Yarmouth Notes Part 21

July 6th.-The "Byzantium," 290 tons, had been launched from Mr. F.

Preston's yard.

A meeting of the local Anti-Corn Law League had been held, and the conduct of Messrs. Rumbold and Wilshere censured for not supporting the movement for the entire abolition of these duties.

July 13th.-Mr. C. D. Arnott, of Gorleston, had obtained the diploma of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, and had been admitted a Licentiate of the Apothecaries' Company.

July 27th.-At the Water Frolic, the "Red Rover" (S. C. Marsh) had beaten the "Leviathan" (Bessey), and the "Pearl" (Sir W. B. Proctor), but was disqualified on protest, and the prize awarded to the "Leviathan."

August 3rd.-The Regatta had proved a success, the following is the report given of the sport:-

"The Regatta at Yarmouth, on Friday, was one of the most spirited and gay scenes ever witnessed. The terrace, the sh.o.r.e, the Jetty, the windows, were filled with gaily-dressed spectators, whose constantly moving figures rendered the scene one vast and ever-changing kaleidoscope. The day was glorious, and the sea was thickly sprinkled with boats and vessels of all kinds, which merrily bounded before the gale in quick and ever-varying succession. The following was the result of the day's amus.e.m.e.nt, which gave infinite pleasure to the thousands who thronged from all parts of the country.

A silver cup and cover, value 50, for Yachts not exceeding 25 tons, belonging to a Yacht Club.

Yachts tons. Owners. Colours.

1. Mystery 25 Lord A. Paget b & w Maltese cross 2. Gnome 25 Thos. Meeson b & w with crown

Carried away gaff topsail yard, and gave up.

A silver cup, value 12, by Pleasure Boats, 19 feet on the ram and upwards.

Won by "Leviathan," (Mr. W. Bessey), beating four others.

A handsome silver Cup.-A Rowing Match by Amateur Gigs, not exceeding 25 feet, given by Mr. b.a.l.l.s of the Victoria Hotel, which was won by the "Enigma."

A grand sailing match for a purse of 25 sovs. by Yawls of any length.-First yawl to have 12 sovs., the second 5, and the third 3.

Won by the "Victoria"; 2nd, "Greyhound"; 3rd, "Royal Sovereign."

A Rowing Match for a purse of 10 sovs. by Beach Gigs of any description, and manned as they pleased. First gig 7 sovs., second 3 sovs., which was won by the "Princess Victoria" (Critten), the "Star"

being second.

The amount of receipts at the Repository held at Bath Rooms, on Friday, including a few subsequent sales, was 77 8s. 0d., viz., received at the doors, 16 16s. 6d.; contributions by the members for the Borough, 10; amount of sales, 50 11s. 6d.; the expenses of fitting up the rooms, etc., were 12 8s. 0d.; leaving a balance of 65, which was distributed as follows:-For the aged poor, 3; the sick poor 1; and to the District Visiting Society, School of Industry, and Blanket and Clothing Society, 20 6s. 8d. each.

Aug. 10th.-Five individuals were living in a house in the Lion and Lamb Row, whose united ages amounted to 385 years.

Aug. 24th.-The tide had flowed up to Victoria Terrace and beyond Ansell's Buildings, affording an enchanting sight to the visitors.

The foundation stone of the New Wesleyan Chapel had been laid at Gorleston.

Sept. 21st.-The organ of S. Nicholas' had been re-opened, full Cathedral service being performed, when about 5,000 persons attended the two services. Mr. Mackenzie preached from Psalm 100, 1st and 2nd, and 72 10s. was collected.

A choir was about to be formed, under Mr. Warne.

Oct. 5th.-The Victoria Building Company had sold the ground for the purpose of the erection of Brandon Terrace.

Oct. 19th.-The Magistrates had determined upon memorialising the Postmaster General to have the mails transmitted by railroad.

Nov. 2nd.-A "Railway meeting" had been held upon the requisition of the Mayor, and the following committee appointed to inquire as to the schemes proposed. The Mayor (S. C. Marsh), G. Danby Palmer, E. H. L. Preston, W.

Johnson, J. E. Lacon, R. Hammond, R. Ferrier, R. S. Lonsdale, J. Clark, S. Palmer, A. Palmer, W. H. Palmer, J. Orfeur, B. Dowson, D. Turner, and J. W. Sh.e.l.ly, Esqs., and Messrs. C. Moore and T. Hammond.

The following had been again re-elected Councillors without any opposition:-Richard Hammond, W. N. Burroughs, W. Johnson, John Owles, J.

Tomlinson, S. C. Marsh, Thos. Lettis, jun., J. W. Sh.e.l.ly, Geo. Danby Palmer, W. Chambers, S. Crow, and T. Hammond.

Messrs. Chas. Cory, Geo. Danby Palmer, T. O. Springfield, R. Marsham, Samuel Tolver, and Capt. Smyth, R.N., had had an interview with the President of the Board of Trade on the subject of the proposed new Bridge over the Bure.

Twenty-five gentlemen of the Corporation had dined at the Feather's Inn, to commemorate the opening of the new Fish Market by S. C. Marsh, Esq.

(the Mayor), who presided on the occasion.

November 9th contains the following legal report:-

The Queen v. Chas. Cory Aldred.-Application for a criminal information.-Mr. Martin applied in this case on behalf of Mr. Marsh, the Mayor of Yarmouth, for a rule for a criminal information against the defendant. Mr. Marsh stated in his affidavit that he was Mayor of Yarmouth, and a Magistrate of the Borough, and that on the 10th of June last he attended at his office for the purpose of transacting magisterial business, upon which occasion a person was charged with ringing the bell of Mr. Aldred during divine service, and a constable produced a paper without any direction or signature relative to the offence with which the person was charged. The Mayor and the Magistrate who was with him were of opinion that they could not receive such a paper, and that Mr. Aldred ought to attend himself.

The paper was returned to the constable with injunctions to tell Mr.

Aldred that he must attend himself if he wished to take proceedings against the party. This took place on the 10th of June. On the 12th of June, Mr. Marsh was going along King-street, when defendant came up to him, seized him by the arm, and making use of some very offensive expressions, demanded an explanation for the impertinent manner in which the Mayor had treated his letter. The Mayor replied that he was the Chief Magistrate of the town, that his hands were therefore tied up, and that he could not enter into any explanation then. Mr. Aldred then reiterated the expressions, and followed Mr.

Marsh up the street, still repeating them all the time. Mr. Marsh after this sent two persons to Mr. Aldred, requesting him to consider what he had done, and whether he would not attend to make some apology for his conduct. Mr. Aldred did attend, but instead of making an apology he repeated the observations again in a manner most offensive to the Mayor. After the first offence, the Mayor thought to take proceedings against the defendant for sureties to keep the peace, but considered that the repet.i.tion of such conduct in an open Court was such an aggravation of the original offence, that he felt it due to his office and himself to take other proceedings. One of the Magistrates insisted on taking sureties, which he did two or three days afterwards. But he (Mr. Martin) apprehended that the circ.u.mstances of this case were such as not to deprive Mr. Marsh on that account of coming to this Court.

Mr. Justice Patteson-You do not put this as being a provocation to a breach of the peace?

Mr. Martin-It was an actual breach of the peace, for an a.s.sault was committed.

Mr. Justice Patteson-That was in the first instance. There was nothing but words in the second instance, but the Magistrate was acting at the time in his magisterial capacity.

Mr. Martin-It was so; and they thought it also right to have an affidavit from the Police-constable, who stated in his affidavit that he merely delivered the paper without any offensive expression whatever, and the answer he received was "D---n the Mayor and Magistrates; what do I care for them?-Rule _nisi_ granted."

Nov. 16th.-Wm. Hurry Palmer, Esq., had been unanimously elected Mayor, and entertained 50 or 60 of his friends at the Star Hotel. The event was also commemorated by dinners at the "Capt. Harmer" and at the "Queen's Head."

Nov. 23rd-Colliers were getting 7s. a ton for freight.

A large party of gentlemen of different politics had given a dinner to the Mayor (W. H. Palmer, Esq.) at the "Victoria," when J. E. Lacon, Esq., presided.

Nov. 30th.-The Rule in "the Queen's on prosecution of Marsh v. Aldred"

had been made absolute. Mr. Martin and Mr. Palmer supported, and Mr.

Platt opposed in these proceedings.

Dec. 14th.-Complaint was made that the Bridport nets were driving the nets made in Yarmouth by women and girls out of use.

Great excitement prevailed in consequence of the murder of Mrs. Chandler, with regard to which some men named Yarham, Royal, and Hall were supposed to be the culprits.

Dec. 21st.-The grocers had determined to close their shops at 8 o'clock.

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Jan. 11th.-A Railway meeting had been held (W. H. Palmer, Esq., in the chair) to consider the report of the Committee appointed at the previous meeting.

Feb. 1st.-A meeting had been held to a.s.sist the widows and children of the men lost on the 26th January then last.

Progress was being made in building Brandon Terrace.