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Extracts from January 1781

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April 2005

Norfolk Chronicle Extracts from January 1781

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.

6 January 1781

6 January 1781. Page 2, column 4

On Saturday last, about two o'clock in the morning, as James ALTHERTON, servant to Mrs Rhoda COBB, of Hoe, next East Dereham, in this county, was driving his team upon the turnpike road near the six-mile stone, and within a small distance of the church of Hockering, he was stopped by two footpads, armed with bludgeons, who demanded his money, seized him, beat him, threw him down, and robbed him of half a guinea in gold and a silver watch, and then made off towards Mattishall Bergh. These two footpads appeared to be labourers, the one was rather tall, had on a slop, and the other rather low, and had on a brown coat. From the darkness of the morning the said ALTHERTON cannot at present give any further description of them, but is certain he can recollect the face of one of them. -- The reward for apprehending a highwayman, and prosecuting him to conviction, is 40 pounds.

On Sunday last some person or persons took an opportunity, while the servants were upstairs, to steal a case of knives and forks, with six silver table spoons, from the side board in the House of Mr HUDSON, banker, in this city; the spoons were taken out, and the case, with the knives and forks, were thrown into the Cockey, at the back of the Rampant Horse inn, in St Stephens.

On Thursday se'nnight, in the evening, some thieves broke into the laundry of Benjamin RANDAL, Esq., in the Close, and stole fifteen table cloths. It is supposed they were disturbed by the falling of a bason [sic] of starch, which was in the room, otherwise would have made a much larger booty.

We hear several other thefts of the like kind have been committed in the course of the week, which we hope will make servants and others more attentive to the doors and windows, and excite the vigilance of the peace officers to bring the villains to justice.

Thursday last was married, John MORSE, Esq., to Miss TWISS, daughter of the late Francis TWISS, Esq., of this city.

Tuesday last died, in the 44th year of his age, Mr Benjamin BERTRAM, manufacturer in this city, and one of the Common Councilmen for the Northern Ward.

On Sunday last died Mrs PAYNE, relict of the late Captain James PAYNE, of Yarmouth.

On the 29th ult., died at Beccles, William BOHUN, Esq., of West-hall, in Suffolk, the last of his family and name.

6 January 1781. Page 3, column 1

Mr D'ARNOUVILLE takes this Method to acquaint the Nobility, Gentry, and his Scholars, that he is removed from the Market-place into Broad Street, St Gregory's, at Mr William HOLMES', Taylor, and will continue on Monday next, to teach Abroad and at Home, the useful French Language grammatically, with an easy and short Method in his Way of teaching, having been many Years Teacher in some reputable Schools and Families in London. Note: His Evening School on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from Six to Eight.

6 January 1781. Page 3, column 2

January 3, 1781

The Relations of the late Mr John ROOT, of Tuttington in the County of Norfolk, are desired to meet his Administrator at the King's Head in Coltishall, on Monday the 15th Instant, to receive their respective Shares of the Intestate's personal Estate.

6 January 1781. Page 3, column 4

Servants.

Whereas on Friday the First Day of December last, or early on the Saturday Morning, William RUSHMURE, otherwise RUSHMORE, born at Thurlton, in Norfolk; and on the Third Day of the same Month of December, William MOSS, also born in the said Parish of Thurlton, Servants in Husbandry to Benjamin NUTHALL, of Caister, next Great Yarmouth, in Norfolk, Merchant, left the Service of their said Master, without his Leave, and without any just Cause. These are therefore to caution all Persons from harbouring or employing them, or either of them, as the said Mr NUTHALL is determined, after this Notice, to proceed against such Persons so doing as the Law in such Cases directs.

6 January 1781. Page 3, column 4

To be Lett, and entered upon at Michaelmas next, a Farm at Swannington, not Eight Miles from Norwich, now in the Occupation of Mr William HOYES; consisting of a very good House, Barns, Stables, Sheds, and Outhouses, with One Hundred and Sixty-one Acres of Arable and Meadow Land, and Plenty of Clay, for Manure, on the Spot; together with an old accustomed Lime Kiln, (not another within Five Miles of it) with Liberty of selling Chalk, Marle, and Sand, which will be much wanted for the new lands now inclosing on Felthorp Heath.

The above Farm is situated within a Ring Fence, and the House in the Middle. The Team goes to Norwich, and returns before Night, the shortest Day in Winter. The Poultry and Dairy produce great Profit in ready Money twice a Week from Market.

For Particulars enquire at the Manor House, Swannington.

13 January 1781

13 January 1781. Page 2, column 4

Whereas Ann, the Wife of Robert MITCHELL, in St Laurence Parish, Norwich, and late of Brooke, in the County of Norfolk, Carpenter, hath for some Time past practised contracting Debts without either the Consent or Knowledge of her said Husband; this is to caution every Person against crediting the said Ann MITCHELL on any Account whatsoever for the future, as any Obligation on the said Account will not be discharged after the Date hereof. Witness my Hand, Robert MITCHELL. Norwich, Jan.12, 1781.

N.B. The said Robert MITCHELL, and Ann his Wife, are parted according to her Proposal and Desire, to convince the World how much better she can support her Family without him than with him.

13 January 1781. Page 3, column 2

Thursday ended the sessions for the county of Norfolk, at the Shirehouse on the Castle Hill, when Elizabeth HUDSON, for stealing a pair of leather breeches, was sentenced to be privately whipped in the Castle; her father for receiving the breeches, knowing them to be stolen; and Robert PENDALL, for petty larceny, were discharged. William TAYLOR, for stealing a quantity of oats, to be whipped at Acle; John PIKE, for stealing several handkerchiefs from a shopkeeper, at Reepham, to be publicly whipped next market day, at Aylsham; and John THURLOW, for felony, who pleaded guilty, to be whipped at Aylsham.

On Tuesday last, between six and seven o'clock, in the evening, two rogues broke into the house of Mrs TOWNSHEND, in the Chapel field, and took linen, cloaths [sic], etc from the drawers of a bureau which stood in the parlour, to a considerable value. They had packed up the goods in a large apron, and were crossing the road with the bundle, when the constable of Heigham accidentally passing by, pursued them into the field. He took one of them by the collar,who thereupon called to his companion for a knife, who immediately came up, and knocked the constable down. They then made off towards St Stephen's gates, leaving most of their booty in the field, having carried off with them only some small articles of plate, which have not been yet recovered. They got into the house by throwing up the sash of one of the parlours, whilst there was company on a visit in the other, parted from it only by a narrow passage. -- One was a tall man, the other short; they spoke a foreign language.

We have pleasure to inform the public, that by the vigilance of the Magistrates, and officers, one of the above villains was taken at a lodging near the Pigeons, in St Gregory's on Wednesday evening; the other jumped out of a window, and escaped.

Thursday was married at Bury, George WADDINGTON, Esq., eldest son of George WADDINGTON, Esq., to Miss HORSEY, only daughter of the late Samuel HORSEY, Esq., of that place.

Thursday morning died Mrs VALPY, wife of the Rev. Mr VALPY, under master of the Grammar School in Bury.

Friday last died at Swaffham, Mr Charles BOUTELL.

On Sunday se'nnight died, after a long and painful illness, which she bore with great fortitude and resignation, in the 53rd year of her age, Mrs BEAN, wife of Mr BEAN, dyer of this city; -- she was an affectionate wife, and an indulgent mother.

13 January 1781. Page 3, column 3

To be Sold by Auction, by Richard BACON, on Wednesday and Thursday, the 17th and 18th of this Inst. January, All the Neat Household Furniture of Mr Thomas RANSOME, at his late Dwelling House, in St Martin's at Palace, near Mr RANDAL's back Gate. Consisting of an exceeding good Bedstead, with Mahogany Fluted Posts, Commode, Cornice and Yellow Moreen Furniture, several other good Beds and Bedding, two very neat Mahogany Book-cases, glazed in Front; and elegant Wilton Carpet, with an exceeding curious Machine for Roasting, Kitchen furniture and Brewing Utensils. The Goods may be viewed on the Tuesday previous to the day of the Sale. Catalogues to be had of the Auctioneer, and at the Place of Sale.

N.B. The said Dwelling house is to be Disposed of immediately; for Particulars, enquire of R. BACON.

To be Sold by Auction, by Richard BACON, on Tuesday the 23rd of this Instant January, and the following Days, The Neat and Elegant Furniture at the Dwelling house of Mr William COYE, Dyer, near White friars-bridge, Norwich; comprizing [sic] very good Beds and Furniture, and exceeding good Chamber Organ with Seven Barrels, which plays upwards of Forty Tunes, a very handsome inlaid Cabinet, some Plate, China, Glass, Kitchen Furniture, and Brewing Utensils. Also a small but choice Collection of Prints, fram'd and glaz'd. --- The Goods may be viewed on the Premises previous to the Day of Sale. Catalogues to be had of the Auctioneer, of Mr J. WRIGHT, Appraiser, and at the Place of Sale.

Downham and Fincham Turnpike Road

Notice is hereby given, that the Tolls arising at the Gate or Bar, erected on the said Road, at Fincham, in Norfolk, will be Lett [sic] by Auction, by the Trustees, to the highest Bidder, on Wednesday the 24th Day of January next, between the Hours of Eleven and Twelve o'Clock in the Forenoon, at the Queen's Head Inn, in Downham Market, in the said County, for the Term of three Years, commencing from the 6th Day of February next, (in Manner directed by the Act of Parliament made and passed in the 13th Year of his present Majesty's Reign, intitled "An Act to explain, amend, and reduce into one Act of Parliament the General Laws then, and now, in being, for regulating the Turnpike Roads,") which Tolls produced last Year, clear of all Deductions, one hundred and forty-six Pounds, and will be put up at that Sum. And the Person or Persons hiring the said Tolls will be required then and there to give Security, to the Satisfaction of the Trustees, for the Payment of the Money, monthly or quarterly. Dated the 22nd of December, 1780. By Order of the Trustees, Will. CREASY, Clerk, Downham.

20 January 1781

20 January 1781. Page 2, column 4

On Monday last the driver of a cart belonging to Mr Charles RUSHMER, of Bradeston, farmer, was convicted before Roger KERRISON, Esq., one of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace for the county of Norfolk, of the offence of avoiding payment of the toll at Postwick-gate, and paid the penalty required by law.

The prisoners in the City Gaol return their grateful thanks to an unknown benefactor for 4 stone 8 pounds of beef, a three penny loaf, and 3 pence in money, sent them on Saturday last; to another unknown benefactor for one guinea's worth of bread, sent them on Tuesday; and to another unknown benefactor for 38 three-penny loaves, and a pint of beer each, sent them on Wednesday, which charitable donations were a great relief to a number of distressed objects of pity and compassion.

On Tuesday s'ennight a fire broke out at a farm of John LUTHER's, Esq. in the parish of Roxwell, in Essex, which entirely destroyed all the barns, outhouses, grain, etc before it could be extinguished. The farm was occupied by Mr CRUSH, and the loss sustained by the landlord and tenant amounts to 1,000 pounds. After the above unfortunate accident, Mr CRUSH having a number of cattle, and neither hay nor straw to give them, Mr LUTHER called on him, and desired him to send 20 head of cattle, as he would give them fodder during the winter, at the same time presenting him with a purse of 20 guineas.

Wednesday died at the Castle, Thomas GALLOWAY, who received sentence of death at Thetford assizes, held March 11, 1779, for horse-stealing.

20 January 1781. Page 3, column 2

Legatees to be Paid.

Notice is hereby given to the several Legatees named in the Will of Mr Robert BROWN, late of Chaston, or otherwise Chadeston, in the County of Suffolk, deceased, that the Executor intends meeting at the Tons in Bungay on Thursday the 1st Day of February, at Twelve o'Clock, in Order to discharge the same, when and where the Legatees are desired to attend.

27 January 1781

27 January 1781. Page 2, column 3

Jan.26, 1781

Wanted Immediately, A Surgeon, to go on a Cruise on board the Ranger Privateer, Capt. Magnus BRIGHTMER, of 12 Carriage Guns, 10 Swivels, and 50 Men, and now compleatly [sic] ready for Sea at Yarmouth. Apply to Mr J. HILL, the Owner, at Wells; the Printer of this Paper, at Norwich; or the Captain, on board the Privateer, at Yarmouth.

For a Royal Independent Company, Now raising, which is to consist of 120 Men, Commanded by Capt. C. H. MAINWARING. All Gentlemen Volunteer who are willing to serve his Majesty, by enlisting into this Royal Independent Company, if they will repair to the King's Head, Norwich, my Head Quarters, they shall receive a handsome Bounty of Five Guineas clear of all Deductions, and an Uniform. As a greater Encouragement for all such Gentlemen who are desirous of distinguishing Themselves, and additional Guinea will be given them, to drink his Majesty's Health, after they have past Muster. Richard GARDINER, Lieutenant of the Royal Independents. God Save The King.

27 January 1781. Page 3, columns 2 & 3

We are well assured, that a number of gentlemen in this city, are now forming themselves into a volunteer company, in order to learn and practise the military discipline.

On Wednesday last was married Mr Robert WARMOLL, of Hempnall, to Miss BENSLEY, of the same place.

Wednesday last died, in the 60th year of his age, Mr William BONE, post-master of Dereham. - We hear, Mr William BONE, his son, is appointed to succeed him.

Monday last died at his apartments in this city, the Rev. Mr PLAISE.

On Wednesday last died, Mr Benjamin GILBORD, coachmaker, in this city.

27 January 1781. Page 3, column 4

To be Sold by Auction. On Friday, the 2nd February next, between the Hours of Twelve and Two, at the Angel Inn, in the Market-place, Norwich, by Richard BACON, All that good Wherry, with her Materials, known by the Name of the Friendship, whereof John LEEDS is Master, Burden about 30 Tons. She has not been built above two Years, and is allowed by the Trade to be as handy as any Craft on the Stream. - Particulars may be had by applying to the Auctioneer.

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.