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Norfolk Chronicle Extracts from December 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 December 1781

1 December 1781. Page 1, column 3

To be Sold by Auction, by Richard BACON, By Order of the Assignees of Francis HICKS, a Bankrupt, on Thursday the 6th Day of December, Instant, between the Hours of two and five in the Afternoon, at the George Inn, in Watton, in the County of Norfolk.

• Lot 1. All that said Inn, being a capital and well accustomed House, with a Brew-house, Granary, Stables, Yard, Garden, Orchard, Bowling Green, and Inclosure of Pasture to the same belonging and adjoining, now in the Occupation of Edward ELLIS.
  Also a Dwelling House, with necessary Buildings adjoining to the aforesaid Premisses [sic], late in the Occupation of Mr John HICKS.
• Lot 2. All the Public House, in Watton aforesaid, called the Bull, with the Outhouses, Stable, Yard, and spacious Garden to the same belonging, now in the Occupation of Samuel ELLINGTON. -- Also a Dwelling House to the said Premisses [sic] adjoining, now in the Occupation of Edward STEBBING.
• Lot 3. All that Dwelling House, with a Yard, Backhouse, Stable, and other convenient Buildings, situate in Watton aforesaid, and now in the Occupation of John FLOWER.
• Lot 4. All that Butcher's Stall, in the Market-place of Watton aforesaid, late in the Occupation of William AMES.
• Lot 5. All that Public House, called the Red Lion, in Caston, in the County of Norfolk, with a Malthouse, and about an Acre of Land to the same belonging, now in the occupation of --- ISWELL [might be IFWELL].
• Lot 6. All that Piece of exceeding good Arable Land, lying in Rockland St Peter's, Norfolk, containing about seven Acres, now in the Occupation of Philip BACON, Esq.
• Lot 7. A compleat [sic] Farm, lying in Caston, in Norfolk, consisting of a Farm House, and other necessary Buildings, and about sixty Acres of good Arable, Meadow, and Pasture Land, with a Tenement about three Acres of Land adjoining to the last mentioned Premisses [sic], late in the Occupation of Joseph POTTER.
• Lot 8. A Copyhold Cottage, lying at Sporle, in Norfolk, now in the Occupation of Matthew SMITH.

Note. Further Particulars may be had of Messrs DE HAGUE and Son, Attornies [sic], in Norwich, and of Mr Thomas HICKS, Attorney, in Watton.

1 December 1781. Page 2, column 3

Dec 1, 1781.

Mrs S. LIVOCK, in St Clement's, Norwich, takes this Method of informing her Friends, that she intends leaving her School at Christmas next, and begs they will accept her most grateful Acknowledgments for all past Favours conferred on her.

All Persons who stand indebted to her, are desired to discharge the same, within one Month from the Date hereof, or they will be sued without further Notice. And all Persons to whom the said S. LIVOCK stands indebted, are desired to send in their Accounts immediately, that they may be discharged.

To be Sold, and entered upon immediately, a Windmill, in exceeding good Repair, with a Messuage and compleat [sic] Baking Office entirely new built, Freehold, situate in the Parish of Shouldham, near Fincham, in the County of Norfolk.
For Particulars apply to Mr Bartholomew RAMSEY, of Stow Hall, near Downham-market.

1 December 1781. Page 2, column 4

London and Norwich Expedition, by Newmarket.

The Proprietors of the old London Coach, from the Maid's Head Inn, Norwich, return their Thanks for the many Favours they have been honoured with, and be Leave to inform their Friends, they shall next Week exchange their Diligence for a new Carriage, which has met with such universal Approbation on the Bath Road, called an Expedition, to carry four Inside Passengers, and one Outside only.

They will have a Carriage from Norwich every Night, Friday excepted, and from the Bull Inn, Bishopgate Street, London, every night, Saturday excepted.

Inside Passengers by Coach 15 shillings. -- Outside 9 shillings.
Inside by Expedition -- 18 shillings. -- Outside 10 shillings and 6 pence.
14 pounds [weight] Luggage allowed.

Norfolk, Nov. 27, 1781.

At the annual Meeting held at the Crown in Watton, the 26th Day of November, Instant, by the Association for the apprehending and convicting of Horse Stealers, etc in the Hundred of Weyland, and adjoining Hundreds, Edward STEVENS, of Watton, in the said County, was appointed Treasurer for the Year ensuing, and all former Rules and Orders were confirmed, and the Reward of Ten Guineas ordered to be paid upon the Conviction of any Person who should steal any Horse, Mare or Gelding, belonging to any of the said Society, and that such a Reward be offered as to the Treasurer should seem meet, for the apprehending and convicting of any Person or Persons who should commit any Robbery upon the Persons or Properties of any of the Subscribers to the Association, to be paid, with the Expences [sic] of such Prosecution, upon Conviction of such Offenders.

The Subscribers are as under:

John BARKER, Esq. of Shropham
William COLHOUNE, Esq. of East Wretham
Ralph CALDWELL, Esq. of Hilborough
William GRIGSON, Esq. of West Wretham
James NELTHORPE, Esq. of Lynford
Lord WALSINGHAM, of Merton
William WOODLEY, Esq. of Eccles
The Executors of Chas. WRIGHT, Esq. of Kilverstone
The Rev. Mr Coleby BULLOCK, of Shipdham
The Rev. Mr BOND, of Ellingham
The Rev. Mr John BUCK, of Hingham
The Rev. Mr CHAMBERAYNE, of Great Gressingham
The Rev. Mr James HICKS, of Denver
The Rev. Mr SCOTT, of Watton
The Rev. Mr TWELLS, of Caston
The Rev. Mr WATTS, of Ashill

Ashill: Mr Edward BUSKALL, Roger JARY, Nathaniel OAKES, Robert PATRICK.
Attleborough: The Executors of Mr James CHAPMAN
Bradenham: Mr Peregrine HARDY, Abraham MOULTON
Bodney: Mr Roger HOLLAND
Little Buckenham: Mr Samuel FULLER, James Whiting FISHER
Caston: Mr George GROOME, Robert SMITH, Thomas HOWES
Cranworth: Mr Robert MALTWOOD
Colverstone: Mr Robert CLARKE
Croxton: Mr Woodward BIDWELL
Carbrooke: Mr John CLARKE, William DACK, Francis EDWARDS, Thomas FEVERALL, Fuller GREENGRASS, Peter LEGGATT, Thomas REYNOLDS, Nathaniel STAGG.
Bradfield: Mr William BARNARD [might be BURNARD]
Great Cressingham: Mr Jonathan DEEKS, George SPURGEON
Little Cressingham: Mr John FERRER, William HEY, Davey WINDETT
Downham: Mr Jonas WESTON
Great Ellingham: Mr James BARNARD, John BARNARD, George CATTON, John MANN.
Little Ellingham: Mr John BROWNE, John BROWNE [yes, there are two]
Griston: Mr William ABELL, John LAND
Grimstone: Mr William TRUNDELL
Hingham: Mr Samuel GILLMAN, Thomas HARVEY
Holme Hale: Mr William SMITH
Hardingham: Mr Jeffery CARTER, Reuben GILLMAN
Hockham: Mr John HAMMOND, Mrs Susannah RUDDERHAM, Mr Robert WARNER
Igborough: Mr Thomas WHISTLES
Letton: Mr Burway HOWARD
Merton: Mr George FOX, John MUNNINGS
Norwich: Mr John MORPHEW
Necton: Mr Edward FARRER, Gregory FULLER, James MEADOWS
Ovington: Mr John MINNS, Samuel WRIGHT, William WARD, John WHALEBELLY
Rockland: Mr John FILBY, John HOWARD
Keymerstone: Mr Thomas WEST
Saham: Mr Hugh BOUGHEN, Edward CLARKE, Henry GARNER, Samuel HUNT, Charles HUNT, John LEGGATT, William OVERLAND, John ROSE, Bell WILLOMATT, jun.
Shipdham: Mr Charles CATTON, William GIBSON, David LONGE, Thomas MARDWELL, George PAYNE
Southbergh: Mr Richard COPLAND, David LEVANS
Sturston: Mr William SMITH
Stow-bedon: Mr Thomas ELDRED
Stanford: Mr Henry BARTLETT
Swaffham: Mr Thomas MUTTITT
Tottington: Mr William FARRER, THOMPSON [sic], William BALE, Henry ELDRED, Thomas FORSTER, John OAKES
Thexton: Mr Thomas BARTON, Clement WACE
Thetford: Mr Thomas HAYLETT
Whinbergh: Mr John PYKE, Edward WEST
West Wretham: Mr Thomas GREENGRASS, Robert HAWES
Wood Rising: Mr Richard DARBY, Edward MARGERSON
Watton: Mr John BRETT, The Executors of Mr J. BENNETT, Mr Edward CROCKLEY, Burden HICKS, Thomas HICKS, HARVEY and LONGE, Thomas LACEY, Stephen NURSE, Wm. Lane ROBINSON, Robert RISEING, Robert SWALLOW, jun., John SPURRILL, John WARD, John WALLMAN, D. and W. YOUNGE.

N.B. Such subscribers as were absent at the Meeting, are, according to an Order of the said Society, directed to pay their 2 shillings and 6 pence each to the Treasurer, within one Month from the Date hereof, towards augmenting the Fund of the said Society, or they will be excluded all Benefits under the Articles of the Association.

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Thursday was committed to the castle, by R. KERRISON, Esq., William FLAXMAN, charged with taking and destroying conies from off a warren belonging to Mr WILLETT, of Horsford.

Monday last the convicts sentenced to hard labour on the Thames, were conveyed from the castle and city gaol to Woolwich, pursuant to their sentence at the last assizes.

Wednesday last PAYNE, with two other pirates, were executed at Execution Dock. PAYNE is to be brought to Yarmouth to be hung in chains on the sea coast.

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A few days since was married at Syderstone, in this county, Mr Samuel SAVORY, to Miss Martha BLYTHE, of Massingham.

On Thursday morning last was married, Mr Bartholomew SEWELL, grocer, of St Michael's, to Miss LINCOLN, of St George's parish, in this city.

Monday was married, at St Peter's of Mancroft, Mr BIDWELL [best guess as the 'D' in the name is very faint], of Thetford, to Miss TOLL, daughter of Mr TOLL, woollen and linen-draper, in the Market-place.

Sunday last died, Mrs WRIGHT, who kept the King's Head Inn, at Wymondham, near forty years.

Same day died, in Ber-street, Mr Robert TOOLEY, carcase butcher.

Last week died, at her house in Harpur-street, Mrs SPELMAN, relict of John SPELMAN, Esq., of Narborough, in this county.

On Monday the 19th of November died, at Petergate, in York, the Rev. John BUXTON, Rector of Bunwell and Carleton Rode, in the county of Norfolk. His Lady has lost a most tender and affectionate husband; his people a serious, sensible, and truly worthy pastor; and the world in general a good and respected man. He lived and died a good man and a good Christian. -- The livings of Bunwell and Carleton Rode are in the gift of John BUXTON, of Shadwell, in Norfolk, Esq.

Last Monday died, at Yarmouth, Mr NELSON, an officer of the Excise.

8 December 1781

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Wednesday last, as a Gentleman was shooting in a plantation near Bayfield, by Holt, in this county, a bird rising from the ground struck against the wire belonging to a spring gun that had been placed to prevent poachers, by which means the gun went off, and lodged the whole of its contents in the body of a pointer which was beating in the covert, and by great good fortune missed the Gentleman, who was shooting within about half a yard of the place. -- This is inserted as a caution to all gamekeepers, etc, who make use of such instruments to preserve the game, how they neglect attending them early in a morning, lest the most fatal consequences may ensue to those for whom they are not intended - not to prevent persons qualified so to do, as we consider spring guns and mantraps the only means of opposing the attacks of those freebooters who take their midnight perambulations in quest of pheasants.

Friday last five noted poachers were apprehended near Walsingham; their guns and game were taken from them, and all of them committed to Walsingham bridewell; they belong to Norwich and St Faith's. -- And last week two poachers so cruelly beat a gentleman's game-keeper, near Methwould, that his life is despaired of. Diligent search is making after them.

A few days since as Mr POTTER, who keeps the Sign of the Swan at Sherington, was going home, he was attacked near the Falgate leading to Sherington Common by a single footpad, who robbed him of thirteen shillings and sixpence in silver. The villain was armed with a short gun, and had a dog with him.

On the first inst. the house of Mr Robert PURDY, the Sign of the Crown, at Weybourn, was broke into by two villains, who appeared to be chimney- sweeps, the one an elderly man, in a thread bare duffield coat, the other a young man, with a long slop or a pair of trowsers [sic], which reached down to the calves of his legs; they robbed him of a gun, a large silver watch, a pair of cased buckles, a large table cloth, 2 shillings and 6 pence in silver, and about 18 pence in halfpence.

On Sunday last was married, at Bintry, in this county, Mr Thomas BOND, of Blakeney, merchant, to Miss HOOK, of Bintry; an agreeable young lady, with a genteel fortune.

Last week was married at Holt, Mr William STOAKES, of Fakenham, Attorney at Law, to Miss Elizabeth BRERETON, daughter of the late Mr Shovel BRERETON, of Brinton.

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This week died, Mr Robert BROWN, in St Michael of Coslany, formerly a manufacturer in this city.

A few days since died, Mr George ELWARD, of St Andrew's.

Lately died, on board the Justitia hulk, at Woolwich, Thomas RUMNEY, the noted horse-stealer, sent some time since from the city gaol.

On Monday last died, in the 44th year of her age, Mrs WHITE, wife of Mr John WHITE, hatter and hosier of this city. She was an affectionate wife, a tender parent, and sincere friend. Her death is greatly lamented by her inconsolable family, and even by those friends of the slightest acquaintance.

On Tuesday evening died, Sir Thomas CHURCHMAN, Alderman of Mancroft ward. He was elected Sheriff in 1757, and served the office of Mayor in 1761.

On Sunday last died, at Wellingham, near Beccles, Mrs Elizabeth PERRYSON, aged 90 years; by whose decease a considerable estate goes to the town of Lowestoft, for the support of the school, being the gift of the late John WILDE, of that town.

Last Sunday evening died, at Mr WATSON's, peruke-maker, St Michael at Plea, Mrs Ann CUSACK, relict of the late Mr James CUSACK, packer, in Coleman-street, London, aged 66; and on Friday her remains were removed in funeral procession, to proceed to the place of burial, in St Pancras church, near London.

On Monday last died, at Yarmouth, Mrs TAYLOR, relict of the late Mr John TAYLOR, of that town.

Last Sunday died, after a few hours illness, at Kenninghall Palace, in this county, William PAWLETT, Esq., late Captain in the army; much respected in the service, much lamented by his wife and family, and much esteemed by his acquaintance and the neighbourhood in which he resided -- as an agreeable companion and a worthy man. He served in the last war with great reputation, and after being again called into service, after behaving on many occasions with great gallantry and address, lost a leg by a cannonball shot from the American lines, Roxborough-hill, whilst on duty in the trenches at Boston-neck. On his return to England he was ship-wrecked on the Isle of Scilly, and preserved with great difficulty. His Majesty, in consideration of his eminent services, appointed him to a company of Invalids in the island of Jersey, which he enjoyed to his death.

8 December 1781. Page 2, column 4

To the Freemen Inhabitants of the Great Ward of Mancroft.

The Office of an Alderman for St Stephen's Ward being vacant by the Death of Sir Thomas CHURCHMAN, Knt. Your Votes and Interests are most earnestly requested in Favour of Thomas COLMAN, Esq; Citizen and Ironmonger, (Chosen this Day one of your Sheriffs by a considerable Majority) to be returned an Alderman for that very respectable Ward.. Norwich, Wednesday, Dec 5, 1781.

Note. The Day of Election being fixed for Monday next, Dec. 10, the Friends of Mr COLMAN are requested to meet him at the Angel Inn, in the Market-place, at Nine o'Clock in the Morning, to proceed from thence to the Poll.

Serious Considerations to the Citizens of Norwich.

The great Objects you ought to have in view on this, and every future occasion, are, first to reduce the undue Influence and assumed Power of the Family Compact, who have, for many Years, told you who shall be Sheriff, Alderman, Mayor, and Representative in Parliament for this great City, -- and, next, to Choose such Men only as are Independent of that Unconstitutional Junto! Men who are firmly attached to Your real Interests, and who have Honour and Honesty to support your Rights and Privileges as Englishmen! Men who hold neither Place, Pension, Contract, Loan, or Doceur [sic], and who have Not Ruined your Manufacture and Commerce, by involving you in a cruel and unjust War with your American Colonies, or precipitated you into an expensive, and hitherto, unsuccessful War with France, Spain, and Holland.
[signed] A Manufacturer

8 December 1781. Page 3, column 1

To the Freemen Inhabitants of the Great Ward of Mancroft.

Having been nominated by a very considerable Majority of the Freemen, Inhabitants of the said War, to succeed the late Sir Thomas CHURCHMAN, Knt. deceased, as Alderman of the Great Ward of Mancroft, permit me to solicit the Favour of your Votes, Interest and Support, on the Day of the Election, which is fixed for Monday next.

I am Gentlemen,
Your humble Servant,
John PATTESON. Friday, Dec. 7, 1781.

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Swaffham, Dec. 2, 1781.

Wanted immediately, a Journeyman Peruke-Maker and Hair-Dresser. A steady young Man, who is Master of his Business may have constant Employ, by applying to James QUANTRILL, of Swaffham, in Norfolk.

Norwich, Dec. 8, 1781.

Miss BENNETT, respectfully informs her Friends and the Public, that she has taken Mrs LIVOCK's House, in St Clement's, where she intends opening her Boarding and Day School, for the Reception of young Ladies, on Tuesday January 8. She begs Leave to return her most grateful Acknowledgments for the Encouragement she has hitherto received, and assures her Friends, and those of Mrs LIVOCK, (whom she intends waiting upon during the Vacation) that the same Attention which she flatters herself has been the Cause of her Success, will constantly be exerted to merit their Favours. She teaches the English Language grammatically, and Needle-work in various Kinds.

The most approved Masters will attend the School for the French and Italian Languages, Writing, Arithmetic, Geography, Music, Dancing, and Drawing.

Yarmouth, Dec. 6, 1781.

Nathaniel NICHOLSON, senior, House-Carpenter and Joiner, being unable through Age and ill Health to carry on Business any longer, has determined to leave off at Christmas; he thanks his Friends for all Favours received, and takes the Liberty to recommend his Son to succeed him in his Business; and who takes this Opportunity to solicits his Friends to employ him, hoping by his attention and Assiduity to deserve a Continuance of their Orders, which will be gratefully acknowledged, by the humble Servant,

Nathaniel NICHOLSON, jun.

N.B. All Persons indebted to the above Nathaniel NICHOLSON, sen. are requested forthwith to pay their Debts to him; and all Persons having Demands upon him, are desired to send in their Accounts, that they may be discharged.

15 December 1781

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On Monday last came on the election of an Alderman of the Great Ward of Mancroft, vacant by the death of Sir Thomas CHURCHMAN, Knt. when after the severest contest ever remembered, at two o'clock the books were closed, and the numbers appeared as follows:

For Mr John PATTESON - 171, Mr Thomas COLMAN - 150, Majority - 21. Whereupon Mr PATTESON was declared duly elected. After which his friends dined at the King's Head, and the day was spent with the usual demonstrations of joy.

To John PATTESON, Esq. Alderman Elect of the Great Ward of Mancroft.
God grant you life to wear the golden chain,
And may your offspring e'er attain the same;
Your generous soul claims every honest heart,
Words are too weak your virtues to impart.
St Stephen's, Dec. 15, 1781.

The cities of London and Westminster, the counties of Middlesex, Surrey, Kent, Essex, and Hertfordshire, and the borough of Southwark, are about to present humble Petitions to his Majesty on the alarming situation of public affairs, the decay of trade and manufacture, and the decrease of rents and value of property. It is expected this loyal and constitutional measure will be adopted in every county, city, and borough in the kingdom; and, that the Representatives will be intrusted to support the prayer of the petition in their legislative capacity.

Extract of a letter from Yarmouth, dated Dec 12.

"Our Merchants have set on foot a subscription for presenting Capt. NASMITH, of his Majesty's sloop Alderney, an elegant silver tea urn, as a testimony of their gratitude for his unexampled care and assiduity in the protection of their fishery and trade. Capt. WAGHORN, of the Fly, the other convoy for the fishery, is also to be presented with a large and handsome silver waiter. - May Such Gallant and Vigilant Officers Ever Be Rewarded.

William PAYNE, lately executed for piracy on this coast was yesterday hung in chains upon a gibbet, above fifty feet high, erected on the Denes for that Purpose."

On Saturday last was seized, near Tottington, in this county, by Mr William JACKSON, Officer of Excise, at Swaffham, with a party of the Huntingdonshire Rangers now quartered there, three carts, with fifty half ankers of Geneva, which they safely conducted to the Excise office in Swaffham aforesaid.

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On Thursday last the outhouse of Thomas REDHEAD, of Baburgh [sic - presumably Bawburgh, some 5 miles from Norwich ?] was broke into, and upwards of twenty turkies [sic] stolen therefrom. The same person lost several sacks of corn from his barn some weeks since. It is submitted to the consideration of the farmers in the neighbourhood of Norwich, if two or three of their servants armed were to patrole [sic] nightly, whether it would lead to a detection of these midnight felons, and be an effectual preservative of their property.

Last Tuesday, about eleven o'clock in the forenoon, a poor woman was robbed of a few shillings by a footpad, about a mile from Watton, in the road to Hingham. The money was what she had received at Watton for her allowance from that parish, her husband being in the militia.

On Wednesday night the cellar belonging to Mr PHILLIPS, the Sign of the Peacock, was broke open, the door being next the street, and four gallons of gin, a quantity of rum, cheese, several pounds of candles, etc stolen thereout. -- Scarce a night passes but robberies are committed.

Tuesday was committed to the Castle, by S. RASH, Esq., John COOK, charged on the oaths of several persons with stealing three guineas, the property of Ambrose DAWSON, of Dereham.

Tuesday last was married Mr TRIGG, taylor [sic], to Mrs BANKS, both of this city.

Monday last died Mrs Lydia TAPPER, of St John's Maddermarket, aged 70.

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Hindringham, Norfolk.
An Assignment in Trust.

William TOMPSON, of Hindringham aforesaid, Farmer and Miller, having assigned over his Effects in Trust for the equal Benefit of all his Creditors, they are requested to meet the Trustees at the Black Lion in Little Walsingham, on Monday the 24th of Dec. Instant, at eleven o'Clock in the Forenoon of the said Day; when and where a State of the said William TOMPSON's Affairs will be laid before them; and (that all the Debts of the Insolvent may be collected and ascertained) such of the said Creditors as cannot conveniently attend as above, may be pleased to send an Account of their Demands before the said Day to Thomas MENDHAM, of Briston.
     Note. At the above Meeting a Person will be appointed to receive such Debts and Sums of Money as are due to the said William TOMPSON, in Trade or otherwise, of which Notice will be given in this Paper; and till such Notice, those who are indebted to him are desired not to make Payment.

Whereas in the Night of the 20th of December last the House of Mr Matthew RUDD, deceased, in the Parish of St Mary Coslany, was broke into, and robbed of sundry Goods. Some malicious Persons have falsely asserted that the Widow of the said Matthew RUDD herself embezzled the said Goods, to the Prejudice of her Character. This is to give Notice, that whosoever after the Date hereof shall give Information of any Person guilty of the above Defamation, shall be handsomely rewarded, and the utmost Rigour of the Law shall be exerted. [signed] Ann RUDD.

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Jonas SILVEY and Co. beg Leave to inform their Friends, and the Public in general, that they will set out on Saturday the 22d of December, Instant, from the Yard of Jonas SILVEY, in St John's Madder-market, with Presents, to the Green Dragon, Bishopsgate-street, London. The Public may be assured that the utmost Care will be taken of such Presents intrusted [sic] to their Care, as they mean to deliver them themselves, on Christmas Eve, and Favours gratefully acknowledged, by their very humble Servant,
SILVEY and Co.

N.B. A Hearse and Mourning Coaches on the shortest Notice, and most reasonable Terms, by Jonas SILVEY.

22 December 1781

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Whereas the Person who went by the Name of Thomas TOMES, and who carried on the Business of a Carpenter, at Aylsham, in the County of Norfolk, has for some considerable Time past absented himself, and has left a considerable Quantity of Timber and other Effects upon the Premisses [sic] lately occupied by him, in Aylsham aforesaid; and whereas upon a Meeting of the principal Creditors of the said Thomas TOMES it was agreed, that if the said Thomas TOMES would sign over all his Effects to them before the 20th Day of January next, they would accept the same in full Discharge of their respective Demands; but if he refused to comply with this Offer, they would immediately cause all the said Goods to be sold, and pay the Money arising by such a Sale in an equal Proportion amongst the Creditors of the said Thomas TOMES. Now therefore this is given in Notice to the said Thomas TOMES, that if he before the said 20th Day of January next attends upon Mr William BRERETON, at Holt, in the said County, and makes a proper Assignment of all his said Effects, in Trust, for the equal Benefit of his Creditors, that they will accept the same in full Discharge of their Debts; but if he shall neglect or refuse to attend upon the said Mr BRERETON before the said 20th Day of January, that the Creditors will then cause all the said Effects to be sold for the Purposes aforesaid.
Holt, Dec. 14, 1781.

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Blakeney, Dec.17, 1781.

Judith BOND, Widow and Executrix of Thomas BOND, late of Blakeney, in the County of Norwich, Coal Merchant, deceased, takes this Opportunity of informing the Public, that she had declined the Business of selling Coals, and returns her sincere and hearty Thanks to all her Customers for their former Favours; and all Persons who stand indebted to the said Judith BOND, are here requested to pay the same to her, or her Ostler, within two Months from the Date hereof, or they will be prosecuted for the same without any further Notice.

To be Sold by Auction, by Henry TAGG, from Walsingham, On Friday December 28, and following Day, All the Farming Stock, Implements of Husbandry, and Household Furniture, of Mr Robert BECK, at his House in Tittleshall; comprising four Draught Horses, three Fillies, nine profitable Cows, two Heifers, Pigs, a good Waggon [sic], two Road Carts, Plough, Harrows, and other Utensils in the Farming Business; also seven Beds, complete, a Thirty-hour Clock, a very complete Coal Range, Drawers, Chairs, Tables, and Beer Vessels, with Dairy and Brewing Utensils. N.B. Each Day's Sale begins at Ten o'Clock. -- The Stock and the Goods may be viewed each Morning preceding the Sale. Note. Catalogues may be had at Mileham, Dereham, Fakenham, Burnham, at the Place of Sale, and of the Auctioneers, Walsingham.

To be Lett [sic], and entered upon immediately, a genteel capital House, in Little Walsingham, in Norfolk, late in the Occupation of Mr Nathaniel COWPER, deceased; consisting of a Hall and two Parlours in Front, a Study, Kitchen, Barn, Stables, and other convenient Outhouses, a Yard, a Walled in Garden, with the Best of Fruit-trees, and about three Acres of inclosed Pasture Land near the Dwelling-house, with or without a Cottage adjoining.

Note. Enquire of Mr Nathaniel COWPER, of North Elmham, or of Mr Elisha GIRDLESTONE, Attorney, at Holt, both in the said County, or of Mr John FLEMING, Surgeon, at Little Walsingham aforesaid, who will shew [sic] the Premisses [sic].

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On Monday last the Rev. John BUXTON, the younger, Clerk, M.A. was instituted to the rectories of Carleton Rode and Bunwell, in this county, on the presentation of John BUXTON, Esq.

On Thursday last two cod smacks towed a large Dutch hospital ship into Blakeney harbour, belonging to the Dutch East India Company, which had broke from her moorings in the Texel and was driven out to sea in a hard gale of wind, without any of the necessities of life to support them; there were 70 sick on board, and thirty of them not able to get out of their hammocks; one is since dead, and the others, we hear, are to be removed to Yarmouth prison.

On Saturday last an inquisition was taken before Thomas MARKS, gent. on view of the body of Henry GIBBS, horse-dealer, late of Tharston, in the 85th year of his age, who fell from his horse, near Harford-Bridge, and was killed on the spot. The jury found their verdict accidental death, and the horse a deodand of the value of 2 shillings and 6 pence.

Saturday last was committed to the city gaol, by John MORSE, Esq., Mayor, Philip TAYLOR, on suspicion of stealing four silk handkerchiefs, the property of Messrs SIELY and WRIGHT. Also detained on suspicion of stealing and carrying away two pairs of worsted stockings, the property of Hannah KEER.

Same day was committed by Roger KERRISON, Esq., William DIX, late of Skeyton in this county, for having fraudulently obtained from James FULCHER, one guinea, with whom he left a box as security for the same, in which he pretended a considerable quantity of china-ware was contained, but on opening the box, a quantity of stones packed up in straw only were found.

Tuesday last, Lancelot HOWLET, of this city, was convicted before Roger KERRISON, Esq., of carrying a gun, and hunting with dogs to destroy game on the lands of Sir John BERNEY, Bart. at Kirby, and being a person not qualified so to do, paid the penalty.

Tuesday was committed to the Castle by John FENN, Esq., Benjamin JESSOP of Weasenham, charged on the oath of Thomas GUNTON, of Tittleshall, wheelwright, on a violent suspicion of stealing a quantity of ash wood, from out of a wheelwright's yard, the property of Francis GUNTON, of Weasenham, aforesaid, which he since confessed.

Same day was committed by Thomas DURRANT, Esq., Elizabeth IVES, of Hoveton St Peter, charged on suspicion of stealing one linen gown, one stuff gown, one pair of silver cased buckles, two silk handkerchiefs, and two caps, the property of Amy CHAMBERLAIN, which she has confessed.

On Monday last the 9th instant the house of Mr Thomas ATHOW, of Holt, was broke into by some person or persons unknown, who forced open a bureau, but as it contained only some writings, they made off without any booty.

A few days since as one FLEWPOT, a charcoal-burner, at Guist, was returning home from Norwich, he rode his horse into a piece of water, near the side of the road; the horse endeavouring to drink, pulled him off the saddle into the water, whereby he was suffocated, although it was not a foot deep.

Thursday last was married, Chapman IVES, Esq., of Coltishall, to Miss RANSOME, of Wymondham.

On Tuesday last was married at St Peter's church, the Rev. Mr NICHOLS, to Miss MORPHEW, of this city.

Last week died at Yarmouth, Mr Parsons CUSTANCE, an eminent surgeon.

Last week died, greatly lamented, aged 73, Mr Robert SCOTTEN, farmer at Aldeby, in this county.

A few days since died, at the seat of Sir Martin FOLKES, Bart. of Hillington, in this county, the celebrated Mr Thomas WILDMAN. We hear his sudden death prevented his discovering to his kind protector, which he had promised to do, his particular and entertaining method of managing bees.

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Norwich Third Subscription Ball will be held at Chapel-field-house on Tuesday, January 1, 1782.
Brampton Gurdon DILLINGHAM, Esq., Steward.

Aylsham Assembly will be on Wednesday next, the 26th instant. Thomas DURRANT, Esq., John B. PETRE, Esq., -- Stewards.

East Dereham First Subscription Assembly will be on Tuesday, Jan 1, 1782. Non-subscribers Tickets at 3 shillings each. Note. Tickets to be had at the King's Arms, and George Inn, East Dereham.

Lynn Subscription Assembly will be on Wednesday, December 26, 1781. Edmund ROLFE, Esq., Robert HALES, Esq., -- Stewards.

Swaffham Third Subscription Assembly will be on Thursday, January 3, 1782.
H.W. WILSON, Esq., William BIRCH, Esq., -- Stewards.

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In the night of Saturday last, a number of poachers entered the plantation in Blickling, belonging to the Earl of BUCKINGHAM. Having fired several shots, the keepers were alarmed, and on coming up a desperate affray ensued, in which the keepers were so violently beat and bruised with their guns and large clubs, armed with iron spikes, that Jacob BLYTH is since dead, and the life of James GIBBONS despaired of. For particulars see advertisement in the next columns. [Appears later below.]

Last Sunday morning, between one and four o'Clock, some thieves broke into the house of Mr James YOUNGS, in St Martin's at Oak Lane, and stole thereout several articles, with which they got off undiscovered. -- See advertisement. [Appears later below]

On Wednesday afternoon as ten men, who had engaged to work on the fortifications at Yarmouth, was passing over the Broad at Barton Turf, on their way to that place, by some accident the boat overset, and they all perished.

The prisoners in the City Gaol return their most grateful thanks to John MORSE, Esq., Mayor, for a dinner of beef and plumb-pudding [sic], a threepenny loaf and a quart of beer each, on Christmas day. -- Also to two unknown benefactors, one of whom left half a guinea, the other seven shillings and sixpence.

Thursday last died at Thetford, in the 71st year of her age, Mrs Rebecca SPRATT, relict of the late Mr Isaac SPRATT, Attorney at Law, of this city.

On Sunday Morning died, in St Gregory's, in the 66th year of his age, Mr John WATSON who passed a life of virtue and benevolence, and was exceeded by no one in the several characters of husband, father, and friend.

We are sorry to find, that, the musical world have sustained a considerable loss in the death of master CROTCH, of this city, whose extempore performances on the organ so much astonished the world during the last two years. -- Lond. papers.

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R. PUNCHARD, Upholder and Appraiser, begs Leave to return his sincere Thanks to his Customers, and so inform them, and the Public in general, that he is removed from his Shop, Magdalen-street, to the Top of Elm Hill, (the House late Dr MANNING's) where he solicits a Continuance of their Favours, as he has already laid in all Kinds of Upholstery Goods, Carpets, Paper Hangings, etc etc which he is determined to sell on the lowest Terms, and hoses to merit the Attention of the Public, which Favours will be gratefully acknowledged.
Note. Beds ready standing. -- Best Price for Goose Feathers and Bees Wax.
N.B. An exceeding good and convenient House and Shop in Magdalen- street to be lett [sic], and entered upon immediately.

Whereas in the Night of Sunday, the 23d of December, Instant, Sixteen or Eighteen Poachers entered the Plantations in Blickling, belonging to the Earl of Buckingham, near adjoining his Park, and in his own Occupation, where they shot 14 or 15 Times; and on the Keepers being alarmed, and going there with their Assistants, the said Poachers threatened their Lives, swearing they would shoot them, and did violently assault and most cruelly beat and wound them, with their Guns and large Clubs, armed with Iron Spikes, insomuch that Jacob BLYTH, one of the Keeper's Assistants, is since dead by the Wounds which he then received, and the Life of James GIBONS [sic], another of the Assistants, greatly despaired of, and others of such Assistants most dangerously bruised and wounded.

For the Discovery and bringing to Justice these violent and inhuman Offenders, A Reward Of One Hundred Pounds is hereby offered to any Person or Persons who shall first make Discovery of them, so as they may be prosecuted to Conviction, by applying to Mr Robert COPEMAN, of Blickling.

[signed] Robert COPEMAN.

N.B. One of the Poachers appeared to be a very tall stout Man, wore a long white Slop, and had with him a rough coated light coloured Water Spaniel.

N.B. It being supposed that some of the Poachers may Have Marks of Blows upon them, it is therefore earnestly recommended to such Persons as live in a Neighbourhood where suspected Poachers usually dwell, to make Observation of such as may have received Blows, or any outward and visible Hurts, as the same may probably tend to a Discovery of the guilty Persons.

N.B. They left behind them a round Hat, with a pale blue Lining, and very bloody, also the broken Stocks of two Guns.

Dec. 28, 1781.

Whereas in the Morning of Sunday last, between the Hours of one and four, the House of James YOUNGS, the Sign of the Fox and Goose, in St Martin's at Oak Lane, was broke open by some Person or Persons unknown, who stole thereout about 2 pounds [weight] of Candles, a Cannister [sic] of Tea, a large Quantity of Eggs, a Till, containing between forty and fifty Shillings, and several other Articles. Whoever will give Information of the Person or Persons who committed the above Burglary, so as that he or they may be taken, and prosecuted to Conviction, shall receive Two Guineas as Reward, from me,
James YOUNGS.

Hindringham, Norfolk, 27 Dec., 1781.
TOMPSON's Windmill.

Situate in Hindringham aforesaid, together with one Rood and twenty Perches of Freehold Land on which it stands, will be Sold by Auction, at the Black Lion, in Little Walsingham, by Henry TAGG, Upholder, Appraiser, and Auctioneer, on Tuesday the 8th Day of January, 1782, between the Hours of eleven and three, subject to such Conditions of Sale as will then and there be produced. At which Time and Place the several Persons who are indebted to Mr TOMPSON are requested to attend and pay their respective Debts to his Trustees without further Delay; or before that Day to Thomas MENDHAM, Briston, Norfolk.

Note. The said Windmill, etc may be viewed any Day before the Auction. Mr Stephen WARNES, of Hindringham aforesaid, will shew [sic] the Premisses [sic].

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Yarmouth.

By Desire of the Officers now in Yarmouth, By his Majesty's Servants, from the Theatre-Royal Norwich, at the New Theatre in Yarmouth, on Saturday December 29, 1781, will be presented a Comedy, called The School for Scandal, And the Musical Farce of The Deserter.

And on Monday, Positively the last Night of performing this Season, For the Yearly Benefit of Mr BARRETT, Will be presented a Comedy, called Much Ado About Nothing. Singing between the Acts by Mrs WESTON. With an Interlude, taken from Massinger, containing the Defence of the Stage, on an Accusation brought before the Roman Senate. With a Farce, never performed here, called The Divorce.

Tickets to be had of Mr BARRETT, at Mr SEAMAN's in the Market-place, and at the usual Places.

Norwich.

The Theatre-Royal, Norwich, will open on Wednesday January 2, 1782, with a comedy called The Conscious Lovers.

Myrtle, [played by] Mr CHARLTON, And Indiana [played by] Mrs CHARLTON. Being their first Appearance on this Stage. To which will be added a Farce, called Neck or Nothing.

And on Thursday will be performed The Merchant of Venice, and the Farce of Love a-la- Mode. The parts of Shylock and Sir Archy Macksarcasn [best guess as rather smudged], by Mr WADDY, Being his first Appearance on this Stage. To begin at Six o'Clock.

Tickets to be had of Mr DOVE, at his office, of whom Places for the Boxes may be taken. Note. Constant Fires have been kept this Fortnight.

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Norwich, Dec 27, 1781.

All Persons that are any ways indebted to the Estate and Effects of Mr Henry COXFORD, late of the City of Norwich, Surgeon, deceased, are desired to pay the same to Mr Philip PEDDER, of Cringleford, in the County of Norfolk, Miller, within one Month from the Date hereof, otherwise they will be sued for the same without further Notice.

Bramerton School, For Boarders and Day-Scholars.

Is now kept by John HAMNAL, who teaches Reading, Spelling, the English Grammar, Writing, Arithmetic, and Book-keeping.

He respectfully hopes the Neighbourhood will continue their kind Encouragement to the School, and begs Leave to assure the Parents and Friends of the Children intrusted to his Care, that a strict Attention will be paid to their Morals and Behaviour, as well as to their Improvement in Learning.

Mary HAMNAL proposes likewise to open a School this Quarter, and will teach all Kinds of Plain-work in the neatest and best Manner.

The House is on Bramerton Common, in a pleasant, healthy Situation, within four Miles of Norwich. Note. Boarding, etc on the most moderate Terms.

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