The Poor’s box in the Parish Church had been broken open, and the contents, believed to be a large amount, stolen.
May 11th.—Mr. E. H. L. Preston had been appointed Receiver of Admiralty Droits in the place of Mr. Samuel Palmer deceased.
The following compensation had been awarded, with regard to the properties taken for the approach to the new bridge:—
| Mr. Puncher | £1,757 |
| Mr. Teasdel | £418 |
Messrs. Preston’s case was going to a Suffolk jury.
May 18th.—The “Bear Hotel,” was being demolished for the new bridge approach.
The Jury impannelled in the case of Preston v. The Haven Commissioners, after hearing the evidence of the plaintiff, and Mr. Palmer in reply, awarded them £950 damage and £100 for the value of the land taken.
May 25th.—Rustic sports had been provided on the South Denes, at Whitsuntide, when there had been a great influx of people brought by rail and the “Earl of Liverpool” steamer.
The “Prince of Wales,” Revenue cutter, Lieut. John Allen, had brought into the harbour the “Seaflower,” having on board 122 parcels of leaf tobacco of 50 lbs. each.
June 1st.—The Queen v. The Justices of Great Yarmouth, as to rating Vauxhall Gardens, had been heard and the rule obtained for the parish, discharged with costs. Mr. O’Malley appeared for Mr. C. Cory, and Mr. Palmer for the parish.