Nov. 10th.—A dinner, attended by 200 gentlemen, had been given to William Barth, Esq. (the Mayor.)
Nov. 24th.—The old Bridge had been sold in one lot for £96.
Dec. 22nd.—Mr. F. Preston had launched a beautiful brig called the “Catherine,” of 212 tons register.
Dec. 29th.—Heavy weather prevailed, with so much snow that the coaches were obliged to cease running.
1837.
Jan. 5th.—The “Isis,” of this port, and a sloop belonging to Wells, had been towed off the beach into the harbour.
Jan. 12th.—Eleven vessels still remained on the beach, and the jetty had been damaged by the Henry, of North Shields, having run into it.
Improvements were being effected at the Bath Rooms.
A floating-light was to be placed at St. Nicholas’ Gat.
Jan. 19th.—The increase in the Customs for the year ended 5th January, 1837, was £7,000.