Yarmouth Notes, 1830-1872. Collated from the File of the Norwich MercuryPalmer, Frederick Danby
History
Yarmouth Notes, 1830-1872. Collated from the File of the Norwich Mercury
Palmer, Frederick Danby
Great Yarmouth (England) -- History
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.”
MUNICIPAL 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.
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