The Barbados Advocate ran a story on that year's Barbados Publicity Committee report, sharing the success or tourism as a result of their promotions efforts.
On this day, March 28th 1857 Former Corporal Ashby commits suicide after evidence of forgery is caught.
The first steam engine vessel arrives in Barbados.
The Right Excellent Samuel Jackman Prescod passed away on September 26th 1871