Mr. William Nolloth, jun., had been elected organist of St. George’s Chapel.
Oct. 18th.—There had been a strong wind from the w.n.w., and from 150 to 200 vessels had sustained damage. It is contemplated that there were between 2,000 and 3,000 ships at anchor within sight of the Jetty.
The “Reis Effendi,” schooner, had been launched from Messrs. A. Palmer and Son’s yard.
Mr. Wilshere was staying with Mr. Palmer, who had entertained most of the principal inhabitants, including the Mayor, Sir George Parker, and W. Danby Palmer, John Carr, George Steward, Esq., and others.
In case Mr. Wilshere was asked to resign his seat by Mr. Baring, Mr. Robert Palmer Kemp had been selected as the candidate in the Blue interest.
Oct. 25th.—The Tories had commenced their “Municipal campaign.”
Nov. 1st.—There had been from 1,500 to 2,000 vessels windbound and at anchor in the Roads, these had got under sail on Sunday, and were immediately followed by about 1,000 vessels from beyond Lowestoft, and it was contemplated that more than 3,000 vessels had passed through the Roads in five hours, in so close procession that the sea could not be discerned beyond them.
With regard to the Municipal Election, only one Tory was on the 1st November “found in the field,” viz., Mr. J. G. Plummer, who opposed Mr. Marsh in the Regent Ward. At the close of the poll the numbers were—
| Tomlinson | 89 |
| Marsh | 73 |
| Plummer | 72 |
The following was the general return for the town:—St. Nicholas’ Ward: Messrs. R. Hammond and W. N. Burroughs. Market Ward: Messrs. S. Cobb and W. Johnson. Regent Ward: Messrs. J. Tomlinson and C. Marsh. St. George’s Ward: Dr. Penrice and Mr. A. Clarke. Nelson Ward: Messrs. G. Danby Palmer and R. Palmer Kemp, all of whom were of the Liberal party.