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Norfolk Chronicle Extracts from September 1781

Transcription and notes copyright © Janelle Penney.

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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 September 1781

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Tuesday morning, as Captain HARMAN and his brother were riding on the beach towards the haven's mouth, Yarmouth, a shot fired at the target by one of the field pieces at Hopton camp passed between the first horse's legs, struck the other, and beat his hoof all to pieces.

Last Saturday evening, a farmer's servant at Long Stratton imprudently drank so much strong harvest beer, that he had only the power to retire to the yard before he expired.

As there is a greater quantity of fruit this year than usual (says a correspondent) it may be acceptable to several of your readers to inform them of a simple method of preserving apples and pears (without any expence [sic]) so that in the next Spring they will appear fresh as if just pulled off the trees, and acquire a mellowness and flavour equal to French apples. Pick the fruit without bruises, and roll them separately in fine white paper, pack them carefully in raisin jars, or any other earthen vessels not glazed; cover the mouths of the jars very close, and bury them about two feet under ground, and there let them remain until there is occasion for them, taking them up a jar at a time as they are wanted.

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Married.

Last week, Mr Benjamin MILE [might be MITE as print not clear], of East Dereham, to Mrs ANGIER, of the same place. -- Thursday last, at Thorpe, by the Rev. Mr HUMFRY, Robert HARVEY, jun., Esq., to Miss IVES, of St Saviour's, in this city.

Died.

Thursday last died at Downham, after a few days illness, Mr Robert YOUNG, of that town.

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Yarmouth, Aug 30, 1781.

Samuel BREAM having completed his very commodious Hot (Salt or Fresh-water) Baths, with proper Dressing Rooms, humbly solicits the Attention and Favour of the Public.
N.B. Genteel Lodgings to be had at the House.

Richard CLARKE, Ironmonger, having declined Trade, returns his Thanks to all his Friends for the Favours conferred on him, and hopes for the Continuance of the same to his Successors, RANSOME's and Co. N.B. All Gentlemen and Tradesmen who stand indebted to Richard CLARKE, are desired to pay the same to RANSOME's and Co. when called on by them, whose Receipt shall be a full Discharge from their Most humble Servant,
Richard CLARKE
Norwich, Aug. 31, 1781.

RANSOME's and Co.

Ironmongers, Stove Grate Makers, and Brass Founders, Being removed from the Red Well to the Shop late Mr Richard CLARKE's, at the Corner of the Dove-lane, fronting the Market- place, Norwich.

They take this Opportunity of returning their most grateful Acknowledgements to the Public for the liberal Encouragement they have met with in their Old Shop, and hope for a Continuance of the same; also of those Friends of their Predecessor, Mr Richard CLARKE, who may depend on being served with every Article in the above Branches on the best Terms.

Rabbets [sic] from Beechamwell, and some other esteemed Warrens, will begin to be delivered on Monday Evening next, September 3d, and to continue to be delivered fresh every Evening during the Season, at the Shop of Mr William MANN, in St Michael at Coslany, Norwich, where his Friends and Customers may depend on being well served, and their Favours thankfully received.

N.B. For the Convenience of such as live more up in the Town, he has engaged a Shop for the Sale of Rabbets [sic] next Door to Mr BELOE's, in the Market, where proper Attendance will be given every Day. Note. The best Price for Hare and Rabbet [sic] Skins, etc.

Burgh Saint Peter, August 31, 1781.

The Game in the Manor of Whetacre-Burgh having of late Years been much destroyed by unqualified Persons and others, Dame Elizabeth Metcalf LEITH, Lady of the said Manor, to prevent the same for the future, has appointed Mr Thomas UTTON, of Aldeby, Gamekeeper thereof, and has given him strict Directions to prosecute all unqualified Persons who shall sport within the limits of the said Manor; and in order to raise a Stock of Game, Lady LEITH desires that no Person whatever will sport within her Woods, Groves, or Carrs, or Lands adjoining, or near thereto, in Burgh Saint Peter, and has given Directions to her Tenants to warn off all such Persons, with which she hopes no-one will be offended after this Notice, which she has ordered to be inserted in the Norfolk and Suffolk Papers.

The Copyhold Tenants of the said Manor are desired to pay their several Quit rents to the said Mr UTTON, or Messrs NEGUS and BONHOTE, within one Month after the tenth Day of October in this and succeeding Years.

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Foulden, Aug. 27, 1781.

Whereas in the Night of Thursday last a large Quantity of Furze belonging to Francis John TYSSEN, Squire, in the Parish of Foulden, in the County of Norfolk, were maliciously set on Fire and entirely consumed. Notice is hereby given, that if any Person or Persons will discover the Offender or Offenders, or give Information thereof, so as he or they may be convicted, shall on such Conviction receive Ten Pounds Reward,by applying to the said Mr TYSSEN, at Foulden aforesaid, or to Mr HARVEY, at Oxborough, or Messrs MEADOWS and BROWNE, at Diss, in the said County.

Sherringham, Aug. 30, 1781.

To be Sold by Auction, On Saturday the 15th of September, between the Hours of three and five in the Afternoon, at the Sign of the Feathers in Holt.

An Overshot Water-Mill, the Works entirely new and upon an improved Plan, now in full Trade, in the Occupation of Mr Clarke MILLER, of Lower Sherringham, the Owner, who leaves it for no other Reason than that of taking larger Business; also a good House, two small Pightles of Land adjoining to the Mill, very contiguous to an extensive Common; not less than a Hundred Pounds has been laid out upon the Premisses [sic] this Summer, and though the Mill is not perfectly finished, the Owner will either compleat [sic] it, or allow for it in the Purchase Money. The household Furniture, Carts, Horses, etc may be had with the above, if required.

All Persons having any Demands upon the above Mr Clarke MILLER, are forthwith desired to send in their Accounts; and such Persons as stand indebted to him are requested to discharge the same within fourteen Days from the Date hereof, or they will be sued without further Notice.

N.B. The above Premisses [sic], if sold by private Contract, (of which timely Notice will be given in this Paper) may be entered upon immediately. For further Particulars enquire of Mr John MILLER, of Burgh Mills, or the Owner, at Sherringham.

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To be Sold by Auction, by Edward CRANE, On Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Monday, the 12th, 13th, 14th, and 17th Days of September, Instant.

All the Household Furniture, Plate, China, Glass, Linen, Prints, Paintings, well chosen Collections of Books, Brewing Utensils, etc etc of Mr Thomas NASMITH, deceased, at his late Dwelling-House on Tombland, Norwich. The Furniture consists of Four-post Bedsteads, with Morcen, Check, and other Hangings, excellent Feather Beds, Bolsters, Pillows, Mattresses, Blankets, and Cotton Counterpanes, Mahogany French and other Chairs, covered with crimson Damask and Brass-nailed, Mahogany Wardrobe, Chest upon Chest of Drawers, etc etc, exceeding good Table and other Linen, useful and ornamental China and Glass. Amongst the Plate is an excellent Gold Watch, made by ELLICOT, capped and jewelled; and in the fourth Day's Sale will be sold the Books, an excellent Theodolite, etc etc.

Note. The Whole may be viewed on Tuesday, the Day preceding the Sale, from eleven till two o'Clock; and Catalogues may be had on Saturday next at the Auctioneer's Upholstery Warehouse, London-Lane, Norwich. N.B. The Sale begins each Day at Ten o'Clock.

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To be Sold, an Estate at Alby, near Aylsham, in Norfolk, consisting of a Farm House, and convenient Outhouses, with about One Hundred and Thirty Acres of Land, in the Occupation of Mr Thomas CAR [sic], under Lease to him at 110 pounds a year.
The Land is exceeding good, Part Freehold and Part Copyhold, Fine certain.
For Particulars apply to Messrs FOSTER and COOPER, Attornies [sic], in Norwich.

8 September 1781

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We hear, that Friday, the 5th of October next, is the time fixed for the discharge of the prisoners in the city gaol, under the last insolvent debtors act.

This day Samuel CREASY will be executed on the Castle Hill, pursuant to his sentence at the last assizes.

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Died.

Last week, at Manchester, Mr Nath. EYRE, steward to the Duke of Norfolk. -- Sunday last, Mr DRIVER, whitesmith, in the Dove-lane. -- Last Thursday, in this city, Nathaniel KINDERLY, Esq., aged 73, one of the Serjeants at Arms to his Majesty, and a Commissioner of the Lottery. -- Thursday, Mr William DUFFIELD, master of the Duke's Palace inn, in St John's Maddermarket. -- A few days since, in the 84th year of her age, Mrs Ann NELSON, relict of the late Thomas NELSON, of the parish of All Saints.

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John ALDRICH, Nephew, and Partner to the late Mr Samuel DRIVER, in Dove Lane, Norwich, Whitesmith, deceased, returns his sincere Thanks to his Friends and the Public in general for Favours conferred on him, and begs the Continuance of the same, as he has taken the whole Stock and Trade on his own Account. All Gentlemen and Ladies that please to favour him with their Commands, may depend on having them executed in the quickest and neatest manner, and on reasonable Terms, by their humble Servant, John ALDRICH.
Note. The Brass and Iron Wire Trade carried on Wholesale and Retale [sic] on the lowest Terms.

Norwich and Yarmouth Machines set out on Sunday Morning next, at eight o'Clock, and at Three in the Afternoon, Prices as usual, by your humble Servants, John EVERETT, John HOWSE, John SMITH.
Note. Hearse and Mourning Coaches, with able Horses, to any Part of England, by EVERETT and HOWSE.

Norwich New and Elegant Post-Coach, by Newmarket, from the White Horse, Fetter-lane, London, to the King's Head, in the Market-place, Norwich, will set out from the White Horse, Fetter-lane, on Friday next, September 14, precisely at Ten at Night. Inside Passengers at One Guinea each, and Outside at Half Price. -- The same Night, at Ten, a Diligence, to carry Three Insides only, at One Guinea each, and One Outside, at Half Price, will set out from the King's Head, for London.

The above Carriages will continue to run in and out regularly every Day. -- The Proprietors return Thanks for Favours already received, and being determined to spare neither Expence [sic] nor Trouble to accommodate their Friends in the best Manner possible, they hope for a Continuance of them. -- Performed by PROBERT and Co.

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A Petty Sessions.

Notice is hereby given, that the Petty Sessions for the Hundred of Humbleyard will be held at Mulbarton, at the house of William LARTER, known by the Sign of the World's End on Thursday the 13th of this Instant, for the hiring and retaining of Servants. John TURNER and William HUGHES, Chief Constables.

N.B. This Sessions for some Years has been held on New Michaelmas Day, but Mr LARTER has found may Inconveniences from it, therefore begs to acquaint his Friends and the Public in general, that in future he means to have it about this Time. -- A genteel Ordinary will be provided at Two o'Clock, at which time Mr LARTER will be very happy to have his Friends with him.

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To be Lett [sic], and entered upon at Michaelmas next, Hungate Lodge, in the Parish of Weston, in Norfolk, with nine or fifteen Acres of very good Land, now in the Occupation of Press CUSTANCE, Esq.

For Particulars enquire of Messrs FOSTER and COOPER, of Norwich, or Mr GIRLING, at Ling.

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To be Lett [sic], and entered upon at Michaelmas next, all that good accustomed Public-House, or Inn, known by the Sign of the Red Bull, in Downham Market, in the County of Norfolk.

N.B. The Fixtures, Brewing Utensils, Stock and Furniture, to be taken at a fair Appraisement. -- Enquire of James MOON, the present Occupier, who is going to decline that Way of Business.

15 September 1781

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Wednesday the third of next month, being the Quarter Sessions, is the day appointed for the discharge of prisoners in the Castle under the last Insolvent Act. There is a clause in the above Act, that if a creditor intends to oppose the discharge of any prisoner he must give him four days notice before the Sessions of such his intention, or to leave such notice in writing with the Keeper, or Gaoler.

A few nights since the warehouse of Mr William THAXTER, ironmonger, at Matlask, in this county, was broke open, and a parcel of edged tools stolen thereout.

Saturday last Samuel CREASY was executed on the Castle-hill. His behaviour before, and at the place of execution was truly penitent.

Married.

A few days since, the Rev. George STONE, of Hopton in Suffolk, to Miss Patty MOLINEUX, daughter of Crisp MOLINEUX, Esq., of Garboldisham, in this county, Member for Lynn.

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Died.

A few days since, aged 81, Mr John CUSHEN, formerly a shoemaker in this city. His integrity and piety deservedly procured him the esteem and friendship of those who were acquainted with him. -- Tuesday, the Rev. Mr ADAMSON, A.M. formerly Senior Fellow of Caius College, and Rector of Hockwold and Wilton, in this county. -- Tuesday last, in Conisford, Mrs GAGE.

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Bartholomew SEWELL, Grocer, Tea-Dealer, Brandy and Hop Merchant, Having taken the Shop and Business of Messrs OLLETT and ROBERDS, in St Michael of Coslany, in Norwich, solicits a Continuance of the Custom of their Friends to the Shop, and hopes to merit the Encouragement of the Public, by the most assiduous Attention to serve his Friends with the best Commodities, and on the most reasonable Terms.
Bartholomew SEWELL.

Norwich, September 30, 1781.

Samuel DAWSON having taken the House late Mr CORDRAN's, known by the Sign of the Tuns, in St Mary's, begs Leave to inform his Friends, and the Public in general, that he has laid in a good Assortment of Wines, Spiritous Liquors, fine Nog, and the best London Porter; and all that please to make Trial of the above House may depend upon the kindest and gentlest Treatment, and all Favours will be gratefully acknowledged by their humble Servant to Command,
S. DAWSON.

Note. The Liquor Shop will continue as usual, where may be had Spirituous Liquors, and all Sorts of Compounds.

Norwich, Sept. 12, 1781

Whereas there are many small outstanding Debts due to the late Mrs Hannah FAIRCHILD, Shopkeeper, by St Michael of Coslany Bridge, deceased; her Executrix gives this public Notice, that she has authorized Mr John WILSON, at Mr SUFFIELD's, in St Giles's, Norwich, to receive and give Discharge for the same; and if any Person or Persons shall make any further Delay in the Payment of their Debts, they must expect to be prosecuted for the same without further Notice.

Notice to Debtors.

All such Persons as have declined paying their Debts due to the Assignees of William COOPER, late of Eaton, Liquor Merchant, a Bankrupt, (not withstanding repeated Notice by Advertisement, and otherwise) are hereby informed, unless they call on the Assignees and pay the same with ten Days from the Date hereof, they will positively be sued for the same without further Notice, Directions being left for that Purpose with the Solicitor under the said Commission.
Dated this 15th Sept. 1781.

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Forehoe Hundred.

The Petty Sessions this Year will be held at the White Hart in Hingham, on Tuesday the 25th of September, for Hiring and Retaining of Servants, where proper Attendance will be given for Booking the same. William TAWELL, William BROWNE, Chief Constables.

Brooke Petty Sessions (Removed from Haddiscoe)

This is to give Notice, that the Petty Sessions formerly kept at Haddiscoe, will be held at Brooke, on Monday the fifth Day of October, by the Chief Constables of the Hundred of Clavering, for the Hiring of and Retaining of Servants.

N.B. Plenty of Stall Stuff will be provided on reasonable Terms, by John CROWFORD, at the King's Head, who is determined to spare for no Pains or Expence [sic] to accommodate the Public in the genteelest Manner. Note. Dinner at Half past One.

Notice is hereby given, that a great Market for the Sale of Sheep, and other Stock, will be held at New Buckenham, on Saturday, the 29th of this Instant, September, 1781. Also, at the same Time and Place, a great number of Servants are expected in order to lett [sic] themselves.

22 September 1781

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On Monday the 10th inst. the West Norfolk regiment, commanded by the Right Hon. the Earl of ORFORD, was reviewed by Major-General HALL on the race-ground at Hull, when the corps performed the manual, salutes, marching, and Lord AMHERST's manoeuvres, in such a manner as to merit the public thanks of the General, after which the Officers of the army and navy, and many other principal Gentlemen of the town, dined with General HALL, at the Cross Keys inn. Next morning the regiment went through Lord ORFORD's tactic with precision and steadiness which did his Lordship and the corps great honour. General HALL, his Aid-de-camps, and the Officers, and principal Gentlemen of the town, afterwards dined with his Lordship and the Officers of the West Norfolk.

On Monday morning, the 10th inst. at five o'clock, a duel was fought on the Race-ground, at Hull, in Yorkshire, by Ensign GIRLING, (his second, Lieut. ALDERSON) and Ensign FALKNER, (his second, Ensign WALPOLE) of the West Norfolk regiment, when after exchanging a brace of pistols each, Ensign FALKNER received a wound in the belly, which terminated the affair. We are happy to add, that the wound proved but a slight contusion, by the ball grazing the skin as it passed, and that Mr FALKNER has received no material injury.

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On Sunday last a lugger, laden with smuggled goods, was brought into Yarmouth; the crew, consisting of about eight hands, made their escape. They took the Norwich road, and have not been heard of since.

On Saturday morning last the dwelling-house, compting-house, and work-rooms, of Robert HARVEY, Esq., in St Clement's, were broke open, and a quantity of silk and money stolen thereout. A reward of 50 pounds is offered on conviction of the offender, or offenders.

Monday last was committed to the Castle, by William Wiggett BULWER, Esq., John PIKE, of Cawston, an old offender, charged with breaking into the house of Mr ROBINS, of the same place, baker, with an intent to rob the same.

Last week Robert GRICE, of Braddenham, was convicted before Roger KERRISON, Esq., of riding on his waggon [sic] on the Dereham turnpike road, and paid the penalty according to Act of Parliament.

Married.

A few days since, Mr MURRAY, to Mrs PAYNE, both of the Theatre- Royal in this city. -- The 11th instant, in Lincolnshire, Captain George CUBITT, of the West Norfolk Regiment, to a young lady of that County. And on Thursday last, at his seat at Chippenham, in Cambridgeshire, Captain George MONTGOMERIE, of the said corps, to Miss WHITE.

Died.

Saturday, in London, Mrs Anna Eliza LE NEVE, of this city, widow of the late Peter LE NEVE, Esq., in whose death her family bewails the loss of one of the tenderest parents, and who demands the tears of not a few whom her humanity cherished and supported, and who in fine leaves behind her that invaluable qualification of an excellent character. -- Last week, Charles WRIGHT, Esq., of Kilverstone, in this county. -- Last Sunday, Mrs Elizabeth CASE, wife of Mr Edward CASE, of Patesley, in this county, and only daughter of Thomas ROGERS, Esq., late of this city. -- The 5th instant, at West Somerton, in this county, Elizabeth, the wife of Mr Robert COTTON, of Strumpshaw, aged 78; it is remarkable they had been married upwards of 60 years.

Yarmouth, Sept. 20. The new battery, between Gorleston and Hopton camp, constructing under the inspection of Captain FISHER of the corps of engineers, from the great number of hands employed and the attention of the officers, is now almost finished. It is very advantageously situated for commanding the entrance of the river Yare, and even the Old Fort, in case the latter should be surprized [sic], or possessed by an enemy.

On Friday last Gen. TRYON, accompanied by several persons of distinction, visited the above fortifications, and two others which are raising on the Danes [sic - think this should be Denes]. A practice of the artillery took place on this occasion; and the Commander in Chief was so well satisfied with the progress of the works, that he presented five guineas to each party of pioneers at the different batteries.

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Henry BIRCHAM, of Walsingham, Cabinet and Chair Maker, takes this Opportunity of informing his Friends, that he has declined Trade. He also returns Thanks for the many Favours conferred on him, and hopes for a Continuance of the same to his Successor, Henry TAGG, Upholder, Appraiser, and Auctioneer, Who having laid in a neat Assortment of every Article in the Cabinet and Chair Branch, added to the above Stock in Trade, takes this Method of returning his most grateful Acknowledgments to the Public for the liberal Encouragement he has met with, and hopes for a Continuance of the same; also of those Friends of his Predecessor, Mr Henry BIRCHAM, who may depend on being served with every Articles in the above Branches with Dispatch, Neatness, and on the most reasonable Terms.
Note. The best Price for Goose Feathers, and Bees Wax.

The Lynn and Norwich Coach

having declined running for the Winter Season, the Diligence will set out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, precisely at Eight o'Clock in the Morning, from the White Lion, Lynn, to the White Swan, St Peter's Norwich, returns from thence every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday following, at the same Hour, to carry three Inside Passengers at 12 shillings each, and one Outside at half Price, 14 pounds Luggage will be allowed, and all above to pay one Penny per Pound. -- Short Passengers Three Pence Halfpenny per Mile.

N.B. No parcels will be accounted for above Five Pounds Value, unless entered and paid for as such.

Performed by Sam. SMITH, Lynn, Robert HARRISON, Crown, Swaffham, Geo. GIRLING, King's Arms, Dereham.

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Norwich, Sept. 22, 1781.
Norfolk Militia.

Whereas many Principals who have been ballotted [sic], sworn, and inrolled [sic], to serve for Parishes in the several Subdivisions belonging to the First or Western Regiment of Norfolk Militia, (now at Head Quarters at Hull, in Yorkshire) have neglected to join the said Regiment, and yet remain in the County of Norfolk. Now, therefore, Notice is hereby expressly given to all such Principals and others, who have been duly sworn and inrolled [sic], and have so neglected, that unless they respectively join the said Regiment within one Month from the Date hereof, they will without further Notice be treated and proceeded against as Deserters. -- By Order of the Right Hon. the Earl of ORFORD.

[signed]
Edward HARCOURT,
Clerk of the General Norfolk Militia Meeting.

29 September 1781

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September 25, 1781.
Notice to Creditors.

Thomas DERSLEY, of Wymondham, in the county of Norfolk, Bricklayer, having assigned over all his Effects to Trustees for the equal Benefit of his Creditors, all Persons having any Demands on the said Thomas DERSLEY, are required forthwith to send an Account thereof to Mr William REDHEAD, of Wymondham, Mr William TAWELL, of the same Town, Draper, or Mr Francis SILLIS, of Lakenham, the Trustees; and all Persons standing any ways indebted to the said Thomas DERSLEY, are desired to pay the same to the said Trustees, or one of them, (who are legally authorized to receive the same) within One Month from the Date hereof, or they will be sued without further Notice.

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At a Quarterly Assembly of the Corporation held on Friday the 21st instant, a letter was read from Charles BUCKLE, Esq., signifying his request to resign the office of Steward, on account of his infirm state of health, which was agreed to, and the thanks of the assembly ordered to be transmitted to him by the Town Clerk, for the services he had rendered the city, especially by his upright and impartial administration of justice, during a period of twenty-nine years. After which John CHAMBER, Esq., was unanimously elected Steward, and took the usual oath of office, and that of a Justice of the Peace for this city and county of the same. At the same time Mr Alderman NORGATE was re-elected and sworn one of the Coroners for the city and liberties thereof; and the Rev. Mr HERNE was appointed to preach Hall's Sacramental Sermons for the year ensuing.

On Monday the Rev. Mr Richard EATON was instituted to the Rectory of Elsing, in Norfolk, on the presentation of Mrs Mary GREENE.

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Last Saturday, about seven in the evening, Mr WATTS, of Reymerstone, Mr HARE, and Mr THORN, of Kimberley, Mr Edward LEATH, of East Bradenham, Mr Barber GODDARD, of Reymerstone, and Mr Reuben GILMAN, of Hardingham, on their return from Norwich, were all separately stopped in and near Forhoe Wood, in the parish of Kimberley, by two footpads, armed with Pistols and clubs, by whom Mr LEATH was robbed of half a guinea, two shillings in silver, four- pence; Mr GODDARD, of six shillings and six-pence; and Mr GILMAN, of four Guineas and some silver, to the amount of five pounds; also of a silver watch. Mr HARE resolutely declared he would not submit, and after receiving many violent blows in a scuffle with the two villains, who attacked him on each side, he escaped without being robbed. One of the men was about six feet high, pale complexion, dark hair, had on a surtout coat, spoke with a soft voice and very quick. The other man appeared to be upwards of five feet high, stout made, a ruddy complexion, had a brown coat on, and both with hats flapped.

On Saturday evening last Mr FLEMING, surgeon, of this city, was attacked near Hangman's-lane, out of St Giles's gates, by two footpads, but being well mounted, he clapped spurs to his horse and got off. Before he reached the city, he was unfortunately thrown from his horse, when his foot hanging in the stirrup, he was dragged a considerable way, by which he was very much bruised.

Thursday night a person belonging to Lynn, and lately a Sheriff's Officer, was apprehended at his lodgings in the Swan-yard, St Peter's, and committed to the Castle by Roger KERRISON, Esq., on suspicion of being one of the men that committed the above highway robberies on Saturday night.

The same day was committed to the Castle by Robert HARVEY, Esq., Elizabeth GUNTON, of Southwalsham, charged by Bernard BOND, and on her own confession, with having on Tuesday last taken from out of the school room of Thomas SPICE, of Southwalsham aforesaid, one silk handkerchief.

Saturday night last a fine fat sheep was stolen out of the close near Ber-street gates, the property of Mr Charles WARD. Having killed it, they took his horse to convey it away, which came home the next day.

Sunday last was committed to the Castle by J. FENN, Esq., Edward BENNETT, of Watton, charged on the oaths of William GIBBS, and others, with stealing from out of the pig stye [sic] belonging to Mr George RUDDERHAM, of Scoulton, farmer, six fat hogs, the property of the said Mr RUDDERHAM. He offered them to sale about four miles distant from the place, when he was immediately apprehended.

On Sunday last the remains of Mrs Anna Elizabeth LE NEVE, widow of the late Peter LE NEVE, Esq., of this city, were brought from London, and interred at Ringland, near this city.

Died.

A few days ago, the Rev. M. WAKE, rector of Riddlesworth and Gasthorpe, in this county, and brother to Sir William WAKE, Bart. of Northamptonshire. -- On Saturday the 15th instant, September, Major GARDINER, of Mount Amelia, in this county, a gentleman well known to the learned world; he served in the army many years with great credit, was a tender parent and an affectionate husband. -- Saturday last, the Rev. Mr CLAYTON, Rector of Caistor, near Yarmouth. -- Same, Mrs COTTINGHAM, at the Angel, on the Quay, Yarmouth. -- Tuesday last, Mr Joshua MELLOT, of Yarmouth, brewer.

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Lost, supposed Stolen, on the 19th Instant, from John WIGG, of Letton, in Norfolk, a Bay Mare, fourteen Hands high, Mane and Tail on, a Shim down the Face, three white Feet, two behind and one before. Whoever will give Information of the said Mare to John WIGG, of Letton, shall be handsomely rewarded.

Norwich, Sept. 29, 1781.

Hannah GARLAND takes this Method to inform her Friends, and the Public in general, that she has left her House in Swan Lane, St Andrew's, and taken that late in the Occupation of Mr BARDWELL, Upholder, next Mr PECKOVER's, in St Michael's at Plea, where she intends performing her usual Business as Taylor [sic], and Robe-maker to the Clergy and Corporation; begs Leave to return her most grateful Thanks to the Friends and Customers of her late Husband for the kind Continuance of their Favours, as also to those Gentlemen who have been pleased since his Decease to make Trial, by employing her, and further hopes for a Continuance of them, which will be thankfully accepted, and gratefully acknowledged,

by their humble Servant,
Hannah GARLAND.

Sept. 22, 1781.
Norfolk and Norwich Hospital

Notice is hereby given, that a General Board of the Governors of the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital will be held at the Hospital, on Wednesday the 3d of October next, at Eleven o'Clock precisely, being one of the General Boards appointed by the Rules and Orders.

The Treasurer's Accounts to the 12th July last, examined and approved by the Auditors, will be laid before the Board.

The Governors are desired to take notice, that this Board is fixed by the Rules and Orders for appointing Auditors.

Such Subscribers whose Subscriptions are in arrear, are desired to pay them to Charles WESTON, Esq., and Co. or Messrs ALLDAY and KERRISON, or Messrs GURNEY, in Norwich, or Messrs, WALPOLE, CLARK, and BOURNE, Bankers, in London; and such Subscribers are earnestly requested to bring their last Receipts with them, as by this means many Mistakes will be avoided.

By the 24th Rule all Subscriptions for the present Year are to be paid as soon as may be after the Year commences, which by an Order of the general Board, held the 14th of July, 1779, is on the 1st of January in each Year, and all Subscriptions made in the Course of the Year, are to be considered as commencing on the 1st of January preceding. And by the 42d Rule, no Subscriber's Recommendation is to be accepted, if his Subscription be two Months in arrear; and no Governor's Vote is to be admitted while his Subscription is unpaid.

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English Education.

At Wymondham, in Norfolk, Young Gentlemen are boarded and taught English (grammatically) Writing in all the various Hands now in Use, Arithmetic Vulgar and Decimal, Merchants Accounts, either by Single or Double Entry, Mensuration, etc. etc. by John WARRINER, late Assistant to the Rev. Mr HEPWORTH. -- Terms, Fifteen Guineas per Annum and One Guinea Entrance, Washing included.

Harleston, Sept. 25, 1781.

Miss Ann and Mary PIGGE, late of Walsingham, in the County of Norfolk, Milliners, beg Leave to inform the Public that they have taken the Shop belonging to Miss MOORE, of Harleston, in the said County, (retiring from Business) which they intend opening on Monday next with a fresh Assortment of Millinery and other Goods, and solicit (with Miss MOORE) the Continuance of all her former Customers, who may be assured of being furnished with the [indecipherable word] and most fashionable Goods in every Branch of the Millinery Business, and upon the most reasonable Terms.

The said Ann and Mary PIGGE also beg Leave to inform the Public, that they have declined the Millinery Business at Walsingham aforesaid, and return their sincere Thanks to all their former Customers, and that they are now selling off all their Stock in Trade there at prime Cost, and are ready immediately to treat with any one for the Shop and Fixtures at their said late Residence.

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Wells, Sept. 26, 1781.

To Lett [sic], at Old Michaelmas, or at any other Time, that good Dwelling-House in the Occupation of Mr GAMBLE, at Wells, in Norfolk; containing five low Rooms, four Chambers, and Dressing Closet, and five Garrets, etc. Also a pleasant Garden contiguous to the House, etc.

For Terms apply to Mr William GAMBLE, at the House. Note. Some few Articles of Furniture belonging to Mr GAMBLE will be sold at Old Michaelmas, viz. a good Clock in a handsome Mahogany Case, Walnut-tree Bureau and Book-case, Plate Glass Front, Pier Glass, etc. N.B. This will be advertised but once.

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