1837.
Nov. 12th. Captain William Watts died, aged 70 years.
Dec. 2nd. Brig “Valeria” launched from Mr. Lubbock’s yard.
First stone of the Wesleyan Chapel laid. The building cost £4,200.
On Queen Victoria ascending the Throne, C. E. Rumbold, Esq., was re-seated in Parliament, and the election of W. Wilshere, Esq., secured as a colleague.
G. D. Palmer, Esq., appointed as a Magistrate.