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Extracts from July 6th 1782

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July 2005

Norfolk Chronicle Extracts from July 6th 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

RIDLEY's Famous Asthmatic Pills, for all such Obstructions in the Breast and Lungs, as proceed from their being overloaded with Phlegm; discovered by an eminent Physician, and made public at the pressing Request of Numbers who have experienced their happy Effects in Asthmatic Complaints, Coughs, Colds, and Consumptions; and other Disorders of the Breast and Lungs, by producing a most plentious [sic] and easy Expectoration; for want whereof, the Lungs of Persons thus unhappily circumstanced, are miserably loaded with Phlegm. Price One Shilling and Sixpence the Box, containing Forty Pills, with proper Directions.

The Proprietor of these Pills hopes the following authentic Certificate, signed by so many worthy and respectable Persons, being some of the principal Magistrates, Merchants, Gentlemen, Clergy, and Tradesmen, in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, will fully evince their great Efficacy, and encourage others, labouring under the like Disorders, to make Trial of them.

We whose Names are hereunder written, having tried and experienced the happy Effects of Mr RIDLEY's Asthmatic Pills, do certify that they have been of very great Service to us, and do from them the great Benefit we have received, recommend them as a safe and good Remedy in Asthmatic Complaints, and in Coughs, Colds, Consumptions, and other Disorders of the Breast and Lungs.
     Witness our Hands,

John RAMEY, Esq., Receiver General of Norfolk
Rev. Edward WHITE
Thomas MARTIN, Esq., Collector of the Customs at Yarmouth
Robert WARMINGTON, Merchant
Samuel BREAM, Cabinet maker
Hild MORLEY, Merchant
John LAWRENCE, Wine Merchant
Ann LANE, Wife of Mr LANE, Grocer
Gilbert FAIRLIE, Lieutenant of the Navy
Samuel TOLVER, Merchant
Thomas TRIPP, Grocer
Samuel KING, Brazier
John SIMPSON, Draper
Edmund TOLVER, Gent.
Richard MILLER, Officer
Joseph RAMSON, Merchant
Daniel SKIPP, Gent.
Thomas UTTING, Gent.
Robert BEATLEY [might be BEARLEY], Gent.
Benjamin NUTHALL, Gent.
Thomas HERBERT, etc etc

[There follows a long letter of recommendation from a clergyman in Bolton, Lancashire which I have not copied here.]

The Proprietor of the above most valuable Pills having dissolved her Partnership in London, intends to supply the Public at her old Price, viz. 1 shilling 6 pence a Box, and embraces with Pleasure the Opportunity of acquainting the Public in general, and the Afflicted in particular, of her Resolution.

Sold Wholesale and Retale [sic] by D. RIDLEY, the Proprietor, at Mr BREAM's, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk; Messrs GOADBY and BERRY, No. 18, Sweeting's-alley, near the Royal Exchange, London; Mr CROUSE and Mr CHASE, Norwich; Mr RIDLEY, Woodbridge; and Mr SHAVE, Ipswich. Sold also, Retale [sic], by Mrs ROGERS, Bury St Edmund's; Mr HUNT, Harleston; Mrs TINGAY, Beccles; Mr TRIPP, Lowestoft, Mr CLARK, Thetford, Mr BLOWFIELD, Loddon; Mr BROOK, Stowmarket, Mr BONE, Market Dereham; Messrs HOLLINGWORTH and Co., Lynn; Mr MILLER, Halesworth; and by one respectable Shopkeeper in most Towns in England.

Page 2, columns 2 & 3

Lord Viscount TOWNSHEND, who has received the appointment of Commander in Chief of the troops in this district, was at Yarmouth last week on his tour, General CONWAY, and the Duke of RICHMOND are expected to review the camps and fortifications as soon as they are compleated [sic].

On Monday last the West Norfolk regiment, commanded by the Right Hon. the Earl of ORFORD, encamped at Castor [sic] next the sea. On Tuesday the 20th regiment of light dragoons took their ground at Mutford; and yesterday the Cambridgeshire Militia, and 10th regiment of foot, went into Camp on Hopton Warren.

Tuesday last the first division of the Cambridgeshire militia arrived in this city, and the next morning proceeded from thence to Yarmouth, as did the second division on Thursday morning.

Page 2, column 3

Last Monday was committed to the Castle, by Anthony AUFRERE, Esq., Sarah LYNN, of Castor [sic] near Yarmouth, charged with stealing divers wearing apparel from out of the dwelling house of John BIRD, of Beeston, which she has confessed.
     Yesterday was committed to the Castle, by S. RASH, Esq., James SMITH, charged on the oaths of William SOUTHGATE, of Gressenhall, his father-in-law, Rebecca, his wife, and Alice SOUTHGATE, with breaking into the house of the said William SOUTHGATE, stealing thereout eleven guineas, his property, and cruelly beating and abusing him.
     This week the felons in the Castle made an attempt to break out of the cell, but being discovered in time, they were properly secured.

Saturday next will be launched at the dock-yard of Mr Jacob PRESTON, at Yarmouth, a new ship for the West India trade, burthen 800 tons. She is the largest ship ever built at that port.

By Accounts from various parts of the country, it appears there never was a finer crop of grass than there is this year; the fruit-trees have suffered much by blight, and the uncommon cold and wet of the season has, it is feared, done much injury to the grain.

The marriage of Mr Thomas CHURCH, jun. surgeon, of Coltishall, to Miss Rachel JOHNSON, inserted in our paper of last week, we can assure our readers, is void of foundation. -- Several articles of a like kind having lately been attempted to be imposed on the printer, the public are therefore informed, that in future no marriage or death will be inserted in this paper without being properly authenticated.

Thursday se'nnight was married at Yoxford, the Rev. William KETT, to Miss GARNISH, of the same place.

Sunday last died, aged 72, Mr W. H. CROUSE, late of the Theatre Royal in this city.

Same day died in the Cockey-lane, Mr RIX, shoemaker.

On Friday the 28th ult. died, in the 54th year of his age, Joseph TAYLOR, Esq., one of the proprietors of the Lynn Regis and Lincolnshire bank.

A few days ago died, Mr Daplin DAY, formerly a reputable pawnbroker in this city.

Saturday last died suddenly, at her house in St Giles', Mrs CADY.

Last week died at Attleburgh, in the 33d year of his age, Mr Richard HINSBY, surgeon and man-midwife.

A few days since died in St Augustine's parish, Mrs WISEMAN.

A few days since died, at Lynn-Regis, (on his return from a journey into Yorkshire, ) Mr John RICE, of Wells next the sea, in this county. His loss is sincerely lamented by those who had the pleasure of being acquainted with him.

Page 2, column 4

To be Lett [sic] from Year to Year, and entered upon immediately, a genteel modern built Brick House, pleasantly situated at Thurning, in Norfolk; consisting of a neat Vestibule and Stair-Case, two good Parlours, wainscotted [sic], small Study, six Bed-chambers, Closets, Servants Garret, Kitchen, and all convenient Offices necessary for a small Family. -- There is a very good Six-stall'd Stable, with a roomy Hay-chamber, Coach-house, Dogs-kennels [sic], with a Granary over the same, small Garden, spacious Court Yard, Plantations, handsome Waters, well stocked with Carp and Tench; contiguous to the House are five Acres of rich Meadow and Pasture Land to be lett with the same, part of which (adjoining to the Stable) is inclosed with a new Paling towards the Road. -- The House has been largely put into exceeding good Repair; Coppers, Kitchen Range, Jack, Bath and other Stoves, are already fixed for the Convenience of a Tenant.     
Note. William WRIGHT, Gardener, at the House, will shew [sic] the Premisses [sic]. -- For further Particulars enquire of Peter ELWIN, of Booton, Esq.
     N.B. Carriers to and from Norwich pass by the House weekly.

Page 3, column 1

After our very hearty Commendations to your Lordship; Whereas His Majesty's Service doth at this Time require a speedy Supply of Seamen and Seafaring Men to man His Majesty's Fleet which is now fitting out; We do therefore require your Lordship, and your Deputy Lieutenant, to cause diligent Search and Enquiry to be made within your Lieutenancy, for all straggling Seamen, and to secure all such as may be found fit for His Majesty's Service, that so the Justices of the Peace may cause them to be conveyed to the several Ports, according to Directions sent them for that Purpose. And so not doubting your Lordship's Zeal and Vigour in the Performance of this Service, We bid your Lordship very heartily farewell.
     From the Council Chamber at St James's, the 21st Day of June, 1782. Your Lordships very loving Friends,
CAMDEN, P
MANCHESTER
DORSET
GOWER
Edm. BURKE
C. J. FOX
     To Our very good Lord George Earl of ORFORD, Lord Lieutenant of the County of Norfolk, and the City and County of the City of Norwich.

Page 3, column 2

Sun Fire-Office, 25 June, 1782.

Sir,
     I am directed by the Managers of the Sun Fire-Office to desire you to insert in your County Newspapers, for the next Fortnight, the Advertisement hereto subjoined; for you must not receive any Premiums without the Duty.
     And am Sir,
     Your most humble Servant,
     Sam. GREY.

Sun-Fire-Office, June 20, 1782.
     An Act of Parliament having passed, charging a Duty on all Persons whose Property shall be insured from Loss by Fire, the Insured in this Office, whose Premiums become due at Midsummer Quarter, are desired to pay in their Premiums for the ensuing Year, either at the Offices in Town or to the Agents in the Country, on Tuesday, the 25th Instant, or within Fifteen Days after Midsummer-day; and at the same Time to come prepared to pay the Duty on One Shilling and Six-pence on every One Hundred Pounds insured, in Pursuance of the said Act.
     N.B. It is requested that the Insured will bring with them their Policies for the better ascertaining the Sum to be paid for the said Duty.
     To Mr John COOK, Agent to the Sun-Fire-Office, Norwich.

To be Sold,

All that substantial capital Messuage, pleasantly situated in Attleburgh, in the County of Norfolk, with an old accustomed Apothecary's Shop, Barn, Stable, and convenient Outhouses, Yards, Garden, Orchard, and about seven Acres of rich Pasture and Arable Land contiguous thereto, part Free and part Copyhold, late in the Occupation of Richard HINSBY, Surgeon, deceased.
     N.B. The above Premisses [sic] may be entered upon directly. For further Particulars enquire of Edmund LOCK, Attorney, at Attleburgh aforesaid.

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.