15.--It was reported that small-pox had broken out in Norwich. Many
children were vaccinated, and by the end of the year the operation had
been performed on 1,400 persons.
17.--The mail coaches arrived at Norwich, with colours flying, bringing
intelligence of Lord Wellington's brilliant victory near Salamanca.
19.--William Flaxman, of Gorleston, was placed in a pillory erected in
Yarmouth Market Place, and after standing the usual time was removed to
the gaol to complete a term of three months' imprisonment.
20.--The old custom of a country excursion was revived by the foreman of
the Headborough Inquest at Yarmouth. "A wherry was fitted out for the
purpose, and several officers of the Royal South Lincoln Regiment, with
other gentlemen, were invited to accompany the inquest. The wherry was
attended by several boats, and went as far as the Beccles river, where a
convivial meeting was held, and the party returned at nine o'clock at
night."