Yarmouth Notes, 1830-1872. Collated from the File of the Norwich Mercury — John Shaqi
Yarmouth Notes, 1830-1872. Collated from the File of the Norwich MercuryPalmer, Frederick Danby
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Yarmouth Notes, 1830-1872. Collated from the File of the Norwich Mercury
Palmer, Frederick Danby
Great Yarmouth (England) -- History
rate, such a flagrant attempt at delusion would be scouted by our
patriotic townsmen, as one of the basest of libels on old Yarmouth *
* * * The public dinner, rejoicings, &c., will, we have just heard,
not take place till after the passing of the Scotch and Irish Bills.
The dinner, will, we believe, be held at the Town Hall, there being
no reason to doubt that the Mayor, with his accustomed gentlemanly
feeling, will grant the building for that purpose. Wm. Barth, Esq.,
is expected to preside.
During the Spring eight vessels had sailed from Yarmouth to different
parts of the Canadas, carrying 916 passengers.
June 21st.—The Haven and Pier Commissioners had attended for the purpose
of examining the Harbour Works, and it was hoped that extensive
improvements would be made therein.
The Conservatives had not announced any candidates, and it was considered
probable that Messrs. Anson and Rumbold would be re-elected.
The Rev. Mr. Griffith, junr., had delivered a very impressive sermon on
board the Cyrus under the Bethel Flag.
June 28th.—The Corporation had voted an address to the King upon his
escape from the late “atrocious” attack upon him.
A vessel was lying off the Pier Head with the Yellow Flag (cholera)
flying.
July 5th.—A public dinner was to be held to celebrate the passing of the
Reform Bill, and Mr. Windham, the Liberal candidate for E. Norfolk, was
to meet his friends, Major Keppel being unable to accompany him.
July 12th.—The Dreadnought lugger (having on board a large cargo of
smuggled goods) had been captured.
The Sylvan (belonging to J. H. Palmer, Esq.,) had arrived at Quebec with
emigrants.
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