Jan. 16th.—A meeting had been held to consider the distress in Ireland, and a subscription list opened for the purpose of affording relief.
A meeting had been held to consider and forward, if possible, the building of a new bridge over the river.
The frost in Holland had caused the steamers to cease running between that country and Yarmouth.
Jan. 23rd.—A densely crowded Railway meeting had been held at the Town Hall.
Charles John Palmer, Esq., had been appointed Clerk to the Southtown Turnpike Trust, in the place of F. R. Reynolds, Esq., deceased.
Jan. 30th.—There had been heavy gales, at one time approaching a “complete hurricane.”
Feb. 6th.—Seven persons had recently died in the Workhouse, whose joint ages amounted to 562 years.
A meeting had been held to protest against the “light dues” on shipping.
Feb. 13th.—There had been a heavy fall of snow accompanied by frost, and the traffic with Rotterdam was again interrupted.
The Chancel of S. Nicholas’ Church was already occupied for Divine service.