1.--A newly-erected malthouse, belonging to Mr. W. Hardy, at
Letheringsett, was destroyed by fire. The building was 150 feet by 40
feet, and contained 90 last of malt, a considerable quantity of wool,
barley, and empty casks. "The engine from Holt did not arrive until
after the roof fell in, the people supposing the alarm of fire to be only
an April hoax."
2.--The annual election of Common Councilmen commenced at Norwich. "For
several years 'cleansing week' has passed off without any serious
contests, and the 'Purple and Orange' party has held uninterrupted
ascendency in three of the great wards since 1820. All at once, however,
the 'Blue and Whites' have roused themselves from their inaction, and
again entering the field of party warfare, have succeeded in displacing
their opponents. It is useless to deny that the week's proceedings have
been marked by undisguised bribery and corruption, and that the object of
the triumphant party has mainly been achieved by superior weight of
metal--by dint of money."
10.--Died at his residence in London, aged 78, the Marquis of
Cholmondeley, of Houghton Hall, Lord Steward of his Majesty's Household,
&c.
13.--Died, aged 82, Mr. Daniel Clark, of Norwich. "He was in the
commercial establishment of Messrs. Ives for nearly 70 years and was
justly esteemed in nautical and musical communities. To the last his
song was cheerful and his convivial good humour unabated, and many a head
must lie as low as his before the name of 'Admiral' Clark will be
forgotten, or his memory ceased to be cherished with respect."
14.--The Norwich Cricket Club announced that a lease had been taken of a
field at Lakenham, "without Ber Street Gates, and nearly opposite
Lakenham Terrace," and that the ground had been "laid down with fine turf
by Mr. Bentley, of Lords." The secretary of the club was Mr. Henry
Hobart, solicitor, of Bethel Street.
22.--Died at Harleston, aged 66, Mr. Robert Paul, formerly of Starston,
"well known to agriculturists for several ingenious inventions and for
his inquiries into the nature, history, and habitudes of the turnip fly
and wireworm."