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Copyright © Pat Newby
May 2007
Norfolk Chronicle Extracts from September 20th 1783
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 1, column 1
Sunday and Monday's Post.
London, Saturday, Sept. 13.
From the London Gazette.
Constantinople, August 8.
The unseasonable weather still continues here with little variation, but the mortality occasioned by the contagion seems to increase, more people having been carried off, during the last three days, than in so short an interval at the time of the memorable plague in 1778.
During the greatest part of the last war with the Turks, the Russian Empire was torn and distracted by the domestic contentions fomented by the rebel Pugastchesse, and the turbulence of the discontented Tartar tribes; but in despite of these disadvantages, by an almost unexampled rapidity of conquest, she reduced her adversary to the most abject state of humiliation. Reduced as are the armies of the Grand Seignior in strength and spirit, it is next to an impossibility that they should maintain a successful opposition to the prowess of the Empress, in whose cause the German Princes, by a general confederacy, are preparing to unsheathe the sword, while the great Maritime Powers (France, however, alone excepted) are heartily disposed to admit her Imperial Majesty's ships into their respective ports, and otherwise yield her every possible assistance, short of rendering themselves actual parties in the contest.
Page 1, column 4
To be Sold,
by John HICKLING, Appraiser and Auctioneer, On Monday next the 22d Instant, at the Farm-house now Mrs STANLEY's, late Mrs JUDE's, in Hingham, in Norfolk,
All the Farming Stock, Implements of Husbandry, Dairy and Brewing Utensils, of which there is some of almost every Kind and Sort, and House-hold Furniture.
Note. The Sale to begin at Ten o'Clock in the Forenoon.
Page 2, column 2
We hear that Messrs RANSOMEs and Co. ironmongers in this city, have obtained his Majesty's Royal Letters Patent for securing the invention, property, and exclusive sale of cast-iron plates for roofs of houses.
Thursday last Mr William WOOLVERTON was chosen master of one of the charity schools in this city, in the room of Mr HARVEY, deceased.
In addition to our former lists of company at Yarmouth, we are desired to insert the following names: - Sir Harbord HARBORD, M.P., Mr T. WATSON, Mr W. TAYLOR, Mr and the Miss BROWNs, Mr Counsellor PRESTON, Mr LINCOLN, Mr and Mrs LUCAS, Mr T. WADE, Mrs and the Miss ESDENs, Mr ANGUISH, Rev. Mr BOYCAT and family, Capt. ROBERTS, Mr and Mrs WESTON, Capt. and Mrs PAINE, Rev. Mr and Mrs NICOL, Capt. FISHER, Miss JENNER, Rev. Mr HILL and Miss ELINGSTONE, Lieut. TAUNTON, Mr and Mrs TROTMAN, Mr and Mrs HARVEY, Capt. MAPES and family, Mr and Mrs NELSON, Col. CAMPBELL, Capt. VINCENT, Mr and Mrs KNIGHTS, Capt. CUBITT, Mr BARBER and family, Mr P. RACKHAM, Mr WORSHIP, Mr and Mrs WASHPOLE, Rev. Mr J. TURNER, etc, etc, etc.
A correspondent, who has visited Yarmouth this season, recommends a still further attention to the accommodation of strangers of all ranks. Though the inns and lodging-houses are good and reasonable, yet a tavern, hotel, and coffee-house, is much wanted. The warm-baths are not so extensive and convenient as they ought to be; and the rooms should be opened every morning for public-breakfasting, attended by a proper band of music. Better music is also wanted at the assemblies, and a Master of Ceremonies to regulate precedency, etc.
On Wednesday last arrived in Yarmouth Roads, the Pylades sloop of war of 18 guns, Capt. OSBORNE.
Same day near seventy Dutch fishing boats arrived at Yarmouth's quay. Tomorrow begins what is called the Dutch fair.
Last week arrived in Yarmouth Roads, the Brazen cutter, of 14 guns, Lieut. J. J. TAUNTON, stationed on this coast against the smugglers.
We are informed that a great deal of company will be at Swaffham next week, that much diversion is expected, that the race-ground is in most excellent order, the East Norfolk band are engaged, and that every other method has been adopted to contribute to the delight and amusement of the company.
Page 2, columns 2 and 3
On Wednesday last, Joshua HOWES, of Wymondham, pump-maker, and his apprentice James FICKLING, having been at work in the forenoon at the bottom of a well in Deopham, and being both drawn up together in a chain to go to dinner, when they got to the top of the well, before they could be discharged from the chain, the rope which was fastened thereto broke, which occasioned them both to fall with great violence to the bottom, by means of which fall, the said James FICKLING broke his leg in a terrible manner; he was carried to the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital on Wednesday evening, and there are great hopes of his recovery; the said James HOWES received no hurt. The well is 36 feet deep.
Page 2, column 3
On Thursday last, between five and six o'clock, Aaron POLACK, a Jew who travels with glass, was robbed by two men of five guineas and fifteen shillings on the road leading to the George at Catton, near Mr BEEVOR's walled close. One of them had trowsers [sic] on, brown coat, round hat, and a scar on the left side of his face; the other had on a fustian coat, and his hair queued.
Last Saturday evening, a young woman was assaulted by a man in the dress of a soldier, in a passage near the Assembly-house, who pulled off her black silk hat and cap, with which he escaped undiscovered.
On the 30th of last month after a severe illness, which she bore with great fortitude, died Miss COLE, only daughter of Mr Robert COLE, of Tunstead, in this county, who so truly discharged the social duties during the short period of her abode on earth, as to render her memory ever dear to her afflicted family and friends.
Last week died, at Carleton, near this city, Mrs PHILLIPPO, wife of Mr PHILLIPPO, Attorney of that place.
Last week died, in London, Mr John BROWNE, formerly an eminent manufacturer in St Giles' parish, in this city.
On Saturday last died, after a long, severe, and most painful illness (having nearly completed his 78th year), Mr William WEATHERILL, late an eminent apothecary in this city, which profession he exercised more than fifty years with the strictest credit to himself and justice to his patients. Having retired from business about four years, he at length died as had always lived -- "an honest man."
On Saturday last died, George TASBURGH, of Bodney, in this county, Esq. -- He was very much respected by his tenants and neighbours, and truly esteemed by all within the circle of his acquaintance, as a polite gentleman and good landlord.
On Monday morning last died, Mr Jehosophat POSTLE, in the 71st year of his age, of an asthma, which had been for twelve months past increasing upon him. He was eminent for his profound abilities, and amiable in his private conduct, uniformly dignifying the practice of an attorney, with the better practice of "a peace-maker."
On Thursday died, at Yarmouth, Mrs GIBBS, wife of Mr GIBBS, on the Deanes, near Steel-gate.
Extempore.
On the Death of that most ingenious and worthy ornament of the society, Mr BEWLY, the Philosopher of Great Massingham, in Norfolk.
If wisdom, truth, and honour all combine
To form POPE's "noblest work of God" divine;
Heav'n will approve what we on earth do tell,
"He was a man of whom all men spoke well."
Norwich, Sept. 14, 1783. [signed] Z.
Norwich, Sept. 19, 1783.
Corn and Coal Trade.
John CLOVER, Corn Buyer and Coal-Dealer, having taken the Granaries and Coal Bynns [sic] late Mr Theophilus EDWARD's, Merchant, deceased, situated in Wymondham, in Norfolk, solicits the Continuance of the Favours of Mr EDWARD's Friends and Customers, and also of the Farmers in general.
Constant Attendance will be given at the underneath mentioned Places for the buying of Corn, and a full Market Price may be depended on for all Sorts of Grain, according to Quality and well Dressing.
Corn Bought,
At Marlingford Mills every Day (Sundays excepted). -- The White Hart, Wymondham, on Fridays.
Corn bought in the City of Norwich.
At the Hand, in St Benedict's, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday Mornings till Eleven o'Clock. -- The Bear, in the Market-place, from Eleven till Two. -- The White Swan, St Peter's, from Two till Evening.
Places of Delivery for Corn.
St George's, St Michael Coslany, and King street, Norwich, -- At Wymondham and at Marlingford Mills (for wheat only).
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To be Sold,
An Estate in Tibenham, in the County of Norfolk, consisting of a Messuage, with Barn, Stable, and other Outhouses, and of several Inclosures of good Land contiguous thereto, containing together about 60 Acres, the greatest Part of which is Freehold, now under Lease to William GOODERHAM, for a Term of Seven Years, Five of which are unexpired, at the Rent of 40 pounds per Annum.
Also an Estate in Banham, consisting of a Messuage, Barn, Stable, and other convenient Outhouses, and of several Inclosures of Land, containing together about 42 Acres (Part Freehold and Part Copyhold), now in the Occupation of Thomas REYNOLDS, at the yearly Rent of 30 pounds and upwards.
And also a Messuage, in Banham aforesaid, being a well-accustomed Public-house, and known by the Name or Sign of the Chequer, with Barn, Stable, and other convenient Outhouses, and several Inclosures of rich Land adjoining (Part Free and Part Copyhold), now in the Occupation of John RUSH, at the Rent of 16 pounds 16 shillings per Annum.
Enquire for further Particulars of Mr ALGAR, at Old Buckenham, in the said County.
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Whereas Lydia TEASDELL, the Daughter of James TEASDELL, of Colney, near Norwich, Blacksmith, did on or about the 9th of September, inst. leave the house of the said James TEASDELL, and has not since been heard of; and the said James TEASDELL being apprehensive that some accident may have happened to his said Daughter, gives this Public Notice, that whoever can give an Account of his said Daughter to him, or to Messrs. WILKIN, Merchants, Norwich, so as she may be found, shall receive Two Guineas Reward for their Trouble, and all reasonable Charges paid; and if the said Lydia TEASDELL is living, and will return to her said Father and Mother, she shall be kindly received by them. -- The said Lydia TEASDELL had on when she went away a close Cap, a red Cross-bar Silk Handkerchief upon her Head, dark Hair, tall, rather thin made, is sixteen Years old, a short Bedgown, Lilac striped, a green flowered loose Stuff Satin Petticoat, and a Pair of Silver Shoe- buckles in her Shoes, marked with the letters L.T.
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.