8.--The agitation for the repeal of the Malt Tax was re-opened with
increased vigour at a large meeting of West Norfolk farmers, held at the
Town Hall, Lynn, under the presidency of the High Sheriff (Mr. H. Lee
Warner). A resolution was passed affirming that the tax was unjust in
principle, utterly opposed to the Free Trade policy adopted on the repeal
of the Corn Laws, and most injurious to British farmers as producers of
barley. Members of Parliament were urged to support its repeal.
9.--Sir Henry Stracey announced to the electors of Yarmouth his intention
of retiring from the representation of the borough.
10.--The Mayor of Yarmouth (Mr. R. Steward), who, for the fourth time,
had held that office, was presented with a piece of plate, valued at 200
gs., in appreciation of his public services and his private worth.