Mr. R. Lubbock had launched the “Isabella” (200 tons) for S. Sherrington, Esq.
Oct. 6th.—One of Mr. Shuckford’s boats had brought in 23½ lasts of herring, valued at £700.
Oct. 13th.—The Corn Exchange in Regent Street had been opened, when 150 gentlemen dined together. B. Dowson, Esq., was chairman, and Messrs J. E. Laws and Thos. Barber were vice-chairmen. The Mayor, G. Danby-Palmer, Esq., Sir E. Lacon, Bart., and others being present.
Oct. 20th.—There had been a fire at the “New Commercial” club house.
Nov. 3rd.—A prisoner named Lessey complained to the Judge of the Insolvent Debtors’ Court that he had lain in prison for 23 weeks before he obtained his discharge, and had then been arrested again at the suit of his solicitor for £19 19s. 4d. and was thus again a prisoner.
The following Councillors had been elected:—
North Ward: Mr. W. H. Bessey and Mr. C. May (vice Mr. E. H. L. Preston retired.)
Market Ward: Mr. E. Sewell and Mr. S. Miller, jun. (vice Mr. E. N. Clowes, resigned). The polling being for
| Sewell | 162 |
| Miller | 142 |
| Richmond | 29 |
| J. Lawn | 29 |
Regent Ward: Messrs. C. Davie and J. Fish (re-elected.)