Mr. Craske had recovered 30s. from George Thurtell, Esq., for damages to his coat on the Election day.
On the application of Mr. Chamberlin for Mr. Gooderich, and Mr. F. Ferrier for Mr. Brown, the Magistrates had signed the following orders for payment of damages and costs arising out of the Election riot:—
| £ | s. | d. | £ | s. | d. | |
| Mr. Brown, damages | 7 | 0 | 11 | |||
| costs | 6 | 13 | 0 | |||
| 13 | 13 | 11 | ||||
| Mr. Gooderich, damages | 4 | 0 | 0 | |||
| costs | 6 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Magistrates’ Clerk’s fees | 5 | 19 | 1 | |||
| £29 | 13 | 0 |
Aug. 14th.—The Races had been held. Stewards: Lord W. Powlett, Sir E. H. K. Lacon, Bart., M.P., and B. Bond Cabbell, Esq., M.P. The entries were “numerous and good”; there were several charges brought against pickpockets before the Justices arising out of these sports.
It was stated that “a Mr. John Cooper” had been the author of the several paragraphs during the late Election, of which so much complaint had been made.
The King of Holland had presented Mr. W. Stirling Lacon with a silver medal for his invention for lowering ship’s boats. The Great Britain was being fitted with this apparatus.
Aug. 28th.—Commander Henry J. Lacon had been appointed to the “Daring,” 12, brig.
W. T. McCullagh, Esq., had been staying with the Mayor, and had visited Grout’s factory.
Sept. 4th.—There were 182 applicants for renewal of licenses; no new licenses were granted, although in respect of one ease the Justices divided five against five, and a “scene of confusion” ensued.
Sept. 11th.—Messrs. Harrison had launched the “Water Witch,” 37, smack, from their yard.