6.--The estate of Sir R. Kerrison, deceased, at Thorpe, was sold for
38,219 pounds. Carrow Abbey House, with 32.5 acres of land, was
purchased by Mr. P. M. Martineau for 2,020 pounds.
8.--A prize fight took place at Thorpe, between Chapman and Pegg, "noted
bruisers." It ended in the defeat of Pegg, who sustained a broken jaw.
9.--His Majesty's ship Nemesis struck on Happisburgh Sand. On the
following day her guns were thrown overboard, and she was floated off.
18.--Died, in his 76th year, Mr. John Mitchell, of New Houghton. "His
favourite mule, over 34 years old, at the request of the deceased, went
in procession to the grave, and was to have been shot immediately after
his return, but through the humane intercession of his granddaughter,
Miss Young, the life of this excellent animal was saved, with the promise
never to suffer it to be again used." By a singular coincidence, Mr.
Reynolds, surgeon, of Massingham, while in the act of attending on Mr.
Mitchell, died suddenly of the same complaint to which the patient
succumbed.
20.--A reconciliation dinner was held by the corn growers and buyers at
the King's Head Inn, Norwich. Mr. Crisp Brown presided. Among the
toasts were "May the Buyers and Sellers in future meet together in
friendship," and "May the enemies of reconciliation keep a cold water
club by themselves." A second dinner was held at the King's Head on
March 3rd, under the presidency of Mr. Fellowes.
--*(Advt.) "To be seen at the Angel Inn, Market Place, Norwich, where he
will arrive this day, that most wonderful and surprising Yorkshire youth,
17 years of age, 7 ft. 6 ins. high, and who weighs upwards of 24 stones,
who has had the honour to be introduced to their Majesties and the Royal
Family at Windsor, where he was most graciously received and
entertained."
25.--At a meeting of corn and coal merchants, held at the King's Head
Inn, Norwich, it was resolved, in consequence of the numerous
depreciations committed on the river between Norwich and Yarmouth, not to
employ any vessel after March 1st, the hatches of which were not secured
by locks and iron bars. It was further resolved that every lock be
sealed by the merchant before the vessel started upon its voyage.