It has seldom been our province to record a more pleasing effervescence of popular feeling than was evidenced in this place a few days since by its inhabitants, and the numerous tenantry and tradesmen of the highly respected Admiral Wilson.

The gallant Admiral having for some time past been afflicted with a complaint in his eyes, which threatened an utter deprivation of sight, was under the dread necessity of undergoing a most painful operation for the prevention of this most severe calamity. From the skilful treatment of Mr. Alexander, the celebrated oculist, and the blessing of Divine Providence, the operation happily effected the end in view, and on Saturday last he returned from London to his seat, Redgrave Hall, near this village, to bless once more the sight of his family and friends, and to be himself blessed by the marks and assurances of deep felt respect, and the sincere congratulations of the whole neighbourhood.

At an early hour the houses in Botesdale, and its vicinity, were flinging their green honours of laurel and oak to the balmy breath of morn, and vyeing with each other in their garlands of flowers and display of flags and streamers, and the bustle in and about the Crown Inn gave note of preparation that rejoicing and plenty were about to be the order of the day. A most respectful body of yeomanry from the surrounding neighbourhood met the Admiral's tenantry, with other gentlemen resident in the village, &c., at the above Inn, and welcomed his return as he passed by in his travelling carriage, with cheers loud as they were sincere, and celebrated his recovery by acts of decent revelry and mirth. James Smith, Esq., of Rickinghall, presided at the table, and gave an additional zest to the festal ceremony by his urbanity and gentlemanly attentions to the comfort of all present. A good band of music was stationed outside the Inn, and contributed with the good cheer within, and the merry peals of distant village bells, to produce an effect altogether of most joyous character. After the health of the Admiral and family, and a variety of loyal and other toasts had been given, with their accompanying rounds of three times three, the company broke up at a very reasonable hour, and each one returned to his respective home, well pleased with the transactions of the day.