1.--Killed at the siege of San Sebastian, in his 21st year, whilst
gallantly fighting with his regiment, Lieut. George Norris, of the 47th
Regiment, eldest son of the Rev. George Norris, of Foulsham.
2.--Died, at the house of her nephew, Mr. C. P. Herbert, at Setch Bridge,
near Lynn, in her 85th year, Mrs. Stevens, "widow of Mr. George Alex.
Stevens, of facetious memory, well known as the author and performer of
the celebrated 'Lectures upon Heads,' and other pieces."
3.--At Yarmouth General Sessions and gaol delivery, before the Mayor and
Sub-Steward (Mr. W. Adair), John Boult Hannah, aged 70, was indicted for
the wilful murder of his wife by strangling her on April 14th. "After
the murder he washed the woman's face, laid the corpse out, and was found
sitting by the fire smoking his pipe with the body near." He was hanged
at Yarmouth on the Monday following the trial.
18.*--"The Earl of Kingston one day this week, at Heydon, bagged 56 brace
of birds for a wager with the Earl of Yarmouth for a large sum."
28.--Died, aged 80, Edward Whetstone, 44 years clerk of the parish of
Trowse Newton. He was originally a journeyman weaver, and had acquired
some property. He purchased and presented an organ which was placed in
the church in 1803, and his remains were interred beneath the instrument.
29.--A meeting was held at St. Andrew's Hall, Norwich, for the purpose of
forming an association in aid of the Church Missionary Society. The Rev.
H. J. Hare, of Docking, presided, and it was resolved that such
association be formed, and "that it be known as the Norfolk and Norwich
Church Missionary Society for Africa and the East." Upwards of 800
pounds was subscribed.