6.--George Borrow, writing to the NORFOLK CHRONICLE on this date,
suggested the derivation of the word "Tory." "Tory," he wrote, "is
composed of three Irish words, and doubtless originated amongst the Irish
adherents of Charles II. at the time they were suffering under the sway
of Cromwell and were sighing for the Restoration. The words are Tar a
Ri, and their pronunciation is the same as that of 'Tory,' or if there be
any difference, it consists in a scarcely distinguishable drawl. Their
meaning is, 'Come, O King.'"
--Died at East Dereham, aged 73, Mr. Fisher, many years manager of the
Norfolk and Suffolk Company of Comedians. "Mr. Fisher made his first
appearance as an amateur at Norwich Theatre, in the character of Lubin
('The Quaker'). Mr. Barrett, who was then manager, was so much gratified
with the performance that he persuaded him to make the stage his
profession, and offered him a liberal engagement, which he accepted, and
remained with the company some years. As manager of the Norfolk and
Suffolk Company, he raised it to a degree of respectability equal to any
provincial theatre in the kingdom. As a manager he was esteemed, and by
his indefatigable industry he has been enabled to leave his sons eleven
theatres, many of which have been recently built and elegantly decorated.
As an actor he displayed much talent. He was an affectionate parent and
warm friend, and in the strictest sense an honest, just, and upright
man."
14.--Messrs. Bell and Deane, divers, engaged in exploring the Guernsey
Lily transport, lost off Yarmouth in the year 1799, recovered one of the
brass guns, which they fired in token of success. The Guernsey Lily was
returning from Holland with a large and valuable freight of military
stores, when she got upon the Cross Sand and foundered in Yarmouth Roads,
as nearly as possible three miles due east of the jetty. Many of her
stores were recovered, little the worse for an immersion of 33 years.
28.--A sharp contest took place at Norwich on the election of the
freemen's Sheriff. Mr. William Foster was the "Blue and White," and Mr.
Alderman Steward the "Purple and Orange" candidate. "Bribery to a vast
amount was resorted to, and the last few votes cost a heavy sum."
Result: Foster, 1,282; Steward, 1,275. A scrutiny was demanded by both
sides, and was commenced by the Mayor on September 8th. After an enquiry
lasting twelve days, Mr. Foster was declared elected.
30.--Died at Cringleford, aged 50, Mr. John Staniforth Patteson. He was
eldest son of Mr. John Patteson, of St. Helen's, served the office of
Sheriff of Norwich in 1811, was elected Alderman for the Great Ward of
Mancroft in 1830, and was Mayor in 1823-4. He was also a magistrate, and
a deputy-lieutenant for the county of Norfolk, and held the
Lieut.-Colonelcy of the East Norfolk Militia. His remains were buried at
St. Peter Mancroft church, on September 4th.