillors to allow himself to be nominated for the office of Mayor. Nov. 11th.—On the 9th November, Mr. Johnson had been elected to that office. Nov. 25th.—The “Arab,” 175 tons, had been launched from Mr. Teasdel’s yard. The “Sabbath Observance Society” had issued an address, stating that “no less than 144 shops were doing business; that carting of fish and other articles connected with the fishing, and beer from the breweries, &c., was witnessed to a great extent, and that 150 public-houses were open on the Lord’s Day.” The Magistrates had cautioned Mr. I. Mayers and Mr D. L. Cohen (Jews) as to Sunday trading. Dec. 9th.—The “Driver” (Capt. Harmer) had been nearly lost on the rocks under Steel point, near Flamborough Head, but after heaving the guns overboard she got off and put into Shields for repairs. The Rev. H. N. Burrows, A.M., had been elected Head-Master of the Proprietary Grammar School. 1842.Jan. 1st.—The half-yearly Hospital meeting had been held. The prisoners had been regaled by the Mayor with roast beef, plum pudding and one pint of beer each. Jan. 8th.—Some boys had made a “slider” near Dr. Borrett’s house, upon which Mrs. Borrett had fallen and broken one of her arms. Jan. 20th.—A public meeting of the inhabitants had been held for the purpose of considering the way in which they should celebrate the Royal Christening, when Sir E. Lacon, the Hon. and Rev. E. Pellew, Messrs. G. D. Palmer, J. Brightwen, W. N. Burroughs, I. Preston, C. Nichols, and J. F. Costerton were, with others, present. The members of the “Loyal Prince of Wales” Lodge of Oddfellows, which had then been “newly formed,” dined together at the Black Lion, Bro. W. N. Turner, N.G., presided, supported by Bro. Loft, P.G.M., and Bro. Raven, P.D.G.M.; F. Palmer, Esq., surgeon to the Order, occupied the Vice-chair, and about 50 Brethren were present; the following toasts were drunk:—“The Queen,” “Prince Albert,” “The Princess Royal and the Prince of Wales,” “The Duke of Sussex and the rest of the Royal Family,” “The Army and Navy,” “Our Glorious Institutions,” and “The Loyal Prince of Wales’ Lodge of O.F. of the M.U.” Jan. 27th.—The Christening of the Prince of Wales had been commemorated by a dinner at the Crown and Anchor Hotel, where the Mayor and a large number of his friends dined together, and by a ball at the Town Hall (opened by C. J. Palmer, Esq., and the Mayoress), at which about 200 persons were present. A meeting had been held to consider the question of the erection of a Corn Exchange. The inmates of the Workhouse and Fisherman’s Hospital returned thanks to S. Palmer, Esq., for an excellent dinner provided for them by that gentleman on the “Christening Day.” Feb. 3rd.—The London Mail did not get in until 12.38; the frequent delays in these Mails were a source of serious inconvenience. A correspondent states, “Never, perhaps, has a church been so disfigured; the introduction of that deformity, the Fisherman’s Gallery, that wretched ‘gew-gaw’ the Mayor’s seat, those laternal deformities, the desk and pulpit, and in a word those violations of every principle of taste by which the building has been defaced, have rendered it the ugliest as well as the dirtiest church in the Kingdom.” Feb. 17th.—Great excitement had been caused in the town by the death of James Duck, aged 69, after having been pushed or knocked down by Mr. Francis Paget. The Coroner’s Jury found, “That deceased died of apoplexy, aided and accelerated by a fall he received shortly before his death, but how or in what manner the fall was received doth not appear to the said Jurors,” only 12 (of the 18 Jurors) signed this inquisition. Feb. 24th.—From a petition presented as to the Mail service, it appeared there were then 574 ships of an aggregate burden of 50,325 tons, belonging to this port. Mr. Christopher Taylor had been appointed agent and surgeon to the sick and wounded seamen, in the place of Wm. Taylor, Esq., deceased. March 3rd.—2,300 inhabitants of Yarmouth had signed the petition for the total Repeal of the Corn Laws. March 10th.—Wm. Worship, Esq., had been elected a Councillor for the North Ward. March 31st.—A “Gold Coronation Medal” had been presented by the Queen to Capt. Manby, for preservation of lives from shipwreck. A meeting, convened by circular, had been held to consider Sir Robert Peel’s proposed “Income Tax.” The Mayor presided; Mr. S. Cobb moved and Mr. G. D. Palmer seconded, a resolution to the effect “That it is the duty of the meeting by every constitutional means in its power to resist the income tax proposed by Sir R. Peel.” Mr. E. H. L. Preston moved, and Mr. C. Cory seconded as an amendment, “That the Mayor be instructed to call a meeting of the public,” which was lost by 31 to 34. A petition was to be “got up” against the tax. April 7th.—It was rumoured that Jas. M. Cox had been killed by W. B. Ebbage, but the Jury found that he died from “mis-adventure.” April 14th.—A Hemsby boat, which had put off to a vessel, had been lost and nine hands drowned out of her. Charges of manslaughter had been preferred before the Magistrates in respect of the cases of Ebbage and Cox. May 19th.—The Mayor had attended the LeveÉ and presented addresses to H.M. the Queen, Prince Albert, and the Duke of Kent, on the birth of the Prince of Wales. June 9th.—Mr. Matthew Hastings Swann had had the degree of “Doctor of Philology” conferred on him by the University of Berlin. The Victoria hotel had been completed, and was to be opened by Mr. Balls of St. James’ Square, London. June 23rd.—The Victoria hotel had been opened with a public dinner, at which J. E. Lacon, Esq., presided. June 30th.—At the Hospital meeting it was stated that the annual subscriptions had amounted to £334 9s., and the benefactions to £150 0s. 5d., the expenditure being £357 18s. 3d. 76 in-patients and 829 out-patients had been relieved. Geo. Penrice, Esq., M.D., was re-elected physician, and J. C. Smith and Geo. Bateman, Esqs., were re-elected surgeons. July 14th.—Commissioners had been appointed for the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of the Income Tax Act. July 21st.—Samuel Palmer, Esq., had been chosen clerk to such Commissioners. July 28th.—A prospectus had been issued for the purpose of establishing “Shampooing Baths” at Yarmouth. The Mayor had attended the Water Frolic; the first match was won by the “Red Rover” (S. C. Marsh, Esq.) August 4th.—There had been a fire at Mr. Harvey’s tan yard. August 11th.—The first general meeting of the shareholders in the Yarmouth and Norwich Railway had been held at the Victoria hotel, Geo. Stephenson, Esq., in the chair. It was stated that the line would be probably opened in the Spring of 1844, that the expenses already incurred would not exceed £10,000, and that 8,000 shares had been taken up. August 25th.—A “young lady from Lincolnshire,” about 18 years of age, had eloped from lodgings on the Beach with a Yarmouth gentleman. Sept. 8th.—At the Races, the Gold Cup was won by Mr. Wilshere’s “Evasion”; the Vauxhall Stakes by Mr. H. Stracey’s “Protempore”; Strenuous endeavours were made to “put down low gambling,” but the gamblers appeared to have found refuge in the public-houses, notably at the King’s Head Inn, Market Place. The “Bruce” had been launched from Mr. Chapman’s yard. Sept. 15th.—The Mayor (W. Johnson, Esq.), had entertained 100 friends at luncheon, on Sunday, after attending Church, where the Hon. and Rev. E. Pellew had preached in aid of the Charity Schools, established in 1713. The Race ball had been held at the Bath Rooms, which only 68 persons had attended. Sailing matches had been held on the river, the starting place had being opposite the monument, when the “Red Rover” (S. C. Marsh), beat the “Maria” (Sir J. Preston), and the “Neptune” (J. Green). The Royal Sovereign won the Yawl Match. Sept. 22nd.—H.M. the Queen had passed through the roads in the “Trident,” accompanied by two other steamers. Sept. 29th.—The “India” had, after extensive repairs, been launched from Mr. A. R. Palmer’s yard. Mr. R. Lubbock had launched the “Isabella” (200 tons) for S. Sherrington, Esq. Oct. 6th.—One of Mr. Shuckford’s boats had brought in 23½ lasts of herring, valued at £700. Oct. 13th.—The Corn Exchange in Regent Street had been opened, when 150 gentlemen dined together. B. Dowson, Esq., was chairman, and Messrs J. E. Laws and Thos. Barber were vice-chairmen. The Mayor, G. Danby-Palmer, Esq., Sir E. Lacon, Bart., and others being present. Oct. 20th.—There had been a fire at the “New Commercial” club house. Nov. 3rd.—A prisoner named Lessey complained to the Judge of the Insolvent Debtors’ Court that he had lain in prison for 23 weeks before he obtained his discharge, and had then been arrested again at the suit of his solicitor for £19 19s. 4d. and was thus again a prisoner. The following Councillors had been elected:— North Ward: Mr. W. H. Bessey and Mr. C. May (vice Mr. E. H. L. Preston retired.) Market Ward: Mr. E. Sewell and Mr. S. Miller, jun. (vice Mr.
Regent Ward: Messrs. C. Davie and J. Fish (re-elected.) St. George’s Ward: Mr. Lettis and P. Pullyn, Esq. (vice A. Woods, Esq., resigned.) Nelson Ward: Messrs. Robinson and Symonds (re-elected.) St. Andrew’s Ward: Messrs. Thrower and W. H. Palmer (re-elected.) Nov. 10th.—At the Council meeting on the 9th, Mr. R. Hammond proposed and Capt. Pearson seconded, the election of Samuel Palmer, Esq., as Mayor; and Mr. Brightwen moved and Mr. C. Davie seconded, William Hurry Palmer, Esq., for that office. A warm debate ensued, during which Mr. S. Cobb was somewhat violent, and in the result Mr. S. Palmer was elected by 23 to 13 votes. Those voting for Mr. S. Palmer were Messrs. W. Hammond, C. Pearson, W. D. Palmer, G. D. Palmer, J. Fiddes, H. Fellows, T. Lettis, jun., S. C. Marsh, J. Tomlinson, T. Hammond, J. G. Cannell, J. Fish, M. Butcher, J. Crow, W. Chambers, J. L. Cufaude, J. Bayly, T. Lettis, R. Hammond, J. Barker, B. Fenn, A. Thrower, and S. Cobb. And for Mr. W. H. Palmer—Messrs. J. Brightwen, C. Miller, E. Sewell, C. Davie, S. Robinson, D. A. Gourlay, S. Miller, jun., W. Worship, C. May, J. Owles, J. N. Sherrington, J. Symonds, and W. N. Burroughs. In the evening a dinner took place at the Star Hotel, the Mayor in the chair. A meeting of the Victoria Building Company had been held, when it appeared that £14,000 raised by shares and £6,000 raised on mortgages, had been expended on the buildings. Nov. 17th.—A “Total Abstinence” lecture had been delivered by Mr. Smeeton, at the Guild Hall. Nov. 24th.—The Amateur Musical Society had held a concert at the Town Hall, when Mr. Suggate, Mrs. Barnwell, and Mr. Norfor’s performances were specially praised. The opening dinner had been held at the “Bear.” Nine hundred lasts of herring had been caught “between Thursday se’night and the succeeding Sunday,” which was considered an extraordinary catch of fish. The Poor Law Commissioners having refused to sanction a Christmas Dinner at the Workhouse, a subscription was being got up to provide the inmates with one. Jan. 5th.—A Bachelors’ ball had been held at the Bath Rooms, when 57 ladies and about a similar number of gentlemen were present. The party broke up at about three o’clock in the morning. Some young fig trees had sprung up in Mr. H. Fellows’ Dock. Jan. 12th.—A “true and complete peal of Grandsire Caters containing 5004 changes,” had been rung on St. Nicholas’ bells:—James Burman (treble), James Stolworthy (second), Robert Bunn (third), James Lamb, aged 83 (fourth), Henry Stolworthy (fifth), Frederick Watering (sixth), Thomas Fox (seventh), Daniel Woods (eighth), Charles Payne (ninth), and Thomas Stolworthy (tenor). Jan. 19th.—A meeting of the Trustees of the Acle Turnpike Road had been held in regard to the state of their accounts. Jan. 26th.—Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Laws had given a grand ball at the Corn Exchange. The Hospital had received £120 from the Managers of the Norwich Festival Feb. 2nd.—Miss Hulley had given a concert and a ball at the Town Hall, when Mr. Norfor sang two songs with judgment and the ball was well attended. The Gaol was so full “that it was almost impossible to provide sufficient accommodation for the sleeping of the prisoners.” Feb. 9th.—Messrs. Youell and Co. had received Her Majesty’s commands to supply her with some plants from their nursery. “On Tuesday, owing to the badness of the road, the London Mail arrived so late that the letters could not be delivered till one o’clock.” The third concert of the Musical Society had been held at the Town Hall, when Mrs. Barnwell and Messrs. Palmer, Norfor, West, Springall, Offord, Hardingham, and Brightwen, took part in the proceedings. Feb. 16th.—H. Patteson and C. J. Palmer, Esqs., attended before the Magistrates and obtained their certificates, that the whole of the capital of £150,000 had been subscribed for the Norwich and Yarmouth Railway Company. “Button Smith, a notorious highwayman,” had been taken at Norwich, and was to be examined before the Yarmouth Justices on account of his depredations in the neighbourhood. A man of “very respectable dress and genteel appearance” persisted in standing near Mr. Bell’s malthouse door, which he stated was “the entrance to Hell,” and as he seemed to be suffering from monomania he was placed under the care of his brother, who was the captain of a ship in the Roads. March 2nd.—It was proposed to place a lightship at the “Cockle Gat.” March 16th.—Mr. (now Sir James) Paget had been presented with plate of the value of £70, by his pupils at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital. The “Trinity Arms” Lodge, No. 220, U.A.O.D., had held its first anniversary dinner at the Trinity Arms, South Quay, “when 50 brethren and friends sat down to a most sumptuous dinner.” March 30th.—Sixteen Liberal Guardians had been again elected. April 13th.—It was understood that the contracts for building the new Bridge had been taken for something less than £10,000. April 20th.—Messrs. C. Davie and D. A. Gourlay had been re-elected churchwardens by the Vestry. April 27th.—The petitions against the Educational Clauses of the Factories Regulation Bill from the parents of Sunday School Children had received upwards of 500 signatures in the course of a few hours. May 11th.—The Acle Turnpike Road was being thoroughly repaired; it was stated that these Tolls were then let for upwards of £400 a year. May 18th.—R. Rising, Esq., of Horsey, had shot a crested Cormorant, which had been stuffed by Mr. Harvey, and could be seen at his shop. May 25th.—A meeting of the Victoria Building Company had been held, when Mr. Dowson admitted “that much money had been mis-spent,” and a warm discussion took place between Mr. Worship and Mr. Nelson (the architect); Mr. Spilling threatened to file a Bill in Chancery against the Directors, and Messrs. R. P. Kemp and W. Johnson refused to be re-elected to the Board. This meeting, “which was frequently one of great confusion,” lasted six hours. June 1st.—A new Jetty was projected opposite the Victoria Terrace, at which steampackets could land passengers and goods. June 18th.—A single-wicket game of cricket had been played on the June 24th.—Mr. H. Worship had resigned the office of Parish Surgeon. June 29th.—Mr. F. N. Palmer had been elected to that office in Mr. Worship’s place. Many gentlemen had been fined for riding across the corner of the pavement near the Star. July 6th.—The London letters now arrived before eight o’clock by “Patent Mail” in lieu of the Telegraph Coach. July 13th.—The “Hudson” had been lengthened and launched from Mr. F. Preston’s yard. A shark, seven feet long, had been taken by some fishermen. July 20th.—S. Tolver, Esq., had presented an hydraulic bed to the Hospital. Robert Stevenson, Esq., had been in Yarmouth and determined on the site for the Terminus. July 27th.—The “Good Samaritan” Lodge had held its anniversary at the Masonic Hall. The chair was filled by the N. G. William Freeman, P. G. Borking occupying the vice-chair. Among the company present were R. H. Beart and F. Palmer, Esqs., and Messrs. W. Hammond, W. H. Perkins, G. Rainer, G. R. Storey, R. Symonds, C. Hall, C. Bartram, W. Sayers, &c. The Water Frolic had been held, the Mayor and Corporation attending in a Barge. August 10th.—Wm. Steward, Esq., had bequeathed £100 to the Hospital. The intelligence of the death of Capt. Harmer, R.N., of H.M.S. “Driver,” had been received, and the flags thereupon hoisted at half-mast on the Town Hall. August 17th.—The Races had afforded little real sport; the Gold Cup race was “drawn” as there were only two entries for it. The Magistrates had issued a notice against gambling. There had not been a single case of pocket picking reported at the Races. August 24th.—As no Regatta had been held this year, Lieut. Eyton, R.N., was endeavouring to get up a subscription for one to be held next year. The Yarmouth Mail had been upset near the Suspension Bridge. Sept. 14th—Capt. Pike had been elected an Alderman in the room of Dr. Penrice, deceased. The Council had determined not to appoint a chaplain in future, and to let the Vicarage “as any other property is let.” Sept. 21st.—The Norwich and Yarmouth Cricket Clubs had played a match here with the result:—
Oct. 5th.—The hotels and lodging-houses continued well filled, and the roadstead was crowded with shipping. Oct. 12th.—Four Women and a man had been baptized by immersion in the sea from three of Mr. Bowles’ machines. Nov. 2nd.—A Temperance meeting had been held at the Town Hall, addressed by Messrs. Fisher, Pike and Kelf, the Rev. J. Meffin occupied the chair. An awful storm of wind from the S.E. had visited the town, and several ships had been driven on to the Beach. The following Councillors had been elected:— North Ward:—Messrs. Wm. Worship and Peter White. Market Ward:—Messrs. D. A. Gourlay and C. Miller. Regent Ward: Messrs. S. Palmer and J. D. Chapman. St. George’s Ward: Messrs. J. Bayly and W. A. Burton. Nelson Ward: Messrs. J. G. Cannell and Wm. Thos. Clarke. Gorleston Ward: Messrs. W. Danby-Palmer and John Hammond. Nov. 9th.—There were then forty-seven Liberals and one Conservative in the Town Council. At the election of Mayor, Mr. Alderman Fenn proposed, and Mr. Thomas Hammond seconded, Samuel Charles Marsh, Esq., and Mr. Sewell proposed, and Mr. Shelly seconded Wm. Hurry Palmer, Esq., for that office; on a division Mr. Marsh was elected by 20 votes as against 18 given for Mr. Palmer. Nov. 18th.—A large party of the Town Council and their friends had dined together at the Star Tavern; amongst those present were the Mayor, the Ex-Mayor, G. Danby Palmer, W. Johnson, R. Hammond, The Mayor had entertained 200 gentlemen on his return from Church on Mayor’s Sunday.
The pall bearers are to be three Field Officers of the army, and the Commanders of the “Pelican,” “Serpent,” and “Pylades.” Lieut. Kisbee, of the “Driver,” will be chief mourner, supported by the Officers of that vessel. H.M.S. “Thalia.”—Four boats, three lieutenants, purser, naval H.M.S. “Minden.”—Three boats, two lieutenants, master, purser, two medical officers, two volunteers (1st class), one sergeant and ten marines. H.M.S. “Pelican”—Two boats, two lieutenants, one medical officer, purser, one mate, one midshipman one volunteer (1st class), one sergeant, and fifteen marines. H.M.S. “Serpent” and “Pylades.”—Same as “Pelican” in every respect as to boats and marines, and as nearly as possible with regard to officers. All the officers and crew of the “Driver” will attend, excepting those left on board to take care of the vessel. The above number of boats is exclusive of those the Captains and Commanders will be in. The colours of all the squadron will be hoisted half-mast high at eight o’clock, and remain so till sunset. Signed, Captain of H.M.S. “Thalia,” and senior officer Chusan. P.S.—The boats will be provided with ensigns and pendants, but only the former will be half-mast high. Capt. Harmer was buried under the fort, surrounded by hundreds of his brethren in arms, who were either killed at the last capture of Chusan or who died from the effects of the climate. The officers of the “Driver,” much to their credit, and evincing a proper respect for a much-loved commander, have erected a neat monument over his remains at their own expense. So highly was he esteemed, even by the Chinese, that numbers of the respectable men of the city also attended. The merchant ships, following the example of the squadron, kept their colours half-mast high until sunset. Of Capt. Harmer it might well be said, in the language of the order, “that he paid proper respect to those who were destined to rule over him; that he worked diligently, lived creditably, and acted honourably by all men.” Brother, farewell. Dec. 2nd.—Mr. John B. Bales had been presented with a splendid tea service, inscribed, “presented to Mr. John Barney Bales, Sergeant-at-Mace, by the inhabitants of this town, for their high opinion of him as a public officer.” A swindler, calling himself “Clinton,” had been victimising the inhabitants. Dec. 16th.—It was stated that the value of the Yarmouth living was then estimated at £430 per annum. Dec. 23rd.—The Birmingham and Leicester coach had run over Mr. John Clowes, jun., at Caister, the hind wheel passing over his body and very severely bruising his leg and thigh. A light vessel had been placed in the Cockle Gat. Dec. 30th.—The Temperance Society had held their annual festival at the Town Hall, and in the course of the afternoon some members of Rechabite Tent had walked in procession round the town, headed by the Temperance Band, and carrying a few banners and the insignia of the order. 1844.Jan. 6th.—At a concert and ball given at the Town Hall, a violin duet, by the Masters Hulley, was played with “great spirit.” Bartholomew Earle, “for the last eight years butler to S. Palmer, Esq.” had been discovered quite dead, suspended by the neck from a beam in that gentleman’s cellar. The inquest lasted seven hours, and was attended by S. C. Marsh, Esq. (Mayor), and S. Palmer, G. D. Palmer, W. D. Palmer, C. Pearson, G. Bateman, J. C. Smith, J. Hammond, and A. Woods, Esqs. The deceased left a widow and four children; the verdict was temporary insanity. Jan. 13th.—The Railway Company had abandoned their plan of erecting a bridge over the river with wharfs on the North Quay. Jan. 20th.—The congregation of the Mariner’s Chapel had presented a testimonial to their minister, Mr. Joseph Pike. Jan. 27th.—The Hon. and Rev. E. Pellew had been presented with a testimonial consisting of a teapot, coffee pot, massive silver waiter, cream ewer, and sugar basin upon his resigning the Vicarage. Feb. 3rd.—The Haven Commissioners had determined to oppose the proposed Railway bridge over the Bure, the following Commissioners being present on this occasion:—Robert Marsham, Esq. (Chairman), H. N. Burroughes, Esq., M.P., Col. Petre, John Penrice, John F. Leathes, F. W. Farr, Geo. Danby Palmer, T. O. Springall, John Marshall, Peter Finch, and W. Hammond, Esqs. The Borough Lands Committee recommended that the Rev. H. Mackenzie (the incoming Vicar) should have the parsonage house at the yearly rent of 1s. Feb. 17th.—In pursuance of the will of the late Mr. James Moyse, of Yarmouth, the Rev. F. P. Baker and Mr. John Baker had distributed £50 amongst poor persons residing in the town, and Mr. E. C. Sharpin, of Beccles, had distributed £10 amongst the poor there. It was proposed to appoint a schoolmaster at the Gaol, with a salary of £50 a year. Feb. 24th.—A dispute having arisen between the Magistrates and the Town Council as to the liability of the latter to furnish the Justices Court Room, Mr. C. Austin’s opinion had been taken on the subject, which proved to be in favour of the Justices. March 2nd.—The electric telegraph had been laid along the railway. March 8th.—A meeting had been held of the owners and occupiers of property in the Market Ward, when it was proposed to oppose the Railway Bridge scheme, and Messrs. Wm. Johnson and Richard Ferrier were appointed a deputation to wait upon Sir E. Lacon (the only local Director) to urge the views of the meeting upon him. March 23rd.—The Town Council had determined to expend £500 in alterations at the Gaol. The Rev. R. G. Mason, “the Father Matthew of Scotland,” had held two meetings at the Town Hall. March 30th.—The Committee of the House of Commons sitting on the Railway Bill had found the preamble as to the proposed Bridge over the Bure “not proven.” Mr. Pellew had been presented with the testimonial by Sir E. Lacon and B. Dowson, Esq., on behalf of the subscribers. April 6th.—Messrs. Wm. Cross, John Richmond, Wm. Burton, and J. T. Buston had been appointed overseers. The following gentlemen had been elected Guardians:—Messrs. G. Danby Palmer, W. A. Burton, J. Fiddes, J. Fish, S. C. Marsh, J. Starling, J. Tomlinson, D. A. Gourlay, J. Lawn, F. Clark, S. W. Bly, W. Smith, J. D. Chapman, T. Hammond, J. Brightwen, and C. Pearson. There was only one Tory candidate, who was rejected. April 13th.—On Good Friday, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tomlinson had been thrown from a gig at Fritton, and Mrs. Tomlinson was seriously injured, while Mr. Tomlinson escaped with a few bruises; their little boy who was with them was unhurt. A dejeneur had been given at the Assembly Rooms, Norwich, by the contractor to 150 ladies and gentlemen, when the following toasts were given:—“The Queen,” “Success to the Yarmouth and Norwich Railway,” “Prosperity to the City of Norwich and the Port of Yarmouth,” “The healths of the Mayors of Norwich and Yarmouth,” “Mr. Peto” (by the Mayor of Norwich), “The Ladies,” (by Mr. Peto), after which they retired; “Mr. Stephenson and the Directors,” and “Mr. Grissel” (by John Penrice, Esq.) On the same day a train made its first trip to Yarmouth, starting at twelve o’clock, and returning at 7 minutes to 4 o’clock, accomplishing the return journey between Yarmouth and Norwich in 42 minutes. On 1st May the shareholders and friends of the Railway gave a dinner to the Directors, at the Victoria Hotel, the Mayor in the chair. C. J. Palmer, Esq., was vice-president, and there were also present Sir E. H. K. Lacon, Bart., Adam Duff, Esq., H. Bolingbroke, Esq., R. Till, Esq. (treasurer), G. N. Tootal, Esq. (secretary), the Mayor and Sheriff of Norwich, J. Penrice, J. E. Lacon, Capt. Lacon, RN., E. H. L. Preston, W. H. Palmer, W. Johnson, W. Yetts, J. C. Smith, R. Hammond, W. Goldsmith, T. M. Nelson, E. Youell, I. O. Taylor, W. S. Ferrier, H. Fellows, S. Nightingale, C. Brown, and H. Aldred, Esqs. May 11th.—A number of sailors had been thrown out of employment owing to a strike of pitmen in the North and other causes, and it was proposed that they should apply to the Guardians for temporary relief. May 18th.—The Yarmouth Anti-Corn Law League had held a meeting at the Masonic Hall, Mr. D. A. Gourlay in the chair. A meeting of the Gas Company had been held in London, when it was agreed to reduce the price of gas from 10s. to 8s. per 1000 cubic feet; (in 1840 the price had been 13s. 4d.,) the shareholders were then receiving 5 per cent. on their shares. Mr. Nelson had stated to Mr. Lacon that he could not redeem his pledge to complete Kimberley Terrace. Mr. T. C. Foreman (confectioner), had been assaulted by Mr. Bidden (surgeon). June 1st.—The second instance of the escape of a prisoner from the gaol during the last few months had occurred, this man’s name was Cooper. June 9th.—A meeting, to establish a Marine Regatta, had been held, when the following Committee was appointed for that purpose:—The Mayor, S. Palmer, B. Dowson, John Penrice, and Chas. Pearson, Esqs., Sir George Parker, and Lieut. Eaton. The Victoria Brass Band had commenced playing on the Terrace. June 15th.—Madame Vestris and Chas. Matthews were to appear at the Theatre. July 6th.—The “Byzantium,” 290 tons, had been launched from Mr. F. Preston’s yard. A meeting of the local Anti-Corn Law League had been held, and the conduct of Messrs. Rumbold and Wilshere censured for not supporting the movement for the entire abolition of these duties. July 13th.—Mr. C. D. Arnott, of Gorleston, had obtained the diploma of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, and had been admitted a Licentiate of the Apothecaries’ Company. July 27th.—At the Water Frolic, the “Red Rover” (S. C. Marsh) had beaten the “Leviathan” (Bessey), and the “Pearl” (Sir W. B. Proctor), but was disqualified on protest, and the prize awarded to the “Leviathan.” August 3rd.—The Regatta had proved a success, the following is the report given of the sport:—
Aug. 10th.—Five individuals were living in a house in the Lion and Lamb Row, whose united ages amounted to 385 years. Aug. 24th.—The tide had flowed up to Victoria Terrace and beyond Ansell’s Buildings, affording an enchanting sight to the visitors. The foundation stone of the New Wesleyan Chapel had been laid at Gorleston. Sept. 21st.—The organ of S. Nicholas’ had been re-opened, full Cathedral service being performed, when about 5,000 persons attended the two services. Mr. Mackenzie preached from Psalm 100, 1st and 2nd, and £72 10s. was collected. A choir was about to be formed, under Mr. Warne. Oct. 5th.—The Victoria Building Company had sold the ground for the purpose of the erection of Brandon Terrace. Oct. 19th.—The Magistrates had determined upon memorialising the Nov. 2nd.—A “Railway meeting” had been held upon the requisition of the Mayor, and the following committee appointed to inquire as to the schemes proposed. The Mayor (S. C. Marsh), G. Danby Palmer, E. H. L. Preston, W. Johnson, J. E. Lacon, R. Hammond, R. Ferrier, R. S. Lonsdale, J. Clark, S. Palmer, A. Palmer, W. H. Palmer, J. Orfeur, B. Dowson, D. Turner, and J. W. Shelly, Esqs., and Messrs. C. Moore and T. Hammond. The following had been again re-elected Councillors without any opposition:—Richard Hammond, W. N. Burroughs, W. Johnson, John Owles, J. Tomlinson, S. C. Marsh, Thos. Lettis, jun., J. W. Shelly, Geo. Danby Palmer, W. Chambers, S. Crow, and T. Hammond. Messrs. Chas. Cory, Geo. Danby Palmer, T. O. Springfield, R. Marsham, Samuel Tolver, and Capt. Smyth, R.N., had had an interview with the President of the Board of Trade on the subject of the proposed new Bridge over the Bure. Twenty-five gentlemen of the Corporation had dined at the Feather’s Inn, to commemorate the opening of the new Fish Market by S. C. Marsh, Esq. (the Mayor), who presided on the occasion. November 9th contains the following legal report:—
Nov. 16th.—Wm. Hurry Palmer, Esq., had been unanimously elected Mayor, and entertained 50 or 60 of his friends at the Star Hotel. The event was also commemorated by dinners at the “Capt. Harmer” and at the “Queen’s Head.” Nov. 23rd—Colliers were getting 7s. a ton for freight. A large party of gentlemen of different politics had given a dinner to the Mayor (W. H. Palmer, Esq.) at the “Victoria,” when J. E. Lacon, Esq., presided. Nov. 30th.—The Rule in “the Queen’s on prosecution of Marsh v. Aldred” had been made absolute. Mr. Martin and Mr. Palmer supported, and Mr. Platt opposed in these proceedings. Dec. 14th.—Complaint was made that the Bridport nets were driving Great excitement prevailed in consequence of the murder of Mrs. Chandler, with regard to which some men named Yarham, Royal, and Hall were supposed to be the culprits. Dec. 21st.—The grocers had determined to close their shops at 8 o’clock. 1845.Jan. 11th.—A Railway meeting had been held (W. H. Palmer, Esq., in the chair) to consider the report of the Committee appointed at the previous meeting. Feb. 1st.—A meeting had been held to assist the widows and children of the men lost on the 26th January then last. Progress was being made in building Brandon Terrace. On Sunday night, between 11 and 12 o’clock, there had been 19 feet 6 ins. of water on the bar, being 10 ins. higher than any tide of which there was an official report. Southtown was flooded, and the water flowed up to the trees on the Quay. Feb. 8th.—The Board of Trade had remitted £20 to the fund for the relief of the sufferers by the late storm. Feb. 15th.—And her Majesty the Queen had sent a like sum to the same fund. Feb. 22nd.—The Town Council had petitioned against the Income Tax, and in favour of the Waveney Valley Railway. The rivers were “fast with frost.” March 1st.—A ball had been held at the Town-hall for the benefit of the Hospital. 130 persons were present, among whom were the Mayor and Mrs. W. H. Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Marsh, Messrs. F. and W. Worship, the Misses Worship, Mr. Wm. Johnson, the Misses Johnson, Miss M. Lacon, Mr. C. Dowson, Mr. and Mrs. Playford, Mr. and Mrs. F. Palmer, Messrs. Salmon Palmer, J. Richard, G. B. Costerton, Henry Danby-Palmer, &c. March 8th.—Large quantities of wreck were floating in the Roads. March 15th.—The subscription to the “Shipwreck (Phoenix) Fund” amounted to £1,500 9s. 4d., and a suggestion had been made to form it into a “permanent fund,” or to endow the Fishermen’s Hospital with it. March 15th.—A petition had been adopted against the Dereham Railway Bill. C. J. Harley, Esq., had bequeathed £100 to the Hospital. There were only four cases at the Quarter Sessions. April 5th.—R. Rising, Esq., had taken, at Horsey, a pike measuring 3½ feet in length, 2 feet in circumference, and weighing 28 lbs., it was supposed to be from 8 to 10 years old. An accident had happened at Cooke’s Circus, during the performance of “St. George and the Dragon,” by the breaking down of a gallery, owing to which William Lilley, aged 33, had broken his leg in two places. Mr. F. Palmer was treating this case at the Hospital. April 12th.—Royal, Hall and Mapes, had been tried at the assizes for the murder of Harriet Chandler. Mr. Palmer and Mr. O’Malley appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. Prendegast and Mr. Couch for the defence, which was an “alibi;” the jury acquitted all the prisoners. April 19th.—S. Cobb, Esq., had laid the foundation stone of the Unitarian Chapel, which was to be built on the site of the “Old Meeting House” in Gaol Street. April 26th.—“In the Bail Court, Saturday, 19th April, 1845. Before Mr. Justice Coleridge. The Queen on the prosecution of Samuel Charles Marsh, Esq., v. Charles Cory Aldred. Mr. Martin—My Lord, in the case of the Queen v. Aldred, my learned friend, Mr. Robinson, will address your Lordship. Mr. Robinson—In this case, my Lord, Mr. Aldred has been indicted for having spoken certain words of the prosecutor; he has pleaded not guilty. This gentleman, I have to state, used the words under some mistake, and he is now anxious to withdraw his plea of not guilty, and to express his regret for having used the words of which the prosecutor has complained. I have now, therefore, to withdraw the plea of not guilty and to enter a plea of guilty. Mr. Martin—My Lord, I appear on behalf of the prosecutor, the Mayor of Yarmouth, who felt himself compelled to bring the matter before the Court. He has no personal feeling in the matter, and is perfectly satisfied with the expression of regret made by my learned friend, and upon payment of the costs by the defendant, if your Lordship pleases, he will not proceed further. Mr. Justice Coleridge—Very well.” Yarham (who figured in the Chandler murder case) had “at length May 3rd.—Only one tender had been sent in for the New Haven Bridge, and it was considered probable that the plans for it would be amended. May 10th.—Reports the “Fall of the Yarmouth Suspension Bridge,” (with a wood-cut of the wreck of that structure), which had happened on Friday, the 2nd inst. The following is extracted from such report:—
Sarah Ann Thorpe, aged 13, who continues very ill. Mary Ann Arnold, with child in her arms. Mrs. Thomas Money, reported to be in great danger. Rebecca Page. Mary Church, was taken out near the lime kiln. Hannah Eliza Lake, an infant. Widow Edwards, reported to be in a dangerous state. Martha Field, aged 7 years. Mr. Frederick Nathaniel Palmer, surgeon. Mr. William Jackson. Eliza, daughter of Mr. James Borking, dyer, aged 12, whose sister was drowned. She got hold of a man’s leg and he pulled her out. Martha Field, a young woman, who came into Court, but had her head tied up and seemed much bruised. Elizabeth Cuddon, a young woman from Ipswich. Mary Utting, mother of Caroline Utting. Ann Bowles, aged 11 years. Mrs. David Little and one child, another being drowned. Mrs. Livingstone and one child, two having been drowned. Mrs. Louisa Beloe and one child, another child drowned. Mrs. Susan Money and one child. Elizabeth Rowland, aged 16, said that she and her four brothers were on the Bridge but a minute or two before, but having been cautioned by her mother not to take the children on the Bridge for fear they should come to any harm, and being fearful lest from the crowd they might be pushed into the water, she left, and thus providently escaped. Susan Knights stated that she was on the West end of the Bridge with three children, all of whom were happily saved. Maria Smith went down twice, when she caught hold of a boat and was taken into a wherry. Elizabeth Bowles was on the end of the Bridge, but happily escaped. Grace Duffell, mother of Elizabeth Duffell. Elizabeth Browne.—She said there was plenty of time for all to have escaped after they heard the chain break, had they been aware of the danger. A little girl, sister of Maria Stolworthy. Betsy Wright left the Bridge a minute or two before it fell. Eleanor Eliza Allman says, a man called out that the Bridge would fall, and she ran off; she said “In about five minutes after the Bridge fell.” Robert Whitlock left the Bridge to look for his brother, and the Bridge fell before he returned. A little boy named Jay, son of Mr. Jay, baker, White Lion Gates, said that when he was under the water, the people looked as if they were hugging each other. He could see them quite perfectly. One man fell across a piece of iron with his head just above water; he reached to two girls who were struggling for life, and a third caught hold of his collar. All four were saved. A young man named Simmons, (whose leg was also fractured in extricating them from the bended iron of the Bridge with a crowbar). Robert Marshall, aged 16, escaped with a scalp wound. Sarah Linder, aged 12, Bow 132, was also rescued with a wounded scalp. Martha Ann Stolworthy, aged 7 years. Mr. John Lake’s servant and one child saved. A brother of B. P. Burton’s. A young woman named Cook, living in Bow 65. Harriett Hunnibal, Row 110. Caroline Roberts was standing quite at the foot of the Bridge, and escaped without going into the water. John Watts, aged 16, and three brothers were saved. Tresor Steward, aged 12, Priory. Hannah Watering, aged 8, Priory. It was noted that the handbill issued by Nelson, the Clown, was prefaced by this extraordinary motto, “Is it to be a benefit, ‘or not?’ that is the question.” And in another part of it, it is stated, “Mr. Wm. Cooke will appear in a dying scene’” May 17th.—In reply to a memorial from the Town Council, the Government had directed Mr. Jas. Walker, C.I., to attend at Yarmouth and examine the wreck of the Suspension Bridge. A meeting of the Beachmen’s Relief Fund had been held, Wm. H.
Leaving a balance of about £600 in hand, and it was determined on the motion of the Rev. H. Mackenzie, seconded by Geo. Danby Palmer, Esq., that the fund should be called, “The Great Yarmouth Royal Life Fund.” Mr. Marsh had attended the levÉe. May 24th.—The Rev. H. Mackenzie had proposed the restoration of S. Nicholas’ Church, which he estimated would cost £5,000. The “Bridge Jury” had met again, and, after hearing evidence, arrived at the following verdict in one case which governed the rest:—“That deceased came to her death by the falling of the Suspension Bridge across the river Bure, in this Borough, on the 2nd May, 1845; and that the falling of the bridge was attributable immediately to a defect in the joint or welding of the bar that first gave way, and to the quality of part of the iron, the workmanship being inferior to the requirements of the original contract, which had provided that such should be of the first quality.” May 31st.—A temporary bridge had been opened across the Bure. The Committee on the Norfolk and Suffolk Railway lines had met. The “Diss, Beccles and Yarmouth” promoters had abandoned that portion of their line which connected Lowestoft with Yarmouth, and had agreed to go to Reedham and abandon Yarmouth. The Lowestoft line had passed through committee. The Yarmouth and Norwich line was thrown out as regarded the bridge and tramway, so that no second bridge would be built that year. June 7th.—The Royal Hospital on the South Denes was being converted into a Naval Lunatic Asylum. June 14th.—Three of the houses on Brandon Terrace were nearly ready for occupation. An arrangement had been come to between the Directors of the June 21st.—The price agreed to be paid by the Company for this right, with the adjacent land required by them and Paget’s brewery was stated by the Bury Post to be £26,000. Many influential traders were moving to get the terminus fixed at Southtown near the bridge foot. A new Roman Catholic Chapel was projected on a site near Paget’s brewery (North Quay.) June 28th.—The “Vauxhall Gardens” had passed from Mr. Symonds to Mr. Franklin, and a magnificent saloon upwards of 60 feet erected there. July 5th.—The Church trustees had determined to spend £1,250 on repairs of the fabric of S. Nicholas’ Church. Two tenders had been sent in for the Haven bridge, one by Mr. Peto exceeding £32,000, and the other by Mr. Simpson something under £20,000. July 12th.—Fifty persons had taken a trip to Holland in the steamer “Cambridge” of Hull. Sunday night had been one of incessant thunder and lightning. July 19th.—The Regatta was advertised under the patronage of “The Earl of Stradbroke, Sir Thomas Gooch, Bart., the M.P’s. for Great Yarmouth, and other noblemen and gentlemen. Stewards: Capt. A. W. Jerningham, R.N., and Capt. J. H. Windham, R.N.” Mr. W. S. Simpson’s tender of £19,070 for the erection of the Haven Bridge had been accepted by the Commissioners, but he not having complied with their terms, the matter had been ordered to be “postponed for the present.” July 26th.—The Borough Members (Messrs. Rumbold and Wilshere) had attended an Anti-Corn Law League meeting at the Corn Hall. The Mayor had entertained a large party (forty to fifty gentlemen) on board his barge at the Burgh Water Frolic, this the reporter appears to have considered of more importance than the sailing matches, as regards which he makes the faintest allusion. Aug. 12th.—The Regatta had been a great success, 5,000 persons coming from Norwich alone. The following yachts competed:—“Belvidere” (Lord A. Paget), “Blue Bell” (Mr. Hodges), “Prima A dinner was given during the day to the beachmen in a tent on the Beach, and the lifeboats tested. At the Races the following stakes were rim for on the first day:—The Gold Cup Stakes by subscribers of £10 each; a Plate of £50, given by the Members; Vauxhall Hunters’ Cup Stakes of £30; and on the 2nd day, The Town and County Gentlemen’s Plate of £50; the Railway Stakes of £30; and the Tally Ho Stakes of £1 each with £10 added. A number of “light-fingered” gentry were present. The Race dinner had been held at the “Victoria” Hotel, when the Mayor presided; and a Ball at the Town Hall, when the following ladies and gentlemen were present:—The Mayor and Mrs. W. H. Palmer, C. E. Rumbold, Esq., M.P., W. Wilshere, Esq., M.P., Sir Henry and Lady Robinson, H. N. Burroughes, Esq., S. C. Marsh, Esq. and Mrs. Marsh, Mrs. and the Miss Musketts, Mr. Recorder Jermy, Mrs. Jermy, Mr. Penrice, Mrs. and Miss Onslow, Mrs. and Miss Pooley, Mr. and Mrs. Wythe, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Preston and the Miss Prestons, Mr., Mrs. and Miss Bateman, Mr. and Miss Steward, Mr. Henry Steward, Mrs. and the Miss Stewards, Captain, Mrs. and the Miss Pearson, Mrs. and the Miss Chevalliers, Mr. Clement Chevallier, Mr. Dowson, Mr. George Tompson, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. L. Preston, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Tompson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Preston, Mr. B. Caldecott, Mr. W. Worship, Mrs. and Miss Burton, Miss Paget, Mr. Fisher, Mr. W. C. Reynolds, &c. Clapp’s celebrated military band attended, and the whole went off exceedingly well, the company not separating till half-past three o’clock. It was computed that not less than 2,000 persons attended the Vauxhall Gardens, among whom were the members for the Borough. Aug. 9th.—A hurricane had visited the town, but beyond dismasting two vessels and blowing a girl into a pool of water does not appear to have caused much mischief. The only mails then brought to Yarmouth by rail were those from London and Norwich. The “Repository” sale at the Bath Room on the Regatta day had realized £82. Aug. 16th.—A Poor’s rate of 1s. 4d. in the £ had been made. The Railway Company was forwarding its own goods by water as the cheaper process. Aug. 23rd.—Messrs. Youell’s nurseries were very attractive, they had 4,000 carnations and 180 fuchsias in bloom. Complaints had been made that “for two Sundays past” great quantities of herring had been despatched to London by rail. Six hundred sail of colliers and merchant vessels which had been wind-bound here had proceeded to sea. Aug. 30th.—The abolition of the coal dues, and the question of the better delivery of the mails were being agitated. Mrs. Spooner (Dr. Bateman’s sister) had met with a fatal accident by falling downstairs. Sept. 6th.—£3,600 had been subscribed for the S. Nicholas’ Church restoration. Sept. 13th.—Mr. C. S. D. Steward had been elected an Alderman against his express wish, and only took the oath upon being threatened with a fine. The allotment of Waveney Valley shares was to take place. The applications exceeded 80,000. Oct. 11th.—S. Palmer, Esq., had been requested to accept the office of Mayor, as it was considered desirable to have “a gentleman of sufficient influence and leisure to watch and protect the interests of this important port during the progress through Parliament of the several railway schemes.” The Freemasons meeting at the “Star Tavern” (Lodge 313) had been honoured by the presence of Lord Suffield, Provincial Grand Master. Oct. 25th.—The Hon. Col. George Anson had been on a visit to S. Palmer, Esq., leaving to visit Lord Stradbroke, with the object of making arrangements as to the Waveney Valley Line. Whilst in Yarmouth the Hon. Colonel accepted the office of Steward of the Races next year. Nov. 1st.—6,600,000 herrings had been landed in one day. A fishmonger wanting to buy a turbot was asked 24s. for one on the Beach, which being refused, these fish were forwarded to London, when they fetched 55s. each. Nov. 8th.—At the Municipal Election, Henry Danby Palmer, Esq., had been returned for the North Ward, vice C. May; Mr. James Lawn Nov. 15th.—The Mayor (S. Palmer, Esq.) had entertained about 50 members of the Council and others at the “Star Tavern.” The following toasts were given:—The Queen, H.R.H. Prince Albert, The Prince of Wales, The Queen Dowager, The Army and Navy, The Lord High Steward, The Mayor, George Danby Palmer, Esq., Mr. Burroughs, Mr. Gourlay, Mr. R. Hammond, The Magistrates, The Mayoress, and the Press. Nov. 29th.—A report had been circulated that Yarham had confessed that he was the murderer of Mrs. Chandler. It was stated that Corton Sand had disappeared and there were 20 feet of water, when recently there had been only from 2 to 8 feet. Dec. 6th.—It was then ascertained that it was the North part of the Holme, and not the Corton Sand, which had been washed away. There was a pear tree growing on the wall of Messrs. Tolver and Preston’s Office, on which was a branch of 5 blossoms fully expanded. Dec. 13th.—The fishing had been a very good one. Many of the boats had averaged 30 lasts, and one firm employing 8 boats had averaged 41 lasts a boat. Dec. 20th.—There had been a high tide, during which the landlord of the “Trinity Arms” had been serving customers (who rowed there in boats) out of the window. Jan. 3rd.—The friends of total abstinence had held their ninth anniversary and festival at the Town-hall on 26th December. Yarham had been privately examined on the charge of murdering Mrs. Chandler, and remanded to the 5th inst. Jan. 10th.—Yarham had been further examined privately and a further remand granted. Jan. 17th.—Yarham had been committed for trial on the capital charge by S. Palmer, W. H. Palmer, and W. Johnson, Esqs. Feb. 7th—Disputes had arisen with regard to the rating of houses on the Denes. The question of supplying the town with water by Water Works was being mooted. Feb. 14th.—Mr. W. Beeching had launched the “Joseph and Mary.” Feb. 21st.—The “Speedy” (Lieut. G. Spray) had arrived to receive Volunteers. Feb. 28th.—Mr. Cufaude Davie had called the Mayor’s attention to the formation of a proper fire brigade for the town. The Rev. W. H. Clarke had been presented with a testimonial, consisting of a purse of £205. March 14th.—The fishmerchants had determined to take steps to improve and extend the Jetty. The Rev. Bowyer Vaux had delivered a lecture on “Alfred the Great” at the Corn Exchange. Coals were being retailed at 8d. a cwt. on the Quay. March 21st.—Mr. Lacon had brought before the Railway Commissioners the question of the site of the proposed terminus, which Mr. G. D. Palmer suggested should be opposite Fuller’s Hill, and a meeting was proposed to be called on the subject. March 28th.—The question of tramways on the Quay was under consideration. April 11th.—The price of gas had been reduced from 8s. to 6s. 8d. per 1000 cubic feet. Yarham had been tried at the Assizes and convicted for the murder of Mrs. Chandler; the counsel engaged being Mr. Palmer and Mr. O’Malley, for the prosecution, and Mr. Dasent for the prisoner. April 18th.—Messrs. C. Davie and D. A. Gourlay had been elected churchwardens by the Vestry. Yarham had been executed at Norwich. April 15th.—A meeting had been held as to the railroad and tramways, the Mayor (S. Palmer, Esq.) in the chair. Mr. G. D. Palmer (who thought they wanted better railway accommodation and a shorter and quicker line to London), Mr. J. E. Lacon (who advocated a railway station on the Denes), and others, took part in the proceedings, which eventuated in a resolution condemning the proposed Denes site for the station. The Town Council had proposed to present the Town-Clerk (S. May 16th.—Mrs. Dick and her daughter, who gave evidence against Yarham had been subjected to great annoyances, and her husband, who was a sergeant in the Army, was consequently about to be removed from Yarmouth. June 6th.—A meeting had been held in favour of the Waveney Valley Railway line. Tenders had been invited for the restoration work at St. Nicholas’ Church. June 13th.—The “Norfolk,” steamer, had made her first trip to London. Owing to the fine weather a large number of visitors were arriving. June 27th.—A Church Restoration meeting had been held, when the “Church Trustees” refused to find £1,250 towards the work as promised, although a like sum had been raised by subscription. The annual distribution of prizes had been made by the Rev. H. Mackenzie at the Proprietary school. July 17th.—The Mayor had refused to allow the use of the Town Hall for the Regatta Ball. July 25th.—The Regatta had been held on the 21st inst., when 100 ladies and gentlemen attended the Ball at the Corn Hall. The town was very full and £1 1s. a night was given for beds. A steamer from Lynn had landed a large number of passengers at the Jetty. The Regatta cups had been supplied by Mr. Simpson, Mr. Last, and Mr. Hunt. Aug. 22nd.—Annoyance had been caused by bathing from the Beach between the Victoria Hotel and Nelson’s Monument. The Theatre was “doing well”; on Monday, 100 persons had been turned away from its doors. Sept. 12th.—The Races had been held when immense crowds of people had flocked into the town, the “Orwell,” steamer, bringing 200 from Ipswich, and the first train from Norwich 1,500, and “by the time the trumpet was sounded for the first race there could not have been less than 10,000 people on the Race ground.” The Race ordinary was at the “Angel,” and the Race Ball at the Town Hall, where 170 persons were present, including the Earl of Stradbroke, Mr. W. Wiltshere, M.P., Sir E. H. K. and Lady Lacon, the Mayor and Mrs. Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. Wythe, Mr. Percival and family, Mrs. and Miss Ives, Mr. and Mrs. J. The Tradesmen’s Ball at Noverre’s room was thinly attended. Sept. 19th.—The “Norfolk” and “Enterprise,” steamers, had arrived with cargoes from Rotterdam. Herring was selling at from £35 to £40 per last. There was a great demand for vessels for the export of grain. Sept. 26th.—“Sunday had been ‘Dutch Sunday,’ so called from the circumstance of its being the first Sunday in the home fishing when many Dutch Schuytz visit our coast.” Oct. 3rd.—The Rev. H. N. Burrows had left the Proprietary School, on which occasion he had been presented with a handsome silver waiter. A Committee had been appointed to carry out the building of S. Peter’s Schools. Several locusts had been captured at Youell’s nursery ground and at Ormesby. Oct. 17th.—About 70 lunatics had arrived at the Naval Asylum (late Hospital) on the South Denes. The “Enterprise” had encountered bad weather, and had to throw half of her cargo of sheep and bullocks overboard. Nov. 7th.—One of Mr. Shuckford’s boats had brought in an enormously large quantity of herrings. The following notice of the Municipal Election appears:—
On Monday evening last a supper was given by the two re-elected Councillors of the Regent Ward, Samuel Palmer, Esq. and J. D. Chapman, Nov. 14th.—Mr. W. N. Burroughs had been elected Mayor, and a dinner given at the Star to celebrate the event. Nov. 21st.—The Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft Steam Packet Company was providing suitable vessels for the station. F. R. Reynolds, Esq. had been appointed Receiver of Admiralty Droits for Yarmouth. Nov. 28th.—And Samuel Palmer, Esq. to the like office for the Norfolk coast. It was stated that the New Catholic Church would be 100 feet in length, 50 feet wide, and have a steeple 70 feet in height. Dec. 5th.—It had been resolved to place gas lamps on the South Market Road. Dec. 12th.—Spencer T. Smyth, Esq., had lectured at the Young Men’s Institute on “Physiological Anatomy.” £2,256, 12s. 4d. had been raised for S. Nicholas’ Church restoration. Dec. 19th—An ancient footpath, nearly 6 feet below the present surface of the street leading from the Quay to Regent Street, had been discovered. Dec. 26th.—Upwards of £200 had been subscribed for the Ragged School on the Caister Road. The Chancel of S. Nicholas’ Church was being cleared for Divine Service; the Sunday School service and teaching being then conducted in the Guild Hall and North aisle of the Church. About 80 electors of St. George’s Ward had given a dinner to Messrs Ferrier and Jay “to commemorate their recent triumph” at the Masonic Hall. Among the guests were W. S. Ferrier, R. Ferrier, jun., C. C. Aldred, J. C. Smith. Esqs., and Messrs. J. T. Bracey, J. G. Plummer, J. Playford, B. Miller, C. Woolverton, Bradbeer, W. Nolloth, P. Coble, W. Green, &c., &c., Mr. G. S. Shingles occupying the chair.
Jan. 2nd.—The Mayor had purchased a seventy stone ox, and distributed the meat from it to the poor. Jan. 9th.—Chas. J. Palmer, Esq., had been appointed Receiver of Admiralty Droits in the place of F. R. Reynolds, Esq., deceased. Jan. 16th.—A meeting had been held to consider the distress in Ireland, and a subscription list opened for the purpose of affording relief. A meeting had been held to consider and forward, if possible, the building of a new bridge over the river. The frost in Holland had caused the steamers to cease running between that country and Yarmouth. Jan. 23rd.—A densely crowded Railway meeting had been held at the Town Hall. Charles John Palmer, Esq., had been appointed Clerk to the Southtown Turnpike Trust, in the place of F. R. Reynolds, Esq., deceased. Jan. 30th.—There had been heavy gales, at one time approaching a “complete hurricane.” Feb. 6th.—Seven persons had recently died in the Workhouse, whose joint ages amounted to 562 years. A meeting had been held to protest against the “light dues” on shipping. Feb. 13th.—There had been a heavy fall of snow accompanied by frost, and the traffic with Rotterdam was again interrupted. The Chancel of S. Nicholas’ Church was already occupied for Divine service. Feb. 27th.—The Rev. W. Stokes had delivered a lecture upon the subject that “All war is inconsistent with the Christian religion, and the best interests of nations.” March 6th.—James Paget, Esq., had been elected one of the Assistant Surgeons of St. Bartholemew’s Hospital, London. There was at this time a uniform depth of nine feet of water on the bar at low water. Joseph Turner, of Row 14, having applied to the Guardians for relief, his house had been searched by the Relieving-Officer, when £40 was found in it, and he and his sister appeared also to have £180 to their credit on a banking account. March 13th.—Mrs. Gooderham had bequeathed £500 to be invested for the benefit of the New Meeting House. A Commission of inquiry had been opened on the state of mind of March 20th.—There was only one prisoner for trial at the Sessions, an old man charged with stealing a cask of pickled herring, for which he was sentenced to one month’s imprisonment. Mr. C. J. Palmer had addressed a letter to the local press on the subject of the discoveries made during the restoration of S. Nicholas’ Church. Mr. Hilling, engineer, had prepared a scheme for draining the town. March 27th.—The Dissenters were agitating against the proposals of the Committee of the Council on education. A solemn fast had been observed. April 3rd.—Miss Lettis had been presented with a silver salver by the poorer members of the Unitarian Congregation. The “Media” had been launched from Mr. Henry Fellows’ yard. March 10th.—The burial ground at the east-end of the Churchyard had been consecrated by the Lord Bishop of Norwich. J. T. Birch, Esq., the newly-appointed Judge, had held the first County Court “simply for the appointment of officers”; causes were to be heard on the 20th inst. The right of appointing overseers had been claimed by Mr. E. H. L. Preston on behalf of the Justices generally, the Mayor also claiming the right personally to appoint them as theretofore. The Church Trustees having liquidated, the church debt had become “extinct.” Both the Churchwardens had been re-elected by the Vestry, and a Church rate agreed to. April 17th.—A Shipowner’s Protection Society had been formed, the necessary funds to be raised by a subscription of 7d. per ton register. The weather at the Fair had been cold and the business transacted of a “limited amount.” April 24th.—The new Terrace on the North Beach was to be commenced immediately by Mr. C. Cory. It was described as being “at the beach end of Regent Road on the late site of Pilch’s Mill and to extend to Page’s and Ansell’s Buildings.” Mr. Scholes was the architect. Judge Birch had held his first Court for trials at the Tolhouse Hall, May 1st.—The Bishop of Norwich had confirmed 383 young people, (of whom 270 belonged to Yarmouth) at S. Nicholas’ Church. It was stated at the Council that while the prisoners cost 4s. 6½d., the paupers only cost 2s. 9d. per head. May 8th.—The first stone of a new Jews’ Synagogue had been laid by Mr. D. L. Cohen. May 15th.—Mr. Samuel Wm. Aldred had received the first prize for midwifery at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital. The annual general meeting of the Victoria Building Company had been held, B. Dowson, Esq., in the chair, when the Hon. W. R. Rous, Sir E. Travers, R.N., J. Garnham, W. Baynes, T. F. Steward, J. C. Smith, H. V. Worship, R. Steward, A. Woods, C. J. Palmer, W. Worship and W. C. Reynolds, Esq., were present, and dividends of 2s. 6d. per share upon the original shares, and £5 per cent. upon the new shares were recommended. The poor’s rate was 1s. 10d. in the £ for the current quarter, being nearly double the former average. May 22nd.—Eighty cases had been entered in the County Court. June 5th.—Mr. Wilshere had determined to retire from the representation, and as Mr. Rumbold was not likely to be again supported by the Dissenters, it was thought possible that Col. Anson would be asked to contest the Borough. The figures of the boy and girl had been placed in front of the Charity School, they had previously been in S. Nicholas’ Church. Messrs. C. C. Aldred and F. Palmer had complained to the Justices of the dirty state of the fish market. There had been a plague of mice in the Fleggs, 400 combs of wheat had been destroyed in one stack by them, and when the corn was threshed the machine literally ran with their blood. June 12th.—A rule had been granted for a writ of certiorari to remove the appointment of Overseers into the Queen’s Bench. Col. Anson had declined to stand for the Borough. It was said that Mr. Rumbold had spent £40,000 in his contests, and that “with the blue party it seemed Yarmouth is all too dear a place to contest.” Samuel Palmer, Esq., S. Cobb, Esq., and Mr. D. A. Gourlay had gone to town to find a candidate. “Marsh v. Travers.—In compliance with Mr. Chancellor Evans’ The foundation of Britannia Terrace was progressing slowly. June 19th.—Mr. Wynn Ellis had been suggested as a successor to Mr. Wilshere in the “Blue” interest, while the “Reds” had held a meeting at the Fish Stall House (Mr. Thomas Paul in the chair.) Mr. D. A. Gourlay was spoken of as Mayor for the ensuing year. Mr. C. J. Palmer had resolved to print Manship’s Yarmouth, the M.S. of which was in his possession. A Caister yawl had upset near Caister Rails, and three men, Church, Key, and Howes, drowned. A meeting of electors had been convened to meet the deputation which had been in London searching for a Candidate, when nearly an hour having elapsed without George Danby Palmer, Esq., putting in an appearance as chairman, Mr. W. Johnson was called on to preside; Mr. Rumbold was accepted as a candidate, and Mr. Wynn Ellis requested to meet the electors. June. 26th.—“A portion of the electors” had held a meeting at the “Crown and Anchor” when Mr. Lawn presided, and it was alleged that Mr. Goldsmid had been requested to come forward and that an attempt had been made “to sell the Borough.” The Dissenters also had held a meeting at which Mr. I. W. Shelly took the chair. “At the Quarter Sessions, the Recorder sat without his wig, that appendage having been stolen.” A batch of informations had been laid against “respectable bakers” for selling short weight bread; they were fined 11s. each and cautioned. July 3rd.—Upwards of 40 fish-owners had signed a notice stating their desire to suppress smuggling. Another meeting of electors had been held at the “Star,” and the following Committee appointed to consider the position:—Messrs. J. Brightwen, B. Dowson, J. W. Shelly, R. Hammond, Thomas Clowes, George Danby Palmer, H. V. Worship, S. Cobb, C. Davie, Thomas Hammond, D. A. Gourlay, J. Bayly, J. Jackson, J. Fish, T. Lettis, jun., W. Johnson, and J. Lawn. The Paving Commissioners had given leave to put down posts to stop the carriage traffic past the Tolhouse during the sittings of the Council and the County Court. The subscriptions to the Hospital “continued to decline” and then amounted to only £315 16s. per annum. Mr. Wynn Ellis had declined to visit the Borough, and R. J. Bagshaw, Esq., had been requested by the Committee to come before the electors. Another meeting had been held at the “Star” (Mr. S. Cobb in the chair) when the charge of “selling the Borough” was made against Mr. Samuel Palmer by Mr. Cufaude; this was repudiated by that gentleman, and after a warm discussion, during which Mr. B. Dowson stated “he thought there was a good deal of treachery going about the town,” it was ultimately decided “to call a meeting of all electors, and a handbill had been issued convening such meeting on the Hall Plain for Thursday evening.” July 17th.—Mr. Bagshaw had arrived in Yarmouth and held a meeting at the “Star” Hotel, which was “not so fully attended as evening meetings usually were.” Among those present were Messrs S. Cobb, W. Johnson, B. Dowson, W. Worship, J. W. Shelly, R. Hammond, T. Hammond, D. A. Gourlay, S. Rice, Thompson, Worship and S. Palmer, when a resolution was carried, inviting Mr. Bagshaw to become a candidate for the Borough. Another meeting had also been held at the same place, present—Sir George Parker, B. Dowson, W. Briggs, William Hurry Palmer, W. Worship, P. Pullyn, C. Pearson, J. W. Shelly, and others, when a resolution was carried by 19 to 6 requesting Mr. Rumbold to retire from the contest. Mr. Goldsmid had held a public meeting at the Masonic Hall, Mr. M. Butcher in the chair, when a resolution was passed pledging the meeting to support that gentleman at the ensuing contest. The Regatta had been held, when the Town Plate, value £50, was won by the “Alarm,” 18 tons. G. Cooke, Esq., R.T.Y.C., and the Purse of £20 for yawls, by the “Morning Star,” Star Company. The Regatta Ball was attended by about “40 or 50 couples,” amongst whom were the Dowager Lady Suffield, Lady Durrant, R. J. Bagshaw, Esq., and Mrs. Bagshaw, Miss Burton, R. Marsham, Esq., jun., B. Caldecott, Esq., Mr. and Mrs. H. Muskett and family, Capt. Pearson, RN., Capt. Ellis, R.N., Dr. Robinson, I. Preston, Esq., and Miss Preston, Mr. and Mrs. S. Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. Walpole, Mrs. and Miss Burton, Mr. W. and Miss Worship, &c. July 24th.—About 50 or 60 Nonconformist electors had held a A public meeting of the friends of Mr. Rumbold had been held at the Masonic Hall, (William H. Palmer, Esq., in the chair) when a resolution that Mr. Rumbold was a fit and proper person to represent the Borough was carried. Lord Arthur Lennox and O. E. Coope, Esq., had been met by their friends at the “Greyhound Inn,” Gorleston, and escorted into the town, the “procession” consisting of one private carriage, followed at a long distance by flag bearers and about half-a-dozen gentlemen on horseback preceding a carriage containing the candidates and their friends. On arriving at the Market Place at nine o’clock these gentlemen mounted a balcony, when R. Ferrier, in a few words, amidst tumultuous cheering introduced Lord A. Lennox; I. Preston, Esq., did the like service for Mr. Coope, and the candidates having addressed the meeting, which was also addressed by Messrs. Harvey, Charles Cory, and R. Ferrier, jun., dispersed. Mr. Goldsmid had also addressed the electors at the “King’s Head.” The Mayor and Corporation had attended the Water Frolic (Mr. Fiddes acting as Admiral). Mr. Bagshaw was of the party, but Mr. Goldsmid, although expected, did not put in an appearance. The Mayor’s bespeak at the Theatre for the benefit of the Hospital had raised £25 6s. 6d. July 31st.—Mr. D. A. Gourlay had been toasted at the Water Frolic by Mr. S. Palmer, as Mayor elect. The following was the return of the polling:—
Aug. 14th.—It was reported that from 200 to 300 freemen had been bribed to vote for Lord Lennox and Mr. Coope, and it was “confidently anticipated” that those gentlemen would resign their seats to avoid exposure. Aug. 28th.—Mrs. Coope (mother of the M.P.) had given £50 to the Church restoration, £50 to the Town Charities, and £10 to the Hospital. Lodgers had experienced a difficulty in finding accommodation in the town. It was anticipated that Britannia-terrace would be completed in three weeks’ time. Sept. 4th—The new Synagogue in Row 42 had been consecrated, the Rev. B. Levy, of Brighton, conducting the service. Among the list of donors towards the building fund where the Mayor, Baron Rothschild, M.P., Sir Moses Montefiore, Sir S. L. Goldsmid, and F. H. Goldsmid, Esq. Sept. 11th.—The British School had been repaired and re-opened by Mr. D. Tomkins (from the British and Foreign School Society, City road, London.) Mr. Goldsmid had had a bespeak at the Theatre which was “very fully attended,” and he had given subscriptions to most of the local charities. Sept. 18th.—Complaints were again being made as to Sunday trading. Mr. Goldsmid’s friends entertained no doubt as to the success of his petition. He had entertained twenty gentlemen at the Royal-hotel. Oct. 2nd.—It was considered likely that Mr. Gourlay would decline the Mayoralty, and that Dawson Turner, Esq., would accept that office. Oct. 16th.—Mr. Dixon, of Norwich, had fitted up the tracing of the easternmost window of St. Nicholas’ Church with stained glass, and the circular columns which had been removed when the Fishermen’s gallery was built, were being restored. Oct. 25th.—The Liberals claimed a gain of 37 at the Revision Court. On Sunday a very large party of gentlemen and tradesmen had accompanied the Mayor to Church, it being the day appointed for the National thanksgiving for the harvest. Afterwards His Worship entertained them at the Town Hall, upwards of 400 invitations had been sent out for this luncheon. Coals were very scarce. On the previous Saturday a vessel had arrived and sold her cargo at 21s. per ton. Nov. 6th.—A vessel of 400 tons was about to be launched from Mr. Barber’s dock. A herring had been caught off Yarmouth, measuring 15¼ inches in length and weighing above 15 ozs. The following had been the result of the Municipal election:— North Ward.—The Mayor (W. N. Burroughs) and R. Hammond re-elected. Market Ward.—No return given. Regent Ward.—Samuel Charles Marsh (re-elected) with Dawson Turner (vice Tomlinson resigned).
Messrs. T. Lettis, T. Hammond, and S. Crow, who were old members of that body, thus losing their seats in the Council. Nov. 13th.—Mr. D. Turner had resigned his office as Borough Treasurer and had been re-elected for the Regent Ward. The “Cordelia” (400 tons) had been launched from Mr. Barber’s yard. At the Town Council meeting on the 9th, Mr. Geo. Danby Palmer moved and Mr. R. Hammond seconded, Philip Pullyn, Esq., for Mayor. And Mr. Ferrier proposed and Mr. E. H. L. Preston seconded, the re-election of the Mayor (Mr. Burroughs). The following was the voting on this:— For Mr. Pullyn—Messrs. Cobb, Pike, Fellows, Barker, R. Hammond, For Mr. Burroughs—Messrs. Bessey, Worship, C. Miller, Ferrier, Jay, Plummer, Smith, W. H. Palmer, John Hammond, Rivett, Preston, W. Hammond, and Rivett.—13. The retiring Aldermen were Messrs. John Brightwen, C. S. D. Steward, A. Steward, W. Walpole, C. Pearson, and S. Cobb. Nine gentlemen, were nominated to fill their places, and the following was the result of the voting:—
In the evening about fifty gentlemen dined with the Mayor at the Star. Nov. 20th.—A new gas holder, which had been “dignified” by being named after the Queen, had been erected. Six vessels had taken in cargoes of herring for the Straits. Dr. C. L. Robinson had delivered a lecture on the Sanitary condition of Yarmouth, in which he alluded pointedly to the Corporation. This was considered extremely uncourteous to the Mayor, who had presided on the occasion. Dec. 4th.—Capt. Manby having completed his 82nd year, had made his annual distribution of bread to 37 poor families. Dec. 18th.—There had been 150 cases disposed of in the County Court. A young gentleman had been fined £5 for wrenching off knockers from houses on the Denes. Dec. 25th.—The fishowners had formed a society for the prosecution of thieves, subscription 10s. for each member.
Jan. 1.—The elder Brethren of the Trinity House had declined to take Nelson’s Monument into their hands. The “Earl Grey,” London trader, had been lost. It was said that 35 years had elapsed since a similar fate had befallen one of these vessels. Jan. 8th.—Five vessels had been fitted out for the sole and turbot fishery in the style of the Barking smacks. Jan. 15th.—The Mayor had entertained 140 guests at a dinner in the Town Hall. The pumps in Regent street had suddenly become dry. Jan. 22nd.—The second subscription ball had been held at the Town Hall, 120 persons were present, the Stewards being Capt. Ellis, R.N., and Richard Bell, William H. Palmer, W. Worship, and C. J. Palmer, Esqs. Jan. 29th.—The “Venus,” belonging to G. D. Palmer, Esq., had been lost off Elsinore. Feb. 5th.—A wild duck had been shot just above the Haven Bridge. Feb. 12th.—The following Committee had been appointed to try the Yarmouth Petition:—Mr. E. Ellice, Mr. Charles Lushington, Mr. W. H. C. Plowden, and Mr. H. Stuart, and they had chosen Mr. Ker Seymour their chairman. Evidence had then been taken and the proceedings adjourned. Feb. 19th.—The Members had been unseated and the disfranchisement of the freemen suggested by this Committee. Mr. Goldsmid had arrived at the “Royal,” but even his own friends were of opinion that his visit was “inopportune,” owing to the Committee having recommended the disfranchisement of the freemen. Feb. 26th.—A requisition was being signed requesting Mr. John E. Lacon to offer himself as a candidate for the Borough. March 11th.—An election for a councillor in the Nelson Ward, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. W. Chambers had been held as follows:—
March 25th.—There had been an eclipse of the moon. Three hundred idle characters had proceeded to the Workhouse and demanded out-door relief, but dispersed on the appearance of the Mayor and a few constables. Messrs. George Danby Palmer and John Barker had been elected Haven Commissioners, and Messrs. D. A. Gourlay and R. Hammond Supernumary Commissioners. April 15th.—The Mayor had appointed Messrs. George Arbon and William Livingston (Whigs), and Robert Breeze and John E. Barnby (Tories) Overseers in the place of the “party” nominations hitherto made of these officials. May 6th.—The fair “although pretty well attended so far as numbers was concerned was altogether as spiritless a concern as could be desired.” May 13th.—From the report of the Gas Company’s meeting it appeared that the balance of profit, after paying dividend on the new shares, was £625 17s. 7d.; the rentals amounted to £2164 11s. 5d., and the total income to £2720 3s., the expenditure being £2094 6s. 11d. Mr. Tolver (Town-Clerk) had, at the Council meeting, formally announced his intention to retire, when the deepest regret was expressed by Messrs. George Danby Palmer, Dawson Turner, and Alderman Fenn, who wished him to re-consider his decision. William S. Ferrier, Esq., coroner, had died. May 20th.—The Race Committee had resolved (as there were no Borough Members) not to hold any Races this year. A meeting of the Council had been held to elect a coroner, when, in the absence of the Mayor and Deputy-Mayor who were attending the LeveÈ, Simon Cobb, Esq., was called to the chair. Dawson Turner, Esq., proposed, and Mr. D. A. Gourlay seconded, Mr. Frederick Nathaniel Palmer (surgeon). Mr. Richard Hammond proposed, and Mr. Walpole seconded, Mr. Charles H. Chamberlin for the office. Capt. Pike and Messrs. Worship and Sewell left the Council before the voting, which was, for Mr. Chamberlin: Messrs. J. Barker, S. Cobb, Walpole, R. Hammond, sen., H. Boulter, H. D. Palmer, P. White, R. Hammond, jun., C. Miller, J. Owles, J. Fish, J. D. Chapman, R. Ferrier, J. G. Plummer, W. T. Clarke, G. D. Palmer, T. Hammond, J. G. Rivett, E. H. L. Preston, H. Butcher, and W. Hammond—21. For Mr. Palmer: Messrs. H. Fellows, E. R. Palmer, W. H. Bessey, J. Lawn, D. A. Gourlay, S. C. Marsh, D. Turner, and S. Miller—8. Neuter: J. C. Smith. June 3rd.—Mr. Chamberlin had held his first inquest at the “New Fountain Tavern,” on the body of Elizabeth Maria Crowe. July 1st.—The Rev. W. Langley Pope, one of the curates, had married a girl of 16, the granddaughter of Mr. Woodhouse, painter, and had been dismissed from his curacy. Mr. Goldsmid had determined not to contest the Borough. July 8th.—Mr. Bagshaw had met the electors at the Corn Exchange, (George Danby Palmer, Esq., in the chair,) Mr. J. Bagshaw, M.P., and Mr. J. W Shelly also addressing the meeting. July 15th.—At the nomination Mr. S. Cobb proposed and Mr. Sewell seconded, C. E. Rumbold, Esq. Mr. S. H. Aldred proposed, and Mr. W. H. Bessey seconded, John Sandars, Esq. And Mr. T. Hammond and J. Jackson proposed and seconded, Robert John Bagshaw, Esq. The following statements of the poll were issued during the contest:—(The small number of votes recorded was consequent on the disfranchisement of the freemen, and the election taking place before those freemen who were entitled to do so, could qualify as Householders.)
After the declaration of the poll only Mr. Sandars’ friends made any preparation for the chairing. “Not a bit of blue ribbon was seen, and Mr. Rumbold’s friend seemed all to have been dyed deep red.” Mr. Bagshaw addressed the electors from the “Star Hotel,” when Mr. J. W. Shelly made some strong observations on the conduct of Mr. Rumbold’s friends in supporting Mr. Sandars jointly with that gentleman, which appear to have caused a great deal of “heart burning” in the borough and this especially so with regard to a combination known as the “Star clique.” July 22nd.—Mr. Edward Sewell (a quaker) who had been denounced The gigs of Mr. C. C. Aldred and Mr. Spencer Smyth (surgeons) had been in collision in Regent Street, and the latter gentleman and his assistant upset. The Regatta had been held, the band of the 16th Lancers coming from Norwich, and there was an immense concourse of people present. In the first match, a purse of £60 for yachts, the following entered:— 1.—“Esk,” R. Antrem, Esq., 25 tons, white with red border, R.T.Y.C. 2.—“Prima Donna,” J. L. Ives, Esq., 25 tons, white with blue cross, R.T.Y.C. 3.—“Mosquito,” C. Mare, Esq., 50 tons, blue and orange quartered, R.T.Y.C. 4.—“Secret,” I. Wicks, Esq., 25 tons, blue and white crescent, R.T.Y.C. 5.—“Gauntlet,” J. Penrice, Esq., 15 tons, red and white zigzag, R.V.Y.C. 6.—“Blue Bell,” Lord A. Conyngham, 30 tons, light blue, S.Y.C. 7.—“Daring,” G. Cook, Esq., 31 tons, red burgee R.T.Y.C. The “Daring” and “Secret” withdrew under protest that the “Mosquito” did not start from her moorings. This she had done, but the hour for starting having been delayed she was obliged to remove. At ten seconds past one o’clock they all started with a stiff breeze from the S.W. The “Mosquito” took the lead after rounding the first buoy, and maintained it throughout. The “Esk” gave up the contest at 2.30, and the “Blue Bell” in rounding the second buoy carried away her foremast. The times at which they came in were as follows:—
The “Mosquito,” is a very superior vessel, built by Mr. Mare of Sailing match for a purse of 20 sovereigns. Time race by Yawls of any length; the first Yawl to have £12, the second £5, and the third £3. Four to start or no match. Time 30 seconds to a foot. Entrance 2s. 6d.
They started 3h. 7m. 10s. The “Reindeer” and “Bees’ Wing” carried away their foremasts in the first round. The “Swiftsure” and “Greyhound” gave up in the first round. The “Royal Standard” completed her first round at 4h. 34m. 51s., after which she gave up, having carried away her foremast, considerable time being lost in rigging out another which she had on board. The other boats came in:—
Sailing match by Shrimp Boats for £8. Not to exceed 21 feet in length, over all, first boat £5, second boat £2, third boat £1; no sail allowed but their customary mainsail and foresail, six to start or no match; entrance 1s. The following boats were entered, and started at 3h. 51m. 10s.:— The four which came in first, arrived at the winning point at the time affixed to their names, the others were not timed:—
Rowing Match for a purse of 6 sovereigns, by Beach Gigs, not exceeding six oars, and to be rowed by men belonging to distinct companies. First gig £4; second, £2; three to start or no match; entrance 1s. They started at 6h. 36m. and came in:—
The first of these came in at 6h. 48m. 5s. A dinner was provided at the Norfolk Hotel, at which several gentlemen were present.
July 26th.—On the previous Thursday “a very calamitous accident” had occurred; Capt. Pearson and his family had been to the Theatre, and on their return Miss Mary Sayers walked straight from Regent Street over the Quay Head and was drowned. The body was picked up on the following morning. Mr. J. W. Shelly returned to the charge against Mr. Sewell, and accused him of unduly influencing a voter named Carr. At the Water Frolic the “Stranger” won the cup. The “Thorn,” a “Bermudian cutter-rigged boat,” belonging to Capt. Ellis, R.N., attracting much attention. The following is the report of the inquest held on the body of Miss Sayers:—
There had been a considerable discussion on the question of the election of surgeons to the Hospital, and ultimately a poll was taken as follows:—
and Dr. Impey and Messrs. Smyth, Dashwood and Bayly were declared duly elected. Aug. 26th.—An explosion had taken place on board the “Earl of Liverpool,” London steam packet, off Lowestoft, by which two of the crew had been killed. St. Nicholas’ Church had been re-opened after the work of restoration, when the Lord Bishop of Norwich preached, and 150 ladies and gentlemen partook of a luncheon at the Town Hall, amongst those present being Baron Alderson and M. Guizot and his daughter. The ordinary had been held at the “Angel,” when sixty-five gentlemen sat down to dinner, for which two haunches of venison had been sent by the M.P’s. One hundred and eleven ladies and gentlemen had attended the ball at the Town Hall, when the Members for the Borough, the Officers of the 16th Lancers, Mr. and Misses Lacon, Mr. and Mrs. Palmer, Mr. I. Jermy, Mr., Mrs. and Miss Caldecott, Captain, Mrs. and Misses Pearson, Mr., Mrs. and Miss Tuck, Mr., Mrs. and Miss A. Steward, Mr. B. Dowson, &c., were present. The Rev. Geo. Hills, M.A., P.C. of St. Mary’s Quarry Hill, Leeds, had accepted the living then vacant by the resignation of the Rev. H. Mackenzie. It was remarked that none of the Corporation had attended the luncheon on the occasion of the re-opening of the Church, the Mayor stating that he could not attend the meeting as “the Church” was to be one of the toasts given. Sept. 9th.—The “Hudson” had been launched from Mr. Barber’s yard, after extensive repairs. Sept. 23rd.—The Rev. G. Hills had “read himself in” at St. Nicholas’ Church. Captain Kisbee, R.N., was making experiments with a “patent float.” Sept. 30th.—The Bishop of London and Mrs. Blomfield were staying at Yarmouth. The first buildings on the Britannia Terrace had been commenced. A proposition had been made to extend the esplanade and carriage drive from this to the Victoria Terrace. Oct. 7th.—The Good Samaritan Lodge, M.U.O.F., had held its anniversary at the Masonic Hall, F. Palmer, Esq., in the chair, when about sixty members sat down to dinner, and a silver watch and gold guard chain were presented to W. Hanworth, P.G., for his services to the Lodge during the then past three years. Oct. 14th.—The wards were likely to be hotly contested in November, Sir E. H. K. Lacon being one of the candidates; but at the Registration Court he could not substantiate his claim to be on the Burgess Roll. Oct. 21st.—A meeting had been held, the Mayor in the chair, for purpose of considering the question of the establishment of Water Works. Nov. 4th.—At the Municipal election there had been a return to the corrupt system of “feasting,” and at Gorleston certain voters were so detained all day until after the poll had closed in order to avoid a contest. The following was the result:— North Ward.—Mr. W. H. Bessey and Mr. Henry Danby Palmer re-elected, no opposition. Market Ward.—Mr. Sewell retired, and Mr. Lawn was unseated. The poll being—
Regent Ward (sic), (a) The Mayor (P. Pullyn, Esq.) was re-elected with Mr. R. Ferrier, jun., a Tory, in the place of Mr. Lettis (a Whig) resigned. Nelson Ward.—
Gorleston Ward.—Messrs. Wm. H. Palmer, (L), and S. Miller (C), returned without opposition. The result was a Conservative gain of 5 seats. (a) Evidently this should be St. George’s Ward. There is no return for the Regent Ward, but Sir E. Lacon and Mr. Cherry appeared to have been in fact then returned for that Ward. [Ed. Y. M.] Nov. 11th.—At the Council meeting on the 9th, Mr. Richard Hammond proposed and Mr. Dawson Turner seconded, the re-election of Philip Pullyn, Esq., to the Mayoralty, and Mr. E. H. L. Preston, proposed and Mr. Fenn seconded, Mr. S. C. Marsh for that office, but upon a division being taken, Mr. Pullyn was re-elected by 28 to 15 votes. For Mr. Pullyn—Messrs. Fiddes, Bayly, Barker, Cobb, Pearson, Pike, Fellows, Walpole, R. Hammond, sen., Boulter, E. R. Palmer, H. D. Palmer, P. White, R. Hammond, jun., W. N. Burroughs, D. A. Nov. 18th.—The case of Reg. v. Preston had been decided, the Court of Queen’s Bench holding that the appointment of Overseers rested with the Mayor alone, and not with the Magistrates generally. The friends of Mr. S. C. Marsh, who voted for him as Mayor had dined together at the Bear. It was stated that the Tories could not find a Mayor (mare) without going to Marsh. A high tide had flowed up to the Victoria and Britannia Terraces. Dec. 2nd.—A dinner had been given to the Mayor at the “Star” Tavern, at which Mr. W. N. Burroughs presided. The town had been thrown “into a complete ferment by the report of the catastrophe at Stanfield Hall.” Dec. 16th.—A meeting had been held at the Town Hall for the purpose of impressing the “obligation of the Christian Sabbath.” Wm. H. Palmer, Esq., occupied the chair, and was supported by J. W. Shelly, Esq., and all the local Dissenting Ministers. John E. Lacon, Esq., had died, to the great grief of the townsfolk. Dec. 23rd.—Thos. Brightwen, C. J. Palmer and C. L. Robertson, Esqs., had waited on the Rev H. Mackenzie and presented him with a testimonial of plate. The question of the drainage of the Denes was being considered, and a meeting had been held on the subject, R. Ferrier, Esq., in the chair. 1849.Jan. 13th.—The “Cosmopolite,” 312 tons register, had been launched from Mr. Brandford’s yard. Feb. 3rd.—There were 1,145 boys and 1,461 girls attending the Sunday Schools, about 1,000 of whom belonged to the Established Church. Feb. 10th.—Mr. John Lomas Cufaude had been unanimously elected Clerk of the Peace, in the place of Mr. J. Barth resigned. Feb. 17th.—Mr. Ferrier, upon wishing to leave the Council found the door locked, and made a disturbance by kicking it “with great violence.” March 3rd.—Complaint was made as to the decay of the South Quay trees. March 10th.—A religious service had been held on board the “Cosmopolite,” before her first voyage, she being bound to Singapore. The Mayor (P. Pullyn, Esq.) had entertained the Recorder, the Bar, and several friends at a sumptuous dinner at the “Star.” March 30th.—Contains a full account of the trial of Rush for the Stanfield Hall murders. April 14th.—The appointment of Overseers having become vested in the general body of the Justices by Act of Parliament, the first appointment by them had been made. The following Justices being present:—The Mayor, S. Cobb, R. Hammond, G. D. Palmer, and J. W. Shelly, Esqs., (Whigs), and Geo. Bateman, W. H. Bessey, W. Thurtell, W. Yetts, J. C. Smith, Wm. Danby-Palmer, J. F. Costerton, E. H. L. Preston, and B. Jay, Esqs. (Tories). The following were appointed:—Wm. Green, James Borking, John Key, and Samuel Lessey. The Vestry meeting at the Guildhall had been crowded to suffocation. R. Hammond proposed Mr. C. S. D. Steward for re-election, and Mr. Burroughs nominated Mr. F. Worship for re-election, and they were re-elected accordingly churchwardens for the ensuing year. April 21st.—One hundred and ten ladies and gentlemen had attended the second Subscription Ball. April 28th.—Mr. Gourlay had been elected chairman, and Messrs. Lawn and S. Norman, vice-chairmen, of the Board of Guardians. There had been no contest at the election of the Board. May 19th.—The Mayor had given a dinner at the Star. June 2nd.—The “Yarmouth Bridge Bill” had passed the Committee stage, and it was confidently expected that Breydon would now be deepened. On Whit-Monday the Temperance Society had held a meeting at the Masonic Hall, Mr. W. T. Fisher in the chair. Captain Wm. Larke, R.N., had received from the Admiralty a war medal issued for the action fought off Cape St. Vincent, on the 14th February, 1797, in which glorious engagement he was signal midshipman on board the “Prince George,” 98 guns. June 9th.—Col. Mason had presented a very handsome carved lectern to St. Nicholas’ Church. Most of the lodging houses on or near the Victoria Terrace were let. The Marchioness of Wellesley was staying in the town. June 16th.—The report of the British School showed that there were then 200 scholars at that establishment. June 23rd.—A tailor, on tramp, had (having procured a bed at the Neptune Public-house) drank 9 pints of beer at night and 4 the next morning before proceeding to Lowestoft. June 30th.—The Lord Lieutenant, with Lady Leicester, several members of the Digby family, Mr., Mrs. and Miss Whitbread, the Hon. Mr. Coke, Col. Porter, Lord Hastings, the Hon. Mr. Astley, Mr. F. Astley, and Mr. Norris, had secured rooms at the Victoria Hotel. The Guildhall was in progress of demolition. There had been a good catch of mackerel, one boat having brought upwards of 6,000 fish. July 14th.—At the Regatta the following yachts competed:—“Hilda,” R.T.Y.C., 25 tons; “Cynthia,” R.V.Y.C., 50 tons; “Foam,” R.V.Y.C., 20 tons; “Mosquito,” R.T.Y.C., 50 tons; “Secret,” R.T.Y.C., 20 tons; and the “Juvenile,” R.H.Y.C., 15 tons. The “Cynthia,” won the cup. Upwards of 2,300 passengers were conveyed to Yarmouth by the Railway to witness these sports. The Mayor’s windows had been broken and a reward of £10 offered. Aug. 25th.—Complaint was made that when fishing boats arrived at the Quay on Sunday, a crowd collected round the door of some public-house, and on the arrival of a salesman he was accompanied into such house and held a sale there of the fish, and that the police never interfered to prevent this violation of the Sabbath. Sept. 1st.—Lady Agnes Buller, Sir William and Lady Wimper, and Mr. and Mrs. Wood had taken houses on Brandon Terrace. An individual resident in the town, had, for the wager of a bottle of rum, driven a pony and cart to the end of the Jetty, for which he was taken before the Justices and fined 20s. Great complaint had been made of persons smoking cigars on Victoria Terrace to the annoyance of ladies. Reports as to the appearance of cholera were prevalent in the town. St. Peter’s Church had been lighted with gas and opened for evening service. Sept. 15th.—The Theatre had been closed after a disastrous season, it was considered that Mr. Clarence had lost £100 by this venture. Mr. Cufaude and another gentleman amateur had appeared at the Theatre, in A new way to pay old Debts, and had been received with “rapturous applause.” The Drainage question had been discussed at a meeting of the inhabitants (the Mayor in the chair). Sept. 22nd.—The transfer of the parsonage house from the Corporation to the Vicar, had been virtually completed. Oct. 13th.—The tide had flowed up to Britannia Terrace. A bed of oysters had been discovered between the Monument and North Pier. “Dogfish” had damaged the fishermen’s nets and devoured a “large quantity of herring.” Oct. 20th.—Friday having been the day appointed for “Humiliation and Prayer,” upwards of 2,900 persons attended St. Nicholas’ Church services; in the morning the Rev. Geo. Hills preached from Micah vi., 6, 7 and 8; in the afternoon the Rev. H. Neville; in the evening the Rev. G. Hills, from Numbers xxi., 48. The collections amounted to £100. Nov. 3rd.—The Market and Regent Wards had been contested. Messrs. Gourlay and Steward (Whigs) against Messrs. W. Aldred and Fyson (Conservatives) in the Market Ward, and Messrs. J. Fish and J. D. Chapman (Whigs) against Messrs. R. D. Barber and H. R. Harmer (Conservatives) in the Regent Ward. The elections terminated in favour of Messrs. Barber and Fish in the Regent, and Messrs. Aldred and Gourlay in the Market Ward. In the North, St. George’s, and Nelson Wards there were no contests, consequently Messrs. Wm. Worship, P. White, R. Ferrier, B. Jay, G. Cannell, and M. Butcher had been re-elected. In the Gorleston Ward Messrs. Clarke (Whig) and R. Steward (Conservative) had been returned. Nov. 17th.—A “Sanitary Inquiry” had been held before Wm. Lee, Esq. Dec. 22nd.—Mr. Jas. Jackson had been elected a Councillor for the North Ward in the place of Richard Hammond, Esq., who had been appointed an Alderman, vice S. Cobb, Esq., deceased. Dec. 30th.—£35 13s. 6d. had been paid by Mr. Sloman to the funds of the Hospital, on account of the profits derived from the sale of hymn books. The inmates of the Workhouse had been regaled with a dinner of plum pudding and roast beef, with a pint of strong beer each. 1850.Jan. 5th.—At the Hospital meeting it was stated that £96 4s. 11d. had been collected for that institution on the general Fast Day. Mr. B. Dowson occupied the chair, and Messrs. G. D. Palmer, J. G. Cannell, W. Steele, W. H. Palmer, and Dr. Impey took part in the proceedings. Jan. 12th.—The Haven Commissioners were being urged to lengthen the Jetty, to enable vessels to land there when they could not enter the port. Jan. 19th.—An address of condolence had been voted by the Town Council to the Queen on the occasion of the death of the Queen Dowager. The parsonage house had been purchased from the Corporation by private subscription. The Revs. J. Everitt, S. Dunn, and W. Griffiths, three Wesleyan Ministers, expelled by the Conference, had held a meeting of their friends at the Corn Hall. Jan. 26th.—The annual meeting of the Royal Life Fund had been held, W. H. Palmer, Esq., in the chair, when the expenditure for the year appeared to have been £174 11s. 9d., as against assets amounting to £172 15s. 9d. The Rev. Bowyer Vaux had delivered a lecture on “Nineveh.” The “Enterprise,” steamer, was being repaired by Mr. A. R. Palmer, prior to her resuming her passage between this port and Rotterdam. Ninety volumes of books had been given to the library of the Young Men’s Institute by the Mayor (D. A. Gourlay, Esq.), Admiral Hills and Robert Steward, Esq. Feb. 16th.—An endeavour was being made to reduce the wages paid to coalheavers. Feb. 23rd.—Disturbances had arisen on this account, and a man named Lightning had complained to the Mayor that he had been assaulted by James Miller and others because he agreed to the owners’ terms. Mr. Henry Pickard (relieving officer) had been charged before the Magistrates for the manslaughter of Sarah Auger (aged 20) and acquitted. The smack “Good Intent” had been seized and condemned as a smuggler, and Richard Parmenter, of the White Swan Inn, and George Shirley, fish curer, had been committed to Norwich Castle upon Exchequer writs for £8,230 each. A meeting had been held with regard to the legalisation of marriage with a deceased wife’s sister (the Mayor in the Chair), when a petition in favour of that measure was adopted. March 9th.—The “Sacramento” (400 tons) had been launched from Mr. H. Fellows’ yard. March 16th.—Mr. Worship, Mr. Ferrier, and Mr. Jay, had attended a meeting of the Haven Commissioners, and suggested that the first stone of the bridge should be laid with Masonic honours. Mr. Benjamin Button had been appointed one of the parish surgeons in the place of Mr. William Burgess deceased. The highest tender for the ballast dues had not been taken owing to a mistake of the Deputy Town Clerk. The conduct of the prisoners in the gaol had been of an extremely disorderly character. March 23rd.—The “Eagle” (recently launched from the yard of Mr. T. Barber) had been lost off Jaffa. Mr. Barber was insured to the extent of £4,000. Five wherries had broken adrift at night and fouled the Haven bridge but they had all been secured by the river watch. March 30th.—There had been a heavy fall of snow and intense cold, the thermometer standing at 23 deg. April 6th.—The first boilers ever made in the town had been manufactured by Mr. S. V. Moore, for the “Enterprize,” and fixed in her at the Crane. They weighed 13 tons each. William Barth, Esq., had died in London. Mr. Robert Waters’ mill at Southtown had been burnt. It was insured for £1,600 in the Sun and Norwich Union Fire Offices. April 13th.—The death of Admiral Hills is recorded. The following Guardians had been elected:—The Mayor (D. A. Gourlay, Esq.), T. Brightwen, James Jackson, George Danby-Palmer, S. C. Marsh, J. Fish, J. Fiddes, and B. Fenn, Esqs., and Messrs. M. Blowers, R. Ecclestone, C. Steward, J. Lawn, T. Lettis, jun., S. Norman, J. D. Chapman, and S. J. Fill. April 20th.—A petition for the abolition of Church Rates was being signed in the town. April 27th.—The Congregationalists had determined to build a new chapel upon part of the site of the late Mansion of John Penrice, Esq., in King Street, and £1,107 10s. 7d. had already been subscribed. Dr. Smyth had delivered a lecture on “Respiration and Atmospheric Air,” at the Y.M.I. The attendance was small. May 4th.—Contains the record of the death of Samuel Palmer, Esq., from the effects of an accident. Mr. Palmer was taking a drive in the afternoon, and while going over the Bridge his pony took fright at the firing of some cannon in commemoration of the marriage of Miss Costerton, Mr. Palmer in attempting to jump out of his gig was thrown with great force upon his head, which injury proved a fatal one. A finely-toned bell weighing 10 cwt. 3 qrs. 14 lbs. in the key G, bearing the inscription “Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam,” had been fixed in the tower of the new Roman Catholic Church. The Poor’s box in the Parish Church had been broken open, and the contents, believed to be a large amount, stolen. May 11th.—Mr. E. H. L. Preston had been appointed Receiver of Admiralty Droits in the place of Mr. Samuel Palmer deceased. The following compensation had been awarded, with regard to the properties taken for the approach to the new bridge:—
Messrs. Preston’s case was going to a Suffolk jury. The Jury impannelled in the case of Preston v. The Haven Commissioners, after hearing the evidence of the plaintiff, and Mr. Palmer in reply, awarded them £950 damage and £100 for the value of the land taken. May 25th.—Rustic sports had been provided on the South Denes, at Whitsuntide, when there had been a great influx of people brought by rail and the “Earl of Liverpool” steamer. The “Prince of Wales,” Revenue cutter, Lieut. John Allen, had brought into the harbour the “Seaflower,” having on board 122 parcels of leaf tobacco of 50 lbs. each. June 1st.—The Queen v. The Justices of Great Yarmouth, as to rating Vauxhall Gardens, had been heard and the rule obtained for the parish, discharged with costs. Mr. O’Malley appeared for Mr. C. Cory, and Mr. Palmer for the parish. The Southtown tolls had been let by auction to Mr. W. Matson for £344 per annum. In 1820 these tolls had only realised £248. A large meeting had been held at the Angel inn on the subject of the exceedingly high Poor’s rate levied in the parish, Mr. Richard Ferrier in the chair. June 15th.—It appeared from the Guardians accounts that 25 per cent. was allowed in their accounts “for waste in the consumption of meat.” June 22nd.—The following persons had been elected Poor’s rate collectors, viz., Mr. Robert Bullen, Mr. Thomas Kelf, Mr. High, Mr. R. Harbert, and Mr. William Nutman. Bro. Richard Ferrier had entertained his brother Masons at Burgh Castle, in commemoration of the completion of his new mansion, the foundation of which was laid with Masonic honours. July 6th.—Mr. Joseph Clarence had obtained a license for the Theatre for six months, subject to certain more stringent regulations than had previously prevailed. July 13th.—The flag on the church and the town flags on the hall had been hoisted at half-mast upon the day of Sir R. Peel’s funeral. William Johnson, Esq., of Southtown, had given an entertainment on the occasion of the marriage of his daughter to William Mart, Esq., of London. July 27th.—A meeting had been held with regard to the “Public Health Act.” Aug. 10th.—Youell’s nurseries were in full bloom. Mr. John Morton, of Caister, had taken the degree of a M.C.S. Edin. Aug. 17th.—The late high tide had removed nearly 60 acres of beach and sandbanks at Caister, and a shoal called the Hood, lying to the North of the village had disappeared. Consequent upon this there had been a large deposit of sand upon Yarmouth Beach. Robert Rising, Esq., the auditor, having applied for a summons against Mr. Henry Pickard, late assistant overseer and rate collector, on a charge of embezzling £675 13s. 8¾d., at the hearing of such information the prisoner pleaded “guilty,” and failing sufficient distress he was sentenced to two months’ imprisonment. He had sureties to the amount of £400 who were being proceeded against. Aug. 24th.—Col. Peel, M.P., J. S. Dunkald, Esq., and Sir E. H. K. Lacon, Bart., had acted as Stewards of the Races. The Ferries had been let by William Walpole, Esq., by auction, the upper ferry for £250, and the Gorleston ferry for £175 per annum. Aug. 31st.—Lady Bolton, a niece of Lord Nelson, had visited Capt. Manby, who had been a schoolmate of his Lordship 79 years previously. Sept. 14th.—The churchwardens and overseers had been summoned before the Justices to show cause why they neglected or refused to pay over to the Guardians the sum of £789, in accordance with their order, and the hearing of the case adjourned. Sept. 21st.—A supplemental rate of 2d. in the £ had been made to meet this demand. It appeared that the Guardians asked for £2,800 for the current quarter, but the overseers insisted that £2,200 would suffice, and only in the first instance raised that amount, hence the deficiency. Sept. 28th.—There was likely to be an appeal against this supplemental poor’s rate. A meeting of the electors for the Regent Ward had been held at the “Star and Garter” Inn, at which Mr. Thomas George presided, when S. C. Marsh and R. H. Harmer, Esqs., offered themselves as candidates, the determination of D. Turner, Esq., to retire was announced by Mr. W. Worship. Oct. 12th.—The season, in consequence of the high position Lowestoft had taken as a watering place, had been far from prosperous. Sept. 26th.—The new Roman Catholic Church had been licensed for marriages. A Vestry Meeting had been held as to the Rating of small tenements, when the poll taken on an amendment in favour of applying the Act, was 329 as against 68 against it. A special Sessions had been held to hear upwards of 250 appeals against the recently made Poor’s Rate. Mr. J. H. Harrison’s was the case taken, and after hearing Mr. Chamberlin on his behalf, and examining the Rate Book, Mr. Preston moved and Mr. G. Danby-Palmer seconded, and it was carried by the vote of the bench that an unequal assessment existed and the rate was accordingly quashed. Mr. Cufaude on behalf of the Overseers, then stated that he agreed to this. The decision was received with applause. Sir J. Walmesley, M.P., J. Hume, Esq., M.P., and T. Norton, Esq., attended a meeting as a deputation from the Financial Reform Association. Nov. 9th.—The result of the Municipal Election had left the parties equally balanced in the Council; the means used in these contests having in most instances been “disgusting and disgraceful.” The following was the polling:—
Nov. 16th.—At the Council Meeting on the 9th, 46 members being present, Mr. George Danby-Palmer proposed and Mr. P. Pullyn seconded Capt. Charles Pearson, R.N., for the office of Mayor, and Mr. Wm. H. Palmer proposed and Mr. E. H. L. Preston seconded, Sir E. H. K. Lacon, Bart., for that office. Upon taking the votes it appeared 25 were for Capt. Pearson and 21 for Sir E. H. K. Lacon. Mr. Ferrier then remarked “The majority for Capt. Pearson is 4, and as 10 Aldermen voted for him, he is in fact returned by gentlemen who are now out of office.” Messrs. J. Fyson, Chas. J. Palmer, J. C. Smith, H. Jay, W. Yetts, (Conservatives) and the Mayor and Messrs. J. Pike, J. Fiddes, J. Bayly, J. Barker and B. Fenn, were then nominated for Aldermen, when 42 members voted for Mr. Fenn and 21 for the other 5 party candidates, whereupon Mayor gave his casting vote in favour of the Whig Nominees. The Mayor’s dinner was held at the “Star” on the following Monday, when His Worship occupied the chair and R. Hammond, Esq., the Vice-chair. D. A. Gourlay, Esq. (Deputy-Mayor) P. Pullyn, G. Danby-Palmer, H. Worship, F. Palmer, W. N. Burroughs, Esqs., and the principal Liberal members of the Corporation were present. The price of Gas had been reduced to 5s. per thousand cubic feet. H. Palmer, Esq., had notified his intention to resign the Town Clerkship. Mr. Cufaude, Mr. C. Cory, and Mr. J. Clowes, were spoken of as probable candidates. Mr. G. Johnson had been elected master of the Workhouse. Nov. 23rd.—The crew of a Sheringham smack had been fined £100 each, or six months’ imprisonment for smuggling 2,760 lbs. of tobacco. Dec. 21st.—W. Lee, Esq., had held an Inquiry as to the drainage of the Denes. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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