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Norfolk Chronicle Extracts from June 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.

2 June 1781

2 June 1781. Page 1, column 3

To the Woolgrowers, in the County of Norfolk.

John JOWIT, and Son, inform the Wool Growers in the County of Norfolk, that they have removed their Business from the Bull Inn, in Magdalen-street, and intend to have such of their Wools as they buy this Season (which may be convenient) delivered at SEAMAN and WEBB's, Wool and Yarn Factors, where the same will be immediately weighed and paid for by them at their Compting House, near St Michael's Bridge, Norwich, and the best Prices according to Quality, and Times, will be allowed for any Parcels that may be offered them. -- And hereby give Notice they have declined employing William SHAW, of Norwich, in their Service any longer, and will not be accountable for any Business he may transact, but will call on their Friends themselves, and take in Wool at the several Places in the County as heretofore. --- Leeds, May 22, 1781.

2 June 1781. Page 1, column 4

To be Sold by Auction, by Charles BASHAM,

On Wednesday and Thursday, the 6th and 7th Days of this Inst. June, All the Genuine and Modern Household Furniture, Plate, China, Glasses, etc of Mr William HUNTER, in the Market-place, Norwich; comprising a most beautiful plated Tea Urn, two exceeding handsome Sets of Castors, several neat Mahogany Dining and other Tables, Mahogany Chest upon Chest and other Drawers, elegant Mahogany Cabriole, and other Chairs, with Sattin [sic] Hair Seats and Double Brass nailed, four very good Beds, an exceeding good Iron Chest, with Ten Iron Spring Bolts, Conveniences for two other Locks, and a Secret Place within side [sic], with a Lock, a Jack, double Motion, that will keep going Eight Hours without winding up, a handsome Range with bright Nobs [sic] and Turning Trivetts [sic], useful Kitchen Furniture, and Brewing Utensils. -- The Sale to begin each Day at Ten o'Clock.

Catalogues to be had at the Place of Sale, and of C. BASHAM, Without St Stephen's Gate.

To be viewed on Monday and Tuesday preceding the Sale, from Ten till Two. The Stock continues selling off under prime Cost.

To be Sold by Auction,

At GARRAWAY's Coffee-house, in London, some Time in the Month of October next, unless sooner disposed of by private Contract, All that Reversion in Fee expectant upon the Death of Mr John BARBER, of Bagthorpe, in the County of Norfolk, Gentleman, aged forty-seven Years, of and in the following estates, viz.

• The Manor of Bagthorpe, with the Royalties, and Right of Sporting over the whole Parish.
• Also the perpetual Advowson, and the Right of Presentation to the Rectory of Bagthorpe, with the great and small Tythes [sic] of the whole Parish, containing about seven hundred and fifty Acres of Land.
• Also a very good Farm House, Barn, and Outbuilding, Brick and Tile, in compleat [sic] Repair, with six hundred and twenty-four Acres, two Roods, thirty-seven Perches, by Survey, of Arable and Pasture Land, in Bagthorpe aforesaid, in the Occupation of the said Mr BARBER.
• Also seven Tenements, in good Repair.
• Also the Reversion in Fee expectant upon the Deaths of the said Mr BARBER, and of Mrs Susan MONEY, aged sixty-two Years, of and in a Messuage and Homestall on inclosed [sic] Land, containing by Measure seven Acres, two Roods, seven Perches of Land, in Bagthorpe aforesaid.

The whole Estate is Freehold, and subject to now Outgoing Rents, is affected to the Land Tax at only eighty-four pounds per Annum.

Note, The Estate stands charged with several Legacies (to be paid twelve Months after the death of the said Mr BARBER) amounting in the Whole to four hundred Pounds. Some of the Legatees are infants.

Note also, The Estate is mortgaged for the Sum of one thousand six hundred Pounds, the Interest whereof the said Mr BARBER is obliged to keep down during his Life. The Vendors propose to leave in the Purchaser's Hands a Sum sufficient to discharge the said Incumbrances [sic], or so much of them as cannot now be bought off.

Bagthorpe is a desirable Situation, being adjacent to Houghton, six Miles from Rainham, and ten from Holkham, in a fine dry healthy Part of the County, abounding with Game of all Sorts, and having a most agreeable and respectable Neighbourhood of the first families in the Country. --- For further Particulars enquire of William CREASY, Attorney, Downham Market, Norfolk

2 June 1781. Page 2, column 3

Sunday a smuggling cutter was taken off Cromer by Captain FISHER belonging to the Custom house smack, and brought into Yarmouth. She had landed several hundred half ankers of Geneva, and had when taken about eight hundred more, and two tons of tea on board, which were safely lodged in the Custom-house at Yarmouth. This is the same cutter that was lately taken, but since released, commanded by -- MASH.

On Tuesday last was married at Tinwell, in the County of Lincoln, James FYSH, of Lynn, in the County of Norfolk, Esq., to Miss Elizabeth BATSON, daughter of John BATSON, late of Tinwell aforesaid, Esq., deceased.

On Thursday morning died, at his house on All Hallows Green, Mr Henry COXFORD, surgeon and man-midwife.

Last week died Mrs WILSEA, wife of Mr WILSEA, glazier, in St Giles.

2 June 1781. Page 2, column 4

To Parish Clerks and others.

Notice is hereby given, that if any Person or Persons will bring to Mr John ALDHAM, Attorney, in Norwich, a Copy of the Register, properly authenticated, of the Burial of Elizabeth OLIVER, (Widow of Mr John OLIVER, formerly Minister of Cringleford) who died in Norwich some time in or about the Year 1727, or of the Baptism of Elizabeth OLIVER, Daughter of the said John OLIVER, and Elizabeth his wife, who is supposed to have been born some time in or about the Year 1692, such Person or Persons shall be handsomely rewarded for their Trouble.

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At BUNN's Pantheon,

On Monday, June 4, 1781, (being his Majesty's Birth-day) will be performed a Concert of Vocal and Instrumental Music. First violin Mr REEVE. The Vocal Parts by Mr KEYMER (for the Night only) and Mr BUNN.
     Act.1. By Desire, "An Invitation to Comus's Court, " Mr KEYMER. -- A Song, Mr KEYMER.
     Act 2. "The Wandering Sailor, "Mr BUNN. -- A Song called "The Camp," Mr KEYMER.
After the Concert will be exhibited in the Temple of Curiosity, Several Miscellaneous Miniature Paintings, designed and painted by Mr BUNN; in which will be introduced some well-known Prospects, and a curious Representation of the Neptune Society returning from their Annual Water-Frolic.

To conclude with an elegant Display of Fire-works, by Sig. Baptista PEDRALIO, in a Variety of Designs, in Brilliant, Chinese, Rayonant, Gold, Blue, Red, and Yellow Fires, particularly a curious Sun-Piece, forming a brilliant Glory to the Letters G.R..
Note: Admittance One Shilling.

On Monday, June the 4th (being his Majesty's Birth-day), QUANTRELL's Gardens will be most elegantly illuminated in the Evening, and a Concert of Instrumental Music, and a grand Collection of Fireworks will be exhibited by Sig. Antonio BATALUS. The evening to conclude with a capital Firework, called Harlequin from the Globe, With a Dance of Furies; And Sig. Antonio BATALUS will fly across the Garden with Fire from different Parts of his Body.
To finish with a great Eruption of Mount Aetna, etc.
Note: Admittance One Shilling. -- Sixpence to be returned in Liquor, etc etc.

John DAY, Wool Buyer, for the Convenience of those Gentlemen Wool Growers who have for many Years been accustomed to deliver their Wool at the Bull Inn, in Magdalen-street, will attend at the said Inn every Saturday, from Eleven to One o'Clock, in the Wool Season, to take in the same at the best Market Price, and will be obliged to all Gentlemen for the Refusal of their Wool.
N.B. Attendance every Day at his own House, near St Giles's Church, for the same Purpose.

To be Lett, and entered on at Michaelmas next, or sooner if required, that ancient and good accustomed Inn and Tavern the Black Lyon, in Walsingham, so well calculated for Road Business, and publick [sic] Amusements, viz. large Assemblies in the Winter Season, and in Summer a commodious Bowling Green, to which there is about Fifty Subscribers, and a Billiard Table, etc together with about Eight Acres of Meadow and Pasture Ground.

Further Particulars may be had of the present Possessor Joseph WILSON, who is obliged to decline on account of his Health; of whom may be had 7 or 8 loads of Ash Timber, very Cheap.

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To be Sold by Auction, by James GARTHON, of Norwich,
On Tuesday, June the 5th, Inst.

All the Household Furniture etc of Mr Edward MANN, at the Goat in Strumpshaw, Norfolk, consisting of Four-post Bedstands, Feather-beds, Mahogany and Oak Tables, Chairs, a handsome Brass Jack in a Mahogany Glass Case, and Eight-day Clock, a large Landscape in an elegant carved and gilt Frame, several capital Prints, fram'd and glaz'd, a good Assortment of China, Glass, and Earthen Ware, with sundry other Articles.

Note: The Goods to be viewed on the Morning before the Sale begins, which will be precisely at Ten o'Clock.

9 June 1781

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The State of the Humane Society in Norwich from May 30 1780, to the 22nd of May 1781.

The State of the Charity now offered to the Public contains such Instances of the Advantages which have been derived from this excellent Institution. To the four Persons who since the Year 1774 been actually brought to Life, and 15 others who were in imminent Danger of being drowned, but were saved, we have now the Satisfaction of adding nine others within the Space of one Year, whose Lives have fortunately been preserved, owing to the Activity of those who rescued them from the Water, and to the Exertion of those Gentlemen of the Faculty who are so generous as to give their Assistance on the Occasion. And it is very remarkable, that of the late Instances one was seven Hours, and another almost twenty-four Hours, in Bed, before they recovered. Unsuccessful Attempts, indeed, were made upon two others; but this notwithstanding, it is hoped that no one doubts either of the Benevolence or the Usefulness of the Undertaking, if proper Attention be paid to the Representations here made.

The Books, containing List of the Subscriptions, the Resolutions, and all Transactions of the Society, are kept at the Sword-bearer's Office, in Norwich, open to the Inspection of any Person who may desire Information about this Institution. At which Place may also be had, Gratis, the Papers of Direction for the Recovery of Persons apparently drowned, or under any kind of Suffocation. And the Directors of this charity do earnestly recommend to such humane Persons as wish to be informed how they may assist a Neighbour in Case of the most sudden and dreadful Distress to apply for these Papers, it being the particular Intention of this Society to make known, as extensively as possible, the most proper Methods of treating such unfortunate Persons, as well as to give suitable Rewards to those who are active and diligent in their Endeavours to save and recover them.

An Abstract of the Accounts of the Society, from the 30th of May, 1780, to the 22nd of May, 1781.

Receipts.

By Balance in Hand at the last Audit, 1780, 13 Pounds, 4 Shillings and 6 Pence.
By Contributions since 9 Pounds, 9 Shillings.

Total: 22 Pounds 13 Shillings and 6 Pence.

Payments.

Paid for Assistance in recovering Phoebe SMITH, who was in the utmost Danger of being drowned: 1 Pound 2 Shillings and 6 Pence.
Ditto for saving the Life of -- MONEY, a poor Boy, by supplying a warm Bed, etc: 2 Pounds 12 Shillings.
Ditto for Assistance in recovering the Body of Philip WICKAM, tho' without Effect: 1 Pound 1 Shilling.
Ditto for saving the life of Mrs RAYER's Child, who was under the water for some Time: 10 Shillings and 6 Pence.
Ditto for saving the life of S. REEVE: 10 Shillings and 6 Pence. N.B. She came in two or three Days after to return Thanks.
Ditto for taking Eliz. HUNT out of the River, who was recovered after being seven Hours in Bed: 15 Shillings and 6 Pence.
Ditto for taking James BROOKE out of the Millpool, to the great Hazard of the Assistants: 1 Pound 11 Shillings 6 Pence.
Ditto for taking Ann NOCKOLDS out of the River: 5 Shillings.
Ditto for saving the life of Philip CLARKE, seven Years of Age, who was recovered after being almost 24 Hours in Bed: 1 Pound and 6 Pence.
Ditto for saving the Life of John WARD, who fell into the River in a Fit: 9 Pounds 10 Shillings and 6 Pence.
Paid for Mr CHASE's Bill: 2 Pounds 13 Shillings.
Paid for Mr CROUSE's Bill: 3 Pounds.

Total: 17 Pounds 14 Shillings 6 Pence.
Balance in Treasurer's Hands:4 Pounds 19 Shillings.

Contributors since the last Audit: -

Edward BACON, Esq., second benefaction: 1 Pound 1 Shilling.
Honourable Henry HOBART, ditto: 1 Pound 1 Shilling
Charles WESTON, Esq., ditto: 1 Pound 1 Shilling
John MORSE, Esq., 1 Pound 1 Shilling
Starling DAY, Esq., 1 Pound 1 Shilling
Jeremiah Ives HARVEY, Esq., 1 Pound 1 Shilling
Robert PARTRIDGE, Esq., 1 Pound 1 Shilling
Robert ROGERS, Esq., 1 Pound 1 Shilling
Robert HARVEY, jun., Esq., 1 Pound 1 Shilling

Total: 9 Pounds 9 Shillings.

N.B. Contributions to this Charity will be received by the Mayor of Norwich for the Time being, who is Treasurer, and the Fund for supporting it being nearly exhausted, the acting Members hereby solicit the Assistance of all those who shall think the Undertaking commendable, and worthy of their Protection.

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The rains which providentially fell this week, have relieved the farmers from great apprehensions of bad crops, and scarcity of grass, by a long drought.

On Saturday last the dwelling house of Mr William Robert MINGAY, surgeon, at Thetford, was broke into by some person or persons, who stole thereout three ribs of beef, a leg of mutton, and a large silver spoon, with which they made off, after eating a veal pie. -- And on Wednesday was committed to Thetford gaol by William HOLMES, Esq., Mayor, and Richard SAFFERY Esq., Coroner, Elizabeth HUBBARD, of that town, charged with stealing a large silver spoon a few weeks since, the property of the aforementioned Mr MINGAY, which she hath confessed.

Saturday last was committed to the Castle by Thomas STARLING Esq., Ann LEGGETT, alias Ann SPINK, charged on a strong suspicion of having, in the night of Thursday or Friday last, broke open and entered the dwelling house of Mary OLLYETT, of Ashwellthorpe, and stealing thereout three pounds of yarn, the property of Mr HERRING, of this city, woolcomber.

Last Tuesday was married the Rev. John CHRISTIAN, Rector of Knapton, in this county, to Miss MACHIN, of Pakefield, in Suffolk.

Friday last died, at his house in Ber-street, Mr Charles HALEMAN, a considerable butcher.

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Lost between Coltishall and Ludham, on Sunday last, the 3d of June, in the Night, a large Silver Watch, Maker's name Benjamin SADDELOW, on the Quay, Yarmouth, No.1711. Whoever has taken up the said Watch, and will carry the same to Samuel SHALDERS, of Ludham, the Owner, or to Abraham SHALDERS, Collar Maker, in St Peter's Mancroft, Norwich, shall receive Half a Guinea Reward.

Lost on Monday the 27th of May, a white Pointing Dog, with a yellow tan-colour on each Side of his Head and Ears, a small round Spot on his Forehead, and a Mark of the same Colour on his Tail. Is about a Year and half old, and answers to the Name Twig. Whoever will bring the said dog to Mr ENGLAND, of Hindringham, or give Information where he is, shall be handsomely rewarded for their Trouble; and whoever keeps him after this Notice, will be prosecuted according to Law.

16 June 1781

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Thursday was committed to the Castle by Thomas STARLING, Esq., Edward YOUNGS, charged on the oath of Mary, wife of Richard COPLAND, of South Bergh [sic], farmer, with robbing her of upwards of two guineas and a half on the highway, near Mr NORRIS's house at Colney, on Saturday evening, the 2d instant.

On Sunday morning a fire broke out in a hot presser's shop belonging to Mr GARRET, near the Rose corner; several presses were destroyed, but by the timely assistance of the firemen and inhabitants it was happily extinguished without doing any further damage.

Mackerel have been so very plentiful this season, that they were yesterday sold ten for 4 pence and have proved a great relief to the poor of this city.

On Thursday last was married at St Benedict's church in this city, Mr Edward SQUIRE of Stoke Ferry, to Miss Ann DAY, daughter of the late Richard DAY, Esq., an amiable and accomplished young lady.

On the same day was married at Norton, in Suffolk, Mr John PATTESON, of this city, to Miss STANIFORTH, only daughter of Mr Robert STANIFORTH, of Manchester.

On Monday last was married at South Walsham, Mr HORTH, of this city, upholder, to Miss Ann SYBILL, daughter of Mr SYBILL, a considerable farmer of that place.

Died.

Last week, at Northwalsham [sic], Mr John SHREEVE, aged 56 years, a considerable shopkeeper in that town. --- Mrs SHEPARD, aged 44, wife of Mr James SHEPARD, broker in St Stephen's. --- On Friday last, Mr Lloyd HIRST, linen draper in this city. --- Sunday last, at Gaywood, near Lynn, Mr GRAY, a considerable farmer of that place. --- Monday, after a long series of affliction, at his father's house in Magdalen street, Mr William CUTTING, aged 19, whose thankfulness to those around him, with that constant cheerful obedience thro' life to the will of his parents, have made his loss to them irreparable. --- On Tuesday, aged 77, Mr Robert RUSHBROOK, of this city, formerly a considerable timer merchant; whose conduct throughout his life as a tradesman, a husband, father, and friend, has procured him the universal respect of all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance.

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Notice to Creditors.

James LINDOE, of East Dereham, in Norfolk, having assigned over all his Effects to John RAVEN, and Edward HALL, both of East Dereham aforesaid, in Trust for the equal Benefit of his Creditors; Notice is hereby given, that such People who stand indebted to the said James LINDOE, and to whom he is indebted, are desired to settle their respective Accounts with the said John RAVEN, and Edward HALL, on or before the 5th Day of July next, 1781.

June 14, 1781.
Notice to Creditors.

Mary MARSH, of Diss, in the County of Norfolk, Widow, having assigned over all her Effects to Trustees for the Benefit of her Creditors, all Persons having any Demands on the said Mary MARSH are required forthwith to send an Account thereof to Mr Manning GOOCH, of Quiddenham, in the said County, or to Mr Cha. MUNNS, of Botesdale. And all such Persons standing any way indebted to the said Mary MARSH, are desired to pay the same to the said Trustees, or one of them, who are legally authorised to receive the same, within one Month from the Date hereof, or they will be sued for the same without further Notice.

16 June 1781. Page 3, column 2

Surgery, etc.

Wanted an Assistant properly qualified in the Profession. -- Apply to Mr John SKOULDING, Surgeon, at East Dereham.

16 June 1781. Page 3, column 3

Taverham Hundred, in Norfolk.

Notice is hereby given, that the next Meeting of the Subscribers to the Association for apprehending and prosecuting Horse Stealers, and other Offenders, within the said Hundred, will be held at the Green Man, in Rackheath, on Monday the 18th Day of June, Instant, at twelve o'Clock.

John COLLS, Treasurer.
Note: Dinner at Half after two o'Clock.

Holt Hundred, Norfolk.

Notice is hereby given, that the annual Meeting of the Gentlemen, and others, residing in and near the said Hundred, associated for prosecuting Horse Stealers, will be held upon Tuesday the twenty-sixth Day of this Instant, June, at the Shirehouse in Holt. --- Dinner is at two. --- Absentees at Dinner forfeit two Shillings. Elisha GIRDLESTONE, Treasurer.

To be Lett [sic], and entered upon immediately, the House and Shop in the Market-place, late in the Occupation of John SIMPSON, Collar-maker, deceased, the same having been used in the above Branch of Business for many Years, is now in full Trade, and may be had together with the Stock in Trade, on easy Terms. For Particulars enquire of J. WRIGHT, Appraiser, in St Martin's at Palace. --- Norwich, June 15, 1781.

23 June 1781

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Wednesday the following melancholy accident happened at Mr RIDDLESDELL's, gunsmith, in Howard-street, Yarmouth. Some gunpowder having been set in the yard to dry by the heat of the sun, by some accident it catched [sic] fire and blew up, by which Mr RIDDELSDELL [note difference spelling from previous mention] was so much wounded that his recovery is doubtful, his journeyman was also very much hurt, the windows and part of the roof of the shop blown away, and several houses in the neighbourhood damaged.

Edward YOUNGS, who was committed last week to the castle for further examinations, was fully committed on Monday last, by Thomas STARLING, Esq., to take his trial at the next assizes, he being positively sworn to by Mrs COPLAND, wife of Richard COPLAND, of Southbergh, farmer, with assaulting her on the King's highway, in the parish of Colney, and presenting a pistol to her breast, and robbing her of two guineas and a half in gold, and two sixpences.

Died.

On Monday the 11th inst. Sir Thomas HARRIS, Knt. of Finchley, in Middlesex, who in right of his Lady, (a daughter of the late Sir Thomas HARE, Bart. of Stow Bardolph) possessed a considerable estate in this county. --- A few days since, in the 26th year of his age, Mr William JACKSON, son of the Rev. Mr JACKSON, of Drayton. --- Saturday last, at North Tuddenham, in the 18th year of his age, Mr William SHETFORD, youngest son of the Rev. Thomas SHETFORD. --- Tuesday last, at Catton, near Norwich, Mr ADAMS, timber merchant. --- Wednesday, at Dereham, Mr GOSLING, plumber and brazier. --- Same day, in an advanced age, at Hemblington, in this county, Mr William HEATH; of whom it may be with truth said, that he exercised all the relative duties in an affectionate manner, and died leaving that inestimable, but true character of an honest man.

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Wymondham, June 20, 1781.

The Rev. T. TAYLOR begs Leave to return his most grateful Acknowledgements to those Parents that have already conferred their Favours on him, and to inform them, and the Public in general, that he shall be removed into a more commodious House, and convenient Situation, when he opens School again, which will be on Monday, the 16th of July. The House is in a clean Part of Town, has a Piece of Ground inclosed, opening behind into the Fields, for the Use of the Scholars, so that they will have no Kind of Connexion [sic] or Communication with any of the Inhabitants whatever.

Norwich, June 14, 1781.

William BEARE, and Co. Boot and Shoemakers, at the Sign of the Golden Boot, opposite St Peter's Church, take this public Opportunity to return their grateful Acknowledgements to those Ladies and Gentlemen for the Favours already conferred, and earnestly request a Continuance of the same, as they assure them and the Public, who may choose to rely upon their Integrity, that due Attentions will be paid to their Commands, and every Effort used in the Execution to merit their Approbation. N.B. Neat, Calf, Seal, Dog, Morocco, of all Colours.

To be Lett [sic], and entered upon at Old Michaelmas next, all that modern built Capital Messuage situate in Crimplesham, in the County of Norfolk; consisting of a Hall, two Parlours, four very good Lodging Rooms, and compleat [sic] Garrets, Kitchen, Dairy, Pantry, Cellars, and other convenient Offices, Coach-house and Stabling for eight Horses, with a Granary over the same, Dove-cote well stocked with pigeons, Yards and Garden, well planted with Fruit Trees, with an Orchard and Paddock adjoining, containing together, by Estimation, five Acres, and with or without eighteen Acres of excellent Pasture Ground, now in the Occupation of Mr James DREW. --- The said Premisses [sic] exceedingly well adapted for the Residence of a Gentleman fond of Country Diversions, and are pleasantly situate within half a Mile of the Turnpike Road from Lynn to London, three of Donham-market, nine of Swaffham, and ten of Lynn, all considerable Market Towns.

For further Particulars, enquire of Mr Thomas VINCENT, at Crimplesham, aforesaid.

23 June 1781. Page 3, column 1

Swaffham, June 18, 1781.

The Trustees under Deed of Assignment of the Farm and Effects of Mrs Mary SADDLETON, of Westacre, hereby give Notice, that they intend to deposit the Accounts of the Trust in the Hands of Mr William NEWMAN, in the Market-place, Lynn, one of the Creditors, on Wednesday the 27th Day of this Instant, June, there to remain fourteen Days, for the Inspection and Perusal of such Creditors as think proper to call and examine the same; and further Notice will be given in this Paper of the Day the Creditors will be requested to meet to receive their respective Dividends, which is at present necessarily delayed by the Claims lately made by Mrs Elizabeth SADDLETON, and others, under the Will of Mr William SADDLETON, late of Dunham, deceased. Note, the Trust Deed is not yet signed by the following Creditors, (viz.) Mrs CROSS, Middleton, Mr David TURNER, Watlington, Mr Richard RANSOME, Westacre, Mr John SPENCER, Runcton, Mr WHITTINGHAM, Lynn, Mrs MILLS, Lynn, Mr GADGE, Ashill, Mrs MONEY, Castle Acre, Mr William SADDLETON, Lynn, Mr Edward ELLIS, Watton, and Mrs Mary BAKER, Lynn; and unless such Creditors do Sign the Trust Deed, the Trustees will not be justified in paying them any Part or Share of the Moneys arising from the Trust; and that such Creditors, or any other Creditor unknown to the Trustees, may have an Opportunity of executing the Deed, the Same will be left with Mr NEWMAN for that Purpose. --- Any Person having any Demand since the Commencement of the Trust, are requested immediately to deliver in the same to Mr Christopher RODWELL, otherwise the Accounts will be closed, after which it cannot be paid.

Christopher RODWELL
William ROGERSON
Matthew MARTIN

23 June 1781. Page 3, column 2

Charles TAYLOR, of Lingwood, in Norfolk, Shopkeeper, having assigned his Estates and Effects to Trustees, for the equal benefit of all his Creditors, Notice is hereby given, that his Stock in Trade, consisting of Grocery, Woollen, and Linen Drapery, and various other Articles, is now on Sale, considerably under prime Cost.

The whole Stock may be had considerably under Prime Cost, and the Premisses [sic] entered upon immediately.

The Estate in which Mr TAYLOR lives is to be sold very cheap; also an Estate in St Martin's at Palace, in Norwich, consisting of several Dwelling Houses, in good Repair, rented together at near 50 pounds a Year.

All Persons indebted to the said Charles TAYLOR, must forthwith pay their respective Debts to Mr Robert BURREL, Mr John BRINGLOE, or Mr William BOOTH, all of Norwich, otherwise they will be sued.

Such of the Creditors as have not yet executed the Deed of Trust, are desired to call within one Month at the Office of Messrs FOSTER and COOPER, for that Purpose, otherwise they will be excluded the Benefit of the intended Dividend.

30 June 1781

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Sunday last was committed to the Castle, by J. FENN, Esq., Samuel CREASY, charged on the oath of Mary GAGE, of East Walton, with having stopped her on the highway, in the parish of Wormegay, near Pentney, about three o'Clock in the afternoon of Thursday, the 21st inst. and robbed her of about eight shillings in silver, and also with ravishing her on the footpath. --- Samuel CREASY, father of the offender above mentioned, was executed on the Castle Hill about sixteen years ago for a highway robbery, committed on Mr Edmund BULLOCK, of Marham, and breaking his left arm with a large stick; his mother was in the Castle for robbery, but died just before the assizes.

Tuesday was committed to the Castle [in Norwich], by P. BEDINGFIELD, Esq.,Stacey ANDERSON, of this city, waterman, charged on the oath of Robert KEMP, of Ludham, with having on the 21st of this Instant, June, stolen and carried away from out of a wherry lying off the staithe at Burgh St Peter's, 8 bushells of malt, the property of Henry GOOCH, and Thomas COTTON, merchants, in Bungay. Ten pounds reward will be paid on his conviction by a society of merchants of this city and county.

The pirates in Yarmouth Gaol one night this week made another attempt to escape, having got off their irons, but were prevented by the guard. One, an American, got clear off, and made his escape, it is supposed, in women's apparel.

Died.

This week, at his seat at Merton, in Norfolk, Thomas de Grey, Esq., formerly Member in two successive parliaments for this county, a brother to the late, and uncle to the present Lord WALSINGHAM.. --- On Sunday, of a fever, in the 39th year of his age, greatly lamented by his family and acquaintance, Mr Andrew HEWIT, surgeon, apothecary, and man midwife, formerly of Holt, but late of Thetford. --- Yesterday morning, Mr Charles BRINGLOE, son of Mr John BRINGLOE, tea-dealer, in St Simon's.

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Sarah GOSTLING, Widow of Thomas GOSTLING, late of East Dereham, Brazier, Coppersmith, Tinman, deceased, begs Leave to inform the Public, that she intends continuing the Business of her late Husband, having provided good and able Workmen for that Purpose, and humbly solicits the Continuance of the Favours of the Friends and Customers of her late Husband, and of the Public in general, assuring them, that no Care shall be wanting to give Satisfaction, and their Favours most gratefully acknowledged by their obedient Servant,

Sarah GOSTLING.
East Dereham, June 27, 1781.

Norwich, June 29th, 1781

The Long, unhappy Dispute in Chancery, between James POOLE Esq., late of this City, deceased, and Francis GOSTLING, of the same, Distiller, having been at length referred by Consent of Parties, to Arbitration, and finally determined accordingly, was made a Rule of Court on the 21st of March last, and the Vinegar Yard in the said City, with a Balance of fourteen hundred Pounds and upwards, all the outstanding Debts of the Trade, Stock and Implements, etc being severally awarded to Mr GOSTLING, he takes this Opportunity to thank his Friends for their past Favours therein, and to request the Return of them in the said Business, Mr GOSTLING having opened the Yard for the Sale of Vinegar, as heretofore, where the Public may be assured of a constant Supply of a good Article on reasonable Terms.

Mr GOSTLING begs Leave to acknowledge the further Kindness of Friends in the Distilling Branch of his Business, and craves the Continuance of their Favours therein, which he will be careful to supply with due Attention and Respect.

Note: Wanted a Journeyman Cooper who understands Twigging and Tight Work; such a one may have constant Employ by applying to the Vinegar Yard. --- None but a good Workman will be accepted.

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Excise Office, London.
21st of June, 1781.

Whereas the Commissioners of Excise have Reasons to apprehend, that Persons liable to pay the Tax imposed on Male Servants, may have entertained an Expectation that the Officers of the Excise are to call upon them for such Tax, and therefore have neglected, or may neglect, to deliver Lists, and make Payment of the Tax, as required by an Act passed in the present Session of Parliament.

This is therefore to give Notice, that the Officers of the Excise are strictly forbid [sic] to call upon any Person for such Tax; and that the Commissioners of Excise will be under the Necessity of directing Prosecutions against all such Persons as shall neglect to deliver Lists, and make Payments of the Tax, in the Manner, and within the Time prescribed by the said Act.

By Order of the Commissioners,
R. GAMON, Secretary.

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