7.--The Norwich weavers commenced a strike to enforce a return to the
scheduled prices paid in 1836. The women and girls employed at Mr.
Wright's factory struck on July 19th, and paraded the streets with
alms-boxes; and on August 22nd the jacquard weavers adopted a similar
course. In the latter case Mr. Hinde and Mr. Steward agreed to their
demands, and Messrs. Willett and Francis urged the making of mutual
concessions.
--Died, aged 86, Elizabeth Hawes, widow, of Coltishall. "She was born
and reared in humble life, and was the only sister of that eminent
scholar, Richard Porson, and though under widely different circumstances,
her mind showed traces of the relationship in perception, memory, and the
power of application."
23.--Disturbances took place at Lynn in consequence of a reduction in the
wages of coal porters and sailors. The rural police were summoned,
special constables sworn in, and a troop of the 13th Light Dragoons were
ordered from Norwich. Several of the ringleaders were sent to jail.
26.--The publication of Part I. of Mr. David Hodgson's "Antiquarian
Remains, Principally Confined to Norwich and Norfolk," was announced on
this date.
--*"A plan has been set on foot for the establishment of an Art Union for
East Anglia, with the view of giving encouragement to the fine arts in
this county and its vicinity. The exhibition is intended to be opened at
Norwich at or prior to the Festival week." The society was known as the
East of England Art Union, and the first exhibition was opened "at their
well-lighted gallery in Exchange Street," on July 27th. The exhibitors
included J. Stark, J. B. Crome, S. B. Colkett, M. E. Cotman, A. Stannard,
R. Ladbrooke, J. B. Ladbrooke, T. Lound, R. Leman, &c.