11.--A fire, involving damage to the amount of about 10,000, occurred at
Messrs. Boulton and Paul's Ironworks, Rose Lane, Norwich.
12.--Died at his residence, Unthank's Road, Norwich, Mr. Josiah Fletcher,
aged 70. He was born at Henley-on-Thames, and in 1822 was apprenticed to
Mr. Simon Wilkin, printer, &c., of the Haymarket, Norwich, with whom, on
the completion of his term, he entered into partnership. Mr. Fletcher,
in 1834, succeeded to the business, which was subsequently removed to the
Market Place, and was there carried on by him until 1871, when, in
consequence of his failing health, he retired, and was succeeded by his
only son, who erected the extensive premises at Davey Place Steps. "Mr.
Fletcher may be said to have been the originator of the 'Norfolk News,'
of which journal he was for some time the editor and chief manager."
18.--Died at Ingoldisthorpe Hall, in his 88th year, Captain John Davy,
R.N. He entered the Navy in 1803, was midshipman of the Barfleur in Sir
Robert Calder's action in 1805, saw much gunboat service in 1807 and 1808
in the Faro off Messina, and was present at the reduction of the islands
of Ischia and Procida.
29.--At a meeting of the Norwich Town Council, it was decided to purchase
the Oxford Hotel for a sum not exceeding 2,000, for the purpose of
converting it into municipal offices. A special meeting was held on
September 19th, at which it was reported that immediately after the
decision of the Council a Norwich solicitor had offered 2,250 for the
building. Mr. J. D. Smith, on behalf of the Corporation, offered 2,275,
at which price it became city property. Considerable indignation was
expressed at the action of the solicitor in question, which, it was
pointed out, involved an increase in the rates of one farthing in the
pound.