April 8th.—Reports the death of George Danby-Palmer, Esq., as follows:—“We regret to record the decease of this gentleman, who expired at his residence, South Quay, on Tuesday evening last. Mr. Palmer was born July 5th, 1787, and was therefore in his 78th year. He was a member of the old Corporation, and since the passing of the Municipal Reform Act, had continued in the new Corporation, although of late years illness had prevented him from taking any active part in the administration of municipal matters. He was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Norfolk as well as the Borough, and also filled the office of Haven Commissioner. Mr. Palmer throughout his long connection with the town was closely identified with the trade and commerce of the port, being a large shipowner, and deeply interested in the fisheries. His loss will be felt by many, particularly among the poor, to whom he was a true friend. As a tribute of respect to his memory, the flags have been hoisted on the shipping and principal buildings in the town during the week.” In politics Mr. Palmer was a Whig, and possessed great influence in the town. April 15th.—Mr. H. H. Barber (Lib.) and Mr. S. K. Smith (Con.) were candidates for the seat thus rendered vacant in the Nelson Ward. The following Guardians had been elected:—North Ward: Messrs. S. Nightingale, J. B. Hylton, and I. Shuckford. Market Ward: Messrs. J. Laws, C. C. Aldred, and J. Fenn. Regent Ward: Messrs. W. Worship, R. D. Barber, and C. Diver. St. George’s Ward: Messrs. F. Palmer, J. Scott, and B. Fenn. Nelson Ward: Messrs. J. Clowes, W. T. Fisher, C. Woolverton, and G. W. Moore. The shipwrights, who had been on strike, had returned to their employment. April 22nd.—The debt on St. Nicholas’ Church was then £6,700. The contest in the Nelson Ward had resulted as follows:— H. H. Barber (Lib.) 150 S. K. Smith (Con.) 117 And “the proceedings throughout the day had all the characteristics of a general election.” Messrs. C. S. D. Steward and E. R. Aldred had been re-elected Churchwardens by the Vestry. May 13th.—The “George” schooner had been launched from Mr. Rust’s yard. May 27th.—There had been no special demonstration of loyalty on the Queen’s birthday. The Dowager Lady Lacon had bequeathed £200 to the Hospital. A “French Club,” of which M. Butel was the tutor, was meeting at the Norfolk Hotel. June 7th.—A meeting of the Conservative party had been held at the Star Hotel, which was attended by Sir E. H. K. Lacon and Mr. Goodson, and an active canvass had been commenced on behalf of those gentlemen, as the Conservative candidates for the Borough. June 10th.—The Liberals had met at the Angel Hotel, when Mr. E. W. Watkin, by letter, strongly recommended Mr. A. Brogden, and Mr. J. C. Marshman to the electors, and those gentlemen were, on the motion of Mr. Livingston, seconded by Mr. Moore, requested to visit the Borough with Mr. Watkin.