Chapter C: E. Rumbold 943

W. Wilshere 945 T. Baring 501 J. Soames 491

July 15th.—Alex. Shafto Adair, Esq., (the late candidate for East Suffolk) had accompanied S. Palmer, Esq. (with whom he was staying), to church.

The “Vanguard,” built by Mr. W. Teasdel, had sailed for London.

Six shipwrights, who had gone out with the “Norfolk” to finish her at sea, were capsized on their return journey in their boat, one of them named Cole being drowned.

July 22nd.—“Mr. R. R. B. Norman, surgeon dentist, had been admitted a Licentiate of “Apothecaries’ Hall, London.”

The “Good Samaritan” Lodge had held its anniversary at the Gallon Can, Gaol Street.

Mrs. Barnwell (late Miss Shipston), a native of Yarmouth, had given a concert at the Town Hall to a very “genteel” audience. Among those present were W. Wilshere, Esq., M.P., A. S. Adair, Esq., Rev. C. Penrice, Mrs. G. D. Palmer, the Misses Chevalier, and G. Borrett, and A. Tompson, Esq.

An explosion of fireworks had taken place at the Vauxhall Gardens, but, fortunately, no one was injured.

The Races had been held, when the “Gold Cup,” value £100, was won by Mr. S. Palmer’s “Langolee.” The £50 plate by Mr. Rogers’ “Jessica.” The Vauxhall Coronation Cup Stakes by Mr. Munro’s “Clifton.” The Town and Country Gentlemen’s plate by Mr. Horman’s “Blanche.” The Handicap Stakes by Mr. Bradford’s “Vigilance,” and the Tally-Ho Stakes (for Hunters) by Mr. Wm. Danby-Palmer’s “Daniel.”

July 29th.—The Mayor had proceeded to the Narrow Waters for the Water Frolic, accompanied by Messrs. W. Wilshere, M.P., S. Jay, G. D. Palmer, J. Tomlinson, W. Johnson, and several other members of the Corporate body. The cup was won by the “Red Rover,” the property of Mr. S. C. Marsh.

At night the Vauxhall Gardens had “a bumper.”

August 5th.—A splendid terrace, road, and promenade was being formed on the Victoria Building Company’s Estate by Mr. George Fenn.

A very superb silver soup tureen weighing 230 ozs., was to be presented to Samuel Paget, Esq., by the Shipping Assurance Association.

A _dejeuner_ had been given at the Barracks by Captain George W. Manby, then in his 76th year, to commemorate the 38th anniversary of his appointment as Barrack Master.

August 12th.—The census showed the population of the Borough to be as follows:—

Males. Females. Total.
10,427 13,524 23,951
Sailors 1,300 1,300
Totals 11,727 13,524 25,251

August 19th.—The “Rosa Anna,” 115 tons, had been launched from Mr. Lubbock’s yard.

August 26th.—A complaint was made by Mr. John E. Lacon to the Secretary of State, that the police (being voters) had “on the day preceding the recent election been permitted to resign, and that immediately after the contest they were all re-appointed.”

The Mayor and Mrs. Palmer had given a bespeak at the Theatre.

Sept. 9th.—It was stated that Captain Harmer, “whose undaunted courage had rendered him the means of saving many lives from shipwreck, had obtained the command of H.M. Steamship “Driver,” on board which he hoisted his flag a few days since.”

The “Oriental” (schooner), had been launched from Mr. Preston’s yard.

Sept. 16th.—There had been a fire at the house of Mr. Simon Jay, surgeon, Regent Street.

Sept. 30th.—The Brethren of Lodge “United Friends” had given a dinner to their late W.M., Capt. Harmer, R.N., previous to his departure in the “Driver,” at the Star Hotel.

On Sunday, the following collections had been made for the Hospital:—S. Nicholas’, £10; S. Peter’s, £16 14s. 2d.; S. George’s, £8 6s. 2d.; S. Mary’s, £8 11s. 5¼d.; New Meeting, £5 3s. 4½d.; Wesleyan, £7 7s.; Old Meeting, £3 6s. 8d.

At the Sessions, the Grand Jury presented the disorderly state of the Market Place every evening between eight and ten o’clock.

Oct. 7th.—The testimonial before mentioned had been presented to Mr. Samuel Paget, at a dinner held in the Town Hall. Geo. Danby Palmer, Esq., was in the chair “doing the honours of the table with much spirit.”

Nov. 4th.—The Municipal election had passed over without contests, the following was the return:—_St. Nicholas’ Ward_: R. Hammond and W. N. Burroughs. _Market_: W. Johnson and John Owles. _Regent_: J. Tomlinson and S. C. Marsh. _St. George’s_: T. Lettis, jun., and J. W. Shelly. _Nelson_: G. Danby Palmer and W. Chambers. _St. Andrew’s_: T. Hammond and S. Crowe.

John Penrice, Esq. had qualified as a Magistrate; the Editor remarks—“We understand that a large batch of Tory Magistrates is about to be created,” (George Bateman, James Clarke, J. F. Costerton, Ambrose Palmer, E. H. L. Preston, J. C. Smith, and Wm. Yetts, Esqs., were then added to the Roll of Justices.)

Wm. Johnson, Esq., had been requested by 38 Councillors to allow himself to be nominated for the office of Mayor.

Nov. 11th.—On the 9th November, Mr. Johnson had been elected to that office.

Nov. 25th.—The “Arab,” 175 tons, had been launched from Mr. Teasdel’s yard.

The “Sabbath Observance Society” had issued an address, stating that “no less than 144 shops were doing business; that carting of fish and other articles connected with the fishing, and beer from the breweries, &c., was witnessed to a great extent, and that 150 public-houses were open on the Lord’s Day.”

The Magistrates had cautioned Mr. I. Mayers and Mr D. L. Cohen (Jews) as to Sunday trading.

Dec. 9th.—The “Driver” (Capt. Harmer) had been nearly lost on the rocks under Steel point, near Flamborough Head, but after heaving the guns overboard she got off and put into Shields for repairs.

Dec. 23rd.—The Savings’ Bank report showed 2,378 accounts and £71,521 16s. 10d. amount deposited.

The Rev. H. N. Burrows, A.M., had been elected Head-Master of the Proprietary Grammar School.

1842.

Jan. 1st.—The half-yearly Hospital meeting had been held.

The prisoners had been regaled by the Mayor with roast beef, plum pudding and one pint of beer each.

Jan. 8th.—Some boys had made a “slider” near Dr. Borrett’s house, upon which Mrs. Borrett had fallen and broken one of her arms.

Jan. 20th.—A public meeting of the inhabitants had been held for the purpose of considering the way in which they should celebrate the Royal Christening, when Sir E. Lacon, the Hon. and Rev. E. Pellew, Messrs. G. D. Palmer, J. Brightwen, W. N. Burroughs, I. Preston, C. Nichols, and J. F. Costerton were, with others, present.

The members of the “Loyal Prince of Wales” Lodge of Oddfellows, which had then been “newly formed,” dined together at the Black Lion, Bro. W. N. Turner, N.G., presided, supported by Bro. Loft, P.G.M., and Bro. Raven, P.D.G.M.; F. Palmer, Esq., surgeon to the Order, occupied the Vice-chair, and about 50 Brethren were present; the following toasts were drunk:—“The Queen,” “Prince Albert,” “The Princess Royal and the Prince of Wales,” “The Duke of Sussex and the rest of the Royal Family,” “The Army and Navy,” “Our Glorious Institutions,” and “The Loyal Prince of Wales’ Lodge of O.F. of the M.U.”

Jan. 27th.—The Christening of the Prince of Wales had been commemorated by a dinner at the Crown and Anchor Hotel, where the Mayor and a large number of his friends dined together, and by a ball at the Town Hall (opened by C. J. Palmer, Esq., and the Mayoress), at which about 200 persons were present.

A meeting had been held to consider the question of the erection of a Corn Exchange.

The inmates of the Workhouse and Fisherman’s Hospital returned thanks to S. Palmer, Esq., for an excellent dinner provided for them by that gentleman on the “Christening Day.”

Feb. 3rd.—The London Mail did not get in until 12.38; the frequent delays in these Mails were a source of serious inconvenience.

Feb. 10th.—The Vicar had issued an address, calling attention to the spiritual destitution of the town, and the restoration of St. Nicholas’ Church.

A correspondent states, “Never, perhaps, has a church been so disfigured; the introduction of that deformity, the Fisherman’s Gallery, that wretched ‘gew-gaw’ the Mayor’s seat, those laternal deformities, the desk and pulpit, and in a word those violations of every principle of taste by which the building has been defaced, have rendered it the ugliest as well as the dirtiest church in the Kingdom.”

Feb. 17th.—Great excitement had been caused in the town by the death of James Duck, aged 69, after having been pushed or knocked down by Mr. Francis Paget. The Coroner’s Jury found, “That deceased died of apoplexy, aided and accelerated by a fall he received shortly before his death, but how or in what manner the fall was received doth not appear to the said Jurors,” only 12 (of the 18 Jurors) signed this inquisition.

Feb. 24th.—From a petition presented as to the Mail service, it appeared there were then 574 ships of an aggregate burden of 50,325 tons, belonging to this port.

Mr. Christopher Taylor had been appointed agent and surgeon to the sick and wounded seamen, in the place of Wm. Taylor, Esq., deceased.

March 3rd.—2,300 inhabitants of Yarmouth had signed the petition for the total Repeal of the Corn Laws.

March 10th.—Wm. Worship, Esq., had been elected a Councillor for the North Ward.

March 31st.—A “Gold Coronation Medal” had been presented by the Queen to Capt. Manby, for preservation of lives from shipwreck.

A meeting, convened by circular, had been held to consider Sir Robert Peel’s proposed “Income Tax.” The Mayor presided; Mr. S. Cobb moved and Mr. G. D. Palmer seconded, a resolution to the effect “That it is the duty of the meeting by every constitutional means in its power to resist the income tax proposed by Sir R. Peel.”

Mr. E. H. L. Preston moved, and Mr. C. Cory seconded as an amendment, “That the Mayor be instructed to call a meeting of the public,” which was lost by 31 to 34.

A petition was to be “got up” against the tax.

April 7th.—It was rumoured that Jas. M. Cox had been killed by W. B. Ebbage, but the Jury found that he died from “mis-adventure.”

April 14th.—A Hemsby boat, which had put off to a vessel, had been lost and nine hands drowned out of her.

May 5th.—The Vauxhall Gardens had been opened for the season, and 100 gentlemen had partaken of a cold collation there on the occasion.

Charges of manslaughter had been preferred before the Magistrates in respect of the cases of Ebbage and Cox.

May 19th.—The Mayor had attended the Leveé and presented addresses to H.M. the Queen, Prince Albert, and the Duke of Kent, on the birth of the Prince of Wales.

June 9th.—Mr. Matthew Hastings Swann had had the degree of “Doctor of Philology” conferred on him by the University of Berlin.

The Victoria hotel had been completed, and was to be opened by Mr. Balls of St. James’ Square, London.

June 23rd.—The Victoria hotel had been opened with a public dinner, at which J. E. Lacon, Esq., presided.

June 30th.—At the Hospital meeting it was stated that the annual subscriptions had amounted to £334 9s., and the benefactions to £150 0s. 5d., the expenditure being £357 18s. 3d. 76 in-patients and 829 out-patients had been relieved. Geo. Penrice, Esq., M.D., was re-elected physician, and J. C. Smith and Geo. Bateman, Esqs., were re-elected surgeons.

July 14th.—Commissioners had been appointed for the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of the Income Tax Act.

July 21st.—Samuel Palmer, Esq., had been chosen clerk to such Commissioners.

July 28th.—A prospectus had been issued for the purpose of establishing “Shampooing Baths” at Yarmouth.

The Mayor had attended the Water Frolic; the first match was won by the “Red Rover” (S. C. Marsh, Esq.)

August 4th.—There had been a fire at Mr. Harvey’s tan yard.

August 11th.—The first general meeting of the shareholders in the Yarmouth and Norwich Railway had been held at the Victoria hotel, Geo. Stephenson, Esq., in the chair. It was stated that the line would be probably opened in the Spring of 1844, that the expenses already incurred would not exceed £10,000, and that 8,000 shares had been taken up.

August 25th.—A “young lady from Lincolnshire,” about 18 years of age, had eloped from lodgings on the Beach with a Yarmouth gentleman.

Sept. 8th.—At the Races, the Gold Cup was won by Mr. Wilshere’s “Evasion”; the Vauxhall Stakes by Mr. H. Stracey’s “Protempore”; the Member’s Plate, and the Gentlemen’s Plate by Mr. S. Palmer’s “Everilda”; and the Handicap Stakes by Mr. Bignold’s “Camille.”

Strenuous endeavours were made to “put down low gambling,” but the gamblers appeared to have found refuge in the public-houses, notably at the King’s Head Inn, Market Place.

The “Bruce” had been launched from Mr. Chapman’s yard.

Sept. 15th.—The Mayor (W. Johnson, Esq.), had entertained 100 friends at luncheon, on Sunday, after attending Church, where the Hon. and Rev. E. Pellew had preached in aid of the Charity Schools, established in 1713.

The Race ball had been held at the Bath Rooms, which only 68 persons had attended.

Sailing matches had been held on the river, the starting place had being opposite the monument, when the “Red Rover” (S. C. Marsh), beat the “Maria” (Sir J. Preston), and the “Neptune” (J. Green). The Royal Sovereign won the Yawl Match.

Sept. 22nd.—H.M. the Queen had passed through the roads in the “Trident,” accompanied by two other steamers.

Sept. 29th.—The “India” had, after extensive repairs, been launched from Mr. A. R. Palmer’s yard.

Mr. R. Lubbock had launched the “Isabella” (200 tons) for S. Sherrington, Esq.

Oct. 6th.—One of Mr. Shuckford’s boats had brought in 23½ lasts of herring, valued at £700.

Oct. 13th.—The Corn Exchange in Regent Street had been opened, when 150 gentlemen dined together. B. Dowson, Esq., was chairman, and Messrs J. E. Laws and Thos. Barber were vice-chairmen. The Mayor, G. Danby-Palmer, Esq., Sir E. Lacon, Bart., and others being present.

Oct. 20th.—There had been a fire at the “New Commercial” club house.

Nov. 3rd.—A prisoner named Lessey complained to the Judge of the Insolvent Debtors’ Court that he had lain in prison for 23 weeks before he obtained his discharge, and had then been arrested again at the suit of his solicitor for £19 19s. 4d. and was thus again a prisoner.

The following Councillors had been elected:—

_North Ward_: Mr. W. H. Bessey and Mr. C. May (vice Mr. E. H. L. Preston retired.)

_Market Ward_: Mr. E. Sewell and Mr. S. Miller, jun. (vice Mr. E. N. Clowes, resigned). The polling being for

Sewell 162 Miller 142 Richmond 29 J. Lawn 29

_Regent Ward_: Messrs. C. Davie and J. Fish (re-elected.)

_St. George’s Ward_: Mr. Lettis and P. Pullyn, Esq. (vice A. Woods, Esq., resigned.)

_Nelson Ward_: Messrs. Robinson and Symonds (re-elected.)

_St. Andrew’s Ward_: Messrs. Thrower and W. H. Palmer (re-elected.)

Nov. 10th.—At the Council meeting on the 9th, Mr. R. Hammond proposed and Capt. Pearson seconded, the election of Samuel Palmer, Esq., as Mayor; and Mr. Brightwen moved and Mr. C. Davie seconded, William Hurry Palmer, Esq., for that office. A warm debate ensued, during which Mr. S. Cobb was somewhat violent, and in the result Mr. S. Palmer was elected by 23 to 13 votes.

Those voting for Mr. S. Palmer were Messrs. W. Hammond, C. Pearson, W. D. Palmer, G. D. Palmer, J. Fiddes, H. Fellows, T. Lettis, jun., S. C. Marsh, J. Tomlinson, T. Hammond, J. G. Cannell, J. Fish, M. Butcher, J. Crow, W. Chambers, J. L. Cufaude, J. Bayly, T. Lettis, R. Hammond, J. Barker, B. Fenn, A. Thrower, and S. Cobb. And for Mr. W. H. Palmer—Messrs. J. Brightwen, C. Miller, E. Sewell, C. Davie, S. Robinson, D. A. Gourlay, S. Miller, jun., W. Worship, C. May, J. Owles, J. N. Sherrington, J. Symonds, and W. N. Burroughs.

In the evening a dinner took place at the Star Hotel, the Mayor in the chair.

A meeting of the Victoria Building Company had been held, when it appeared that £14,000 raised by shares and £6,000 raised on mortgages, had been expended on the buildings.

Nov. 17th.—A “Total Abstinence” lecture had been delivered by Mr. Smeeton, at the Guild Hall.

Nov. 24th.—The Amateur Musical Society had held a concert at the Town Hall, when Mr. Suggate, Mrs. Barnwell, and Mr. Norfor’s performances were specially praised.

The opening dinner had been held at the “Bear.”

Nine hundred lasts of herring had been caught “between Thursday se’night and the succeeding Sunday,” which was considered an extraordinary catch of fish.

Dec. 22nd.—Savings’ Bank meeting showed 2507 depositors and upwards of £75,591 funds. The Rev. M. Waters was elected a trustee of the institution.

The Poor Law Commissioners having refused to sanction a Christmas Dinner at the Workhouse, a subscription was being got up to provide the inmates with one.

1843.

Jan. 5th.—A Bachelors’ ball had been held at the Bath Rooms, when 57 ladies and about a similar number of gentlemen were present. The party broke up at about three o’clock in the morning.

Some young fig trees had sprung up in Mr. H. Fellows’ Dock.

Jan. 12th.—A “true and complete peal of Grandsire Caters containing 5004 changes,” had been rung on St. Nicholas’ bells:—James Burman (treble), James Stolworthy (second), Robert Bunn (third), James Lamb, aged 83 (fourth), Henry Stolworthy (fifth), Frederick Watering (sixth), Thomas Fox (seventh), Daniel Woods (eighth), Charles Payne (ninth), and Thomas Stolworthy (tenor).

Jan. 19th.—A meeting of the Trustees of the Acle Turnpike Road had been held in regard to the state of their accounts.

Jan. 26th.—Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Laws had given a grand ball at the Corn Exchange.

The Hospital had received £120 from the Managers of the Norwich Festival

Feb. 2nd.—Miss Hulley had given a concert and a ball at the Town Hall, when Mr. Norfor sang two songs with judgment and the ball was well attended.

The Gaol was so full “that it was almost impossible to provide sufficient accommodation for the sleeping of the prisoners.”

Feb. 9th.—Messrs. Youell and Co. had received Her Majesty’s commands to supply her with some plants from their nursery.

“On Tuesday, owing to the badness of the road, the London Mail arrived so late that the letters could not be delivered till one o’clock.”

The third concert of the Musical Society had been held at the Town Hall, when Mrs. Barnwell and Messrs. Palmer, Norfor, West, Springall, Offord, Hardingham, and Brightwen, took part in the proceedings.

Feb. 16th.—H. Patteson and C. J. Palmer, Esqs., attended before the Magistrates and obtained their certificates, that the whole of the capital of £150,000 had been subscribed for the Norwich and Yarmouth Railway Company.

Feb. 23rd.—Two cargoes of iron had arrived for the Railway.

“Button Smith, a notorious highwayman,” had been taken at Norwich, and was to be examined before the Yarmouth Justices on account of his depredations in the neighbourhood.

A man of “very respectable dress and genteel appearance” persisted in standing near Mr. Bell’s malthouse door, which he stated was “the entrance to Hell,” and as he seemed to be suffering from monomania he was placed under the care of his brother, who was the captain of a ship in the Roads.

March 2nd.—It was proposed to place a lightship at the “Cockle Gat.”

March 16th.—Mr. (now Sir James) Paget had been presented with plate of the value of £70, by his pupils at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital.

The “Trinity Arms” Lodge, No. 220, U.A.O.D., had held its first anniversary dinner at the Trinity Arms, South Quay, “when 50 brethren and friends sat down to a most sumptuous dinner.”

March 30th.—Sixteen Liberal Guardians had been again elected.

April 13th.—It was understood that the contracts for building the new Bridge had been taken for something less than £10,000.

April 20th.—Messrs. C. Davie and D. A. Gourlay had been re-elected churchwardens by the Vestry.

April 27th.—The petitions against the Educational Clauses of the Factories Regulation Bill from the parents of Sunday School Children had received upwards of 500 signatures in the course of a few hours.

May 11th.—The Acle Turnpike Road was being thoroughly repaired; it was stated that these Tolls were then let for upwards of £400 a year.

May 18th.—R. Rising, Esq., of Horsey, had shot a crested Cormorant, which had been stuffed by Mr. Harvey, and could be seen at his shop.

May 25th.—A meeting of the Victoria Building Company had been held, when Mr. Dowson admitted “that much money had been mis-spent,” and a warm discussion took place between Mr. Worship and Mr. Nelson (the architect); Mr. Spilling threatened to file a Bill in Chancery against the Directors, and Messrs. R. P. Kemp and W. Johnson refused to be re-elected to the Board. This meeting, “which was frequently one of great confusion,” lasted six hours.

June 1st.—A new Jetty was projected opposite the Victoria Terrace, at which steampackets could land passengers and goods.

June 18th.—A single-wicket game of cricket had been played on the Denes between six members of the Amateur Club, the players being Messrs. Chamberlin, Tyrrell, and Diver, _v._ Greenacre, Aldred and Nolloth, the latter won by 23 to 8 runs.

June 24th.—Mr. H. Worship had resigned the office of Parish Surgeon.

June 29th.—Mr. F. N. Palmer had been elected to that office in Mr. Worship’s place.

Many gentlemen had been fined for riding across the corner of the pavement near the Star.

July 6th.—The London letters now arrived before eight o’clock by “Patent Mail” in lieu of the Telegraph Coach.

July 13th.—The “Hudson” had been lengthened and launched from Mr. F. Preston’s yard.

A shark, seven feet long, had been taken by some fishermen.

July 20th.—S. Tolver, Esq., had presented an hydraulic bed to the Hospital.

Robert Stevenson, Esq., had been in Yarmouth and determined on the site for the Terminus.

July 27th.—The “Good Samaritan” Lodge had held its anniversary at the Masonic Hall. The chair was filled by the N. G. William Freeman, P. G. Borking occupying the vice-chair. Among the company present were R. H. Beart and F. Palmer, Esqs., and Messrs. W. Hammond, W. H. Perkins, G. Rainer, G. R. Storey, R. Symonds, C. Hall, C. Bartram, W. Sayers, &c.

The Water Frolic had been held, the Mayor and Corporation attending in a Barge.

August 10th.—Wm. Steward, Esq., had bequeathed £100 to the Hospital.

The intelligence of the death of Capt. Harmer, R.N., of H.M.S. “Driver,” had been received, and the flags thereupon hoisted at half-mast on the Town Hall.

August 17th.—The Races had afforded little real sport; the Gold Cup race was “drawn” as there were only two entries for it.

The Magistrates had issued a notice against gambling.

There had not been a single case of pocket picking reported at the Races.

August 24th.—As no Regatta had been held this year, Lieut. Eyton, R.N., was endeavouring to get up a subscription for one to be held next year.

Sept. 7th.—The Government Inspector was very dissatisfied with the state of the Gaol.

The Yarmouth Mail had been upset near the Suspension Bridge.

Sept. 14th—Capt. Pike had been elected an Alderman in the room of Dr. Penrice, deceased.

The Council had determined not to appoint a chaplain in future, and to let the Vicarage “as any other property is let.”

Sept. 21st.—The Norwich and Yarmouth Cricket Clubs had played a match here with the result:—

1st ins. 2nd ins. Total.
Yarmouth 79 50 129
Norwich 96 42 138
(And three wickets.)

Oct. 5th.—The hotels and lodging-houses continued well filled, and the roadstead was crowded with shipping.

Oct. 12th.—Four Women and a man had been baptized by immersion in the sea from three of Mr. Bowles’ machines.

Nov. 2nd.—A Temperance meeting had been held at the Town Hall, addressed by Messrs. Fisher, Pike and Kelf, the Rev. J. Meffin occupied the chair.

An awful storm of wind from the S.E. had visited the town, and several ships had been driven on to the Beach.

The following Councillors had been elected:—

_North Ward_:—Messrs. Wm. Worship and Peter White.

_Market Ward_:—Messrs. D. A. Gourlay and C. Miller.

_Regent Ward_: Messrs. S. Palmer and J. D. Chapman.

_St. George’s Ward_: Messrs. J. Bayly and W. A. Burton.

_Nelson Ward_: Messrs. J. G. Cannell and Wm. Thos. Clarke.

_Gorleston Ward_: Messrs. W. Danby-Palmer and John Hammond.

Nov. 9th.—There were then forty-seven Liberals and one Conservative in the Town Council.

At the election of Mayor, Mr. Alderman Fenn proposed, and Mr. Thomas Hammond seconded, Samuel Charles Marsh, Esq., and Mr. Sewell proposed, and Mr. Shelly seconded Wm. Hurry Palmer, Esq., for that office; on a division Mr. Marsh was elected by 20 votes as against 18 given for Mr. Palmer.

Nov. 18th.—A large party of the Town Council and their friends had dined together at the Star Tavern; amongst those present were the Mayor, the Ex-Mayor, G. Danby Palmer, W. Johnson, R. Hammond, W. Danby Palmer, C. Pearson, R. S. Lonsdale, W. S. Ferrier, H. Worship, and G. W. Holt, Esqs.

The Mayor had entertained 200 gentlemen on his return from Church on Mayor’s Sunday.

THE FUNERAL OF CAPTAIN HARMER, R.N.

The following particulars, relative to the interment of this much
lamented officer (who died while in command of Her Majesty’s steam
frigate “Driver,” in China), will, (the Editor thinks), no doubt, be
read with much interest:—

H.M.S. “Thalia,” at Chusan, China,
17th April, 1843.

As I have arranged, with the kind concurrence of Major General Sir
James Schoedde, that the interment of the late lamented Capt. Harmer,
of Her Majesty’s steam frigate “Driver,” shall take place to-morrow
forenoon at ten o’clock; it is my direction that the officers,
seamen, and marines mentioned underneath, be sent in boats also
stated against each ship’s name, so as to assemble round the “Driver”
at half-past nine o’clock. The procession of boats will leave the
“Driver” precisely at ten o’clock and proceed to the West pier,
abreast that vessel, when it will be met by the Major General and all
the officers of the garrison and a detachment of 100 rank and file of
Her Majesty’s 95th Regiment, as that gallant officer has, in the most
handsome and kind manner, expressed an anxious wish to pay every
possible mark of respect to the remains of the much regretted Capt.
Harmer. As many of the officers of the army lost their full dress
coats during the late war in this country, I have arranged with
General Sir James Schoedde, in order that both services may appear
alike, that all the officers of the navy and marines appear in
undress coats, epaulettes, cocked hats and swords, with crape on the
left arm above the elbow, if it can be procured in time. The marines
will be in full dress, but without chakos, and will be provided with
three rounds of blank cartridges for every man. The seamen are to be
in blue jackets and trousers, white frocks and black hats. All the
arrangements on the part of the army are to be conducted by Major
O’Leary, Brigade Major of Chusan; on the part of the navy, Capt.
Quin, of H.M.S. “Minden.”

The pall bearers are to be three Field Officers of the army, and the Commanders of the “Pelican,” “Serpent,” and “Pylades.” Lieut. Kisbee, of the “Driver,” will be chief mourner, supported by the Officers of that vessel.

H.M.S. “Thalia.”—Four boats, three lieutenants, purser, naval instructor, two medical officers, one midshipman, three volunteers (1st class.)

H.M.S. “Minden.”—Three boats, two lieutenants, master, purser, two medical officers, two volunteers (1st class), one sergeant and ten marines.

H.M.S. “Pelican”—Two boats, two lieutenants, one medical officer, purser, one mate, one midshipman one volunteer (1st class), one sergeant, and fifteen marines.

H.M.S. “Serpent” and “Pylades.”—Same as “Pelican” in every respect as to boats and marines, and as nearly as possible with regard to officers.

All the officers and crew of the “Driver” will attend, excepting those left on board to take care of the vessel. The above number of boats is exclusive of those the Captains and Commanders will be in.

The colours of all the squadron will be hoisted half-mast high at eight o’clock, and remain so till sunset.

Signed,
CHAS. HOPE,

Captain of H.M.S. “Thalia,” and senior officer Chusan.

P.S.—The boats will be provided with ensigns and pendants, but only the former will be half-mast high.

Capt. Harmer was buried under the fort, surrounded by hundreds of his brethren in arms, who were either killed at the last capture of Chusan or who died from the effects of the climate. The officers of the “Driver,” much to their credit, and evincing a proper respect for a much-loved commander, have erected a neat monument over his remains at their own expense. So highly was he esteemed, even by the Chinese, that numbers of the respectable men of the city also attended.

The merchant ships, following the example of the squadron, kept their colours half-mast high until sunset.

Of Capt. Harmer it might well be said, in the language of the order, “that he paid proper respect to those who were destined to rule over him; that he worked diligently, lived creditably, and acted honourably by all men.” Brother, farewell.

Dec. 2nd.—Mr. John B. Bales had been presented with a splendid tea service, inscribed, “presented to Mr. John Barney Bales, Sergeant-at-Mace, by the inhabitants of this town, for their high opinion of him as a public officer.”

A swindler, calling himself “Clinton,” had been victimising the inhabitants.

Dec. 9th.—The first subscription concert had been held at the Town Hall.

Dec. 16th.—It was stated that the value of the Yarmouth living was then estimated at £430 per annum.

Dec. 23rd.—The Birmingham and Leicester coach had run over Mr. John Clowes, jun., at Caister, the hind wheel passing over his body and very severely bruising his leg and thigh.

A light vessel had been placed in the Cockle Gat.

Dec. 30th.—The Temperance Society had held their annual festival at the Town Hall, and in the course of the afternoon some members of Rechabite Tent had walked in procession round the town, headed by the Temperance Band, and carrying a few banners and the insignia of the order.

1844.

Jan. 6th.—At a concert and ball given at the Town Hall, a violin duet, by the Masters Hulley, was played with “great spirit.”

Bartholomew Earle, “for the last eight years butler to S. Palmer, Esq.” had been discovered quite dead, suspended by the neck from a beam in that gentleman’s cellar. The inquest lasted seven hours, and was attended by S. C. Marsh, Esq. (Mayor), and S. Palmer, G. D. Palmer, W. D. Palmer, C. Pearson, G. Bateman, J. C. Smith, J. Hammond, and A. Woods, Esqs. The deceased left a widow and four children; the verdict was temporary insanity.

Jan. 13th.—The Railway Company had abandoned their plan of erecting a bridge over the river with wharfs on the North Quay.

Jan. 20th.—The congregation of the Mariner’s Chapel had presented a testimonial to their minister, Mr. Joseph Pike.

Jan. 27th.—The Hon. and Rev. E. Pellew had been presented with a testimonial consisting of a teapot, coffee pot, massive silver waiter, cream ewer, and sugar basin upon his resigning the Vicarage.

Feb. 3rd.—The Haven Commissioners had determined to oppose the proposed Railway bridge over the Bure, the following Commissioners being present on this occasion:—Robert Marsham, Esq. (Chairman), H. N. Burroughes, Esq., M.P., Col. Petre, John Penrice, John F. Leathes, F. W. Farr, Geo. Danby Palmer, T. O. Springall, John Marshall, Peter Finch, and W. Hammond, Esqs.

The Borough Lands Committee recommended that the Rev. H. Mackenzie (the incoming Vicar) should have the parsonage house at the yearly rent of 1s.

Feb. 10th.—John Franklin, the Southtown pedestrian, had walked from the Duke’s Head Inn, Yarmouth, to the Shire Hall, Norwich, and back in 11½ hours for a wager of £10.

Feb. 17th.—In pursuance of the will of the late Mr. James Moyse, of Yarmouth, the Rev. F. P. Baker and Mr. John Baker had distributed £50 amongst poor persons residing in the town, and Mr. E. C. Sharpin, of Beccles, had distributed £10 amongst the poor there.

It was proposed to appoint a schoolmaster at the Gaol, with a salary of £50 a year.

Feb. 24th.—A dispute having arisen between the Magistrates and the Town Council as to the liability of the latter to furnish the Justices Court Room, Mr. C. Austin’s opinion had been taken on the subject, which proved to be in favour of the Justices.

March 2nd.—The electric telegraph had been laid along the railway.

March 8th.—A meeting had been held of the owners and occupiers of property in the Market Ward, when it was proposed to oppose the Railway Bridge scheme, and Messrs. Wm. Johnson and Richard Ferrier were appointed a deputation to wait upon Sir E. Lacon (the only local Director) to urge the views of the meeting upon him.

March 23rd.—The Town Council had determined to expend £500 in alterations at the Gaol.

The Rev. R. G. Mason, “the Father Matthew of Scotland,” had held two meetings at the Town Hall.

March 30th.—The Committee of the House of Commons sitting on the Railway Bill had found the preamble as to the proposed Bridge over the Bure “not proven.”

Mr. Pellew had been presented with the testimonial by Sir E. Lacon and B. Dowson, Esq., on behalf of the subscribers.

April 6th.—Messrs. Wm. Cross, John Richmond, Wm. Burton, and J. T. Buston had been appointed overseers.

The following gentlemen had been elected Guardians:—Messrs. G. Danby Palmer, W. A. Burton, J. Fiddes, J. Fish, S. C. Marsh, J. Starling, J. Tomlinson, D. A. Gourlay, J. Lawn, F. Clark, S. W. Bly, W. Smith, J. D. Chapman, T. Hammond, J. Brightwen, and C. Pearson. There was only one Tory candidate, who was rejected.

April 13th.—On Good Friday, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tomlinson had been thrown from a gig at Fritton, and Mrs. Tomlinson was seriously injured, while Mr. Tomlinson escaped with a few bruises; their little boy who was with them was unhurt.

May 4th.—Contains the report of the opening of the Railway from Norwich to Yarmouth, on the 30th April, it was stated that the works had been completed in the space of eight months from their commencement, by Messrs. Peto, Grissel & Co.

A _dejeneur_ had been given at the Assembly Rooms, Norwich, by the contractor to 150 ladies and gentlemen, when the following toasts were given:—“The Queen,” “Success to the Yarmouth and Norwich Railway,” “Prosperity to the City of Norwich and the Port of Yarmouth,” “The healths of the Mayors of Norwich and Yarmouth,” “Mr. Peto” (by the Mayor of Norwich), “The Ladies,” (by Mr. Peto), after which they retired; “Mr. Stephenson and the Directors,” and “Mr. Grissel” (by John Penrice, Esq.)

On the same day a train made its first trip to Yarmouth, starting at twelve o’clock, and returning at 7 minutes to 4 o’clock, accomplishing the return journey between Yarmouth and Norwich in 42 minutes.

On 1st May the shareholders and friends of the Railway gave a dinner to the Directors, at the Victoria Hotel, the Mayor in the chair. C. J. Palmer, Esq., was vice-president, and there were also present Sir E. H. K. Lacon, Bart., Adam Duff, Esq., H. Bolingbroke, Esq., R. Till, Esq. (treasurer), G. N. Tootal, Esq. (secretary), the Mayor and Sheriff of Norwich, J. Penrice, J. E. Lacon, Capt. Lacon, RN., E. H. L. Preston, W. H. Palmer, W. Johnson, W. Yetts, J. C. Smith, R. Hammond, W. Goldsmith, T. M. Nelson, E. Youell, I. O. Taylor, W. S. Ferrier, H. Fellows, S. Nightingale, C. Brown, and H. Aldred, Esqs.

May 11th.—A number of sailors had been thrown out of employment owing to a strike of pitmen in the North and other causes, and it was proposed that they should apply to the Guardians for temporary relief.

May 18th.—The Yarmouth Anti-Corn Law League had held a meeting at the Masonic Hall, Mr. D. A. Gourlay in the chair.

A meeting of the Gas Company had been held in London, when it was agreed to reduce the price of gas from 10s. to 8s. per 1000 cubic feet; (in 1840 the price had been 13s. 4d.,) the shareholders were then receiving 5 per cent. on their shares.

Mr. Nelson had stated to Mr. Lacon that he could not redeem his pledge to complete Kimberley Terrace.

Mr. T. C. Foreman (confectioner), had been assaulted by Mr. Bidden (surgeon).

May 25th.—Miss Pestall had received a telegraphic message to provide a dinner for the Railway Directors at five o’clock, which left Norwich at four o’clock on the same day, and the order was fulfilled in “the fine old carved room.”

June 1st.—The second instance of the escape of a prisoner from the gaol during the last few months had occurred, this man’s name was Cooper.

June 9th.—A meeting, to establish a Marine Regatta, had been held, when the following Committee was appointed for that purpose:—The Mayor, S. Palmer, B. Dowson, John Penrice, and Chas. Pearson, Esqs., Sir George Parker, and Lieut. Eaton.

The Victoria Brass Band had commenced playing on the Terrace.

June 15th.—Madame Vestris and Chas. Matthews were to appear at the Theatre.

July 6th.—The “Byzantium,” 290 tons, had been launched from Mr. F. Preston’s yard.

A meeting of the local Anti-Corn Law League had been held, and the conduct of Messrs. Rumbold and Wilshere censured for not supporting the movement for the entire abolition of these duties.

July 13th.—Mr. C. D. Arnott, of Gorleston, had obtained the diploma of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, and had been admitted a Licentiate of the Apothecaries’ Company.

July 27th.—At the Water Frolic, the “Red Rover” (S. C. Marsh) had beaten the “Leviathan” (Bessey), and the “Pearl” (Sir W. B. Proctor), but was disqualified on protest, and the prize awarded to the “Leviathan.”

August 3rd.—The Regatta had proved a success, the following is the report given of the sport:—

“The Regatta at Yarmouth, on Friday, was one of the most spirited and
gay scenes ever witnessed. The terrace, the shore, the Jetty, the
windows, were filled with gaily-dressed spectators, whose constantly
moving figures rendered the scene one vast and ever-changing
kaleidoscope. The day was glorious, and the sea was thickly
sprinkled with boats and vessels of all kinds, which merrily bounded
before the gale in quick and ever-varying succession. The following
was the result of the day’s amusement, which gave infinite pleasure
to the thousands who thronged from all parts of the country.

A silver cup and cover, value £50, for Yachts not exceeding 25 tons,
belonging to a Yacht Club.

Yachts tons. Owners. Colours.
1. Mystery 25 Lord A. Paget b & w Maltese
cross
2. Gnome 25 Thos. Meeson b & w with
crown

Carried away gaff topsail yard, and gave up.

A silver cup, value £12, by Pleasure Boats, 19 feet on the ram and
upwards.

Won by “Leviathan,” (Mr. W. Bessey), beating four others.

A handsome silver Cup.—A Rowing Match by Amateur Gigs, not exceeding
25 feet, given by Mr. Balls of the Victoria Hotel, which was won by
the “Enigma.”

A grand sailing match for a purse of 25 sovs. by Yawls of any
length.—First yawl to have 12 sovs., the second 5, and the third 3.
Won by the “Victoria”; 2nd, “Greyhound”; 3rd, “Royal Sovereign.”

A Rowing Match for a purse of 10 sovs. by Beach Gigs of any
description, and manned as they pleased. First gig 7 sovs., second 3
sovs., which was won by the “Princess Victoria” (Critten), the “Star”
being second.

The amount of receipts at the Repository held at Bath Rooms, on
Friday, including a few subsequent sales, was £77 8s. 0d., viz.,
received at the doors, £16 16s. 6d.; contributions by the members for
the Borough, £10; amount of sales, £50 11s. 6d.; the expenses of
fitting up the rooms, etc., were £12 8s. 0d.; leaving a balance of
£65, which was distributed as follows:—For the aged poor, £3; the
sick poor £1; and to the District Visiting Society, School of
Industry, and Blanket and Clothing Society, £20 6s. 8d. each.

Aug. 10th.—Five individuals were living in a house in the Lion and Lamb Row, whose united ages amounted to 385 years.

Aug. 24th.—The tide had flowed up to Victoria Terrace and beyond Ansell’s Buildings, affording an enchanting sight to the visitors.

The foundation stone of the New Wesleyan Chapel had been laid at Gorleston.

Sept. 21st.—The organ of S. Nicholas’ had been re-opened, full Cathedral service being performed, when about 5,000 persons attended the two services. Mr. Mackenzie preached from Psalm 100, 1st and 2nd, and £72 10s. was collected.

A choir was about to be formed, under Mr. Warne.

Oct. 5th.—The Victoria Building Company had sold the ground for the purpose of the erection of Brandon Terrace.

Oct. 19th.—The Magistrates had determined upon memorialising the Postmaster General to have the mails transmitted by railroad.

Nov. 2nd.—A “Railway meeting” had been held upon the requisition of the Mayor, and the following committee appointed to inquire as to the schemes proposed. The Mayor (S. C. Marsh), G. Danby Palmer, E. H. L. Preston, W. Johnson, J. E. Lacon, R. Hammond, R. Ferrier, R. S. Lonsdale, J. Clark, S. Palmer, A. Palmer, W. H. Palmer, J. Orfeur, B. Dowson, D. Turner, and J. W. Shelly, Esqs., and Messrs. C. Moore and T. Hammond.

The following had been again re-elected Councillors without any opposition:—Richard Hammond, W. N. Burroughs, W. Johnson, John Owles, J. Tomlinson, S. C. Marsh, Thos. Lettis, jun., J. W. Shelly, Geo. Danby Palmer, W. Chambers, S. Crow, and T. Hammond.

Messrs. Chas. Cory, Geo. Danby Palmer, T. O. Springfield, R. Marsham, Samuel Tolver, and Capt. Smyth, R.N., had had an interview with the President of the Board of Trade on the subject of the proposed new Bridge over the Bure.

Twenty-five gentlemen of the Corporation had dined at the Feather’s Inn, to commemorate the opening of the new Fish Market by S. C. Marsh, Esq. (the Mayor), who presided on the occasion.

November 9th contains the following legal report:—

The Queen v. Chas. Cory Aldred.—Application for a criminal
information.—Mr. Martin applied in this case on behalf of Mr. Marsh,
the Mayor of Yarmouth, for a rule for a criminal information against
the defendant. Mr. Marsh stated in his affidavit that he was Mayor
of Yarmouth, and a Magistrate of the Borough, and that on the 10th of
June last he attended at his office for the purpose of transacting
magisterial business, upon which occasion a person was charged with
ringing the bell of Mr. Aldred during divine service, and a constable
produced a paper without any direction or signature relative to the
offence with which the person was charged. The Mayor and the
Magistrate who was with him were of opinion that they could not
receive such a paper, and that Mr. Aldred ought to attend himself.
The paper was returned to the constable with injunctions to tell Mr.
Aldred that he must attend himself if he wished to take proceedings
against the party. This took place on the 10th of June. On the 12th
of June, Mr. Marsh was going along King-street, when defendant came
up to him, seized him by the arm, and making use of some very
offensive expressions, demanded an explanation for the impertinent
manner in which the Mayor had treated his letter. The Mayor replied
that he was the Chief Magistrate of the town, that his hands were
therefore tied up, and that he could not enter into any explanation
then. Mr. Aldred then reiterated the expressions, and followed Mr.
Marsh up the street, still repeating them all the time. Mr. Marsh
after this sent two persons to Mr. Aldred, requesting him to consider
what he had done, and whether he would not attend to make some
apology for his conduct. Mr. Aldred did attend, but instead of
making an apology he repeated the observations again in a manner most
offensive to the Mayor. After the first offence, the Mayor thought
to take proceedings against the defendant for sureties to keep the
peace, but considered that the repetition of such conduct in an open
Court was such an aggravation of the original offence, that he felt
it due to his office and himself to take other proceedings. One of
the Magistrates insisted on taking sureties, which he did two or
three days afterwards. But he (Mr. Martin) apprehended that the
circumstances of this case were such as not to deprive Mr. Marsh on
that account of coming to this Court.

Mr. Justice Patteson—You do not put this as being a provocation to a
breach of the peace?

Mr. Martin—It was an actual breach of the peace, for an assault was
committed.

Mr. Justice Patteson—That was in the first instance. There was
nothing but words in the second instance, but the Magistrate was
acting at the time in his magisterial capacity.

Mr. Martin—It was so; and they thought it also right to have an
affidavit from the Police-constable, who stated in his affidavit that
he merely delivered the paper without any offensive expression
whatever, and the answer he received was “D---n the Mayor and
Magistrates; what do I care for them?—Rule _nisi_ granted.”

Nov. 16th.—Wm. Hurry Palmer, Esq., had been unanimously elected Mayor, and entertained 50 or 60 of his friends at the Star Hotel. The event was also commemorated by dinners at the “Capt. Harmer” and at the “Queen’s Head.”

Nov. 23rd—Colliers were getting 7s. a ton for freight.

A large party of gentlemen of different politics had given a dinner to the Mayor (W. H. Palmer, Esq.) at the “Victoria,” when J. E. Lacon, Esq., presided.

Nov. 30th.—The Rule in “the Queen’s on prosecution of Marsh v. Aldred” had been made absolute. Mr. Martin and Mr. Palmer supported, and Mr. Platt opposed in these proceedings.

Dec. 14th.—Complaint was made that the Bridport nets were driving the nets made in Yarmouth by women and girls out of use.

Great excitement prevailed in consequence of the murder of Mrs. Chandler, with regard to which some men named Yarham, Royal, and Hall were supposed to be the culprits.

Dec. 21st.—The grocers had determined to close their shops at 8 o’clock.

1845.

Jan. 11th.—A Railway meeting had been held (W. H. Palmer, Esq., in the chair) to consider the report of the Committee appointed at the previous meeting.

Feb. 1st.—A meeting had been held to assist the widows and children of the men lost on the 26th January then last.

Progress was being made in building Brandon Terrace.

On Sunday night, between 11 and 12 o’clock, there had been 19 feet 6 ins. of water on the bar, being 10 ins. higher than any tide of which there was an official report. Southtown was flooded, and the water flowed up to the trees on the Quay.

Feb. 8th.—The Board of Trade had remitted £20 to the fund for the relief of the sufferers by the late storm.

Feb. 15th.—And her Majesty the Queen had sent a like sum to the same fund.

Feb. 22nd.—The Town Council had petitioned against the Income Tax, and in favour of the Waveney Valley Railway.

The rivers were “fast with frost.”

March 1st.—A ball had been held at the Town-hall for the benefit of the Hospital. 130 persons were present, among whom were the Mayor and Mrs. W. H. Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Marsh, Messrs. F. and W. Worship, the Misses Worship, Mr. Wm. Johnson, the Misses Johnson, Miss M. Lacon, Mr. C. Dowson, Mr. and Mrs. Playford, Mr. and Mrs. F. Palmer, Messrs. Salmon Palmer, J. Richard, G. B. Costerton, Henry Danby-Palmer, &c.

March 8th.—Large quantities of wreck were floating in the Roads.

March 15th.—The subscription to the “Shipwreck (Phœnix) Fund” amounted to £1,500 9s. 4d., and a suggestion had been made to form it into a “permanent fund,” or to endow the Fishermen’s Hospital with it.

March 15th.—A petition had been adopted against the Dereham Railway Bill.