Hopton Church, which had recently been destroyed by fire, was to be rebuilt on a new site at a cost of £2,500.
April 1st.—During a heavy gale the vessels “Jenny R” and “Londonderry” had been stranded on the Beach.
April 8th.—Reports the death of George Danby-Palmer, Esq., as follows:—“We regret to record the decease of this gentleman, who expired at his residence, South Quay, on Tuesday evening last. Mr. Palmer was born July 5th, 1787, and was therefore in his 78th year. He was a member of the old Corporation, and since the passing of the Municipal Reform Act, had continued in the new Corporation, although of late years illness had prevented him from taking any active part in the administration of municipal matters. He was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Norfolk as well as the Borough, and also filled the office of Haven Commissioner. Mr. Palmer throughout his long connection with the town was closely identified with the trade and commerce of the port, being a large shipowner, and deeply interested in the fisheries. His loss will be felt by many, particularly among the poor, to whom he was a true friend. As a tribute of respect to his memory, the flags have been hoisted on the shipping and principal buildings in the town during the week.” In politics Mr. Palmer was a Whig, and possessed great influence in the town.
April 15th.—Mr. H. H. Barber (Lib.) and Mr. S. K. Smith (Con.) were candidates for the seat thus rendered vacant in the Nelson Ward.
The following Guardians had been elected:—North Ward: Messrs. S. Nightingale, J. B. Hylton, and I. Shuckford. Market Ward: Messrs. J. Laws, C. C. Aldred, and J. Fenn. Regent Ward: Messrs. W. Worship, R. D. Barber, and C. Diver. St. George’s Ward: Messrs. F. Palmer, J. Scott, and B. Fenn. Nelson Ward: Messrs. J. Clowes, W. T. Fisher, C. Woolverton, and G. W. Moore.
The shipwrights, who had been on strike, had returned to their employment.
April 22nd.—The debt on St. Nicholas’ Church was then £6,700.
The contest in the Nelson Ward had resulted as follows:—
| H. H. Barber (Lib.) | 150 |
| S. K. Smith (Con.) | 117 |
And “the proceedings throughout the day had all the characteristics of a general election.”