Palmerston

 

 Palmerston c1890. The Quays in the foreground. Gough's Hump behind.

At the time of 'independence' the population of the island was about 350.
75% of these people lived in the loosely defined village of Cocktown , which consisted of Cocktown Square, The Quays and a ribbon of cottages along the road that led westwards to The Big House.
Brougham Kakoy proposed to the Council that it befitted a newly independent state to have a capital. He suggested incorporating these hamlets into a town.
The name he proposed was Victoria. He said that this would be a fitting reminder of the island's ongoing loyalty to Britain.
The Council unanimously accepted the idea of incorporation, but stalled at naming the new town after the monarch.
John Cox artfully suggested Sleight but Brougham rejected this.
Cox then proposed that the youngest member of the council should suggest a name, 'to show faith in youth and hope for the  future'.
Isaac Greene, aged 21, suggested the name Palmerston in honour of the British politician whom, according to Greene's analysis , had paved the way for Tamba- Tamba's independence. The Council agreed that  this was a suitable compromise. It spoke of loyalty to England without being obsequious. The Council also agreed with Brougham's suggestion that the the White Ensign flag should fly over the city to retain some association with Britain for reasons of security.

Palmerston c1890, looking towards Old Cocktown Square