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Extracts from April 20th 1782

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May 2005

Norfolk Chronicle Extracts from April 20th 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 1, column 4

Wells next the Sea, Norfolk, April 11, 1782.
To be Sold by Auction, by Edward BLISS, from Holt, Auctioneer.

At the Standard Inn, in Wells aforesaid, on Monday the 22d Day of this Instant, April, between the Hours of three and five in the Afternoon of the said Day.

All those Tenements, situate in the Parish of Wells aforesaid, near the Church there. The first next the High-street, or King's Highway, late in the Use or Occupation of John DRAYCOT, Clock-maker, now untenanted. The second adjoining, late in the Use of Webb RINGWOOD, also untenanted. The third adjoining the last, and is now in the Tenure of John FLAXMAN. The Premisses [sic] are all Freehold, and when rented lett [sic] together at 5 pounds per Ann. they pay yearly to the Land Tax (when 4 shillings per Pound) 6 shillings will entitle the Purchaser to a Vote for Knight of Shire, are subject to an annual free Rent of 4 pence and to no other Outgoings.

Further Particulars may be had of Thomas MENDHAM, Briston, Norfolk.

To Shopkeepers.

To be Lett [sic], and entered upon immediately, or at Michaelmas next, at Watton, in the County of Norfolk, a very capital House and Shop, with Chandling-office, Warehouses, Stables, Yard, Garden, and about four Acres of rich Pasture Land adjoining, late in the Occupation of Mr John KETT, and formerly of Mr Francis HICKS. -- The Shop is most eligibly situated for Business, and the Premisses [sic] all fitted up in the most convenient and compleat [sic] Manner for carrying on the general Business of a Shopkeeper.
     The above has been one of the best accustomed Shops in the County, and a very extensive Butter Trade carried on there.
     N.B. There is no old Stock for the Tenant to take.
Apply for Particulars to Messrs DE HAGUE and Son, Attornies [sic]; Mr BACON, Auctioneer, at Norwich; and to Mr Thomas HICKS, Attorney, at Watton aforesaid.

Page 2, column 4

The third, or Prince of Wales' regiment of dragoon guards, will begin their march from this city on Tuesday next, for Nottingham, and the 11th regiment of dragoons are now on their route from Chelmsford to replace them here.
     The Cambridgeshire militia are expected to encamp, with another regiment of infantry on Hopton-warren, near Yarmouth.
     We have good authority for saying that the West Norfolk regiment will form an encampment near Yarmouth, for which purpose they have orders to march from Hull.

Thursday last was married Mr John WOODWARD, grocer and draper, at Swaffham, to Miss PRATT, only daughter of Mr John PRATT, a considerable farmer at Hilburgh, near the said town, a lady in every respect agreeable to render the marriage state completely happy.

On Saturday last died, at Fareham, near Portsmouth, Mrs VARLO, wife of Captain William VARLO, and sister to J. Berney PETRE, of Westwick, Esq.

Friday died in the Lower Close, Mr William BRITCHER, a man much esteemed for his upright character, and knowledge as a florist. -- On Sunday evening his remains were interred in the Cathedral burial ground, when, after the Minister had read the funeral service, a number of florists who attended threw each a nosegay into the grave, composed of a selection of the finest flowers the season of the year could afford.

Page 3, column 1

Never Acted Here. For the Benefit of Mr BARRETT, At the Theatre-Royal, by his Majesty's Servants, on Monday, April he 29th, will be presented a new Comedy, called Variety. As now performing at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane will universal Applause. End of Act III an Allemande, by Mr BARRETT and Miss VALOIS. End of the Play an Interlude, (never performed here) called Jack in Distress: Or, The Sailor's Revels. Jack in Distress, (with the favourite Song of "The Sea Storm," for that Night only) by Mr BARRETT. Milk Maid, (with a Song in Character) by Miss VALOIS. The Rest of the Characters, by Mr DANCER, Mr DAVIS, Mr MILLER, Mrs WESTON, Mrs HOLLAND, Mrs DANCER, and Mrs MILLER.

The whole to conclude with a Double Hornpipe, by Mr BARRETT and Miss VALOIS. To which will be added a Farce (acted here but once these two Years) called The Devil Upon Two Sticks. Doctor Last, (for that Night) by Mr BARRETT. To begin at Half an Hour after Six o'Clock. Vivant Rex et Regina.

Tickets to be had of Mr BARRETT, at Mrs TOWNSHEND's, Capel-field; TUCK's Coffee-house; and of Mr DOVE, of whom Places may be taken.

To be Lett [sic], and entered upon immediately, or at Midsummer next, the House of the late Mrs LOVE, pleasantly and healthfully situated in a Little Ormsby, sixteen miles from Norwich, and six from Yarmouth; together with a double Coach-house and Stable, two large walled-in Gardens, and Orchard well planted, the Soil most excellent, Homestall, and valuable Rights on a very large Common, Fish-ponds, well stored with Carp and Tench, also extensive Fisheries on a most noble Lake, abounding with Pike and Perch. -- The House is convenient, and capable of serving a large Family, and the whole will be lett [sic] at a low Rent. -- More Land by be added if the desired by the Tenant.
     Enquire of James CROWE, Esq., Norwich, or of Mr HAMON, Merchant, at Little Ormsby, who will shew [sic] the Premisses [sic].

Northwalsham, April 16, 1782.
Now Selling Off Very Cheap,

The remaining Part of the Stock in Trade of Nicholas PAUL, Tailor and Draper, which consists of fine Plains, Coatings, and Frizes, Velverets, Corderoys [sic], and plain Fustians, Shalloons, Buttons and Trimmings, Men's, Youth's, and Children's ready-made Clothes, Camblets and Yard-wide Stuffs, printed Linens and Cottons, Irish and other Linens, Hats, Stockings,Yarn, etc.

The above are fresh Goods, (being chiefly bought with twelve Months) and at the low Price now fixed upon them, will be found well worth the Attention of Wholesale as well as Retale [sic] Customers.

Such of the Creditors of the said Nicholas PAUL as have not already delivered in an Account of their respective Debts, are desired to do so forthwith to Mr Henry ATKINSON, of Bacton, or to Mr Charles RICE, of Northwalsham, the Trustees. Otherwise they will be excluded any Benefit arising from the Sale of his Effects.

The said Trustees intending shortly to make a Dividend, hereby acquaint such Persons as have not yet paid their Debts due and owing to the said Trust, that unless they immediately discharge the same, they may expect to be sued without further Notice.

Page 3, column 2

Samuel BEEKEN, of King's Lynn, in the County of Norfolk, takes this Opportunity to acquaint his Friends, and the Public in general, that he still continues to carry on his Sacken Manufactory, near St Margaret's Church, where he makes and sells the best Four-bushel Sacks at 26 shillings and the best Five-bushel Sacks at 30 shillings, per Dozen; also very good Wool Sheetings at 7 shillings per Yard; and Wool Sheets, 3 1-2 Breadths, at 6 shillings and 6 pence and 3 Breadths ditto at 5 shillings 8 pence per Sheet; also Mill Sail-cloth, and grey Duck, Bags, etc Likewise Waggon [sic] Ropes, Traces, Bed cords, Halters, and Jack-lines, sold upon the lowest Terms. All past Favours are gratefully acknowledged, and every Method will be used to merit his Friends future Respect and Esteem, as he is determined to have his Goods well executed.

Note. Wants a Twine-spinner; he may have constant Employ, and good Wages, by applying as above.

Page 3, column 3

To be Sold by Auction,

On Tuesday, the 30th Day of April, and the three following Days, All the Household Furniture of Mrs Mary MARSH, at the Saracen's Head, at Diss, in Norfolk; consisting of Four-post Bedsteads upon Castors, with Moreen and China Hangings, fine Goose Feather-beds, Blankets, Quilts, Counterpanes, Festoon Window and other Curtains, Chests of Drawers, Pier and other Glasses, Dining and other Tables, and Walnut-tree Chairs with Leather-bottoms and Brass Nails, Linen, China, Glass, Spring-dial, Pewter, Brass, Kitchen Furniture, Port Wine in Bottles, at per Dozen, a Quantity of Glass Bottles, Casks, etc

The Sale begins at ten o'Clock each Morning. -- The Goods to be viewed on Saturday preceding the Sale.

Note. Catalogues to be had, Gratis, on Wednesday, the 24 Instant April, at the Pickerel, Iworth; Cock, at Stanton; Crown, at Botesdale; Pye at Harleston; Scole Inn; Swan, at Stratton; White Horse, at Stoke; Swan, at Horne; and at the Place of Sale.

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.