Oct. 18th.—A narrative of the proceedings at the Volunteer Review had been prepared by Mr. C. J. Palmer, and published. Oct. 22nd.—There had been disastrous storms at sea, and it was known that four vessels had foundered in the roads. The retiring Councillors were—North Ward: H. Boulter and W. N. Burroughs. Market Ward: F. Worship and C. C. Aldred. Regent Ward: S. C. Marsh and S. B. Cory. St. George’s Ward: J. G. Plummer and J. C. Smith. Nelson Ward: G. Danby Palmer and C. E. Bartram. St. Andrew’s Ward: E. H. L. Preston and H. Teasdel. One thousand persons had visited the Exhibition (London) by a cheap train. Oct. 25th.—The Mayor had entertained a large party of invited guests at the Town Hall. The Dutchmen had already arrived “in the schuyts or sea-tubs” for the fishing. Nov. 1st.—Several shipments of herring had been made for the Mediterranean. Nov. 5th.—At the Municipal election Mr. Mainprice had taken the place of Mr. Burroughs (who retired), and Mr. Rose had ousted Mr. S. B. Cory, who refused “to the curb to yield.” Nov. 8th.—Line fishing from boats and the Britannia Pier had become a fashionable amusement. Nov. 12th.—The Town Council had voted an address of loyalty to the Queen, and to the Prince of Wales, upon the latter attaining his majority. Sir E. H. K. Lacon proposed, and C. J. Palmer, Esq., seconded, the re-election of the Mayor, which motion was carried _nem. dis._, and the retiring aldermen, Messrs. J. T. Bracey, J. Bunn, B. Fenn, H. R. Harmer, W. Laws, and W. Mabson were re-elected. Nov. 19th.—The prizes recently shot for by the Rifle Volunteers had been distributed at the Victoria Gardens by the Mayor. Nov. 22nd.—The local Charity Trustees’ scheme for the establishment of a Grammar School had been approved by the Charity Commissioners. The Lancashire Relief Committee was in full work, and the following articles had been forwarded to Manchester:—63 coats, 70 cloaks and shawls, 21 dresses, 20 children’s frocks, 20 blankets and quilts, 28 pairs of boots, 42 flannel waistcoats and shirts, 34 pairs of trousers, 36 hats, and 361 other articles of clothing. In one day 1,500 lasts of herring had been brought into the harbour. Nov. 26th.—A public meeting in aid of the Lancashire Relief Fund had been held (the Mayor in the chair), and £160 subscribed in the room. Dec. 13th.—Two hundred barrels of herring had been sent to Manchester for the Relief Fund by the fish merchants. Dec. 17th.—The following rota of magistrates for salvage purposes had been appointed:—R. Hammond, E. H. L. Preston, J. W. Shelly, R. Steward. B. Jay, J. Clark, J. Fenn, and P. Pullyn. Dec. 20th.—During the week more than 600 articles of wearing apparel had been forwarded to Manchester for the Relief Fund. The fishing had proved a “successful and profitable season.” Dec. 24th.—Mr. Rust had launched a fine new brig for the Mediterranean trade. Dec. 27th.—£850 had been raised for the Lancashire Relief Fund.