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Extracts from November 29th 1783

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June 2007

Norfolk Chronicle Extracts from November 29th 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 2, column 3

On Monday last the Rev. John DENNISON, clerk, B.A. was instituted to the rectory of Great Hauteboys, in this county, on the presentation of Mrs Mary HOWARD, of Norfolk-street, Strand, London, widow of the late Dr HOWARD.

Tuesday a horse belonging to Captain RANDALL, of Shottisham, ran away with Master BROWN, a young gentleman about fourteen years of age, and brother to Mrs RANDALL, down the gaol-hill, into the Market-place, and running violently against the post at Mr WARDLAW's corner, on the Gentleman's walk, the horse was killed on the spot. The young gentleman did not receive any material injury.

A short time since as Mr Robert HAYCOCK, merchant, of Wells next the Sea, in this county, and Captain FAIRWEATHER, were returning in the evening from Lynn Regis to Wells aforesaid in a post- chaise, in a field between Houghton and Bagthorpe, the horses, unperceived by the drowsy driver, drew out of the road and suddenly fell from the brow to the bottom of a deep marle-pit. The chaise, after several turnings in the descent, settled with its front towards the horizon. The Captain instantly pushed out the remains of one of the fore glasses, sprang out at the window, and forthwith assisted Mr HAYCOCK to escape the same way. It is very remarkable, and little less than miraculous, although the chaise fell down about fifteen feet, and was nearly demolished by the fall, yet neither Mr HAYCOCK, the Captain, the driver, nor his horses received any harm.

We hear that the parishioners of Swaffham, in this county, have collected the sum of twenty-seven pounds towards the relief of the poor sufferers by fire at Potton, out of gratitude for the liberal assistance they formerly received from the public under a similar calamity.

Last Tuesday was married at St Gregory's, Mr Thomas HAWKINS, grocer, to Miss BARDWELL, both of this city.

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On Monday se'nnight died at South Creak, the Rev. William FISHER, vicar of South Creak aforesaid, as also of Toft Trees, and West Basham, all in this county; he was a kind and affectionate husband, and indulgent father, a good neighbour, and sincere friend; and is universally regretted by all his friends and acquaintance, and most deservedly lamented by a disconsolate widow and numerous young family.

Last week died at Bircham Newton, in this county after a long illness, which he bore with patience and resignation, Mr Henry BLYTH, a very considerable farmer of that place.

Last week died, in the 87th year of her age, Mrs Mary FULLER, relict of Mr James FULLER, late of this city, yarn factor.

On Sunday last died, at Mr John TUTHILL's, in St George's Colgate, Norwich, Mrs Susannah SCARLIN, relict of the late Mr Roger SCARLIN, of Sudbury, Suffolk, in the 79th year of her age.

Sunday last died, in the 62d year of her age, Mrs Mary JAY, who for several years kept the Ship Tavern, in the London-lane, in this City.

On Monday last died, Mrs DIXON, widow of Mr DIXON, formerly a plumber and glazier, in this city.

On Tuesday last died Mr Frederick FRIDAY, staymaker; he was near forty years a native of Berlin. His remains were interred in the D---- [word is smudged] Chapel in this city.

On Thursday died Mrs JARMY, wife of Mr JARMY, fellmonger, in this city.

On Saturday last Francis JEARY, of this city, journeyman tanner, was committed to our castle by Roger KERRISON, Esq., for destroying hares and pheasants with guns, in the night of the 20th inst. (with two others not yet taken) in a plantation near the house of Sir William JERNINGHAM, at Costessey.

The prisoners in the city gaol return their sincere thanks to Gilbert BROWNSMITH, Esq., for a good hot dinner, a three-penny loaf, and a quart of beer each, which proved a great relief to many poor and distressed objects.

Page 3, column 1

Aylsham Assembly will be on Wednesday, the 3d of December.
     [signed] Thomas DURRANT, Esq.,}
     Robert MARSHAM, jun. Esq.,} Stewards.

East Dereham First Subscription Assembly will be on Monday the 8th of December, 1783.
     [signed] B.G. DILLINGHAM, Esq., Charles COLLYER, Esq., }Stewards.
     Tickets to be had at the Assembly Room.

Mr VERNON,
Dancing Master, at Lynn,

Begs Leave to acquaint his Friends, that his Ball will be at Swaffham on Monday the 8th of December, at Fakenham the 10th, and at Wells the 17th.

November 27, 1783.

All Persons to whom Mr Thomas SEPPINGS, late of Heath House, in the Parish of Fakenham, in the County of Norfolk, deceased, stood indebted at the Time of his Death, are requested to send an Account of their respective Demands within one Month from this Day, that the same may be discharged, to Mrs Phillippa SEPPINGS, of Fakenham aforesaid, Executrix, or to Mr Hamond GWYN, of Pensthorp, in the County of Norfolk, Executor. And all Persons who stood indebted to the said Mr SEPPINGS, are requested to pay such Debts immediately to the said Executrix or Executor.

All Persons having any Demand on the Estate and Effects of Thomas MANCLARKE, Attorney at Law, or Roger MANCLARKE, Brewer, both late of Great Yarmouth, in Norfolk, deceased, are desired to deliver and Account of all such Demands, as well Mortgages and Bonds as other Debts, to Thomas CLOWES, Attorney, at Yarmouth, aforesaid. And all Persons indebted to the Estates and Effects of the said Thomas and Roger MANCLARKE, or either of them, are immediately to pay the same to Mrs Catharine MANCLARKE, of Eye, in Suffolk, Administratrix of the said Roger (who was sole Executor of the said Thomas MANCLARKE,) or the said Thomas CLOWES.

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To be Sold by Private Contract,

All that Dwelling-House, and good accustomed Shop (now in full Trade) of George THOMPSON, Linen-draper and Haberdasher, who means to retire from Business, situated at the Corner of the Old Broad Row, opposite the Market Row, Yarmouth, consisting of a Kitchen and Wash-house, a Parlour in Front adjoining to the Shop, a Tea Room, three Lodging Chambers and Garret. -- Any Person desirous of treating for the Purchase of the same, may apply to the said Mr George THOMPSON, or to Mr CRANE, Upholder, Norwich.
     N.B. The Stock in Trade is now selling off at Prime Cost.

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To be Sold by Auction, by William SEAMAN,

(Under a Commission of Bankrupt against Henry GOOCH and Thomas COTTON, at the Bear Inn, near Yarmouth Bridge, on Thursday the Eleventh Day of December, 1783, at Eleven o'Clock in the Forenoon,

1. The Brigantine called the Active, Edward ROBERTS, Master, Yarmouth built, Burthen 130 Tons, of an easy Draught of Water, and a remarkable fast Sailer, well found, and not two Years old.

2. The Brigantine called the Neptune, John YOUNGMAN, Master, North Country built, Burthen 110 Tons, very fit for the Coaling Trade where an easy Draught of Water is required, lately had a great Repair, and is well found.

3.The Brigantine called the Commerce, Henry GOOCH, junior, Master, River built, Burthen 182 Tons, lately lengthened 18 Feet, and thoroughly repaired, and draws about 11 Feet of Water, coal laden.

4. Two Third Parts of the Brigantine called the Ceres, Jacob HARE, Master, Yarmouth built, six Years old, Burthen 100 Tons, well found, and of an easy Draught of water.

5. The Shallop called the Fly, William STONE, Master, Hull built, about three Years old, and lately lengthened at Yarmouth, Burthen 90 Tons, sails fast, and is in good Condition.

6. The Sloop called the Lark, Andrew FORD, Master, North Country built, Burthen 60 Tons, of an easy Draught of Water, and well found.

The above Vessels are all now laying in Yarmouth Haven; and Inventories may be had by applying to James TURNER, Esq., and Mr Thomas SCRATTON, Merchant, in Yarmouth, the Assignees; or to Messrs FARRER and LACEY, of Bread-street Hill, London; or Mr John WATSON, Attorney, in Yarmouth.

Norwich, Nov. 22, 1783.

Ran Away from his Master, Nicholas FRARY, James HEWES, a small Chimney Sweeping Lad, about four Feet high, and between ten and eleven Years of Age; had on a dark coloured Serge Coat, Leather Breeches, and all his other Chimney-sweeping Dress. The said Boy was bound out an Apprentice by the Court of Guardians of Norwich. -- Whoever harbours him, and does not send him to his said Master, must expect what the Law directs in such Cases.

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.