The Barbadian reported on a heated debate in the House of Assembly over whether John Innes, representative for St. Michael, had forfeited his seat after being absent from the island for more than 40 days without leave, in breach of the 1845 Franchise Act. Samuel Jackman Prescod, the first non-white elected member of the House, moved for a writ to replace Innes, arguing the law was clear.
Barbadian athlete and cricketer Deandra Dottin was born.
The Barbadian published an instructive article on sugar cane entitled 'Clayed Sugar'.
Collis Llewellyn King a cricketing all-rounder who played for Barbados and the west Indies was born on this day.