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August 2005
Norfolk Chronicle Extracts from June 14th 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 4
On Saturday the 21st Inst. will be published,
Neatly printed in 2 Vols. 12mo. illustrated with accurate Maps, suitable to the Work, Price 7 shillings in Boards, and 8 shillings bound,
A Concise History of the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah, connected with the chief Events in neighbouring States, and of the succeeding Empires, to the time of Christ and Establishment of the Gospel Dispensations. Interspersed with Moral Reflections, Chronological References, and occasional Remarks concerning the Fulfilment of the Prophecies; particularly adapted to the Comprehension of young Minds.
By Ann MURRY,
Author of Mentoria.
London, printed for Charles DILLY.
Of whom may be had, just published,
Neatly printed in a portable Size for the Pocket, Price in half Binding 3 shillings and 6 pence.
The Traveller's Guide through England and Wales. Containing, the Routes from Stage to Stage through the direct High Roads leading from London to all Parts of the Kingdom. The direct Roads across the Country, from one City or principal Town to another. The Mansions, Castles, and other remarkable Objects, on or near the respective Roads.
To which is prefixed,
The largest and most accurate, and compleat [sic] Map of the Roads through England and Wales, ever prepared for a Work of this Kind.
By Thomas KITCHIN,
Hydrographer to his Majesty.
Page 2, column 2
The poor of the parish of Little Walsingham return their sincere thanks for 20 shillings worth of bread, which was liberally ordered them (under the immediate inspection of the Foreman of the Grand Jury last sessions) at the instigation and by the particular pressing direction of a very worthy and upright Magistrate. -- It proved a very great relief in this dear season, and was distributed with great propriety.
By letter from Lynn, we are informed, that the anniversary of his Majesty's birth-day was observed with the greatest demonstrations of joy; the morning was ushered in with ringing of bells, etc; about 12 o'clock in the forenoon the Right Worshipful the Mayor, attended by the Corporation and many other Gentlemen, went to the Market- cross, where the King, Queen, Royal Family, and several other loyal and patriotic toasts were drunk; they were saluted by the independent corps, under the command of Thomas DAY, Esq., who fired three excellent vollies [sic] in honour of the day. An elegant dinner was given by the Right Worshipful Edward EVERARD, Esq., Mayor, at the Guildhall to the Gentlemen of the town and its vicinity, where the greatest mirth and harmony prevailed, and the evening concluded with the most curious collection of fire-works ever exhibited in their town.
On Wednesday last at an Assembly of the Corporation held at the Hall in Lynn, Mr John CASTLETON, and Mr Edmund ELSDEN, were chosen Common-councilmen of that borough.
On Monday last was married in London, Mr Theophilus Barlow BRUCKFIELD, of this city, and Ensign in the West-Norfolk regiment, to Miss BARKER, only daughter of John BARKER, Esq., of Shropham, in this county.
On Tuesday was married at Kentish Town, near London, John Hammond COLE, of this city, Gent. to Miss SHENTON, of that place.
On Thursday last was married, Mr Edmund KENT, of Wereham, grocer, to Miss Charlotte SHEENE, of Little Dunham.
Thursday was married at St Peter's of Mancroft, Mr Wm. BURT, upholder and auctioneer, in Brigg's-lane, to Miss Elizabeth TOLL, daughter of Mr John TOLL, woollen-draper, in this city.
Yesterday died Mr Thomas HIRST, at Bracondale, near this city, in the 68th year of his age.
Wednesday the remains of Philip MEADOWS, Esq., of Diss, were brought to this city, and interred in the family vault in St George's Colgate.
Page 2, column 3
Yesterday a man was apprehended for stealing wheat out of a keel, property of Roger KERRISON, Esq.
Friday se'nnight at night or early on Saturday morning, the house of Joseph OXLEY, Magdalen-street, in this city, was broke open, and robbed of a quantity of various articles to a considerable amount. -- See the advertisement in the third page. [Appears below]
Tuesday was committed to the Castle by Thomas DURRANT, Esq., Ann DARY, charged on the oath of William SIMS, of East Ruston, farmer, with stealing a quantity of wearing apparel, the property of the said William SIMS, her master. Also stands further charged by John SIMS, son of the above Mr SIMS, with stealing the sum of twelve shillings and sixpence, the property of the said John SIMS, which she has voluntarily confessed.
Page 2, column 4
Norwich, June 7, 1783.
A. B. and H. TOOKE,
Mantua-Makers, next door to Mr TOMPSON, Coal Merchant, in St Gregory's, Respectfully begs Leave to inform the Ladies and Public in general, that they are returned from SHROUDEN's Warehouse, Tavistock street, London, with a great Variety of the newest Fashions, and humbly solicit the Honour of their Commands, and may depend on their being executed with Accuracy and Dispatch, on reasonable Terms, and their Favours ever gratefully acknowledged.
N.B. An Apprentice wanted.
Note. C. TOOKE continues the School at the same House.
Norwich, June 12, 1783.
Information Wanted.
The Inhabitants of St Martin at Oak finding themselves mulcted to the Parish Rates at the enormous Ration of 4 shillings and 10 pence per pound, enquired how other Parishes were assessed, and found it was generally from 3 shillings and 9 pence to 3 shillings and 11 pence; they therefore, (willing to adopt a fair Medium) made their Rate 4 shillings but this was objected to by the Court, and refused to be signed; they were, however, recommended to the Court of Guardians, and accordingly made the Application, when they were told, that if the Parish did not make the Assessment conformable to the given Mulct, (viz. 4 shillings 10 pence) they should be prosecuted according to Law -- and the Governor added, that if they wanted Redress, they must appear on the Day of Appeal. On the Day of Appeal they attended at Court, when the Mayor and Steward told them "they had nothing to do with it." Surprized [sic] at the Treatment they received, they then requested the Court to inform them where they must apply for the equitable Relief which they solicited -- the Answer given was couched in the following elegant Terms: "Go find it out."
This Reply having left the Parish Totally In The Dark, they would be obliged to any intelligent Person to give them the Information which has been denied them, and they will ret [sic] in a proper Sense of the Favour done them as long as the inexplicable Conduct of the Court shall dwell in their Remembrance.
[signed] Andrew HOLLAND, Churchwarden.
John PEROWNE, William HOWLING, Thomas WATSON } Overseers.
Page 3, column 2
To be Sold by Auction,
On Friday next the 20th Day of this instant, June, at the George Inn, in East Dereham, between the Hours of Three and Five in the Afternoon, A Messuage, or Farm-House, Outhouses, Barn and Stable, in good Repair, with about twenty five Acres of exceeding good Land thereto adjoining, in Yaxham, now in the Occupation of William SECKER, situated next that extensive rich Common called Brakefield Heath, on which this Estate has a Right of Common. -- One Acre and one Rood Copyhold, Fine certain, the rest Freehold.
Enquire of Mr R. EVERETT, of Forncet St Mary, or of Mr John CRISP, Attorney at Law, East Dereham.
To be Sold by Auction, by James GARTHON, Auctioneer,
At the King's Head in the Market-place, Norwich, between the Hours of Twelve and Three in the Afternoon of Saturday next, June 21, 1783, A Freehold Estate in King's street, in Norwich, consisting of a Public House, called the Sign of the Dog, and four other Tenements, adjoining, in the Occupation of Mr James BEEVOR, and others, at the yearly Rent of 18 pounds 18 shillings.
Also another Freehold Estate, situate in the Thoroughfare Yard adjoining to Mr CHAMBERS, Surgeon, in St Stephen's, Norwich, consisting of five Tenements, in the occupation of Mrs WELLS and others, at the yearly rent of 11 pounds 4 shillings.
For Particulars apply to Mr WYMER, Attorney, Norwich.
Page 3, column 4
A Robbery.
Whereas late on Friday Night the 6th, or early on Saturday Morning the 7th, of this Instant June, 1783, the House of Joseph OXLEY, in Magdalen-street, was broke open, and sundry Articles stolen thereout; amongst others were the following: Seven Shirts, marked I.O., Four Pairs of Sheets, marked I.O., a Child's new dark-coloured Frock, Chocolate-ground, Black and White small Pattens; a White Cloth Cloak, with Grey Skin Trimming; one Pair of Silver Shoe Buckles; one Silver Tea Spoon, marked P.B., four Ditto, Handles reversed, marked with a with a Cypher [sic] I.O., one large Silver Table Spoon, Handle reversed, marked Ditto; and a double-handled Silver Cup, marked I.O. One Silver oval Salt Cellar, marked I.H.O. in a Cypher [sic]; two Silver Salt Spoons, marked I.H.O.
Whoever will give Information of the Person or Persons concerned in the said Robbery, shall on their being apprehended, receive Five Guineas Reward.
[signed] Joseph OXLEY.
Norwich, June 7, 1783.
Page 4, column 1
Letters from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Sheffield, and other towns famous for the manufacture of iron and steel, say, that within the memory of man trade was never so flourishing as at present, owing to the foreign orders for all kinds of edge-tools, and implements in all the handicraft branches, together with hard-wares in general; and letters from Manchester, Warrington, Preston, and other parts of Lancashire, where watch and clock-making, and mathematical tools are chiefly made, speak to the same effect.
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.