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Extracts from February 1st 1783

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July 2005

Norfolk Chronicle Extracts from February 1st 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 1, column 1

London, Saturday, January 25.
From the London Gazette.
St James's, Jan. 25, 1783.

On Thursday evening last Mr OGG, one of the King's Messengers arrived at Lord GRANTHAM's office, his Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for foreign affairs, with the preliminary articles of peace between Great Britain and France, and Great Britain and Spain, which were signed at Versailles on the 20th instant..[snip]

By order of Government the annual orders for military cloathing [sic] is put a stop to, and it is expected that, in the course of a few weeks, at least one-fourth of the army in England will be discharged.
     At the conclusion of the last war, the army establishment was fixed at 70 regiments of infantry; it is the intention of Government now to reduce it as above, and to apply the savings to the keeping up a respectable naval force.
     The regular army of this kingdom, we understand, is to be reduced in the infantry from the 106th down to the 60th regiment; and the cavalry down to the 18th regiment of light dragoons.

The mercantile world is in a hurry and bustle, unknown at any former time. The merchants are endeavouring to outstrip each other in the race of traffic. European goods and particularly the produce of England, being greatly wanted in all parts of America, the destination of many of the vessels now in the river [Thames in London] is altered from the West India islands to the American ports, where it is expected their cargoes will sell at an immense profit.

Page 3, column 1

Intelligence Extraordinary.

On first receiving the news of the Preliminaries for Peace being signed, and in consequence the Independence of America acknowledged, the loyal Church-wardens of St Peter's of Mancroft ordered the bells to be rung for three days successively, a demonstration of joy without precedent, and which nothing could justify, or should induce the auditors of the parish to pass their accounts, but its being in gratulation of an event so much to the honour of this nation, in which the liberties of mankind are so materially interested, and which his Majesty's good Christian people, who addressed him to enter into the war, have so long yearned for. The tallow-chandlers were this time prevented from imposing an illumination upon the public, by the discretion of Mr Mayor, who caused notice to be given, that the Magistrates would not countenance it until a day of thanksgiving should be appointed by authority.

Page 3, columns 1 & 2

In consequence of the happy tidings of peace to this nation, on Monday last the inhabitants of Loddon testified their pleasure by every demonstration of joy, ringing of bells, firing of guns, illuminations, and fireworks; a sheep was roasted whole in the open market-place, a barrel of beer, and bread, were distributed to the populace. -- The gentlemen retired to the Swan in the evening, where many constitutional toasts were drunk, and the healths of our brave Commanders not forgot. The utmost harmony marked the whole transaction of the day in a very pleasing and satisfactory manner.

We hear that as soon as may be after the ratification of the preliminary article of peace the British Cabinet have resolved to send an Ambassador to the United States of America; and the Earl of Surrey, heir apparent to the first Duke of England, (Norfolk) is the Nobleman to be sent out on the occasion.

Page 3, column 2

Last week several of the principal gentlemen and tradesmen at Diss collected between 60 and 70 pounds to be distributed among the poor of that place, in coals and bread, at reduced prices.

A few days ago some excise officers, assisted by a party of dragoons, made a large seizure of tea and spirituous liquors, on the top of Hunstanton steeple.

Monday last was committed to the Castle by Thomas BEEVOR, Esq., John TURNER, weaver, and Benjamin CUNNINGHAM, husbandman, both of Wymondham, charged with stealing two geese, two chickens, and a fat pig, the property of James Burkin BURROUGHS, Esq. -- TURNER is an old offender, having been before confined in the Castle for a like offence.

On Thursday evening died, in an advanced age, Mrs Mary SAY, relict of the late Robert SAY, Esq., of Lynn, in this county.

Wednesday morning died, after a very short illness, Miss STANNARD, of the Upper Close.

Last week died, in the 16th year of his age, Mr Richard CHRISTMAS, fourth son of Mr George CHRISTMAS, of Lexham, in Norfolk.

On Monday last died, at Yarmouth, Mr John CHASTENEY, second son of Mr CHASTENEY, of Trowse.

And a few days since died, near Harwich, Mr BATS, some time since on the impress service in this city.

Page 3, column 4

King's Arms Inn, Reepham.

Will be taken and entered upon Wednesday the 5th of February next, by Joseph BELL, from the Thatch'd House Tavern, in Briston and late Servant to Sir Edward ASTLEY, Bart. who begs Leave to inform his Friends, and the Public in general, that every Accommodation necessary for Gentlemen, Travellers, etc will be provided, and all Favours thankfully acknowledged.

Ellingham.

Isaac FROST begs Leave to inform the Gentlemen Farmers, that he is removed from the White Horse in Wymondham, to the Queen's Head, in the same Town, where he intends buying Corn as usual. Gentlemen who choose to attend, will meet with every Accommodation, and their Favours will be thankfully acknowledged,
     by their humble Servant,
     John CARTER
Who keeps the Queen's Head aforesaid.

Page 4, column 3

Norfolk, Jan. 24, 1783.
Lyng and Taverham Paper Mills

The Partnership of HAMERTON and ANSTED expired on the tenth Day of October last, they therefore take this Opportunity of resuming their joint Thanks to their Friends for the Favours conferred on them, and beg Leave to inform them, that the Trade of the above Mills will in future be carried on for their separate Accounts by John HAMERTON, at Lyng, and John ANSTED and Son, at Taverham, where the Favours of their Friends will be very thankfully received. -- Any Person who has any Demand on the said Partnership Account are desired to send in their Bills, that they may be discharged. They have by them a regular Assortment of every Kind of Paper (that is to say) Writing and Printing Imperial, Writing and Printing Royal, Writing and Printing Medium, Writing and Printing Demy, Writing and Printing Post, Writing and Printing Copy, Writing and Printing Fools-cap, Writing and Printing Pot, Crowns of every Sort, and every Sort of Packing Paper for the Manufactory, particularly of Atlas, large and small; Elephant, large and small; Royal, large and small; Demy, large and small; Brown and Hand Elephant, Brown and Hand Royal, Shop Paper, Bonnet Paper that will fence Water, and every Article whatsoever in the Paper Trade. The best Price is also continued for fine Rags, and every kind of Paper Stuff.

N.B. To be Lett, and entered upon immediately, or at Lady-day next, a handsome well built House, Brick and Tile, situated in Lyng aforesaid, with Garden and Orchard, well-planted with all Sorts of Fruit Trees; also a four-stalled Stable and six Acres of rich Pasture Land thereunto belonging, and Right of Commonage on two very extensive Commons.

Lyng is a small pleasant village and in a very good Neighbourhood, five Miles from East Dereham; four from Reepham, and eleven from the City of Norwich. The said House is very convenient for a small Gentleman's Family, or for a Gentleman who is fond of sporting, being an exceeding good Country for Game of all Kinds. - A Pack of Hounds are kept within two Miles of the Said House. -- For Rent and further Particulars enquire of John HAMERTON, at Lyng Paper Mills.

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.