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.” The Mayor was requested to take notice of this, and on the motion of Mr. W. Worship the following resolution was passed:—That “we as a Council hold the Mayor blameless for taking anyone into custody in protecting this Council in its deliberation.” 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.