—The proprietors of the Expedition coach started new coaches, called the Magnet, which ran from the Swan Inn and Rampant Horse Inn, Norwich, each afternoon at four o’clock and arrived in London at seven in the morning. The return coach left the Golden Cross, Charing Cross, at six p.m., called at the White Horse, Fetter Lane, at 6.20, the Cross Keys, Wood Street, at 6.30, “cleared” from the Flower Pot and Bull Inns at seven o’clock, and arrived at Norwich at nine the next morning. —The following malefactors were executed at Thetford: James Reeve for rape; Miles Wiseman for shooting at and wounding William Everett, gamekeeper, at Rackheath; and Robert Gibson for sheep stealing. “The body of Wiseman was buried at Hardingham churchyard, whence it was stolen by resurrection men, who had been observed lurking about the chief part of the previous day.” 15.—Wombwell’s National Menagerie was exhibited at Tombland Fair, Norwich. It was described as “the greatest variety of living animals ever collected together since the days of Noah.” 16.—Died at Caister, near Norwich, Francis Neale, in the 100th year of his age. 21.—Died at Harley Street, Cavendish Square, aged 71, Mr. John Dixon, of Rainham Hall, Norwich, and of Gledhow, Yorkshire, Colonel of the West York Militia. 25.—The organ at North Walsham church was opened with a recital given by Mr. E. Pettet, of Norwich. 29.—The members of the three Church of England Societies, namely for the Education of the Poor, for Promoting Christian Knowledge, and for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts, had their “first united anniversary” dinner at the Norfolk Hotel, Norwich. The Deputy Mayor, Mr. Robert Hawkes, presided. MAY. 1.—Mr. Henry Francis was elected Mayor of Norwich. 5.—Died at an advanced age, Mrs. Windham, widow of the Right Hon. William Windham, of Felbrigg. 6.—The second anniversary dinner of the Swaffham Rat Society was held at the George Inn, in that town. The report stated: “From the time the ferrets re-commenced their operations in October, 1823, assisted by the terriers, the total number of rats killed up to May 6th was 1,140, which added to last year’s return makes 2,947 rats exterminated in the course of twelve months.” 8.*—“The King has granted William Lukin, Esq., Rear-Admiral of the White Squadron of his Majesty’s Fleet, to take, use, and bear the arms of Windham, in memory of his uncle, the Right Hon. William Windham, of Felbrigg Hall.” (By the death of Mrs. Windham Admiral Windham came into possession of the estates of his late uncle.) —*“We understand that there are at this time persons stationed upon the road between Norwich and London for the purpose of giving information against the proprietors of coaches carrying more than the number of passengers allowed by Act of Parliament, or any waggon or van carrying passengers without being duly licensed.”