28.—Mr. Henry Russell, “from America,” gave his entertainment at the Concert Room, Swan Inn, Norwich. The programme included most of the favourite songs of the popular composer. The performance was repeated on the 29th. Mr. Russell made a return visit to Norwich, and appeared at the Theatre on September 6th and 8th.
JULY.
1.—The railway from Reedham to Lowestoft was opened.
3.—The Norwich Chamber of Commerce was announced to be “in full activity.” It was formed for the purpose of associating bankers, merchants, and other persons interested in the trade and commerce of the city, “so as to enable them to promote such objects as may be best calculated to benefit and protect commercial interests, and to further the carrying out or attainment of such measures as the exertions of individuals may be less adequate to accomplish.”
5.—Feargus O’Connor, the leader of the Chartists, addressed a large meeting held at St. Andrew’s Hall, Norwich.
19.—Mr. and Mrs. Keeley commenced a week’s engagement at Norwich Theatre.
26.—Madame Céleste appeared at Norwich Theatre as Madeline (“St. Mary’s Eve”) and Julien (“The Cabin Boy”).
28.—The Marquis of Douro, Mr. Samuel Morton Peto, and Mr. John Humphries Parry were nominated candidates for the representation of Norwich. A poll was demanded, and the election took place on the 29th. The poll was declared on the 30th, as follows:—Peto, 2,448; Douro, 1,727; Parry, 1,572. The chairing of the successful candidates took place on August 2nd.
—Thetford Election: The Right Hon. W. B. Baring and the Earl of Euston were returned unopposed.
29.—Yarmouth Election: Lord Arthur Lennox, 834; Mr. Octavius Edward Coope, 813; Mr. Charles Edmund Rumbold, 729; Mr. Francis Henry Goldsmid, 698. The two first-named were returned. (See February 7th, 1848.)