K. Lacon, Bart., M.P., and B. Bond Cabbell, Esq., M.P. The entries were "numerous and good"; there were several charges brought against pickpockets before the Justices arising out of these sports.
It was stated that "a Mr. John Cooper" had been the author of the several paragraphs during the late Election, of which so much complaint had been made.
The King of Holland had presented Mr. W. Stirling Lacon with a silver medal for his invention for lowering ship"s boats. The Great Britain was being fitted with this apparatus.
Aug. 28th.-Commander Henry J. Lacon had been appointed to the "Daring,"
12, brig.
W. T. McCullagh, Esq., had been staying with the Mayor, and had visited Grout"s factory.
Sept. 4th.-There were 182 applicants for renewal of licenses; no new licenses were granted, although in respect of one ease the Justices divided five against five, and a "scene of confusion" ensued.
Sept. 11th.-Messrs. Harrison had launched the "Water Witch," 37, smack, from their yard.
The Bridge works had been stopped owing to "quicksands."
Sept. 18th.-The Paper appears in mourning for the Duke of Wellington.
Sept. 25th.-Lieutenant Chambers had ascended in the Prince of Wales balloon from the Vauxhall-gardens; it contained 36,000 cubic feet of gas.
He descended on a marsh near the Norwich-road at no great distance from the place of ascent.
Dr. Impey"s sudden and lamented death had caused a vacancy in the Nelson-ward, and the Conservatives had started Mr. John Clarke as their nominee.
Oct. 2nd.-The "Lady Haven Estate" in Southtown had been sold for 7,000.
At the Nelson-ward Election, the opposition to Mr. Clarke"s return was only a nominal one, the numbers being-
Mr. J. Clarke (Con.) 122 Mr. Owles (Lib.) 4
The numbers in the Council were thus balanced 24 to 24.
Oct. 9th.-Records the death of Admiral Fisher.
An appeal was made for the restoration of the Nelson Column.
At the Registration Court, Mr. C. Chamberlin appeared for the Liberals and Mr. Cufaude for the Conservatives, and the former claimed a gain of 42 upon the revision.
Oct. 16th.-At the Court held for the Revision of the Burgess Roll, Mr.
Chamberlin again appeared for the Liberals and Mr. Ferrier for the Conservatives, and the former again claimed a gain upon the proceedings.
It was proposed to erect a monument to the memory of the late Dr. Impey.
Oct. 23rd.-Peter Le Neve Arnold, Esq., a dumb gentleman, had been found to be of unsound mind since January, 1840. This Inquiry was conducted at the Victoria Hotel.
The Bishop of Norwich had confirmed 136 candidates.
Oct. 30th.-A man named Horth had been committed for trial on the charge of attempting to murder Mrs. Proudfoot.
The names of Messrs. S. C. Marsh, J. G. Plummer, and C. J. Palmer (the Mayor-Elect in 1835), were mentioned as probable holders of the Mayoralty during the ensuing year.
Dr. Dunne had been elected Physician to the Hospital (vice Impey deceased).
Nov. 6th.-Mr. J. S. Cobb had lectured on the "Objects and Uses of Botany."
MUNIc.i.p.aL ELECTION.
_Regent Ward_.-Barber (C) and Fish (L).
_St. George"s Ward_.-Ferrier and B. Jay (C).
_Nelson Ward_.-W. Yetts and C. J. Palmer (C).
_Gorleston_.-R. Steward (C) and W. T. Clarke (L.)
The returns for the _North_ and _Market Wards_ could not be given.
Nov. 13th-At the Council Meeting Mr. Alderman Fenn had proposed, and Mr.
Preston seconded, S. C. Marsh, Esq., as Mayor for the ensuing year, and that gentleman was thereupon elected without opposition.
Upon the re-election of Corporation officers, Mr. Bales (the old officer) was opposed by Mr. Collins as second Mayor"s officer, and the latter appointed, 8 Liberals voting for Bales, and 21 Conservatives for Collins.
The Mayor"s Dinner was held at the Town-hall. Cosgrove"s Bra.s.s Band attended and a number of ladies were in the gallery; the decorations were very rich and elegant; 186 gentlemen were present, amongst whom were-Viscount Le Franchien, Sir E. Travers, K.H., H. N. Burroughes, Esq., M.P., Rev. R. Bent, Messrs. T Browne, T. Brightwen, R. D. Barber, J.
Baker, M. Brown, C. Brown, E. Bell, W. H. Bessey, J. Bracey, C. Cherry, C. Cory, W. Clementson, J. L. Cufaude, T. W. Clarke, C. Chamberlin, W.
Dowson, C. B. Dashwood, W. H. Diver, Captain P. Eyton, R.N., R. Ferrier, B. Fenn, J. G. Fisher, Captain Gooch, R.N. D. A. Gourlay, W. Johnson, H.
Jay, B. Jay, J. Jackson, H. Matchett, S. Nightingale, E. H. L. Preston, Captain Pearson, R.N., A. Preston, William Danby-Palmer, C. J. Palmer, W.
H. Palmer, P. Pullyn, J. G. Plummer, W. Rising, Captain Smyth, R.N., F.
Steward, R. Steward, S. W. Spelman, J. C. Smith, W. Thurtle, H. Teasdel, Rev. B. Vaux, Captain White, R.N., Rev. M. Waters, H. V. Worship, F.
Worship, W. Worship, R. S. Watling, J. D. Waters, W. Yetts, E. P. Youell, &c.
The "Norfolk," 300 tons, had been launched from Mr. Fellows" yard.
Nov. 20th.-The Right Hon. M. T. Baines had presented the pet.i.tion against the return of Sir E. H. K. Lacon and Mr. Rumbold, whereupon "Mr. Rumbold (who was present) took up his hat and left the House."
The funeral of the Duke of Wellington had been observed as a general day of mourning.
A fire had nearly been occasioned by an accident in the Town-hall kitchen during the Mayor"s Dinner.
Nov. 23rd.-Sir E. Lacon and Mr. Rumbold (accompanied by Mr. W. H. Palmer) had had an interview with the Right Honourable J. W. Henley, and presented the Shipowners" Memorial.
Sergeant Kinglake and Mr. O"Brien had been retained by Mr. F. S.
Costerton in the matter of the Election pet.i.tion.
Mr. Robert Steward had caused the Attorney-General to serve writs on several members of the Town Council, with a view to testing the validity of the renewal of leases by that body under a custom then in force in the town. Mr. W. Worship strongly deprecated this proceeding.
Dec. 4th.-At the Council meeting it was resolved, on the motion of Mr.
Ferrier, seconded by Mr. C. C. Aldred, that the Town Clerk defend the actions so commenced at the instance of Mr. Steward.
The pet.i.tion had been defeated, as the Examiner had reported "the sureties to the pet.i.tion to be informal and invalid."