March 18th.—A project had been suggested for the amalgamation of the two local Volunteer Corps, under the command of Lieut.-Col. Sir E. Lacon, Bart.
March 21st.—At an adjourned meeting of the Rifle Corps this question was introduced by Major Orde, who advocated the suggestion, which was opposed by Ensigns Watling and Cobb, and the project was thereupon rejected by a majority of nearly 100; consequently the officers, (who were generally in favour of the movement), threatened to resign their commissions.
March 28th.—The Poor’s Rate, (which had been 1s. 8d.), was reduced to 1s. 2d. in the £.
W. Yetts, Esq., had died at the age of 68; he had been for many years a member of the Corporation, and a Justice for the Borough. “Mr. Yetts was possessed of considerable talent as an artist, and as a musician, and was at all times a liberal patron of the fine arts.”
April 1st.—The action of “Bayly v. Woodrow” had been tried at the Assizes, the charge being one of slander upon the plaintiff, who was a surgeon, by the defendant, a baker in the town. The verdict being for 40s. and costs.
Mr. Coxon, postmaster, had died somewhat suddenly.
April 11th.—Messrs. Steward and Aldred had been re-elected Churchwardens; and Messrs. G. Danby-Palmer and J. Barker, Haven Commissioners, with Messrs. R. Hammond and D. A. Gourlay as supernumeraries.
April 18th.—The East Norfolk Militia had mustered 780 strong at their annual training.
The Election of Guardians had resulted in no change being made in the Board except as regarded the election of Frederick Palmer, Esq., a scrutiny of votes was threatened by the defeated candidates.
April 22nd.—An otter had been captured on the Hall-quay and remained “in charge of the police,” and was the only “prisoner” before the Justices.