26.—Mrs. Sloman, formerly of the Norwich Company, made her first appearance at Covent Garden as Belvedera in “Venice Preserved.” The “Times” described the performance as “more than respectable—in many parts excellent”; and the “Morning Herald” stated that “it was the most promising tragic _début_ since the days of Miss O’Neil, and the applause at the dropping of the curtain was long, loud, and universal.” Mrs. Sloman was subsequently engaged by the managers of Covent Garden for three years at a high salary. NOVEMBER. 7.—William Brownsell, many years in the service of Mr. William Mason, of Necton, was accidentally shot in his master’s plantation by a spring gun. He lay in dreadful agony all night and died soon after being found next morning. 15.—A private watch instituted and maintained by the inhabitants of St. Stephen’s, Norwich, commenced its duties. —A prize fight took place near Mattishall between Mike Fenn and John Short, of Norwich. “After 14 rounds Fenn was so dreadfully beaten that he was carried off the ground in a state of insensibility.” Two thousand persons were present. 20.*—“Died at East Dereham last week a poor woman of the name of Rumble, aged 103 years. She retained her faculties till within a month of her decease.” DECEMBER. 3.—At a meeting held at the Guildhall, Norwich, under the presidency of the Mayor, it was resolved to establish a law library in the city. 11.—The prospectus of a plan for establishing a “Museum of Natural History, Antiquity, &c.” in Norwich was issued in accordance with a resolution passed at a meeting held a short time previously under the chairmanship of Mr. John Harvey. 14.—The London, Yarmouth, and Norwich Steampacket Company announced the completion of a new vessel, called the City of Norwich, for the London and Yarmouth trade. A considerable portion of the stock of this company was raised in Norwich and Yarmouth. 15.—Married at East Dereham, by the Rev. C. H. Wollaston, Mr. Fisher, jun., of the Norfolk and Suffolk Company of Comedians, to Sarah, third daughter of Mr. William Howard. —A meeting was held at the King’s Arms Inn, North Walsham, at which it was resolved to carry into immediate execution the Act of Parliament for the construction of the North Walsham and Dilham Canal. 17.—Concerts were given on the 17th and 18th at Norwich Theatre under the management of Messrs. Pettet. The performers included Signor and Madame Renzi De Begnes and Miss Paton. 20.—Signor Antonio, “generally called Il Diavolo Antonio,” commenced an engagement at the Norwich Assembly Room in an entertainment consisting of gymnastic exercises, feats of strength, juggling, and fantoccini. —Died at his house in St. Giles’, Norwich, the Rev. Thomas Deeker, M.A., 66 years vicar of Bawdsey, Suffolk, rector of St. Simon and Jude, Norwich, perpetual curate of St. Margaret and St. Swithin, and chaplain of the county gaol.