7.--A mysterious outrage was committed at Fakenham. A man entered the
bed-room of two maiden ladies, named Bale, brutally thrashed one, and
attempted to cut the throat of the other, after which he decamped. The
Home Office offered his Majesty's pardon to any accomplice who gave
evidence that would lead to a conviction, and Mr. Edward Bale, of
Toftrees, offered a reward of 100 pounds for the discovery of the guilty
person. No clue was forthcoming.
12.*--"A few days since the Russian Countess Mengdon arrived at her
newly-purchased seat, called New Place, Thetford, late the residence of
Mr. James Mingay."
18.--One of a pair of eagles was shot at Cantley. The extended wings
measured 7 feet 4.5 inches, and the bird was 2.5 feet in height.
22.--A two days' race meeting commenced in Blickling Park. A ball and
supper were given by Lord Suffield.
--The Norwich Battalion of Volunteers, commanded by Lieut.-Col. Patteson,
and the City of Norwich Battalion of Volunteer Infantry (Lieut.-Col.
Harvey) were inspected by Major-General Milner. "A portion of the latter
corps proceeded from the Castle ditches to Mile End in waggons, fitted up
with seats, and provided throughout the county pursuant to general
orders."
Under the Additional Force Act, Norfolk raised this month 248 men to
supply vacancies occasioned by those who had enlisted out of the Militia
into the regular Army.