Sept. 7th.—First meeting of the “Reform” Magistrates for the purpose of granting licences; present—The Mayor, Dr. Penrice, G. Danby Palmer, S. Cobb, Charles Nicholls, and William Hammond, Esqs., and “the first step taken towards breaking up the monopoly which had hitherto been enjoyed by brewers and spirit merchants.”
Sept. 14th.—The “Foxhound” (Captain Betts), belonging to G. Danby Palmer, Esq., had sailed with 1,250 barrels of herrings for Venice.
The schooner “Wilshere” had been launched from Messrs. Fellows’ yard for Messrs. Barker and Stone, who entertained their friends on the occasion at the Star Hotel.
Sept. 21st.—£21 had been voted for pulling down the Pudding Gates.
Sept. 28th.—The Lord Bishop had held a confirmation, and received an address from the Corporation at the Guild Hall.
Oct. 5th.—The Reformers claimed a gain of 56 at the Revision Court.
The “Parroch Hall,” a fine ship of 450 tons, had been launched from Mr. I. Preston’s yard.
Oct. 26th.—Joseph Bonaparte, ex-King of Spain, had visited the town.
The “Tantivy,” schooner had been launched from Messrs. Fellows’ yard.
Nov. 2nd.—The Liberal candidates had been re-elected in all the Wards without opposition.