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Extracts from March 16th 1782

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May 2005

Norfolk Chronicle Extracts from March 16th 1782

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.

Page 2, columns 2 & 3

Yesterday the freemen of the Great Northern ward unanimously elected Charles WESTON, jun. Esq., an Alderman of Colgate, in the place of Mr THURLOW.

On Wednesday died, Mrs EMERSON, wife of Thomas EMERSON, Gent., one of the Common Council for the Great Ward of Conisford.

Saturday was committed to the castle the noted John EWSTON, who was capitally convicted with SKIPPER, for diverse highway robberies, and who received his Majesty's most gracious pardon, on condition of his entering, and continuing to serve as a soldier in his Majesty's service in the East Indies; he was accordingly sworn and put on board one of the East Indiamen. He was apprehended at Lynn, for being found at large, and not giving a satisfactory account of how he got his liberty, was committed as above.

Page 2, column 3

Our correspondent at Corton has favoured us with the following melancholy account of the damage the shipping sustained by the high winds, on Tuesday and Wednesday last, near that place: -- The Millbank, of Lynn, John RITETRIE, master, to the westward, with wheat, said to be totally lost; crew all saved. -- The Anstruther, of Dunbar, Robert TAYLOR, master, in ballast, from London to Lynn; crew saved, and it is thought the ship will. -- The Francis, of Yarmouth, a Hull trader; all saved, and the ship likely to be so. -- The John and Betsey, of Burnham, Robert HOOKE, master, from London, in ballast; crew saved, and it is supposed the ship will. -- A large light brig, from Sunderland, name unknown; ship quite spoiled, but the crew saved. -- The Unity, of Burlington, John ESARD, master, to London, with cord; ship, master, and three men lost, one man and one boy saved. -- A large Swedish ship lost on the Newtop; the crew, consisting of 22, saved by a boat from Yarmouth, at the most imminent hazard. -- The Sophia Magdalen, Jacob AKERMAN, master, bound to Newcastle, for coals for Lisbon, went on shore on Thursday morning last.

The five first mentioned ships are all on shore between Yarmouth Piers and Corton. -- The Unity went ashore on Thursday morning on Lowestoft Beach.

We hear from Thornham, in this county, that the proprietors of the large brig, called the Sally, of Hull, (mentioned in our paper the second instant) very and amply and most generously rewarded the salvagers thereof, by paying into the hands of Mr John COLLISON, merchant of that place, the sum of 200 guineas, which was by him on Thursday last equally divided among them, according to their customary way of sharing whatever they catch, or take up at sea, which gave general satisfaction, and afforded very great comfort and relief to many large and distressed families, who (through the almost total destruction of the oyster and other fishery on that coast) were reduced to the utmost penury.

We are further informed, that the said ship received so little damage, that she passed by Thornham on Wednesday last, to the port of London, where she was bound. It was 1600 guineas the Captain offered the Dutch prize master as a ransome [sic], instead of 116, as mentioned by mistake in our last account, but was rejected with contempt.

Thursday morning last, a fire broke out at Swardeston, occasioned by a spark of fire flying from the foul chimney of a cottage, into the wicket of a barn, which set fire to some pease straw, and in a short space of time consumed the barn, belonging to Mr Robert SMITH, lately built, with a quantity of pease, etc and a stable adjoining.

Last week was married at Catfield, Mr Henry PERKINS, son of William PERKINS, Esq., of Coltishall, to Miss BOWEN, of Catfield, an agreeable young lady, with a genteel fortune.

On Monday last died, in his 46th year, John THURLOW, Esq., younger brother to Edward, Lord THURLOW, Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, and to Thomas, Lord Bishop of Lincoln, and Dean of S. Paul's. He was elected an Alderman of Colgate ward December 5, 1775; served the office of Sheriff in 1774; and Mayor of this city in 1779.

A few days since died, at Wroxham, Mr GREEN, a reputable farmer.

Saturday last died, in the 60th year of his age, Mr Richard LADLE, a considerable farmer, at Rackheath.

Downham, Norfolk.
Notice to Creditors and Debtors.

Whereas Robert PLUMMER, of Downham Market, Collar Maker, hath assigned his Stock and Effects unto Mr Bartholomew RAMSEY, of Stow Bardolph, in the said County, and Mr James MOON, of Downham, aforesaid, Victualler, in trust for his Creditors. Notice is hereby given to all such Creditors to transmit an Account of their respective Debts to the said Bartholomew RAMSEY, and James MOON, on or before the eighth Day of April next, in order that they may receive a proportionable Dividend of the Monies arising from the Stock and Effects of the said Robert PLUMMER; and all Persons who stand indebted to the said Robert PLUMMER, are desired forthwith to pay their respective Debts to the said Bartholomew RAMSEY, and James MOON, they being authorised to receive the same.

Page 2, column 4

The Proprietors of the Stage Coaches from the Angel Inn, Norwich, and Swan with Two Necks, Lad-Lane, London, Return Thanks for the Encouragement with which their Endeavours to serve the Public have hitherto been rewarded, and still ambitious of preserving to themselves that Degree of Pre-eminence which they have for many years possessed, they mean (in Addition to the Coaches now travelling from the above Inns, as usual) to set up a New Light Coach, On a Plan the most expeditious and soft, at the same Time that it is the most elegant and convenient ever yet adopted; Therefore on Wednesday Morning, the third Day of April, 1782, precisely at Five o'Clock, A Carriage, Call'd The Partie Carree,

Will set out from the Angel Inn, Norwich, to the Swan, Lad-lane, London, by way of Bury and Sudbury, and will continue to travel from Norwich every Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday Mornings; from London every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday Mornings, precisely at Five o'Clock each Morning; to carry Four Inside Passengers only, at Twenty-one Shillings each, and One on the Box at Twelve Shillings, and to carry no Luggage except what belongs to the Passengers, or such small Parcels as may be put into the Seats, or taken up on the Road.

The following Coaches from the above Inns, as under:

Postcoach.
     Six Insides, at 18 shillings.
     Outsides, 10 shillings and 6 pence each.
     From Norwich, Mon. Wed. and Frid.
     From London, Sun. Tues. and Thurs.
     At ten o'Clock each Night.
Road.
     Norwich to Tivetshall 15 miles.
     Tivetshall to Botesdale 12 miles.
     Botesdale to Bury 15 miles.
     Bury to Sudbury 16 miles.
     Sudbury to Braintree 15 miles.
     Braintree to Margareting 16 miles.
     Margareting to Rumford 13 miles.
     Rumford to London 12 miles.

Machine.
     Six insides, at 18 shillings.
     Outsides, 10 shillings and 6 pence each.
     From Norwich, Sun. Tues. and Thurs.
     From London, Mon. Wed. and Frid.
     At ten o'Clock each Night.
Road
     Norwich to Scole 20 miles.
     Scole to Needham 17 miles.
     Needham to Cobdock 10 miles.
     Cobdock to Colchester 14 miles.
     Colchester to Hatfield 16 miles.
     Hatfield to Ingatestone 12 miles.
     Ingatestone to Rumford 12 miles.
     Rumford to London 12 miles.

Page 3, column 1

Mary GOSTLING, Widow of Mr Thomas GOSTLING, late of Norwich, Plumber, Glazier, and House Painter, humbly solicits the Continuance of the Favours of her late Husband's Customers, and of the Public in general, and assures them, that she will use her utmost Endeavours that the Business shall be conducted in their various Branches by proper and experienced Workmen, and in the best and most reasonable Manner. All Persons to whom the said Thomas GOSTLING stood indebted, are desired to deliver in an Account of their Debts to his Widow and Executrix.

N.B. A neat Tenement in St John's Maddermarket to lett [sic]. Enquire as above.

Page 3, column 2

To be Lett [sic], and entered upon immediately, or at Lady-day next, a large and convenient House, pleasantly situated in the Market place at Northwalsham, now in the Occupation of Miss DOWNES, who on account of ill Health is obliged to decline her School.
     The Situation is well adapted for that Purpose, and the Furniture may be had with the House, also half an Acre of Land (if required).
     For Particulars enquire of Miss DOWNES, of Northwalsham, aforesaid, Mr John WELLS, St Michael at Plea, Norwich, or Mr Thomas MACK, at Tunstead.

To be Lett [sic], and entered upon at Lady-day next, a small House in Salhouse, with a Coach House and Stable for six Horses, with or without four Acres of Land, now in the Occupation of Henry NEGUS, Esq. -- The House is well adapted for a single Person, or a small Family; the Apartments are commodious, and the Situation very healthy. -- It will be lett [sic] free of Rates and Taxes.
     Enquire of Mr Samuel HARMER, Attorney, in Norwich, or of the Rev. Daniel COLLYER, at Wroxham, who will send a Person to shew [sic] the Premisses [sic]. This will be advertised no more.

Page 3, column 4

To Millers.

To be Sold by Auction, On Thursday the 28th Day of March, 1782, at the House of Mr George SMITH, being the Queen's Head Inn, in Downham Market, between the Hours of five and seven in the Evening, subject to such Conditions of Sale as will be there produced.

A Good-accustomed Wind Corn Mill, situated in Downham Market aforesaid, in an eligible Place for carrying on an extensive Trade, with a Dressing Mill and Furniture, in compleat [sic] Repair, now in the Occupation of Alexander SHELTON.

For Particulars enquire of Mr B. RAMSEY, at Stow, near Downham.

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.