Annals of Cambridge
Cooper, Charles Henry, 1808-1866 | Cooper, John William, 1845-1906
^fc \Wm riK e <^c<11 ,^:^'^^i 'i**. 'F?-- f |Sc •^ ,.,:r^^ -?^>^^ 4 Oc ■'^<^ -Y m. =;^ ^t^ ANNALS CAMBRIDGE. ; . » r» ; ,. BY CHARLES HENRY COOPER, F.S.A., TOWA^ CLERK. VOLUME IV. CAMBRIDGE : PRINTED BY METCALFE AND PALMER. (o30 CONTENTS OF VOLUME IV. INTERREGNUM. A.D. PAOS 1688. Address from the County to Prince of Orange . . . 1 1688-9. Elections for University and Tov/n . , . ib WILLIAM AND MARY. Thanksgiving-day ..... Proclamation of King and Queen Verses on the Accession of the King and Queen Charles Duke of Somerset elected Chancellor of University Act for Aid ..... 1689. Act appomting new oaths of allegiance and supremacy King's Letter as to taking the new oaths Installation of Duke of Somerset .... Enquiry in House of Commons as to copies of King James's Decla ration sent to Cambridge Act for Aid ...... Act to vest in Universities presentation to Papists' benefices Mr. Billers, Public Orator, deprived for refusing oaths Election of Provost of King's College. King's visit to Cambridge .... "William Earl of Bedford elected Recorder University Privilege claimed in action against Proctor for seizing goods . . . . ■. Bonfires on King's birthday Bill for confirming University Charters Act for Aid ..... 1689-90. Sir Robt. Sawyer, M.P. for University, expelled House of Commons ib 1690. Dr. Peachell starved to death Act for Aid ...... Loggan's Cantabrigia Ulustrata Memoir of Thomas Mace, musician 1690-1. Queen's Letter as to Mandate degrees 1691. Bishop Patrick establishes Lectiu-cs at St. Botolph's and St Clement's ....... Act for Aid .. 2 ib 3 ib 4 ib 5 ib ib 6 ib 8 ib ib 11 ib ib ib 12 12 13 ib ib 15 16 ib i •«-• f-^ dT^ ./"^ <■■ \ /"^ 11 CONTENTS. A.D, VAOE 1691-2. Act for confirming University Charters rejected . . 17 Death of Governor Foxcroft. Proposal for erection of a Shire Hall .... 1692. Bye-law against non-residence of Common Councilmen Commission for repair of Great Bridge .... Earthquake ....... Bye-law as to attornies in Town Court .... Contested election for University .... 1692-3. Act for Aid and Assessment thereunder Foundation of Storey's Almshouses .... 1693. E-obbery at Corpus Christi College Chapel Contested election for County .... 1693-4. Act for Aid. .......  St. John's Pontagers indicted ...... Memoir of Richard Franck ..... 1694-5. Verses on Death of Queen Mary .... Corporation Address of condolence .... Act for Aid ....... University Address on Queen Mary's death. 1695. Attempt to establish Physic Garden .... Clause in Act for tax on Bachelors, &c. Stamp Act ....... Ralph Thoresby's visit to Cambridge Kmg expected at Cambridge ..... University wait on King at Newmarket 1695-6. Alehouse licences ...... Act for Aid ....... Contested election of Public Orator .... John Clarke of Caius College degraded for stealing books Address and Association to support the King 1696. Act for encouragement of Charitable Gifts Bye- law as to precedency of Aldermen .... Orders for Public Library ..... Renovation of University Press ..... Prohibition as to suit in Vicechancellor's Court 1696-7. Petitions of University  Foreign Universities 1697. Charles Earl of Manchester elected High Steward of the University Decree for Cautions for payment of Scholars' bills Verses and Addresses on Peace of Ryswick. Oath of Undersheriff for preservation of University privileges. Contested election for the County .... 1697-8. Syndicate for management of University Press 1698. Tax for disbanding forces ..... University visit King at Ne^vTnarket .... Motion for mandamiis against the Mayor as Judge of Town Court 1698. Stamp Duties ...... Peers' letters relating to University election Contested election for Town ..... Grace regulatmg rit^ht of voting in Senate Mandamus as to a Fellowship election at Clare Hall 1698-9. Edward Earl of Orford elected High Steward of the Town CONTENTS, HI A.D. PAGE 1699. University visit King at Newmarket . . . . .42 Tax for disbanding army ......  relating to qnalitication of Members of Corporations ....... 1700. Weights and Measures Act ..... Land Tax Act ....... Verses on Death of Duke of Gloucester Robert Drake, Esq. elected Recorder .... Proposal to restore navigation of Town 1701. Army tax ........ Weights and Measures Act ..... Proceedings of University against actors at Sturbridge Fair Archbishop of Philoppopoli visits Cambridge Addresses of University and Town on the French King's acknow ledgmg the Pretender ..... Contested election for University .... Case as to University Graduates in Physic practising in London 1701-2. Bill for improving navigation of the Cam Act for oath of abjuration ..... ANNE. Proclamation of the Queen Verses and University Address on Death of William III., and the Queen's Accession 1702. Corporation Address on same occasion Sir John Cotton elected Recorder Corporation Petition to Lord Admiral for convoy for Lynn and Newcastle ships ...... 1702-3. Complaint of non-graduates being Chancellors or Officials Professorship of Chemistry established Cam Navigation Act Subsidy Act ..... 1703. Commission for repair of Great Bridge Pesthouses taken do-vvn Notice of Dr. Thomas Bainbrig Charity Schools established Great storm .... 1704. and University Address on Queen's liberality to the Poor Clergy Marlborough's victories ..... Consecration of new Chapel at Catharine Hall Corporation Address on Marlborough's victories Vicechancellor a governor of Queen Anne's Bounty Foundation of Plumian Professorship George Augustus Electoral Prince of Hanover, created Duke of Cambridge .... 1705. The Queen's visit to Cambridge Contested election for University . ; .. Disjoute about Vicechancellor' s claim to precedency over Mayor- Mayor and others discommuned. The University send a Deputation to Jubilee at Franlcfort-on-the Oder ...... Corporation Address on victories over the French, Bavarians, and Spaniards ...... 1706. ib iv CONTENTS. A.D. FAGB Dr. Tudway, Music Professor, deprived for seditious -words . 76 Foundation of Sadleir Lectureships 1706-7. Memoir of James Drake, M.D.. Copyright Bill .... 1707. University Address on Union with Scotland Contested election of Town Clerk Professorship of Anatomy established Corporation Address on Union with Scotland. 1707-8. Addresses of University and Corporation on a threat of invasion ib 83 . ib 84 . 85 86 . 87 ib . 97 1708. Notice of Lady Masham Contested election for Town. Corporation Address on battle of Oudenarde Verses on Death of Prince George of Denmark. 1709. Benefactions of William Worts 1709-10. Window Tax Act Proceedings on Petition relative to election  party at the Rose Tavern 99 Charge of sedition against W. G. Ashenhurst of Trinity College . 100 Dispute about choice of Sturbridge Fair preacher . . ib Contested elections for University and County . . . 101 Professor Whiston banished for heresy . , .102 Mr. Shepheard gives the great mace to the Town . .104 1710-11. Exception of Universities from  . . . .105 Clause in Paper Duty Act .... ib Act confirming  . 109 Grace prohibiting Archdeacon of Ely  . . ib 1713. University Address on conclusion of Peace of Utrecht . Ill Coi-poration Address on same occasion  dis- covery of longitude at sea . . . .120 CONTENTS. GEORGE THE FIRST. Proclamation of the King .... Verses on Death of Queen Anne and the King's Accession University Address on same occasions Corporation Address on same occasions Declaration as to right of University to probate of wills, &c.. Grace thereupon ...... 1714-15. Thanks of University to Dr. Bentley for refuting the objections of Freethmkers ..... Contested election for Town and County 1715. Proceedings on Petition complaining of Town election Disturbances on King's and Pretender's birthdays University Address on invasion by Pretender Act for oaths of allegiance, &c. .... Bishop Moore's Library given by King to the University, and Address thereon ..... Edward Earl of Orford constituted Lord Lieutenant of the County Grace in aid of suit against the College of Physicians Aldermen voluntarily absent themselves from Corporate meetings 1716. Corporation Petition against Septennial Bill Vicechancellor's notice against Scholars dining or supping in taverns Jacobite disturbances ..... Archbishop Wake's letter as to College testimonials for Orders Decree of Heads against tumults by Scholars University Address on suppression of rebellion Election of Vicechancellor .... 1716-17. Twenty-two fellows of St. John's deprived for refusing oaths to government ...... Decision of King's Bench as to right of University Graduates in Physic to practice in London Contemplated visitation of Universities — Serjeant Miller's book and proceedings thereupon .... University Address on King's return to England 1717. Post between London and Cambridge Eire at Barnwell King's visit to Cambridge. Contested election of Vicechancellor 1718. Indictment for non-repair of Great Bridge Action as to Land-tax on Somersham Rectory Notice of Alderman Newton and his diary Action by Dr. Middleton against Dr. Bentley, who is deprived of his degrees Dr. Bentley's Petition to the King in Council. Contested election of Vicechancellor Proceedings against Philip Brooke, B.D., for disaffection to the King ...... 1719. An infant removed from Oxford to Cambridge by Court of Chancery Death and will of Dr. Addenbrooke Contested election of Vicechancellor .... University Address on King's return to England Corporation Petition as to decay of woollen trade 1720. Act for facilitating enlargement of Public Library. Notice of Morris Drake Morris, Esq. Pontage Tax ...... Subscriptions for Senate-House .... Dr. Bentley's title to Regius Professorship of Divinity questioned in King's Bench ..... 121 ib 122 123 124 125  ih ib 151 ib 159 160 ib ib ih 161 ib 162 ib ih 163 ib 164 VI CONTENTS. A,D. Contested election of Vieeehancellor. University Address on King's return to England Contested election for University . . , , 1720-1. Heads vote a pamphlet of Dr. Bentley's a libel on Dr. Colbatch 1721. Thanks of University voted to Gastrell Bishop of Chester and the Earl of Nottingham . . . • Corporation Petition respecting South Sea Scheme, &c.. Office of Principal Librarian established. 1721-2. Proceedings against Dr. Bentley for a libel on Dr. Colbatch Decree as to Tutors' fees .... Arthur Earl of Anglesey elected High Steward of University Letter from University to College of Physicians 1722. Contested election for the County Mandamus for restoring Dr. Bentley to his degrees. Foundation of Senate-House Dispute between University and Town as to Land-tax 1722-3. Corporation Petition as to injiiry to navigation by neglect of Bedford Level Corporation 1723. Composition between University and Town as to Land-tax Dr. Colbatch punished for contempt in disputing authority of King's Bench over the University Dr. Middleton punished for contempt of the like kind De Foe's account of Sturbridge Fair. 1723-4. Poll for rectory of Standish .... Peremptory mandamus for restoring Dr. Bentley to his Degrees Proposed enactment for enabling the facility of Physic to take bodies of felons for dissection Institution of Whitehall preachers 1724. New building at King's College .... Stump Cross Turnpilte Act Establishment of Professorship of Modern History. University Address thereon Maces given to Corporation by Mr. Bacon Society of Cambridge Youths Professorship of Botany established Contested election for County Establishment of Lord Almoner's Reader of Arabic. 1724-5. Turnpike Act for road from Foulmire to Cambridge 17'25. Appeals against Dr. Savage, Vieeehancellor Zodiac club ..... 1726. Dispute as to right of Heads to nominate for Public Orator. Mrs. Forrester's Charity .... Market Cross ..... 1726-7. Cock-fighting. University and Corporation Addresses GEORGE THE SECOND. 1727. Proclamation of the King — Verses and Addresses on his Accession 192 Contested election for University. 194 Contested election for Town. .195 Order of procession at proclamation of Sturbridge Fair. ib Efforts to obtain a Workhouse Act. ib 1727-8. Edward Earl of Oxford and Mortimer elected High Steward of the Town ..... 196 Henry Earl of Lincoln appointed Lord Lieutenant of the County. ib CONTENTS. Vii A.B. PAGK 1728. Letters-patent confirming establishment of Professorship of Modern History. ,196 King's visit to Cambridge. ,. ib Extracts from Dr. Woodward's will. 198 Denial of University claim of conusance. 202 Contest for a Vintnership — Decree of Privy Council as to grace of 1698 ...... ih Bellringer of King's College killed. , 203 Population of Cambridge. , ,. ib 1728-9, Decree of Heads against Scholars frequenting taverns, &c. 204 1729. Clause in Indemnity Act , , ,. ib Order for registering and regulating prices of hackney-coaches at Sturbridge Fair. , , '. 205 Contested election, of Vicechancellor. 206 1729-30. Petition against a turnpike at the end of Trumpington-street and Act thereupon ,. ib 1730. Henry Bromley, Esq. appointed Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire 208 Public Commencement — Senate-House opened. ib Disallowance of University claim of conusance iii action of replevin ib 1731. Dr. Nichols degraded for bookstealing. 209 Great fire at Barnwell. ib Bye-law for registering Apprentices. ,. , ib Visit of Duke of Lorraine , ,. 210 Pontage Tax ,. ,. ib Grace for Exercises in Lent Term. 211 1732. Riot — Grace against digging up bodies for dissection. ib Act as to qualification of Justices of the Peace. ib Grace to restrain migration from one College to another , .212 1732-3. Order for regulation of Spinning-house. ib 1733. Dispute between University and Corporation as to weighing hops in Sturbridge Fair. , .213 Contested election of Vicechancellor , ,. ib 1733-4. Freedom voted to Mr. Shippen. ib Verses on Marriage of Prince of Orange and Princess Koyal. ib University Addresses on same occasion. .214 1734. Act for further qualification of Justices of the Peace. 216 Election precept sent to Mayor only. .217 Bishop of Ely's adjudication depriving Dr. Bentley of the Master- ship of Truiity College. ib Proceedings on nomination of Vicechancellor. ib 1735. Proceedings as to Copyright Act. 219 Mrs. Drummond, a quakeress, preaches on Castle-hill. ib 1736. University Petition against Mortmain Act. A.D. PAGE University Addresses on Birth of Princess Augusta of "Wales 236 Verses on Death of Queen Caroline . . . 238 1737-8. Rates for carriage of letters to London .  Birth of Prince George of Wales, after wards George III. .... Bye-law that no Alderman be Mayor oftener than once in six years Edict against schismatical congregations at Sturbridge Fair. 1738-9. Duckett, Fellow of Caius College, expelled for Atheism 1739. Repeal of Clause in Copyright Act Mandamus as to Fellowship at Peterhouse Syndicate to review and alter oaths 1740. Notice of Thomas Baker, B.D. .. 1740-41. Grace as to Tripos ..... 1741. Daily post between Cambridge and London Henry Lord Montfort elected High Steward of the Town Mr. Seaton's will ..... Contested election of Public Orator S. H. Pont, Esq. elected Recorder. Henry Earl of Lincohi, made Lord Lieutenant of the County. 1742-3. Election of Dr. George as Provost of King's College. 1743. Town Address on battle of Dettingen, &c. 1743-4. Petitions as to Bedford Level Act. University Address on threat of invasion, &c. 1744. County Address on designs of France and against the Pretender Wine License Act ..... Cambridge Journal established 1744-5. Death of Valentine Ritz, a German painter 1745. Act as to qualification of Justices of the Peace. Godmanchester and Newmarket Turnpike Act Order that no Alderman should be Town Clerk Remonstrance against rebuilding Denver Sluice University Address on Rebellion Corporation Address on reduction of Cape Breton and on the Rebellion ..... County Address on Rebellion — Engagement in support of Consti- tution and Subscription for raismg recruits University vote for raising Soldiers 1745-6. Ducking chair ..... 1746. University Address on Battle of Culloden. Brinkley of St. John's tried for Murder Thanksgiving for suppression of Scotch rebellion Contested election of Professor of Anatomy 1746-7. Window Duty Act ..... 1747. Smart's Trip to Cambridge acted at Pembroke Hall , Action relative to a distress in Stiirbridge Fair Shire House on Market Hill erected. Foundation of Battle's scholarship Contested election for Rector of Irnham 1747-8. Oath on admission to Degrees .... Case in Chancery as to Visitorship of Clare Hall 1748. Will of Thomas Lowndes, Esq. .... Orders for Public Library .... Christopher Anstey of King's College suspended from his degree ofB.A, ..... CONTENTS. ix A.D. PAGE 1748. Dramatic performances at Sturbridge Fair. 262 University Address on Peace. ib The King intimates that the election of the Prince of Wales as Chancellor of University would be displeasing to him. Duke of Newcastle elected .... 263 Mr. Burrell presents a statue of Glory to the University. 264 Notice of Dr. John Whalley. 265 Corporation Address on the Peace. ih Verses on Peace .... 266 1748-9. Proclamation of Peace. ib 1749. Thanksgiving for the Peace .... 267 Will of Sir George Downing, Bart., for foundation of Downing College. ib Act to enable Soldiers to exercise trades. 268 Installation of Duke of Newcastle as Chancellor of University ib Philip Earl of Hardwicke elected High- Steward of University 272 Carter's account of the Town. , ib Population of the Town .... 274 Carter's account of Sturbridge Fair. 275 1750. Proceedings in the King's Bench respecting Trinity College 277 Proceedings in Chancery respecting St. John's College. ib University Orders and Kegulations. 278 Grace as to right of Appeal. .281 Dispute between University and College of Physicians amicably determined ..... ib Address of University to their Chancellor thanking him for Orders and Regulations. , , ib Dispersion of Westminster Club. 282 1750-1. Proposed General Workhouse .... 283 Commission for repair of Great Bridge. ib 1751. Verses on Death of Frederick, Prince of Wales. 284 Contested election of Librarian of University. ib Chancellor's Medals established. ib Contested election of Vicechancellor ... ib Rejected Grace as to right of Appeal. 285 Decree against carrying torches or links. ib Attempt to stop Graces for Degrees. ib 1752. A Grace respecting right of Appeal again rejected. ib Grace passed for determining dispute as to right of Appeal. ib Inquisition as to Pontage Lands. 286 AValler of Trinity expelled for a blasphemous libel. 290 Contested election of Public Orator ... ib Members' Prizes established. ib 1753. Proviso in Alehouse Act. ib Visit of Duke of Newcastle Chancellor. ib Visit of Spanish Ambassador and Resident of Hanover , 29 1 Case as to right of Graduates in Physic to admission into College of Physicians. ib 1754. Repair of Market Cross .... ib County election ,. ib Cattle Market ..... ib Visit of Duke of Newcastle Chancellor. ib — Saint Mary's Throne .... ib Great Bridge rebuilt ..... 292 1755. Thomas Lord Montfort elected High Steward of Town. 1756. University Address .... Corporation Address Delaporte's Libel on To\\ti Magistrates Case as to Visitor of St. John's Riots about high price of Corn Proviso in Wine Licence Act Militia Act ..... Lord Royston made Lord Lieutenant Fire at Barnwell .... Lord Dupplin elected Recorder Hyson Club ..... Militia Act .... Bread Act ..... Visit of Duke of Newcastle Chancellor Order as to Corporation Leases Corporation weigh hops at Sturbridge Fair University Address on Victories Case as to right of University to print Statutes of the realm 1759. Alehouse Licences Paper Duty Act .... Cock-throwing on Slarove Tuesday Proviso in Wine Licence Act Conviction of a common scold University Address on Battle of Minden, reduction of Quebec, &c Corporation Address on Victories, and Death of General Wolfe 1760. Act as to Qualification of Members of Parliament Visit of Duke of Newcastle Chancellor GEORGE THE THIRD. Proclamation of the King University Addresses on the King's Accession Corporation Addresses on same occasion 1761. Visit of Duke of Newcastle Chancellor University Addresses on the King's Marriage Corporation Address on same occasion Verses on same occasion 1762. Militia Act .... Dr. Walker's foundation of Botanic Garden University Address on Birth of George Prince of Wales Corporation Address on same occasion. Description of Sturbridge Fair Alderman Mott's Sermons Flood .... Cambridge Chronicle first published A fox in Emmanuel College Verses on Birth of Prince of Wales 1763. Act enabling discharged Mariners, &c. to set up trades Cambridge and Ely Turnpike Act Bread Act .... Proclamation of Peace University Address on Peace Manilla colours placed m King's Chapel Rejoicings for Peace Verses on the Peace .. Curious Advertisements Corporation Address on the Peace County Address on the Peace CONTENTS. XI A.U. PAGE 1763. Cantabrigia Depicta .... 330 Grace as to right of voting in Senate. 333 1764. Contested election of Iligli Steward of University. 334 Visit of Prince of Mecklenberg Strelitz. 335 Coach Advertisements .... ib Poll for rectory of Ovington .... 336 1765. Contested election of Margaret Professor. ib Verdict against Vicechancellor for false imprisonment. ib Notice of Jacob Butler, Esq. ... ib Large carp. ,. .339 Bye-law as to precedency of Aldermen ... ib Ducking-chair ...... 340 Mayor's honorary Freeman .... ib 1766. Movement for liberty for Fellows of Colleges to marry. ib Grace as to right of voting in Senate. 341 Taxors' return of prices of wheat and malt. 342 Bye-law as to election of honorary Freemen. ib Addenbrooke's Hospital opened. ib Visit of Duke of Newcastle Chancellor. , ib Contested election for rectory of Thwaite St. Mary. ib Endowment of Professorship of Chemistry. 343 Mandamus for election of Mayor. ib Comi^limentary letter from University to Duke of Newcastle Chan- cellor on his resignation of state employments. ib Mary Coe delivered of four children at a birth. 344 1767. Election of Mayor imder Mandamus ... ib Addenbrooke's Hospital Act. ib Augmentation of Tuition fees. 350 1760. Death and benefactions of Dr. Smith. .351 Appeals as to rateability of Christ's and Emmanuel Colleges ib Visit of King of Denmark. ib Mr. Titley's benefaction for Amphitheatre. 352 , Vicechancellor' s notice as to Cornmarket. 353 ' 7b^: Augustus Henry Duke of Grafton elected Chancellor. ib 1769. Proposed Paving Act. , ib University Address .... 354 Suit as to Catharine Hall Land-tax. ib Clauses in Boiu-nbridge Turnpike Act. 355 Undergraduates' round cap abandoned and a square cap substituted ib Listallation of Duke of Grafton Chancellor. 356 Garret Hostel Bridge rebuilt. 360 Contested election of Vicechancellor. 361 1770. Contested election of Esquire Bedel ... ib Visit of Duke of Grafton Chancellor. ib 1771. Contested election for University ... ib John Wilkes at Cambridge. ib Grace for defending University officers in the exercise of their rights respecting suspected women. 362 Rejection of Grace for dispensing with subscription. ib Fellow- Commoners indicted for assault ... ib Opposition to Mr. Home's degree of M. A. ib Visit of Prince of Hesse Darmstadt ... ib Rejection of Mr. Tyrwhitt's Grace exempting Bachelors of Arts from subscription. , ". AiD. 1772. 1773. 1774. 1775. 1776. 1777. 1778. Quo Warranto as to a Fellowship St. Neots and Cambridge Turnpike Act A Declaration substituted for subscription of Bachelors of Arts Corporation insulted by members of University Storm ...... Contested election of County Coroners Attempt to nominate a Fellow of a College as Vicechancellor Debate in House of Commons as to subscriptions and tests Universities ..... Mr. Jebb's Graces for establishing annual examinations Bread Act ..... Highway Act ..... Syndicate as to annual examinations Kiot ..... Small Bridge rebuilt .... Syndicate decide against proposed annual examinations Grace as to form of election of Professor of Chemistry Mr. Wilgress's Papistical sermon. Contested election of rector of Burlingham Contested election of Professor of Chemistry Rejection of Mr. Jebb's Grace as to amiual examinations. Syndicate as to examination Visit of Duke of Grafton Chancellor Death and benefactions of Sir William Browne Rejection of annual examination scheme Attack by Cambridgeshire Mihtia on the Scholars Case as to rateability of Catharine Hall Stephen Fovargue tried and acquitted of murder Election of Mayor ..... Bye-law for residence of Common- Councilmen, &c. Contested election for Town Visit of Omai .... Rejection of Graces for annual examinations Death of P. S. Lamborn, engraver Decision as to right of printing Almanacs Copyright Act .... Contested election of rector of Bedale. Case as to forcible expulsion of a Fellow- Commoner from rooms in Queens' College Prmce of Hesse and Danish Ambassador visit Cambridge. Town Petition against American War Counter Address ..... University Address on American War Notice of Israel Lyons .... Annual Examination scheme again rejected Subscriptions for relief of the Clergy in North America Visit of Duke of Wurtemberg Quo Warranto against Freemen Contested election for Town Norrisian Professorship of Divinity founded Corporation Address to Lord Cadogan Corporation Petition as to Navigation. Election of Vicechancellor Stag-himt in St. John's College Contested election of Registrary Illumination on .\dmiral Keppel's acquittal Window Tax Act B3^e-law against stealing Corporation wine Visit of Duke of Gloucester Dr. Ewin expelled for visury his CONTENTS. Xlll 1779. Erasmus' walk ..... Syndicate to examine Proctor's books Graces respecting examination for Degree of B. A. Grace dispensing with subscription on certain Degrees Rejection of Bill for vesting sole right to print Almanacs in the University, &c. .... Contested elction for University Dr. Ewm restored by King's Bench Grace against usury .... 1780. Petition of Corporation for reduction of public expenditure Elizabeth Butchill executed for child murder County meeting for reduction of public expenditure and Parlia- mentary Reform .... County meeting for Reform, and against the war with America Exemption of Septuagenarians from University offices Rejoicings on surrender of Charlestown Contested elections for Town, University, and County Mayor's honorary Freeman 1781. Graces as to mandate degrees and private Tutors Poll for rectories of Framlingham Earl and Bixley University grant for repauing churches in West Indies Almanac Duty Act .... Paper Duty Act ..... Pour elections of Mayor .... Notice of P. S. Goddard, D.D. Proposed Jiinction of Cam and Stort St. Peter's church rebuilt .... 1782. Guildhall rebuilt .... Town Meeting for internal defence of the kingdom Volunteer corps .... Illumination for Rodney's victory in West Indies County Address in support of Administration aaid Parliamentary Reform ..... Lottery Office Licence Act .... Election of Mayor .... Contested election of Yicechancellor Notice of Rev. William Cole, F.S.A. Aged carp ..... 1783. Town Petition for Parliamentary Reform Bill to enable Heads of Colleges to marry Suit as to election of Mayor Resolutions of Cambridge Committee as to Parliamentary Reform Proclamation of peace .... Contested election of Librarian Prizes for dissertations against gaming, duelling, and suicide Foundation of Jacksonian Professorship 1784. Bull Book-club established .... Corporation Address on removal of Coalition Ministry Society for Promotion of Philosophy and general Literature Balloon ascent ..... Regulations as to Proctor's and Taxor's offices Town election ..... Contested election for University Lecture-room near Botanic Gardens Notice of James Essex, F.S.A. Two-hundredth anniversary of foundation of Emmanuel College Suits about election of Freemen 1785. Cambridgeshire Constitutional Society Petition for new Paving Act .... Petition for Small Debts Bill XIV CONTENTS. 1785. Mail from Cambridge to London Bye-laws .... Notice of William Whitehead, Poet Laureate Bye-laws .... Stocks .... King's expected visit Poole's balloon ascent Death of Widow Hammond, aged 102 University Statutes printed 1786. Small Debts Bill Bye-law as to election of Mayor, &c. . _ Inquiry as to alteration in Land-tax Commissioners' List Interpretation as to Honorary degrees Market Cross Suit as to Corporation Tolls Mr. Fox and others made Freemen Bye-law that Mayor have casting-vote in all elections University Addi-ess on Margaret Nicholson's attack on the king Town and County Addresses on same occasion Mr. Foster disfranchised but restored by Mandamus Election of Vicechancellor 1787. Suits as to election of Common- Councilmen Small Debts Bill .... Suit as to election of Aldermen Bye-laws as to election of Common- Councilmen Advertisement by Farmers of Grantchester and Coton Prince of Wales passes through Cambridge. Appeal as to disputes in Trinity College Duke of Gloucester and Prince William visit Cambridge Rejection of Dr. Edwards's Grace for admission to B.A. degree without signing declaration 1788. Contested election of Recorder University Petition against Slave Trade Corporation and County Petitions against same. Quo Warranto against Mr. Mortlock Mayor University grant to sufferers by fire at Foxton Henry Duke of Beaufort elected Recorder. Suit as to Mastership of Peterhouse Proceedings against Mr. Forlow, late Mayor Paving and Lighting Act. Contested election for Town Contested election of Woodwardian Professor Two scholars charged ^\•ith miirder Playhouse Act ..... Suit as to election of Mayor Contested election of Margaret Professor Large election of non-resident Freemen Proposed union of Cam and Stort Contested election of Town Clerk. Professorship of Laws of England established Prosecution of Mr. Adkin for an assault on a Fellow of St. John Quo Warranto against Mr. Bond. Corporation thanks to Mr. Pitt, &c. 1789. Fund for relief of Poor .... Illumination on King's recovery Corporation Addresses on same occasion County and University Addresses on same occasion Quo Warrantos against Messrs. Mortlock and Newling Suicide of Samviel Reeve, senior Proctor Bye-laws ..... PAGE 415 ib ib 416 ib ib ib 417 ib CONTENTS. XV A.D. 1789. 1790. 1791, 1792. 1793. 1794. 1795. Proposed Canal from Bishop Stortford. Bye-laws ..... Contested election of Esquire Bedel Right Hon. William Pitt elected High Steward of University- Contested election for University Philip Earl of Hardwicke, constitixted Lord-Lieutenant , Prince William of Gloucester Allowance to Mayor Sturbridge Pair Procession discontinued Contested election of Vicechancellor's Assessor Notice of Dr. Stephen Apthorp Mr. Hulse's death and benefactions New Town Gaol erected Woolcombers' Procession Grace as to Degrees by royal descent Case as to a Fellowship in Catharine Hall Papists forbidden to keep school in Universities Eire at Barnwell Duel between two Students Rejection of Grace for erecting a Museum, &c. Increase of University contribution to Poor. Mail-coach between London and Cambridge Town Petition against Slave Trade University loan to Paving Commissioners University Petition against Slave Trade Contested election of Jacksonian Professor Window Duty Act Alehouse Licence Act Orders to prevent forestalling in markets University Address on King's Proclamation Corporation Address on same County Address on same University vote for French Refugees Church and King mob Association against Republicans and Levellers Declaration of the Publicans. Tom Paine burnt in effigy Farmers' Declaration against Sedition. Dumb peal for Louis XVI. Subscriptions for French Refugee Clergy Trial of William Frend, M.A., for a Libel on the Ecclesiastical establishment Mr. Frend expelled Jesus college. John Cook convicted of sedition Cambridge Intelligencer first published Grace as to election of Professor of Chemistry University contribution to the Troops serving on Continent Prosecution of Luke Pennington for sedition General Fast .... Poll for Perpetual Curate of Seaton Ross Volunteer Cavalry Paper Duty Act University contribution for augmenting Militia Population of the Town Paving Amendment Act. Illumination on Lord Howe's Victory Proceedings in King's Bench in Mr. Frend's case Subscription for relief of Poor Flood .... General Fast PAGE 436 437 ib CONTENTS. 1795. Seamen raised by Town .... University and Corporation Addresses on Prince of Wales's Marriage ..... Eau Brink Act ..... Wooleombers' Act ..... Subscription for Poor .... Piots on high price of provisions Notice as to regrating in Market Mr. Fox and Lord P. Spencer visit Cambridge Hurricane ..... Corporation University and County Addresses on Attack the King ..... Act for preventing seditious meetings 1796. Cambridge University Calendar first published University Address on Birth of Princess Charlotte of Wales General Fast ..... Visit of Prince and Princess of Orange Indictment for non-repair of Great Bridge Acts relative to Army and Militia - 1797. Resolution in support of Public Credit. County meeting for dismissal of Ministers Case in King's Bench as to College of Physicians University Address on Marriage of Princess Poyal Stamp Act ..... Arrington Road Act .... Contested election of Esquire Bedel Contested election of Principal Librarian Illumination for victory over Dutch Thanksgiving .... 1798. Contributions for defence of the Country Fast- day ..... Rejection of Grace to appoint Syndicate as to abolition of ce libacy of Fellows of Colleges. County meeting for defence of the Country Contested election of Public Orator Decree against scholars driving carriages Cambridge Volunteers and Cambridge Loyal Association Act for Suppression of Seditious Societies Illumination for Battle of the Nile University and Corporation Addresses on naval victories General Thanksgivmg .... 1799. Elizabeth Woodcock overwhelmed in the snow Proceedings against Benjamin FloAver for a Libel on Bishop of Llandaff ..... John Henry Duke of Rutland elected Recorder Militia Act ..... Illumination on success of expedition to Holland. Presentment as to Great Bridge Freedom voted to Prince William of Gloucester. 1800. Subscription for relief of Poor Death of Dr. Glynn Cloberry General Fast ..... College Lease Act ..... University Corporation and County Addresses on Hadfield's Attack on the King .... John Henry Duke of Rutland elected High Steward of Tow] and Lord C. S. Manners Recorder. A miller's roguery .... Riot on account of high price of Corn Prosecution of Forestallers, &c. CONTENTS. A.D. 1800. 1801. 1802. 1803. 1804. 1805. 1806. 1807. Charter of Downing College. Notice as to Market .... Agreement to abstain from pastry- Subscription for relief of the Poor High price of bread .... Census ..... Burglaries ..... Subscription for relief of Poor St. Thomas's Leys Inclosure Act Cambridgeshire Yeomanry Cavalry Rejoicings for Peace Prince Adolphus Frederick created Duke of Cambridge Militia Act .... Executions for Forgery .... Contested election for County. Proclamation of Peace .... University Address on Peace. Select Preachers .... Act to enable Mariners, &c. to exercise trades St. Giles's Inclosure Act .... Decree as to office of Taxor Contested election for County Accident at Sturbridge Fair Theatre New County Gaol .... Suit as to right of soil in St. Giles's University Corporation and County Addresses on Despard's Con spiracy ..... Marsh and Sons offer in case of invasion Preparations to resist invasion Corporation Addresses University Addresses .... Property Tax Act .... Volunteer corps . . •. University Voliuiteers County Volunteers .... Term allowed to Students absent on Military service The like ..... Richardson and others restrained from printing the Bible, &c. contrary to University privileges Additional forces for defence of the realm Stamp Act ..... Rifle corps .... Mr. Buclianan's Prizes .... Visit of a Mohawk chief .. General Fast ..... Act relative to purchase of Advowsons by Colleges Benefactions of Joseph Merrill Illumination for Battle of Trafalgar Thanksgiving for same .... Lord Nelson's Funeral University and Corporation Addresses on naval Victories Philip Earl of Hardwicke elected High Steward of University Contested election for University. Mr. Pitt's statue .... Property Tax Act .... Bill for enclosing St. Andrew the Less. University Petition against Catholic Relief Bill University Address on same subject St. Andrew the Less Inclosure Bill XVlll CONTENTS. 1807. Contested election for University Corporation Address on Catholic claims First stone of Downing College laid St. Andrew the Less Inclosure Act A salmon caught in the Cam. Suit as to a St. John's College Living 1808. Lancasterian School Sale of part of materials of Castle. Stamp Act Local militia New theatre Fiuaeral of Professor Person Profiessorship of Mineralogy established 1809. Wine Licences .... Jubilee ..... Contested election of Public Orator Contested election of Registrary Davies's Scholarship 1810. Conusance granted to University by King's Bench Coimty election Bread Act .... Bell's Scholarships Poll for rectory of Ovington Poll for University Printer 1811. Poll for vicarage of Kingerly. Census .... Contested election of Chancellor Contested election for University. Bill for Canal from Bishop's Stortford to Cambridge University grants for distressed Portuguese and British Prisoners in France .... Notice of Richard Cumberland Chancellor's Medal for English Poem. Coe Fen Leys Inclosure Act Installation of Duke of Gloucester Chancellor Fii'e at Emmanuel College University grant to National Society Bible Society ..... 1812. Watching and Warding Act. Execution for Forgery .... Fires at Sidney College University Petitions agamst Catholic claims. Visit of Louis XVIIL Fire at Trinity College .... Cambridge Canal Act University Address on the assassination of Mr. Perceval Corporation Address on same occasion. Garret Hostel bridge broke down. Charitable Donation Registration Act Execution of Daniel Dawson for poisoning a horse Trowsers prohibited University Petitions against Catholic claims Case on Copyright Act 1813. Fire at Sidney College Corporation Petitions against Catholic claims Contributions for sufferers in Russia Commission of Sewers Trial of F. Kendall, B.A., for setting fire to Sidney College Corporation indicted for not repairing bridges CONTENTS. XIX 1813. The Cambridge giant. .505 University Petitions for diffusion of Christian knowledge in East Indies. ib Illumination for battle of Vittoria ... ib Bread Act. ib Cam Navigation Amendment Act ... ib Pitt's Scholarship established. ib Notice of John Bowtell .... ib University Address on Victories. .506 1814. University vote for relief of Poor ... ib Illumination on fall of Napoleon. , ib Addresses on Peace ..... ib Proclamation of Peace ..... 507 Visit of Duke of Gloucester Chancellor and Blucher. ib University Petition against Slave-trade. ib Town and County Petitions on same subject. ib Peace festival ...... 508 Copp-ight Act ..... ib New theatre. .509 University grant to Professors of Wittenberg. ib Trinity Hall contribution for rebuilding Garret Hostel bridge. ib Contested election of Professor of Anatomy. ib 1815. County Petition against Property Tax. ib Cambridge fever. ,. , ib Stamp Act. .510 Apothecaries Act ..... ib University vote in aid of Waterloo fund. ib University Address on victory of Waterloo. ib Proposed enclosure of Coe Fen, &c. ib Prince Regent and Duke of Clarence passed through Cambridge ib 1816. Civil Law examination ..... 511 FoTindation of Fitzwilliam Museum ... ib University Address on Peace. .512 County meeting on depressed condition of Agricultural interest ib Town Petition against Property Tax. .513 County meeting on depressed state of Agriculture. ib Corporation Address on Marriage of Princess Charlotte of Wales ib University Address on same occasion. 514 Precautions during Littleport riots. ib Tiial as to Arrington road .... ib Grace as to right of voting in Senate. ib Trial as to St. Rhadegund's tithes. 515 University Address to Duke of Gloucester Chancellor on his marriage ib Contested election of Eegistrary. ib Decree as to right of nomination ... ib Person Prize established. , ib Cambridge and Cambridgeshire Savings' Bank established. ib 1817. University and Corporation Addresses on attack on Prince Regent 516 Union Society suppressed .... ib Mr. Tyrwhitt's benefaction for the encouragement of Hebrew learning. 517 University Petitions against Tithe Leasing Act and Catholic claims ib Mr. A.V. PAGE 1818. Regulations as to Students' lodging-houses . . 620 Viceclaancellor refused chaii- at Town Sessions . . ib Opposition to Botanical lectures by Sir James Edward Smith . ib Contributions for Society for building Churches . . 521 Establishment of office of Pro-proctor . . . ib Contested election of  proceedings as to Mr. Whittred's claim to freedom . ib Visit of Dulce of Sussex .... ib Attempt to make non-resident freemen . . . ib Quo Warranto against Charles Harvey ... ib Church Missionary Association .... 523 University and Corporation Addresses on death of the Queen ib Independent Press first published . . . , ib 1819. Attempt to obtain Court of Requests Act . . ib County Address on death of the Queen . . . ib University Petitions against Catholic claims . . 524 Contested election of Schoolkeeper . . . ib Bread Act ...... ib Visit of Duke of Gloucester Chancellor . . . ib Thomas Weems executed for murder ... ib Visit of Duke of Sussex ..... 525 Cambridge Philosophical Society established . . ib Corporation and University Addresses . . . ib Removal of haymarket .... 526 Contested election for Town . . . , ib Duke of Rutland's benefaction to the poor . . ib University grants to National Society and Church Building Society ib Seditious Meeting Act . . . . , ib 1820. Trial of Weston Hatfield and others for riot . . ib GEORGE THE FOURTH. Proclamation of the King .... 527 University Address on King's  County Address on King's accession ... ib Town meeting as to political state of the Borough . . ib Visit of Duke of Sussex .... ib Chandeliers presented to the Corporation . . , ib Illumination on abandonment of bill against the Queen . 529 University and Corporation Addresses . . . ib 1821, County meeting as to the Queen ... ib Town meeting to address King and Queen and petition for resto- ration of the Queen's name to the Liturgy . . 530 University petitions against Catholic claims . . ib County meeting for Parliamentary reform and respecting the Queen ib Census ...... 531 Dispute as to election of President of Queens' College . 532 Suit as to repair of Tennis-court road ... ib Attorneys and Solicitors Act . . . . ib Bread  of freedom by birth  "White discommuned .... 534 County meeting as to state of Agricultural interest. .535 Previous Examination established ... ih Contested election of Librariaii. , ih County meeting in favour of Parliamentary reform. ib Dispute as to right of the Heads to nominate for Professor of Mineralogy. ,. .536 University Petition against Koman Catholic Peers Bill. 537 Subscription for relief of distress m Ireland. ib St. David's College, Lampeter ... ib Hoax. , ib Classical Examination established. 538 Act for enlargement of Public Library, &c. ib Alehouse Licensing Act .... ib Observatory commenced. ib University grant and loan for improving Town drainage. 539 Visit of Duke of Sussex. ib Contested election of Under-Library-Keeper. ib Contested election for University. , ib 1823. County meeting for Parliamentary reform, &c. 540 University Petition against Catholic claims. 541 Contested election of Under-Library-Keeper. 542 University Petition against West Indian slavery ,. , ib Grace for Petitions against Irish Tithe Bill negatived. ib Town Petition for Abolition of Slavery. ib Great Bridge rebuilt .... ib First stone laid of New Buildings of Corpus Christi College. ib Town meeting to sympathize with people of Spain. 543 First stone laid of King's Court in Trinity College. ih To'-vn first lit with gas .... ib Visit of Duke of Sussex. , ih New Buildings at Addenbrooke's Hospital. ih Contested election of Perpetual Curate of the Holy Sepulchre. ib 1824. To-v\Ti Petitions against Slavery, &c. 544 Horticultural Society established. , ib G. H. Storie, LL.B., suspended for gross and abusive language ib John Lane executed. , ih New Buildings at King's College commenced. ih Graces against private tuition repealed. , ih Bread Act .... .545 Beer Act. ih Steam-packet between Cambridge and Lynn. ih Visit of Duke of Sussex. ih Fire at Trinity College .... ib Grace exempting persons of 60 from VicechanceUorship rejected ib 1825. Mandamus as to repairs of church of Saint Andrew the Less ib Rejection of Grace for ptu'chase of Mr. Dodweli's collection of Drawings ..... 546 University Petitions against Catholic claims. ib Grace for examination of Noblemen ... ih Meeting against alterations in the Corn Laws. ih Notice against horseracing .... ih Fees on Matriculation ..... 547 Treasure Trove ..... ih University Life Assurance Society established. ib Death and benefactions of Gilbert Ives ... ib Excise Licence Act ..... 548 Act for better preservation of peace in Universities. 1825. Corporation Address to Duke of York Jemmy Gordon Vicechancellor's notice as to Academical dress University Counsel. Addition to Library tax 1826. First trial respecting Corporation Tolls University Petitions for Abolition of Slavery County Petitions on same subject Subscriptions for distressed Manufacturers. University vote for Vicarage-house at Burwell Attorney's Act Contested election for Town. Contested elections for University and County Philo-Union Society established Trial for assault on Proctors University grant for English church at Amsterdam Eegulation as to Lodging-house Licences 1827. Duke of York's fimeral and Corporation Address of condolence Petitions for protection to AgricrQture Rejection of Grace as to select Preachers South Level Act .... Contested election for University New Gaol Act .... New Court at St. John's commenced Award as to mode of electing Professors of Mineralogy, Botany, and Anatomy .... Second trial respecting Corporation Tolls 1828. Visit of Duke of Sussex .... University Petition against Tithe Commutation Bill Duppa late of St. John's discommimed Notice of Rev. Thomas Kerrich, F.S.A. University Petition for amelioration of West Indian Slavery Professorship of Political Economy established Town meeting against Negro slavery Case as to Queens' College Statutes Visit of Duke of Gloucester Chancellor Corn Importation Act .... Alehouse Licence Act .... Rejection of Graces relative to Library. Deathof J.K. Baldi-ey .... 1829. Visit of Duke of Sussex .... Rejection of Grace for petitioning against Catholic claims Grace against degrading .... Grace as to Medical degrees Grace to allow Bachelors of Arts to take books from the Library Petitions against Catholic Relief Bill Mr. Manistre's benefaction to Public Library The Sheriff refuses to call a County meeting against Roman Catholic Relief Bill — Mr. Maberly's singxilar letter Attack on the senior Proctor — the Proctors resign Notice against tumultuous assemblies. Execution of Wm. Osborne Proviso in Roman Catholic Relief Bill. Graces as to degrees to Oxford and Dublin men Balloon ascent .... Town election University election .... Third trial about Corporation Tolls 1830. County meeting respecting Agricultural distress University Petitions as to Church Building Act CONTENTS. XXlll A.D. PAGE 1830. Executions for Arson .... 565 Town Petition against alteration in  THE FOURTH. Proclamation of the King Funeral of George IV. .... University and Corporation Addresses on King's accession Beer Act ...... Contested election for County Town meeting for Abolition of Colonial Slavery. Anticipation of disturbances 1831. Town meeting for Parliamentary Reform Graces as to University of London Town meeting in favour of Reform Bill Two Judges at the Lent assizes. Comity meeting in favour of Reform Bill University Petitions respecting Reform Bill Corporation decline to petition in favour of Reform Bill Counter Petition against Reform Bill Botanic Garden Act .... Meetmg of Bachelors of Arts and Undergraduates against Reform Bill prohibited .... Contested election for University Balloon ascent .... Census ...... Case as to a Fellowship election at Catharine Hall Rejoicings at Coronation .... Petitions as to Reform Bill Provisions relative to augmentations of benefices by Colleges Fii'st stone of Pitt Press laid Contested election for County Board of Health .... A billiard-table keeper discommuned 1832. Case as to liability of Downing College to Paving-rate County Petitions and Address against the Reform Bill Contested election of Registrary Town Petition in favour of Reform Bill Balloon ascent ..... Parliamentary Reform Act .... University Address congratulating the King on his escape from attack ..... Parliamentary Boundaries Act Act for identifying lands of Ecclesiastical and Collegiate Corporations .... Charter of Philosophical Society Foundation of Crosse's Theological Scholarships Contested election for Town .... University election .... Contested election for County Town meeting for abolition or reduction of Assessed taxes 1833. Subscriptions for relief of distressed Irish Clergy Westnott and Carter executed Pitt Press opened ..... University Petition against Irish Church Temporalities Bill Case as to liability of Colleges to tax on armorial bearings Town Petition against Irish Church Temporalities Bill 556 ib XXIV CONTENTS. A.D. PAGE 1833. University Petition against Jews Relief Bill. ib Petition as to abuses in the Corporation. .577 University Petition against Tithes Commutation Bill. ib Meeting of British Association. ib Act prohibiting Corporate elections on the Lord's-day. ib Election of honorary Freemen. ib Lighting and Watching Act .... ib Coi-poration Commission .... 578 Mr. Beverley's pamphlet on the corrupt state of the University ib Riotous attack on Anatomical Theatre. 579 Rejection of Graces for appointing Syndicates to consider sub- scription on graduation .... ib John Stallan executed for arson. ib 1834. Corporation resolutions against Municipal Reform. ib Rejection of Grace for appointment of Syndicate to consider subscription by INIedical graduates. 580 Grace as to Bachelors of Physic and licences to practice that faculty. ib University heard by Counsel against charter of London University ib Actions of false imprisonment against Doctor Chafy Master of Sidney College. , ib Petitions from members of the Senate for abrogation of religious tests exacted from graduates in Arts, Law, and Physic. 581 Protest against su.ch petitions. 582 Petitions against abrogation of religious tests. 583 Bill for extending the right of admission and graduation in the Universities to all persons notwithstanding diversities of religious opinion. 584 Suit in Chancery respecting Sir Thomas White's Charity. 585 Great Shelford Inclosure Act .... 586 Gas Company's Act. ,. ib Contested election for Town .... ib Bequest of Mr. Mesman's collection of Pictures. ib Projected railroad from London to Cambridge and thence to York ib Contested election of Vicechancellor. 587 Town meeting for establishment of Police force. 688 Marquess Camden elected Chancellor ... ib Duke of Northumberland elected High Steward of University. ib 1835. Earl of Hardwi eke appointed Lord Lieutenant. ib Contested election for the Town. ib Contested election for the County. 589 Debate in House of Lords respecting oaths in Universities. ib Mechanics Institute established ... ib Addresses of confidence in Peel administration. ib University Address on efforts to apply Church revenues to other than ecclesiastical and protestant purposes. ib Corporation indicted for not repairing Garret Hostel bridge 590 Telescope given by Duke of Northumberland. ib Earl of Radnor's bill as to subscription in Universities. ib Opposition to Parliamentary grant to Professors. ib Installation of the Marquess Camden Chancellor. 591 New Master's Lodge at Magdalene College. 595 Petitions for and agamst Municipal Corporation Bill. ib Highway Act. ib Act substituting; Declarations for Oaths. 