The “Earl Grey,” London trader, had been lost. It was said that 35 years had elapsed since a similar fate had befallen one of these vessels.
Jan. 8th.—Five vessels had been fitted out for the sole and turbot fishery in the style of the Barking smacks.
Jan. 15th.—The Mayor had entertained 140 guests at a dinner in the Town Hall.
The pumps in Regent street had suddenly become dry.
Jan. 22nd.—The second subscription ball had been held at the Town Hall, 120 persons were present, the Stewards being Capt. Ellis, R.N., and Richard Bell, William H. Palmer, W. Worship, and C. J. Palmer, Esqs.
Jan. 29th.—The “Venus,” belonging to G. D. Palmer, Esq., had been lost off Elsinore.
Feb. 5th.—A wild duck had been shot just above the Haven Bridge.
Feb. 12th.—The following Committee had been appointed to try the Yarmouth Petition:—Mr. E. Ellice, Mr. Charles Lushington, Mr. W. H. C. Plowden, and Mr. H. Stuart, and they had chosen Mr. Ker Seymour their chairman. Evidence had then been taken and the proceedings adjourned.
Feb. 19th.—The Members had been unseated and the disfranchisement of the freemen suggested by this Committee.
Mr. Goldsmid had arrived at the “Royal,” but even his own friends were of opinion that his visit was “inopportune,” owing to the Committee having recommended the disfranchisement of the freemen.