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Norfolk Chronicle Extracts from July 1780

Transcription and notes copyright © Janelle Penney.

These transcriptions have been made from microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library, which holds the copyright of the images. If you cite from, or download any part of, these transcriptions you must include this paragraph to acknowledge the British Library Newspaper Library as the source of the material.

Note: the Norfolk Chronicle was published in Norwich. When no place is referred to exactly, or the term "this city" is used, Norwich is the place referred to. Similarly, mentions of "the Castle", the City Gaol" etc refer to institutions in Norwich.

1 July 1780

1 July 1780. Page 2, column 4

Lieut. BEEVOR of the 33rd regiment, son of Thomas BEEVOR, Esq. of Hethel, near this city, was wounded at the attack on Charlestown, by a grape shot, which destroyed or took away seven teeth with part of his lower jaw; but we are happy to hear that he is otherwise in perfect health.

Mons. CORNU, Commander of the Princess De Robecque French cutter, taken on the 14th ult. by his Majesty's ships Ariadne and Fly, and brought into Yarmouth, the Surgeon, and six other officers, are at Beccles, in Suffolk, on their parole: they have the liberty of going any where not more than a mile from the town, and are kindly treated by the inhabitants.

A cartel is arrived at Yarmouth, and it is expected the above officers, together with the other French prisoners, will be immediately exchanged.

Sunday last died at Walsingham, in the 92nd year of his age, Mr William AGGS.

1 July 1780. Page 3, column 4

To be Lett, and entered upon at Michaelmas next, in Chippenham, in Cambridgeshire, (Chipenham is within four miles of Newmarket, and twelve of Bury St Edmund's, both good Market Towns,) a Farm, in the Occupation of Edward FOULGHAM; consisting of a good Farm-house, Barns, Stables, Dove-house, and other Outhouses, and 267 Acres on inclosed Arable, Meadow, and Pasture Land, and 355 Acres of Arable Fields Lands, with a Sheep-walk for eighteen Score Sheep.

Also a Farm in the Occupation of the Widow RAYNER; consisting of a good Farm-house, Barns, Stables, and other Outhouses, and 27 Acres on inclosed Arable, Meadow and Pasture Land, and 293 Acres of Arable Field Lands.

Also a Farm, late in the Occupation of Charles DEWING; consisting of a good Farm-house, Barns, Stables, and other Outhouses, and 230 Acres of inclosed Arable, Meadow and Pasture Land, and 294 Acres and 3 Roods of Arable Field Lanes, with a Sheep-walk for eighteen Score Sheep.

Also a Farm, in the occupation of Edward STAPLES, consisting of a good Farm-house, Barns, Stables and other Outhouses, and 19 Acres on inclosed Arable, Meadow and Pasture Land, and 163 Acres of Arable Field Lands. All the abovementioned Farms have a Right of Commonage on Chippenham Fen, and are free of Corn Tithes. For further Particulars, enquire of Mr John SPURLING, at Grundisburgh, or Mr Pell HEIGHAM, at Bury St Edmund's, Suffolk.

8 July 1780

8 July 1780. Page 3, column 1

Last week a large cutter, of the smuggling kind, was very near running down a fishing boat belonging to Yarmouth. When she was along side, her crew begged some fish, which were given to them; immediately after the cutter took a brig in sight of the boat. She appeared about 200 tons, mounted 20 guns, and carried 100 men.

Monday last, about four o'clock in the afternoon, a large smuggling cutter landed her cargo near Southwold, in sight of three or four hundred people, and several revenue officers. It is feared by many people in the mercantile way, that the above vessel is both privateer and smuggler, as she seemed to mount 20 guns, and had about 80 men on board.

Last Tuesday morning the French prisoners confined in Yarmouth gaol were put on board the cartel, and sailed immediately for Calais. Three of the officers went the preceding evening to Beccles in a post-chaise, and not returning in time, were left behind, and are now in Yarmouth gaol.

Last Friday, Messrs. BROCK, CARTER, MASON and other excise officers, seized about 1500 gallons of foreign brandy, rum, and geneva, at Huntingfield, and lodged in the excise office at Halesworth; the smugglers collected their forces together, and attacked the officers, as they were conveying the goods to Halesworth, but were obliged to retreat precipitately.

8 July 1780. Page 3, column 3

8 July 1780

All persons indebted to the Estate and Effects of Francis GREEN, late of Watton, in the County of Norfolk, Miller, deceased, are requested forthwith to pay their respective Debts to Mrs Susanna GREEN, his Widow and Administratrix, or to Mr GEDGE, of Ashill, in the said County, Attorney at Law. And all Persons having any Claim or Demand upon the Estate or Effects of the said deceased, are desired immediately to send an Account thereof, in Writing, to the said Mrs GREEN, or Mr GEDGE, in order that the same may be discharged.

15 July 1780

15 July 1780. Page 2, column 4

Thursday ended the sessions for the county of Norfolk, when Elizabeth PULLEY was found guilty of stealing wearing apparel, and sentenced to be committed for three Weeks to Wymondham Bridewell, then to be publicly whipped in the Market there. Elizabeth ADAMS, charged with stealing a silk cloak, was acquitted.

On Tuesday, the 4th of this inst. July, died sincerely lamented Thomas PLUMSTED, of Briston, in this county, gent. aged only 38 years. He loved and kindly remember his relations, and therefore (after making genteel provision for his disconsolate widow) has left the bulk of his fortune, to be equally divided among them. Called from the world before he reached the meridian of life, he serves as an awful monitor, to warn not only decrepid [sic] age, who feebly hover over the border of the grave, but those in the bloom of youth and prime of days, to prepare for eternity. "His Die is Cast." But by the Christian fortitude with which he bore the heavy, and before unfelt hand of affliction, and by his pious resignation to the will of that infinite Being, whose ways are unsearchable, and by his knowledge of divine truths, and manifested trust in the merits of an all sufficient Saviour, a glowing hope remains in the bosoms of his surviving friends, that his spirit is flown to glory. We need not tell those who knew him, that his character was truly respectable. The tender husband, faithful friend, promoter of harmony, and lover of peace, shone so conspicuous in the late Thomas PLUMSTED, that an attempt to praise will rather injure him; honest zeal will not suffer us to say less, and timorous modesty forbids our saying more to those who once knew him than this, "Go and do likewise."

On Friday last died at Hellesdon, (greatly regretted by his Family, and all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance,) Mr Paul FOX, Farmer, late of Henstead, in Suffolk.

Saturday last died at Yarmouth, Mr HARLEY, upholsterer, in the Market-place there.

Saturday died Mrs FOX, who many years kept the Red Lion at Eaton.

Sunday died at Ipswich, Mrs TURNER, aged 69 years, relict of Mr John TURNER, formerly an eminent ship-builder in that port.

15 July 1780. Page 3, column 2.

Broke out of Bridewell, on Thursday Morning early, the 6th of June, James SNELLING, alias NEWCOME, a Chimney-sweeper, belonging to Aylsham, in Norfolk. Whoever will secure the said SNELLING, and deliver him up to me, shall receive One Guinea Reward, and all reasonable Charges, paid by me, James NICHOLS, Keeper of Norwich Bridewell.

Escaped from Norwich Castle on Saturday Afternoon, July 8, 1780, William POTTER, committed for Horse-stealing. He is about twenty-seven Years of Age, five Feet and a Half high, fair Complexion, Hazel Eyes, and dark Brown short Hair; generally wears a Brown Coat and Waistcoat, and Leather Breaches. He lately lived at Poringland, near Norwich, and occupied a small Farm there; was connected with a Gang of Smuggler, which Practice he followed, and is remarkably fond of Singing. Whoever will apprehend the said POTTER, and deliver him to Mr George GYNN, Keeper of the above Castle, shall receive a Reward of Five Guineas. Note - he has lately given several Informations against Smugglers.

July 12, 1780
Brook Association.

Stolen, from the Pasture of Mr John ALEXANDER, of Ashwelthorpe, on Monday Night the 10th Instant, or early Tuesday Morning, a Chestnut Gelding, six Years old, about 15 Hands high, with a Star on his Forehead, hanging Mane, and square Spot on his Nose between the Nostrils; has a small Head and Ears, with a very rising Neck rather thick, is pretty much spotted with the Saddle, and a very remarkable Spot on the outside of the right Thigh, nearly as Broad as a Man's Hand; when stolen, had a switch Tail, has been nicked and docked rather shorter than the common length. At the same time was stolen a Saddle and single Reined Curb Bridle, both almost new; the Saddle has deep single Skirts, with two Silver Nails before, and covered nails behind.

Whoever shall apprehend the Person or Persons who stole the above Horse, shall be paid on his or their being convicted the sum of Ten Guineas, by Mr Samuel ALEXANDER, the Treasurer to the above Association.

N.B. On Sunday Evening last John SKELTON left the Service of the said Mr John ALEXANDER, and has not since been heard of. Whoever will give Intelligence of the said John SKELTON, or of the above Horse, will be handsomely rewarded for their Trouble.

To be Lett [sic], in London-Lane, Norwich, one of the best Situations for Trade, a House and Shop, suitable for any extensive Business, with a large back Kitchen, Wash-house, Brew-house, and large Ware-house, with Sash Windows, Yard, Cellar, Large Kitchen Hall, three Rooms in front, neatly and compleatly [sic] finished, on the first Floor, and one ditto on the same backward, all of a good Size, the same Room on the Second Floor, and three Rooms on the Attic, with a back Stair-case, which makes it convenient to lett off in Apartments, and now in the Occupation of James LANDY, Druggist and Chemist.

Also a House and Shop over against Mr CRANE's, in London-Lane. For further Particulars enquire of Richard PEETE, Esq. or of the said Mr CRANE, Upolder and Appraiser, who compleatly [sic] fits up and furnished Houses on the cheapest Terms, and sells Goods by Auction.

15 July 1780. Page 3, column 4

James LANDY, Chemist and Druggist, returns his most grateful Acknowledgements to his Friends, and the Public in general, for the great Encouragement he has received; and begs Leave to inform them, that he is removed from London-Lane, (to the Shop late in the Occupation of Mr NOTLEY) in the Market-place, within one door of Dove Lane, where he hopes to receive a Continuance of their Favours, which he will endeavour to merit by serving them with genuine Medicines and Drugs on the most reasonable Terms.

Sudbury, July 7. On Friday night, or Saturday morning last, the house of Mr BRANWHITE, at Lavenham, was broke open and robbed of plate to the value of upwards of 100 Pounds. After the robbery was discovered on Saturday morning, one PETLY, a noted horsebreaker, was sent off to overtake the stage coaches and enquire about the goods, and had the good fortune to find the goods and the thief in one of them near Chelmsford, but to his great surprize [sic], found the thief to be his own brother (by father's side) who had come down from London on purpose to commit the robbery; he however safely lodged him in Chelmsford gaol, and the plate was stopt [sic] and taken proper care of.

22 July 1780

22 July 1780. Page 1, column 4

To be Sold Cheap, a large substantial Messuage, in good Repair, pleasantly situated in Banham, in the county of Norfolk, with convenient Outhouses, Yards, Garden, and Orchard, well planted, to the same belonging, now in the Occupation of Mr John PALMER, at the Rent of 5 Pounds 5 Shillings per Annum.

Also a new-built Messuage in Banham aforesaid, with Yards and Gardens to the same belonging, now in the Occupation of John WITHAM, and others, at the Rent of 6 Pounds 6 Shillings per Annum. Enquire of Mr ALGAR, Old Buckenham, in the said County.

22 July 1780. Page 2, column 4

A few nights since a gang of smugglers rode through Clare, in Suffolk, loaded with unaccustomed goods. Mr KING, Supervisor, and three other Excise Officers, mounted their horses, pursued and overtook them near Stoke, and civilly demanded the goods. The Smugglers, with large clubs, struck Mr KING, and Mr JAMES, (two of the said officers) several violent blows on the head, and other parts, which brought them both to the ground, and then presented and fired several pistols at them, by one of which Mr RAINES, another of the officers was wounded in the shoulder. The officers fired three pistols at the smugglers, and after mounting their horses, pursued them a second time, and overtaking one of the gang standing by his dead horse, they secured him, and the next day carried him before the sitting Magistrates at Metford [sic], who committed him to prison, in order that he may be tried at the next Suffolk assizes.

On Friday the 14th July inst. an inquisition was taken at Ipswich, in Suffolk, on the body of Edward BARRY (one of the Midshipmen belonging to the press-gang tried at Suffolk in Lent Assizes 1779, for the murder of Thomas NICHOLS, and upon a special verdict afterwards discharged by the Court of King's Bench) who suddenly dropt [sic] down dead the preceding day in St Clement's, Fore-street, in Ipswich aforesaid, who brought in their verdict, died by the visitation of God.

On Saturday last died Mr William ARAM, Nurseryman, in the 56th year of his age, who past [sic] through this life with the strictest honour and integrity. He was justly respected when living by all who knew him, and is now truly lamented by all his friends and acquaintance.

Sunday last died, in an advanced age, at her house in Hanover-square, London, Martha MUSSENDEN, relict of Hill MUSSENDEN, Esq. of Herringfleet, in the county of Suffolk.

On Thursday the 13th instant died at Great Fransham, in this county, in the 90th year of his age, the Rev. Daniel BURSLEM; he was rector of the said parish 56 years.

On Friday the 14th of this month died at his seat at Roydon, near Diss, in the 68th year of his age, Sheppard FRERE, Esq.

22 July 1780. Page 3, column 1

Miniature Painting

Mr PHILLIPS, at Mr EDWARDS's, in St Michael's at Plea, opposite the Church, respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of this City, and it Environs, that he takes the most striking Likenesses in Miniature, at One Guinea each, a neat Frame included; Children Half a Guinea, with ditto. Those that he hath already done, and the perfect Satisfaction he has given in Likeness, he flatters himself will sufficiently recommend him to future Favours. N.B. He takes also very great Likenesses in Black Lead, in an agreeable and neat Manner, at 7 shillings and 6 pence each.

July 17, 1780

Deserted from his Majesty's First, or Royal Regiment of Dragoons, quartered at Stowmarket, in the County of Suffolk, William WOODS, eighteen Years of Age, five Feet eight Inches and a Half high, fresh Complexion, Brown Hair, Grey Eyes, straight and well made, born in the Parish of St Peter Mancroft, in the City of Norwich, by Trade a Blacksmith. He went off in his regimental Coat, Waistcoat, and Hat, with the Number of the Regiment within a Semicircle of a Horse-shoe upon the Buttons, and Buck-skin Breeches, with his Regimental Boots, Steel Spurs, and Horizontal Rowels. -- Whoever apprehends the above Deserter, and gives Notice to the Commanding Officer of the Regiment at Bury, he will receive Twenty Shillings over and above the Allowance by Act of Parliament.

22 July 1780. Page 3, column 2

A Journeyman Cooper.

Wanted at Yarmouth, one who understands cleaving Flour Barrell Staves, or Clapboard; if a good Workman, may meet with constant Employment by applying to Mr John SHELLY, Cooper, near the Friar's-lane, Yarmouth.

29 July 1780

29 July 1780. Page 2, column 3

We are informed that the principal inhabitants of the ancient and opulent borough of King's Lynn are exercising their ten 18 pound fort cannon, lately sent to Maxey ALLEN, Esq. the Mayor, from the Board of Ordinance, for the defence of their town, and are forming themselves into an artillery company (in blue regimentals, orange capes, scarlet waistcoats, lapelled with light blue satin,) who, with a well disciplined company of independents, have put that town into a very respectable posture of defence.

Monday last the Bee cutter, Captain HART, brought into Harwich a large brig, burthen 250 tons, called the Isabella, belonging to Buck Haven, John THOMPSON, master, last from Middleburg, in ballast for Sunderland, but the officers in searching her found concealed 230 gallons of geneva, and 110 pounds of tea; she is therefore detained as a prize.

Wednesday, ended the Sessions for this city, held by adjournment, when Hannah BLAKE, alias WEBB, alias FRETWELL, was convicted of keeping a disorderly house in St Stephen's, and sentenced to stand in the pillory in Norwich market, on Saturday August the 5th, to be confined twelve calendar months in the city gaol, and then to find two sureties, each bound in 50 pounds for her future behaviour.

We hear that Jeremiah HARVEY, (an old offender) lately committed to Ipswich gaol for stealing a horse from Mr John ALEXANDER, of Ashwelthorpe, on the 10th inst. will be removed to the Castle to take his trial at the ensuing Assizes. Ten Guineas reward was advertised for the taking him, by the Brooke Association.

Saturday last died, aged 25 years, Mrs RAVEN, wife of Henry RAVEN, of this city, saddler. She supported a long and tedious illness, and died with a resignation that bespoke the true Christian; she was an affectionate Wife and sincere friend, and her death is greatly lamented, not only by her inconsolable friends, but even those of her slightest acquaintance.

On Saturday last died at Yarmouth, Mr William PAYNE, Printer in that town. And on Monday morning died Mr William Grigson JENNEY, late Captain of one of the London Traders, which sailed from that port.

On Wednesday morning died at St Andrews hall, Old Buckenham, after a severe illness of above five weeks, Francis HEAD Esq. greatly lamented by all who knew him.

On Saturday last died at Ipswich, Mrs SQUIRE, wife of Charles SQUIRE, attorney at law, of that town.

29 July 1780. Page3, column 2

To be sold, Buck Venison, at Three Guineas a Buck. Enquire of Thomas BELL, Blickling. Note - Give timely Notice to be killed.

Transcription and notes copyright © Janelle Penney.

These transcriptions have been made from microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library, which holds the copyright of the images. If you cite from, or download any part of, these transcriptions you must include this paragraph to acknowledge the British Library Newspaper Library as the source of the material.