Volume I Part 31 (1/2)

21.-At the Norfolk a.s.sizes, held at Thetford, before Mr. Justice Heath, the action Mann _v._ Carroll and others was tried. The plaintiff was master of the Red Lion Inn, Thetford, and the defendants executors of the late Mr. James Mingay, Member of Parliament for the borough. The claim was for 338 15s. 5d., the amount of certain expenses incurred at plaintiff's house at the General Election of 1806, including a dinner on the polling day, and a ball and supper on the following evening. Mr.

Mingay and Lord William Fitzroy were returned, but the former had been unseated, and several questions arose as to his personal liability: first, whether or not any a.s.sumpsit could be fixed upon him at all; second, whether or not he was liable for the whole; third, whether he was or not jointly liable with his colleague; and fourth, whether or not upon the event of his death such liability vested in the survivor, absolving the personal representatives of the deceased. The defendants endeavoured to show that the expense of the entertainments was incurred by the Corporation of Thetford, and that Mr. Mingay took part as a guest and not as lord of the feast. The Judge held that Mr. Mingay ”was personally liable from having partaken of the entertainments, it having been decided in many cases that in all public feasts the individuals present were jointly and severally liable for the whole expense incurred.” A verdict was given for the plaintiff for the full amount, subject to a reference as to the items of the bill.

-At the same a.s.sizes Robert Trundle and Rosetta Trundle were criminally indicted for forging a writing purporting to be the will of Mary Inalls, of Great Dunham, and for suborning witnesses to prove the due execution of such writing to affect the disposition of the property of the deceased with intent thereby to defraud the next of kin. The doc.u.ment had been proved as a will in the Archdeaconry Court of Norwich on July 17th, 1812, and was drawn in favour of the prisoners. The Judge thought there was not sufficient evidence of forgery, and under his direction the jury acquitted the accused.

24.-The Dutch Regiment, about 600 strong, which had been formed at Yarmouth, embarked in three transports from that port for Holland.

25.-Died, at Barnbougle Castle, his lords.h.i.+p's seat in Linlithgow, in his 86th year, the Right Hon. Neil Earl of Rosebery, K.T. He married first, in 1764, Susan, only sister and heiress of Sir Randal Ward, Bart., of Bixley, who died in 1771, without issue, and secondly, in 1775, Mary, daughter of Sir Francis Vincent, Bart., by whom he had two sons and three daughters.

26.*-”Lieut.-Col. Harvey, acting Quarter-Master-General of the column of Lord Wellington's army which fought in the battle of St. Boes, and had the brunt of the late actions, escaped unhurt. Lieut.-Col. Kerrison, of the 7th Hussars, greatly distinguished himself in the late actions. He seized the opportunity of charging the French infantry in disorder and flight, taking a great many of them. This regiment took about 600 prisoners. The whole army was witness of this affair with whom it is a subject of admiration.”

APRIL.

2.*-”Mr. William George Daniel, of Folly House, Kent, and of Foulden Hall, in this county, a captain in the Army, and lord of the manor of Hackney, in the county of Middles.e.x, takes the surname and arms of Tyssen.”

6.-With colours flying and the pa.s.sengers decorated with the white c.o.c.kade, the Newmarket mail brought to Norwich news of the entry of the Allied Army into Paris on March 31st. The church bells were rung, and a bonfire lighted in the Market Place. The rejoicings were renewed on the 9th, 10th, and 11th, upon the receipt of the intelligence of the counter Revolution, Buonaparte's abdication, and the restoration of the Bourbons.

On the last mentioned day the horses were removed from the mail coach, and the people dragged it thrice round the Market Place. The Chevalier De Bardelin, a French emigrant gentleman, formerly in the service of the King of France, left Norwich, where he had resided 15 years, to accompany Louis XVIII. to Paris.

9.-The Rev. T. C. Munnings, of Gorgate Hall, East Dereham, exhibited at Norwich Market specimens of his ”preserved turnips.” He introduced the plan of earthing up the roots in November and December for consumption in March and April.

11.-Miss Binfield, of the Norwich Theatre, was elected organist of St.

Mary-le-Tower Church, Ipswich.

16.*-”Mr. G. G. Lowne, a native of Norwich, who was taken prisoner on board his Majesty's s.h.i.+p Shannon, when that frigate was wrecked on the rocks of La Hogue in December, 1803, lately arrived here, having made his escape from close confinement at Cambay on the approach of the Allies to that part of the French frontiers.”

19.-A grand _fete_ was held at Yarmouth in honour of the victories. It commenced with a pageant called ”The Triumph of Neptune.” The ”sea G.o.d”

landed upon the beach and headed a procession round the town. In the procession was an effigy of Buonaparte in fetters. ”Afterwards 58 tables were laid on the Quay from north to south, each accommodating from 120 to 150 persons, to whom roast beef and plum pudding were served.” After dinner there was a naval procession to the Denes, where donkey races and other sports took place; a bonfire concluded the day's rejoicings. The public subscription to defray the cost of the celebration exceeded 1,000.

23.*-”The Earl of Home takes the surname of Ramey in addition to that of Home, in compliance with a condition contained in the will of his maternal grandfather, Mr. John Ramey, of Yarmouth.”

-*”Died last week, aged 83, Mr. William Cutting, formerly a manufacturer, of Norwich, who served the office of Sheriff in 1790.”

-*”Died last week, at Oakingham, Berks., aged 63, John Waddy, late of Covent Garden, and formerly of Norwich Theatre.”

29.-An organ erected in St. Stephen's Church, Norwich, by Mr. England, was opened by Mr. Pettet. Mrs. Solomon and Mr. C. Smith were the vocalists, who also took part in a concert held in the evening at Noverre's Room, St. Michael-at-Plea.

MAY.

1.-This day (Sunday), being May Day, ”came on agreeably to charter,” the election of Mayor of Norwich. The polling continued throughout Sunday and Monday. At seven o'clock on Sunday evening the votes recorded were: Alderman Robberds, 762; Alderman Davey, 616; Alderman Back, 508; Alderman Patteson, 170. ”The majority for Alderman Davey over Alderman Back being 108, the friends of the latter demanded that the books should be opened again next morning.” The second day's poll was closed by agreement at 12 o'clock, when the result was declared as follows: Davey, 757; Robberds, 919; Patteson, 180; Back, 763. A scrutiny was demanded on behalf of Mr.

Davey. It commenced on the 12th and continued till the 19th, when Mr.

Davey withdrew. Mr. Robberds and Mr. Back were then returned to the Court of Aldermen, by whom the former was elected to the office of Mayor.

5.-Mr. Fitzgerald, a favourite actor in the Norwich Company, appeared as Shylock, and delivered a farewell address, on leaving the circuit for the Theatre Royal at Hull and York, of which he was appointed patentee.

7.*-(Advt.) ”Stoke Mills near Norwich. Jeremiah Colman having taken the stock and trade lately carried on by Mr. Edward Ames, respectfully informs his customers and the public in general that he will continue the manufacturing of mustard, and he takes leave to a.s.sure those who may be pleased to favour him with their orders that they shall be supplied in such a manner as cannot fail to secure their approbation.”

17.-At a special a.s.sembly of the Corporation of Norwich it was resolved to pet.i.tion Parliament against the proposed alteration in the Corn Laws.