5.--Died, at his house in George Street, Portman Square, London, Arthur
Richard Dillon, Archbishop and Duke of Narbonne, Primate of the Gauls,
President of the States of Languedoc, and Commander of the Order of the
Holy Ghost. "This venerable prelate was uncle to Lady Jerningham, of
Costessey."
--The Primary Visitation of the Bishop of Norwich (which commenced at
Thetford on May 22nd) terminated at St. Peter Mancroft, Norwich. "Six
hundred and ninety-nine young persons from the adjacent parishes, and on
the following day nearly 600 persons from the several parishes and
hamlets of the city were confirmed. The total number of persons who had
been confirmed throughout the diocese in the course of this visitation is
computed at nearly 17,000."
10.--This day "the thermometer stood at 82, exposed to the north." On
the 19th of the previous month the heat was so great that many post
horses died.
12.--The Royal assent was given to an Act to enable his Majesty "to grant
the Castle of Norwich, with the county gaol, Castle Hill, and certain
land adjacent thereto, in Norfolk, and for vesting the same in the
justices of the peace for the said county, with the use thereof."
13.--A remarkable suicide took place at Yarmouth. "Two servant women
tied themselves together with ribbon, walked into the sea, and were
drowned." They were the wives of privates in the Shropshire Militia.
"Their husbands had come to see them the previous day, and, refusing to
permit them to return with them, they committed the rash act."
14.--A large concourse assembled to witness a camping match on Crostwick
Common between the Hundreds of Taverham and of Blofield.
Conditions:--"Play 40 minutes; candidates to be young men under 25 and
unmarried. Prize, a hat of the value of 10s. 6d. for each of the
successful combatants." The affair ended in a walk over, owing to the
absence of the Blofield men. "It is now 20 years since a regular camp
was played at Crostwick, and that one was patronised by one of his
Majesty's present ministers, who is not more celebrated for his political
talents, and the accomplishments of a liberal and enlightened mind, than
for his attachment to the ancient sports and amusements of his country."
(Reference is here made to William Windham.)
17.--The annual water frolic and aquatic procession took place at
Norwich, "led by Admiral Clarke in full uniform in the Apollo."
21.--The Corporation of Norwich again granted the use of St. Andrew's
Hall to the corn merchants, as a place of exchange, at the annual rent of
50 guineas. "A letter from Mr. Opie was read, in which that celebrated
artist stated that, if due care was taken to prevent persons from
touching the paintings in the hall, they would sustain no injury if the
hall was opened ten times a week."
26.--Arrived, at Yarmouth, the Blanche frigate, Capt. Lavie, with La
Guerriere, French frigate of 50 guns, Capt. Hubert, captured on the 18th,
after a desperate action of 45 minutes. La Guerriere had taken eight
Greenlandmen and one Yarmouth vessel, all of which she had destroyed.
28.--The Volunteer corps agreed to continue their services under new
regulations and at reduced pay. The regulations were made in accordance
with a new Act of Parliament, which provided for the military training of
the population by the calling out of 200,000 men in each year.
31.--The Duke's Palace estate in Norwich, belonging to the Duke of
Norfolk, was sold in lots for 5,055 pounds, exclusive of the Public
Library and house adjoining.