1.--Mr. Barton, from the Bristol Theatre, who succeeded Mr. Osbaldiston
as the tragedian of the Norwich Company, made his first appearance in the
part of Hamlet. "The thanks of the pure lovers of the stage are due to
Mr. Chippendale for not playing the grave-digger in the traditionary
number of waistcoats."
4.--Major Jonathan Peel, son of Sir Robert Peel, and brother of the Right
Hon. Robert Peel, Secretary of State for the Home Department, issued his
address as candidate for Norwich in the "Purple and Orange" interest.
17.--Mr. William Smith issued his address as candidate for Norwich in the
"Blue and White" interest. "I regret," he wrote, "that practices exist
against which I have frequently and earnestly remonstrated; not only in
private, but before thousands of you assembled I have openly protested
against the right of any man to call for a reform in Parliament who
accepted any reward for his own vote."
18.--Died at his lodging at Yarmouth, aged 86, Mr. Roger Hays, of
Norwich, formerly captain in the 11th Light Dragoons, and many years
adjutant of the 3rd or East Norfolk Yeomanry Cavalry. He entered the
Army in 1760, and was on duty with the Household troops at the coronation
of George III.
19.--The several troops of the 3rd Norfolk Yeomanry Cavalry, commanded by
Lieut.-Col. Harvey, completed 28 days' permanent duty at Norwich, and
were inspected at Mile End by Major Rutledge, 6th Carabineers.