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K. Lacon, Bart., M.P., and B. Bond Cabbell, Esq., M.P. The entries were ”numerous and good”; there were several charges brought against pickpockets before the Justices arising out of these sports.

It was stated that ”a Mr. John Cooper” had been the author of the several paragraphs during the late Election, of which so much complaint had been made.

The King of Holland had presented Mr. W. Stirling Lacon with a silver medal for his invention for lowering s.h.i.+p's boats. The Great Britain was being fitted with this apparatus.

Aug. 28th.-Commander Henry J. Lacon had been appointed to the ”Daring,”

12, brig.

W. T. McCullagh, Esq., had been staying with the Mayor, and had visited Grout's factory.

Sept. 4th.-There were 182 applicants for renewal of licenses; no new licenses were granted, although in respect of one ease the Justices divided five against five, and a ”scene of confusion” ensued.

Sept. 11th.-Messrs. Harrison had launched the ”Water Witch,” 37, smack, from their yard.

The Bridge works had been stopped owing to ”quicksands.”

Sept. 18th.-The Paper appears in mourning for the Duke of Wellington.

Sept. 25th.-Lieutenant Chambers had ascended in the Prince of Wales balloon from the Vauxhall-gardens; it contained 36,000 cubic feet of gas.

He descended on a marsh near the Norwich-road at no great distance from the place of ascent.

Dr. Impey's sudden and lamented death had caused a vacancy in the Nelson-ward, and the Conservatives had started Mr. John Clarke as their nominee.

Oct. 2nd.-The ”Lady Haven Estate” in Southtown had been sold for 7,000.

At the Nelson-ward Election, the opposition to Mr. Clarke's return was only a nominal one, the numbers being-

Mr. J. Clarke (Con.) 122 Mr. Owles (Lib.) 4

The numbers in the Council were thus balanced 24 to 24.

Oct. 9th.-Records the death of Admiral Fisher.

An appeal was made for the restoration of the Nelson Column.

At the Registration Court, Mr. C. Chamberlin appeared for the Liberals and Mr. Cufaude for the Conservatives, and the former claimed a gain of 42 upon the revision.

Oct. 16th.-At the Court held for the Revision of the Burgess Roll, Mr.

Chamberlin again appeared for the Liberals and Mr. Ferrier for the Conservatives, and the former again claimed a gain upon the proceedings.

It was proposed to erect a monument to the memory of the late Dr. Impey.

Oct. 23rd.-Peter Le Neve Arnold, Esq., a dumb gentleman, had been found to be of unsound mind since January, 1840. This Inquiry was conducted at the Victoria Hotel.

The Bishop of Norwich had confirmed 136 candidates.

Oct. 30th.-A man named Horth had been committed for trial on the charge of attempting to murder Mrs. Proudfoot.

The names of Messrs. S. C. Marsh, J. G. Plummer, and C. J. Palmer (the Mayor-Elect in 1835), were mentioned as probable holders of the Mayoralty during the ensuing year.

Dr. Dunne had been elected Physician to the Hospital (vice Impey deceased).

Nov. 6th.-Mr. J. S. Cobb had lectured on the ”Objects and Uses of Botany.”