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Copyright © Pat Newby
May 2007
Norfolk Chronicle Extracts from October 11th 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 2, column 3
The ball and fete given by Major MONEY at Crownpoint, near this city, on Thursday evening, was splendid and numerous.
Saturday night, at half past six o'clock, another Meteor, equally beautiful with that which had happened on the 18th of August, but not near so large, was seen in the air, and took almost the same direction as the former; the air was so exceedingly light, while it lasted, as almost to obscure the moon.
On Thursday se'nnight was married in London, Mr John GOOCH, ship and insurance-broker, Fenchurch-street, third son of Mr Henry GOOCH, of Yarmouth, in this county, to Mrs BASIRE, of Waltham-stow, in Essex.
Yesterday se'nnight died, in the 79th year of her age, Mrs Elizabeth BECKWITH, of St Martin's at Palace, in this city.
On Monday last died, after a long and painful illness, which he bore with becoming resignation, aged 43 years, Mr Thomas COATES, of Swaffham, cabinet-maker and Upholsterer.
Thursday night last, Mark TURNER, under sentence of transportation, for robbing a bleach, at Heigham, and William Cornwell PAGE, committed on suspicion of stealing a watch, broke out of the city gaol, and facilitated their escape. After breaking out of their cell, by means of ropes, which they had concealed, they scaled the walls. It is supposed they are much wounded by the hooks upon the top of the wall, as a great quantity of blood was apparent both on the ground and wall.
Thursday ended the sessions on the Castle-hill for this county, when William SMITH, alias CLARK, a swindler, convicted of obtaining, by false pretences, goods to the amount of upwards of 12 pounds from Mr Thomas HIRST and Mr William FISHER, linen-drapers, in this city, was sentenced to stand in the pillory on Saturday next, on the Castle-hill, to be committed to the Castle twelve calendar months, and at the expiry of which time to stand again in the pillory, with a paper fixed over his head, denoting the nature of his crime; John ABELL, for robbing a fish-pond of tench, to be imprisoned three months in the Castle, and to find sureties for his good behaviour for seven years; John SMITH, for fowl stealing, to be publicly whipped on Moulton-green on Wednesday next; and David AARON, a Jew preacher, for robbing the waggon [sic] of Mr James BRAY, Diss carrier, was ordered to remain in custody to take his trial at the next assizes at Thetford. -- The Court then adjourned to hold the sessions at Lynn on Tuesday next, and on Thursday next at Holt.
On Thursday last was committed to the city gaol, by Jeremiah Ives HARVEY, Esq., Mayor, James BUNCLE, charged on suspicion of his having stolen, on the night of the 23d of June last, together with one Edward STAFF, one cock, one hen, and four chickens, the property of some person or persons unknown, at Heigham, which felony the said James BUNCLE has confessed.
Page 2, column 4
Norwich, October 9, 1783.
The Creditors of the late John AGGS, Wool-comber, are requested immediately to call on the Widow and Executrix, at her House in St Michael's at Plea, or Thomas AGGS, St Michael's Coslany, and deliver an account of their respective Demands; and all Persons indebted to the Estate of the late John AGGS are requested forthwith to pay the same to the said Executrix.
BOOTH and Son,
On the Upper Walk, in the Market-Place, Norwich,
Beg Leave to return their sincere Thanks to the Friends of the late Mr Martin BOOTH for the Favors [sic] conferred on him, and earnestly solicit a Continuance of the same, as they intend carrying on the Business as usual. -- Every Article in the Stationary [sic] Branch, and Books (both New and Second-hand) in all Sciences and Languages, may be met with at their Shop. -- Book-Binding neatly and expeditiously performed -- Merchants Accompt Books made and ruled to any Pattern.
The full Value given for Libraries, or Parcels of Books, or Books taken in Exchange.
E. MANNING
Presents his most grateful acknowledgements to his Friends and the Public for Favours received, and begs Leave to acquaint them, that his ill State of Health not permitting him to continue Business, he now offers the Whole of his Stock in Trade to be disposed of at Prime Cost, consisting of a large Quantity of Coppers, Brewing Kettles, Boilers, Tea Kettles, Copper and Brass Warming Pans, etc etc & with a good Assortment of neat japanned Tea Urns, Jugs, Plate Warmers, Coal Shoots [sic], etc also a large Quantity of superfine hard Metal oval and round Dishes, Plates, Water Dishes and Plates, Wine, Porter, and Beer Measures, together with a large Assortment of every Article in the Tin Trade. The Whole to be sold with Reserve.
N.B. Any Person disposed to take the House, together with the remaining Part of the Stock, Working-tools, Fixtures, etc where has been carried on full Trade for upwards of forty Years, may be treated with by applying as above.
Page 3, column 1
Swaffham, October 8, 1783.
Sarah COATES, Widow, on behalf of herself and the Orphan Children of Thomas COATES, Cabinet maker and Upholsterer, lately deceased, humbly solicits the Continuance of the Favours of her late Husband's Customers and Friends, and begs to assure them, that able Hands will be continued and employed to carry on the Trade, in its various Branches, in the same Manner as in her late Husband's Life-time.
[signed] Sarah COATES.
Page 3, column 2
To be Sold,
An Estate in Reedham, and adjacent Towns, in Norfolk, consisting of two Dwelling houses, a Brick Ground containing about five Acres of Land, with the Sheds etc now in the Occupation of Mr Samuel PHILPOT.
For Particulars apply to the said Mr PHILPOT; or to Messrs FOSTER and COOPER, Attornies [sic] in Norwich.
To be Sold immediately,
An Estate at Stockton, in Norfolk, near Beccles, in Suffolk, consisting of a Dwelling-house, and about five Acres of Land, more or less, in the Occupation of Martha OSBORN, the Owner. The Premises are almost all Freehold, and have a Right on three very extensive Commons, viz. Geldestone, Kirby, and Ellingham.
Further Particulars may be had, by applying to the said Martha OSBORN, who will shew [sic] the Premises.
Page 3, column 3
A Sailcloth Factory. To be Sold by Auction,
(By order of the Assignees)
At the Angel Inn, in Great Yarmouth, in the County of Norfolk, on Wednesday the 22d Instant, at Twelve o'Clock, in two Lots.
1. All that substantial Freehold Brick Building used for a Sailcloth Factory, in Great Yarmouth, late of James THOMPSON, consisting of three Floors. On the First Floor, a Weaving Shop containing two Mills, a Warehouse for Dress Goods, and a Foreman's Room. On the Second Floor, two long Sheds, of 80 Feet, for eleven Spinners. On the Third Floor, a Starch Room containing 12 compleat [sic] Starching Frames; together with the greatest Part of a large Yard adjoining.
2. A Range of Warehouses, and a Stable on the North Side of the said Yard, with Part of the Yard, containing in Length, 80 Feet, and in Width, 8 1/2 Feet.
Note-- In this Factory the Rooms are very commodiously arranged and fitted up; and it is capable of containing 10 Looms more. The Work of the Factory, which is now in full Employ, will be continued for a Week, or ten Days after the Day of Sale. -- Note also, the Looms, Frames, and Utensils of the Factory will be sold at the same Time, with or without the Building.
Apply to Mr John BELL, Attorney, at Yarmouth.
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Whereas I William MORSE, of Great Yarmouth, Blacksmith, have raised and propagated a scandalous and malicious Report, tending to Injure the Character of Mr Samuel PAGGITT, of Great Yarmouth, by asserting that he is a common Informer; for which the said Mr PAGGITT hath commenced a Prosecution against me, but which he hath, at my Request, declined, upon my paying the Charges, and publicly denying the Assertion I have made, which, in Justice to the Character of Mr PAGGITT, I do in this public Manner declare, were made by me without Foundation, as witness my Hand this 8th of October, 1783.
X The mark of William MORSE
Witness, Wm. GILES.
Whereas Charlotte LAFIELD, on Tuesday the 7th of October, 1783, absconded from Robert MASON's, Worsted Weaver, near St Martin's Gates, Norwich, the Place where she lodged and wrought, and has taken with her a Piece of checked Camblette, 16 Inches wide and 44 Yards long, the Property of Mess. WELLS and PECKOVER; if any one will give Information of her, so that she may be Apprehended and brought to Justice, shall receive the sum of Ten Guineas reward. And whoever will inform the said Gentlemen where the said Piece may be procured, so as to be delivered up to them, shall be paid Two Guineas for their Trouble.
The above mentioned Girl is about 17 Years of Age, and about five Feet high, very dark Complexion, dark brown Hair, which she wears down her Forehead; had on when she went away, a black Silk Bonnet, a very coarse Gauze single Handkerchief, and an old Orange-coloured Stuff Gown, black Petticoat, and dirty Pickling Apron.
It is clearly discovered by her Speech that she has not dwelt much in these Parts, and says she has lived some Time in Ireland.
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.