March 7th.—It was proposed to start a steam packet for the conveying of goods and passengers to Hull.
A warrant from the Speaker of the House of Commons had been received, requesting the attendance of the Mayor and Town Clerk before a Committee of the House “to give an account of all matters relating to the town and Corporation; consequently J. Baker, Esq., and S. Tolver, Esq., had left Yarmouth on Monday.”
A public meeting on the question of Corporation Reform had been held, Mr. C. Sayers in the chair. Messrs. J. Shelly and S. Cobb spoke, and a petition was adopted, which received 1,958 signatures.
A petition had also been adopted by the members of the “Yarmouth Union of the Working Classes” against “The Irish Coercion Bill.”
March 14th.—The Inquiry as to the administration of Corporate affairs was proceeding in London, when the following gentlemen were there upon that business on behalf of the Corporation:—The Mayor, the Town Clerk, and the Water Bailiff, while Messrs. Worship, Barth, Shelly, and Barrett represented the Town Committee.
March 21st.—The works at St. Peter’s Church were “at a stand” for the want of funds, £600 being required.
April 4th.—The Haven Commission were indebted £25,000.
The Sessions were held with the “light calendar of 15 prisoners.”
April 18th.—Lord Orford had accepted the office of Lord High Steward of the Borough, rendered vacant through the death of Lord Exmouth.
The Rev. Mark Waters had been appointed one of the ministers of St. George’s Chapel.