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Extracts from October 27th 1783

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Norfolk Chronicle Extracts from October 27th 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 2

Some private letters from Paris, received yesterday, speak of the situation of the French merchants in a very serious light. France was hardly ever in a more alarming bankrupt situation. Could the Spaniards, by an extraordinary stroke of policy, be detached, and the interests of the House of Bourbon now separated, (for which there was never a more favourable opportunity) the French monarchy would receive a blow from which it would hardly ever be able to recover. It happens unluckily that the countries to whose interest France's destruction would be particularly advantageous, are in no condition at this time even to attempt such a measure. The French do not complain openly, but the American connections have ruined all their trading people; and unless the Spaniards open their treasury to relieve their distresses, the Government and nation must of necessity become bankrupts, for the Americans are in no condition to pay their debts, and the Dutch, hitherto looked upon as a rich and thriving nation, after only two year's war, find themselves in a situation more critical than any that has occurred for a century and a half. The French paper credit is so bad in the North, that their agents meet with the greatest difficulties in procuring stores for their dock yards; this last is a lucky circumstance for Great Britain, whose navy is still rising to a greater height of power and respectability, while that of her rival will of necessity dwindle.

Page 1, column 4

This Day is published,

A Catalogue of near Ten Thousand Volumes of curious Books and Music, including the Libraries of the Rev. Charles PHELPES, of Lynn, the Rev. John SIMPSON, and Mr John HILYARD, of Norwich, deceased; a small Collection of French and Italian Authors, lately imported, and a good Assortment of the best modern English Books, new and elegantly bound.
     By Richard BEATNISSE [might be BEATNIFFE], Bookseller, in Norwich.
Catalogues to be had of Mr G. ROBINSON, Bookseller, in Pater-noster- row, London; of the Booksellers of Cambridge, Oxford, York, Lincoln, Bury, Ipswich, Lynn, Yarmouth, etc and at the Place of Sale.

Page 2, column 2

On Friday last the Rev. Erasmus DRUERY, Clerk, was instituted to the rectory of Mundesley, in this county, on the presentation of the King in right of his Duchy of Lancaster.

Yesterday passed the Great Seal a presentation to the Rev. John RAMSAY, of the Rectory of Barton St Andrew, in this county, and diocese of Norwich, on the presentation of the Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal.

Yesterday an assembly of the corporation was convened to receive the resignation of Edward BACON, Esq., Recorder of this city; into which office he was elected Sept. 21, 1752, on the resignation of W. BROOKE, Esq. There is evident propriety in a gentleman's desiring leave to relinquish a public employment, when age and infirmities has [sic] rendered him incapable of discharging the duties of it; indeed to a man of honour it is an indisputable obligation. The public may therefore look upon this as a prelude to Mr BACON's shortly vacating a much more important and distinguished trust.
     John CHAMBER, Esq., steward, was yesterday unanimously elected Recorder, by the Mayor, Sheriffs, Aldermen, and Common-council; and we hear that Charles HARVEY, Esq., son of Robert HARVEY, Esq., Alderman of Coslany Ward, intends to offer himself a candidate to succeed Mr CHAMBER, as Steward of this city.

Page 2, column 3

On Thursday se'nnight was married, at St Nicholas's Chapel, Lynn, Mr Thomas MEE, Quartermaster-serjeant of the West Norfolk militia, to Mrs LEMON, of South Wootton, near Lynn.

On Saturday last was married at Bardfield in Essex, the Rev. Jacob MOUNTAIN, A.M. Fellow of Caius College, Cambridge, and Minister of St Andrew's in this city, to Miss Eliza KENTISH, youngest daughter of the late Thomas Woolley KENTISH, Esq.

On Saturday was married Mr Charles DAWES, woollen-draper and hosier, to Miss Mary HEDLEY, of Lynn.

Same day was married Mr BAURAIN, surgeon and apothecary, to Miss YOUNG, of Lynn.

On Wednesday last was married, Robert SHARROCK, Esq., of Gately, to Miss NORRIS, of Wood Norton.

On Wednesday the Rev. Mr BROWNE, Minister of St Gregory's and Eaton, was married to Miss Charlotte MURRAY.

On Wednesday was married Capt. John ROOME, to Miss HAMMOND, of Lynn.

Monday last two waggons [sic], loaded with half ankers of geneva and tea, taken from smugglers near Happisburgh, was conveyed to the Custom-house at Yarmouth; and on Tuesday evening a party of light horse marched from this city to assist the Custom-house officers on the coast, the smugglers being so numerous.

Monday morning last, about two o'clock, a melancholy accident happened about five miles from Bury, on the Newmarket road: --- As Mr BEACHAM, of the theatre-royal, and Mr CURTIS, both of this city, with Mr ADAMS, who some time since drove the Lynn coach, were returning from Cambridge to Bury, where they had been the day before on a party of pleasure in a light chaise cart, they were met near the five mile stone on the descent of a hill by a waggon [sic], which the darkness of the night prevented them from seeing; and their horse getting entangled between the horses of the waggon [sic], which were two a-breast, was killed, the cart torn all to pieces, and the riders thrown out. Mr CURTIS was killed on the spot, by the shafts of the waggon striking against his head, and the other two were bruised in a most terrible manner. -- A dog belonging to Mr CURTIS was also killed.
     The Coroner's inquest sat on the body, and brought in their verdict Accidental Death.

Saturday last a boy about fourteen years of age stole from the stall of Mr SMITH, of Hilburgh, at St Faith's fair, a box containing a large quantity of lace and edging, with which he got clear off.

On Tuesday was committed to the city gaol, by Jeremiah Ives HARVEY, Esq., Mayor, John WHITMORE and William SOUTHGATE, charged with breaking open the dwelling-house of Thomas BARKER, of St Michael's at Thorn, in this city, and stealing thereout a large quantity of linen, a silver spoon, and various other things, the property of the said Thomas BARKER. They are both fully committed to take their trials at the next assizes.

Page 3, column 1

Clear-Starching.

Mary BUTTER, many Years an Assistant to Mrs MAIDSTONE, in Post-office-court, St Andrew's, (who has declined Business) begs Leave to acquaint the Ladies she intends carrying on the Clear-Starching Business at her Father's House, Red Lion Street, St Stephen's; humbly sollicits [sic] the Favours of Mrs MAIDSTONE's former Customers and others. She flatters herself from the particular Attention she has paid to the Business, she is enabled to perform it to the entire Satisfaction of those Ladies who disposed to make trial of her Abilities. All Orders received will be thankfully acknowledged, and executed with Neatness, Elegance, and Dispatch.
     N.B. Buffonts [might be Bussonts] dressed and Point and Brussel's Lace washed, to look like new.

Christopher SHERWOOD, Coach and Harness-maker, at Swaffham,

Begs Leave to acquaint his Friends and the Public in general, that he continues to carry on Business at his old Shop in Lynn-street, Swaffham, embraces this Opportunity of returning Thanks to those of his Friends who have hitherto honoured him with their Favours, and hopes for a Continuance of the same, as they may depend on all Orders being punctually executed in the neatest Manner, and on the lowest Terms.

Page 3, column 2

The Creditors of the late William JENNIS, Merchant, in Cley, are requested immediately to call on the Widow and Administratrix, at her House in Cley, and deliver in an Account of their respective Demands; and all Persons indebted to the late William JENNIS, are requested forthwith to pay the same to the said Administratrix.

Page 3, column 3

To be Sold by Auction, by Edward CRANE,

At the Dwelling-house of the late Robert ROGERS, Esq., deceased, at Catton, near Norwich, on Tuesday next, the 28th Instant, and the following Days, (Saturday and Sunday excepted.)

The entire Household Furniture, etc on the Premises; comprising a Bedstead with carved Mahogany Posts, and very rich and curious patch- work Furniture, composed of Gold and Silver Embroidery, Velvet, Silk, etc. Bedsteads with Mahogany Posts, Worsted Damask, and other Hangings, fine Goose Feather Beds, Blankets and Counterpanes, Variety of Pier and other Looking Glasses, in carved gilt, and other Frames, beautiful Mahogany Dining, Card and Tea Tables, exceeding good Mahogany Chairs, with Hair and other Seats, a fine ton'd Organ with Metal Pipes, gilt, in a neat painted Case, Plate, Linen and China, and Kitchen Furniture, Dairy and Brewing Utensils, a Stone Garden Roll and Iron ditto, a handsome Coach, with whole-plate Glasses, Patent Springs, and a new Run of Wheels, and complete Harness for a Pair of Horses, a Pair of eighteen Inch Globes, Variety of beautiful Shells and other Curiosities, a Collection of Green-house Plants, several Gross of Glass Bottles, a Collection of valuable Books in elegant Bindings, etc etc etc.

The Whole to be viewed on Monday preceding the Sale. Each Day's Sale to begin exactly at Ten o'Clock.

Catalogues to be had This Day, October the 25th, of the Auctioneer, at his Upholstery Warehouse, in London-lane and of J. WRIGHT, Appraiser, in St Martin's at Palace.

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Earsham, Norfolk.

Whereas Jane my Wife eloped from me lately, with --- BERNEY; This is to give Notice, that I will not pay any Debts she may contract. As witness my Hand, this 22d Day of October, 1783.
     James FEATHER, his mark X

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.