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
August 30th.—The friends of Mr. Wilshere had dined together at the
“Star.”
Mr. G. Steward had been chaired for Mr. Wilshere. Mr. S. Palmer had
received a letter from Mr. Wilshere, expressing in the warmest terms his
sense of the high honour thus conferred upon him.
Sept. 6th.—Mr. Wilshere had arrived in Yarmouth and addressed the
electors.
C. F. Burton, Esq., had died from the effects of a fall from his horse on
the Southtown Road.
Sept 17th.—A public dinner of the supporters of Mr. Wilshere had been
held at the Town Hall. Admiral Sir George Parker, K.C.B., presided, and
amongst those present were Messrs. George Steward, S. Cobb, the Mayor, T.
O. Springfield, Capt. Pearson, Capt. Harmer, J. Fowler, H. Munro, Rev. T.
Fowler, R. Hammond, H. Worship, C. Bell, S. Palmer, N. Palmer, C. Marsh,
E. R. Palmer, J. L. Cufaude, Clowes, &c.
Sept. 20th.—At the Roads Regatta the “Brilliant” was first, the “Red
Rover” second, and the “Algerine” third, in the match for the silver cup,
weighing 17oz. The “Coastguard” had been practising, under the direction
of Capt. Harmer and Lieut. Kisbee.
Sept. 27th.—In consequence of the long continuance of calm weather the
millers had not been able to grind any corn for three weeks.
Oct. 4th.—The Revision Court had been held, Messrs. W. Worship and J. L.
Cufaude appearing for the Reformers, and Messrs. Waters and E. H. L.
Preston for the Tories. The Whigs claimed a majority, on the result of
51.
Oct. 11th.—Lord Tavistock and C. B. Greville (acting as referees) with
regard to the recent contest had stated “that if requested by Mr. Baring,
Mr. Wilshere is bound to resign his seat for Yarmouth (for which he was
elected without his knowledge or consent), and that in the event of Mr.
Baring offering himself again as a candidate for the representation of
that borough, Mr. Wilshere is not at liberty to oppose him.”
Mr. William Nolloth, jun., had been elected organist of St. George’s
Chapel.
Oct. 18th.—There had been a strong wind from the W.N.W., and from 150 to
200 vessels had sustained damage. It is contemplated that there were
between 2,000 and 3,000 ships at anchor within sight of the Jetty.
The “Reis Effendi,” schooner, had been launched from Messrs. A. Palmer
and Son’s yard.
Mr. Wilshere was staying with Mr. Palmer, who had entertained most of the
principal inhabitants, including the Mayor, Sir George Parker, and W.
Danby Palmer, John Carr, George Steward, Esq., and others.
In case Mr. Wilshere was asked to resign his seat by Mr. Baring, Mr.
Robert Palmer Kemp had been selected as the candidate in the Blue
interest.
Oct. 25th.—The Tories had commenced their “Municipal campaign.”
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