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Norfolk Chronicle Extracts from October 1780

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.

7 October 1780

7 October 1780. Page 2, columns 3 & 4

On Wednesday was committed to the castle by J. BUXTON, Esq., Thomas HUDSON, of East-Wretham, charged on oath, with stealing and carrying away in the night of the 30th September last, nineteen lambs the property of Samuel ROPER, and Joseph CLERKE, farmers at Elden, in the county of Suffolk.

On Friday the 19th of September last, at East-Dereham petty sessions, one Mr William ADAMS, a Farmer at Scarning, aged near 80, was defrauded, or genteelly robbed of twenty-seven guineas, and a half, by sharpers at the George Inn, by the stale tricks of cutting cards and laying of wagers. Mr ADAMS was so infatuated that after losing nine guineas and a half, he borrowed eighteen guineas more of a friend, who kindly cautioned him against sharpers; one of them pretended to be a great friend to Mr ADAMS, and to join with him in over-reaching the other, whilst both combined to deceive and cheat him. They first suffered Mr ADAMS to win a small bett [sic] or two, which compleatly [sic] hooked him in to lose his money. One of them is aged about thirty, is a short thick set man, wears his own hair, is pock sretten [sic], and was dressed in brown cloaths [sic], with a blue surtout coat over them; the other, a thin tall young man about twenty-four years of age, and had on a remarkable gay waistcoat and breeches. The elder first decoyed Mr ADAMS to the George to treat him under pretence of carrying a letter to the Rev. Mr POTTER who lives at Scarning. Three of these gentry dined together at the King's Arms, and were seen, with another of the gang, to ride to Shipdham the same day. It is supposed they attend all fairs, and petty sessions, on purpose to cheat and rob the ignorant and unwary, and such sort of people whose great desire of gain will suffer them to run all hazards for the sake of getting money. If these last described people only suffered, it would be their deserts, but it is a pity care is not taken by the police to take up the wretches, whereby might be prevented much mischief, to the really innocent and undesigning.

On Monday last Mr William BURCHAM, of London, was married at Framlingham, Suffolk, to Miss KEER, daughter of Mr Jonathan KEER, of that town.

On Monday last died much respected by all who knew her, Mrs MILLER, at the Half Moon in the market-place, Yarmouth,

Tuesday died at Needham, Mr CLARKE, a wealthy farmer there.

On Tuesday died Mr GREEN, China man, on the Hog Hill.

On Monday died in Stephen's, Mr GOODEN, formerly a cabinet-maker, in the Cockey-lane.

Last Monday died Mr Thomas CLARK, shoe-maker, in St Peter's Mancroft.

Wednesday morning died at Morton, near York, after a tedious indisposition, the Rev. Mr WILSON, vicar of Chesterton, near Cambridge, and late fellow of Trinity College in that University.

Boarding School, North-gate-street, Bury, Sept. 28th, 1780

Mrs LIDGOULD and Mrs CHAPMAN, designing to retire from their School at Christmas next, beg Leave to return their warmest Acknowledgments for the Favours they have received from those Ladies and Gentlemen who have entrusted them with the Care of their Children, and whose Encouragement enabled them to raise the School to the Situation it is in at present. Their Gratitude for this Kindness (as well as their Attention to their Credit) has made them assiduous in providing Successors, who they have every Reason to believe will meet with general Approbation, The School will be continued by two Ladies (Miss BUTLERS) whose Accomplishments and present Situation, in one of the greatest Schools in London, promise to merit the same flattering Encouragement which Mrs LIDGOULD and Mrs CHAPMAN, are so happy thus publicly to acknowledge.

7 October 1780. Page 3, column 1

Aylsham, Sept. 28, 1780

William JEWELL, of Aylsham, in the County of Norfolk, Clerk, being parted from Ann Jane, his wife, upon whom he has settled a separate Maintenance, hereby gives Notice to the Public, that he will not pay or be answerable for any Debts she may hereafter Contract. William JEWELL.

September 26, 1780.

Broke out of Prison, John ALEXANDER, Edward DAILEY, John Stewart GENTIL, John KNIGHT, Michael BUNKER alias DANIEL, John JOHNSON, William SMITH, Matthew DEVEREUX, James DILLON, Jacob RICHARDSON. The above Persons broke out of Wood-street Compter on Monday Night, the 25th of September, Instant, where they were committed for Offences on the High Seas. They are all seafaring men, and in Sailors Dresses. Whoever apprehends them shall receive a Reward of One Hundred Pounds, and in proportion for any Number, by John KIRBY, Keeper of the Said Prison.

John ALEXANDER, five Feet eight Inches high, pale Complexion, short curled Hair, had on
    a blue Jacket double breasted, and Linen Waistcoat; has the Scotch Dialect very strong.
John JOHNSON, five Feet six Inches high, a strong Scotchman, his hair tied behind,
    fresh coloured, had on a red Jacket, and black Velvet Breeches.
Matthew DEVEREUX, five Feet nine Inches high, a strong lusty Man,
    had on a light-coloured Jacket, blue Velvet Breeches, and wears a Wig.
William SMITH, five Feet eight Inches high, a thin round-shouldered man,
    had a light-coloured Jacket, and wears a wig.
John Stewart GENTIL, five Feet nine Inches high, light brown Hair tied behind,
    had on a blue Jacket, and black Cloth Breeches, and is of pale Complexion.
Edward DAILEY, five Feet nine Inches high, a Mole on his Cheek,
    had on a striped Jacket and black Velvet Breeches, and has sandy Hair tied behind.
Jacob RICHARDSON, five Feet six Inches high, much pitted with Small-pox,
    had on a blue Jacket, has short Hair, and is a Sussex Man.
Michael BUNKER alias DANIEL, five Feet four Inches high,
    had on a red Jacket and Black Velvet Breeches, has short curled hair.
James DILLON, five Feet seven Inches high, black Hair tied behind, pale Complexion,
    had on a blue Jacket and black Breeches.
John KNIGHT, five Feet nine Inches high, short sandy Hair,
    had on a blue Jacket and Trowsers [sic], of a ruddy Complexion.

7 October 1780. Page 3, column 4

To be Lett [sic], and entered upon the 10th of October next, a Baking-office, conveniently situated in Thorpe Market, about five Miles from North Walsham, and Cromer; consisting of a Dwelling-house, Bake-house, Wood-house, Barn and Stable, all in good Repair, with a Garden Orchard, and two Acres of Arable land inclosed. The present Tenant, William TERRY, has two Years of his Article unexpired, but going into another Branch of Business, is willing to resign immediately to any one (approved by his Landlord, Sir Harbord HARBORD, Bart) who will buy the Stock in Trade at a fair Valuation. Further Particulars may be had of the said William TERRY, who will shew [sic] the Premises.

The Proprietors of the London Diligences, from the King's Head, Norwich, to the White Horse Inn, Fetter-Lane, London, respectfully return Thanks for the Favours received, and inform the generous Public, they are determined, notwithstanding the Manoeuvres of their Opponents, (which they hope is well seen through) to continue running that commodious Carriage, a Diligence, to and from London; and for the better Accommodation of their Friends, they set out on Sunday the 17th inst. another Carriage, to run one every Night in the Year, at the usual Hour of Ten o'Clock, from the King's Head, Norwich, and the White Horse Inn, Fetter-Lane, London, and hope to be favoured with Support in the Undertaking. The Fare at One Guinea each, or any Part of the Road, at Three pence per Mile. Performed by PROBERT, ROBERTS, and Co. N.B. The above Carriages are well guarded, and properly lighted; and at the same Time particularly recommend their new-invented Carriage for Game, etc. Mr FAUX, at the George at Thetford, joins the Connection, on account of Mr COCK's leaving the public Line of Business.
Neat Post-Chaises at every Stage.

7 October 1780. Page 4, column 2

This Day is published, Price 2 shillings.

Salivation Exploded; or, a Practical Essay on the Venereal Disease, fully demonstrating the Inefficacy of Salivation, and recommending an approved Succedaneum, illustrated with some remarkable Cases, which had withstood three, four, or five Salivations, and were afterwards cured by that safe, easy, and certain Method, the Alternative one, of which a Particular Account is given, and the Medicines used therein. To which is subjoined a Dissertation on Gleets and Weaknesses, Seminal as well as Venereal, in both Sexes; with the Remedies best adapted to each; therein are described not only the most eligible Medicines for the Cure of the Venereal Disease, but the most powerful ones to prevent it also. By Charles SWIFT, Surgeon, Parliament Street, Westminster. Printed for S. BLADON, No 13, Paternoster-Row; R. FAULDER, New Bond street; and P. BRETT, opposite St Clement's Church, Strand, London.

14 October 1780

14 October 1780. Page 1, column 4

Swaffham, Oct. 10, 1780

John DUGMORE, Surveyor of Land and Tithes, respectfully acquaints the Nobility and Gentry of Norfolk that he has fixed his Residence at Swaffham, where any Commands will be gratefully received, and punctually attended to. N.B. The Business of Inclosures executed upon the most reasonable of Terms.

14 October 1780. Page 2, column 4

On the 6th inst. the crew of pilot cutter belonging to Southwold seeing a brig about 3 leagues off this town made up to her, and went on board; they found she was a prize ship bound to some port in France, and was in the possession of six Frenchmen, all of them very drunk. They had one Englishman, and a boy, prisoners on board. Upon the pilots returning to their cutter, in order to come on shore, the Englishman threw a brace of pistols, cutlass, etc into the cutter to them, which the Frenchmen observing, they immediately cut the rope, and would not suffer them to go on board again. If they had, in all probability the vessel would have been retaken.

On Tuesday sennight Mr John GARNHAM, merchant, of Thetford, was married to Miss Fanny MINGAY, of the same place.

On Monday last died Mr BOND, carpenter, in St Michael's at Plea,

Lowestoft, Oct.1.

As Samuel DAY of this town, who had been to the market with fish, was returning home with his cart [illegible] pair of horses, he stopped at a pond to give them some water, by accident they took fright, and he received so violent a blow, that he languished till the Friday morning following, and then died. He has left a wife and six children.

Oct. 12 -- This day was married, the Rev. Charles BUCKLE, L.L.B. rector of Worlingworth, in Suffolk, to Miss MATCHET, of Gisleham, in the same county.

14 October 1780. Page 3, column 1

Bury St Edmund's.

By his Majesty's Servants, from the Theatre-Royal in Norwich, at the Theatre in Bury, on Monday, Oct. the 16th, 1780, will be presented The Beggar's Opera. To which will be added a Farce, call'd All the World's A Stage. And on Tuesday, Oct. the 17th, For the Yearly Benefit of Mr and Mrs CROUSE, Will be presented a new Comedy (never acted here) called The Times. Between the Play and the Farce a Musical Interlude, called The Recruiting Serjeant. To which will be added a Farce, (never performed here) called The Deaf Lover. To begin at Six o'Clock. Vivant Rex et Regina. The Days of playing next Week will be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Honor CLARKE, the Widow of Thomas CLARKE, late of the Parish of St Peter's Mancroft, Norwich, Boot and Shoe maker, deceased, takes this Opportunity of returning her sincere Thanks to the Friends and Customers of her late Husband, and humbly requests the Continuance of their Favours, as the Business is intended to be carried on by William BEARE, for their mutual Benefit, and doubt not but he will do every thing in his Power to merit their Custom. The said William BEARE, on Behalf of the Widow and himself, engages to execute the Business in all its Branches, with the greatest Integrity and Punctuality, in the most fashionable Manner, and upon the most moderate Terms, and humbly entreats the Favours of Gentlemen and Ladies, and the Public in general.

14 October 1780. Page 3, column 2

Barney, Oct. 12, 1780.
Goose Stealing.

Whereas some evil-disposed Person, or Persons, did in the Night between Wednesday the 4th, and the Thursday the 5th of this Instant, October, drive Fifty-eight Geese from the Yards of Richard REEVE, the Younger, of Barney, aforesaid, in the County of Norfolk, (his Property) and in a Ditch, or Holl [sic], next the Lands of the said Richard REEVE, killed, and from thence carried away, Twenty-one of the said Geese. This Fact is supposed to be done by two or more Persons, who had Horses to carry the said Geese away. Whoever will give Information to the said Richard REEVE of the Person or Persons who stole, killed and carried away the said twenty-one Geese, shall on Conviction of the Offender, or Offenders, receive a Reward of Five Guineas, which Reward shall be paid by me Richard REEVE, jun. Note - if the Person who shall make the Discovery be an Accomplice, he or she shall nevertheless have the Reward, and every legal Method taken to obtain his or her Free Pardon.

21 October 1780

21 October 1780. Page 2, column 2

In the course of the present war, humanity hath found a distinguished friend in Lord Viscount TOWNSHEND. His behaviour does honour to the dignity of his rank and nature. For, prompted by system of the Cabinet, many horrid inventions have been laid before the Board of Ordnance, for taking unmanly advantages of an enemy, in the conduct of war. One plan was submitted to their inspection, and experiments were made to prove it, by which the enemy's ships might be set on fire with certainty, at the distance of five hundred yards. This was to be done by the squirting of burning spirits on the enemy's ship. Another plan of the same nature was proposed to do it by shooting fiery arrows, which should rankle in the sails, and communicate the flames. To all these inventions his Lordship with honourable humanity set himself in direct opposition. He declared that he would never give consent to any hellish system of unequal combat. War was already too horrid and destructive; it needed not the aggravation of secret plans to increase the profusion [sic] of blood. And he concluded with the honest remark, that while the Navy of Great Britain was directed by naval men, it would never sink so low as to need the assistance of such arts.

21 October 1780. Page 2, column 3

Last week was married at St George's church, Hanover Square, Henry STYLEMAN, Esq. of Ringstead, Norfolk, to Miss GREGG, of Lower Grosvenor-street.

Lately died in St Stephen's parish, in this city, Mrs SIMPSON, wife of Thomas SIMPSON, Gent. in the 62d year of her age.

On Tuesday last died at Ludham, Mr James DOWNES, surgeon, whose skill in his profession will make his loss severely felt in that part of the country, and whose integrity of conduct will render him deservedly lamented by those who had the happiness of his acquaintance.

Last week died at Thetford, greatly regretted by his patients and friends, Mr Thomas D'OYLEY, surgeon, apothecary and man-midwife.

21 October 1780. Page 3, column 1

Norwich First Subscription Cotillon [sic] Ball, will be held on Tuesday the 24th of October, 1780, at Chapel Field-House. [signed] John THURLOW, Esq. and Robert PARTRIDGE, Esq., Stewards. Note- Officers and Strangers to pay 5 shillings every Thing included. No Persons, except the Musicians, will admitted to the Gallery.

Oct. 21, 1780

This is to inform the Curious, that there will come to this City on Monday next, and be seen on Tuesday, at Mr CURTIS's, the Half Moon, on the Castle Ditches, the Gigantic Child, or Infant Hercules, who has had the honour of being shown three Times before their Majesties, most of the Nobility of the Kingdom, and the two Universities, with the greatest Satisfaction. He is perfectly well proportioned, has a most comely and expressive Countenance, was not remarkable when born, subsists entirely on the breast, and only 20 Months old, being of the following Dimensions, if they may be deemed a true Earnest of his future Magnitude: His Height 3 Feet 3; round his Breast 2 Feet 6 inches; Loins 3 Feet 1; Thigh 1 Foot 10; Leg 1 Foot 2; Arm 11 Inches; Wrist 9 Inches, and since the Age of five or six Weeks has increased to the amazing Size he now is of. -- To be seen from nine in the Morning till eight at Night. -- Admittance Six pence.

28 October 1780

28 October 1780. Page 2, column 3

On Tuesday last, in the afternoon, Susan GOOCH, of Stratton Strawless, had her thigh broke in a terrible manner, by a stack of turf falling upon her; she was with all convenient speed carried to the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, and it being found necessary to amputate the limb immediately, the operation was performed about eleven o'clock that night.

Last week was married Mr William BARNARD, jun. of this city, to Miss Amelia SHARRER, of St Alban's.

Thursday was married at St George's, Mr OYLETT, grocer and brandy merchant, to Miss BETTS, of the same place, an agreeable young lady with a genteel fortune.

Sunday last died, in the 86th year of his age, after a long and painful illness, Mr HAYWARD, one of the people called Quakers, heretofore of Beighton, in Suffolk, but lately of Swaffham, in Norfolk.

On Thursday died, much respected, Mr BUTLER, Clerk to the Post-office in this city.

All Persons who have any Demands on the Estate and Effects of Martin FOX, late of Great Melton, in Norfolk, Farmer, deceased, are desired to send an Account thereof to the Rev. Mr BUCKLE, near St Giles' Gate, or to Mr Robert ENGLAND, at East Tuddenham, that they may be discharged; and all Persons that stood indebted to the said Martin FOX, are desired to discharge the same, in order to prevent further Trouble.

All Persons that have any Demands on the Partnership of the late Thomas BOND, of the City of Norwich, Carpenter, deceased, and Joseph STANNARD, are requested to deliver in the same to the said Joseph STANNARD, in order that they may be discharged. And all those that indebted to the said Partnership are desired forthwith to pay in their respective Debts. Joseph STANNARD desires most respectfully to return Thanks to his Friends for those Favours conferred upon him while in Connection with the late Thomas BOND, deceased, and humbly solicits a Continuance of them, as he intends carrying on the Building Trade in all its Branches, at his Yard in the Cattle-Ditches, and doubts not but from the Practice he has had in the Trade these twelve Years past, he shall be able to give Satisfaction to those Gentlemen that will please to make Trial of him.

28 October 1780. Page 2, column 4

John FLOWERDEW, Surgeon and Man midwife, takes this public Method of acquainting the Patients of the late Mr James DOWNES, and others, that he proposes to reside at Ludham, and of soliciting their Favours, which he will endeavour to merit by diligent Discharge of the Duties of his Profession.

Royal Braided Sash-Line, which, upon Trial, is found to be the greatest Improvement of that useful Article hitherto discovered. Its superiority consists in uncommon Strength and Flexibility. The Twisting and Untwisting, also the sudden Snapping and Breaking, to which the Cords now in Use are so liable, are entirely prevented by this new Invention of Plaiting. It has met with the Approbation of his Majesty's Honourable Board of Works, many of the principal Nobility, and of the first Architects and Surveyors in the Kingdom. Sold by William SEXTON, Ironmonger, Norwich.

William COLEMAN, late Clerk to Peter FINCH, Esq., begs Leave to inform the Public, that he has taken the Angel Inn in the Market-place, Norwich, and has laid in a fresh Stock of exceeding good Wines, and other Liquors of all Sorts, and from the Commodiousness of the Inn, and his Disposition to oblige, he hopes to be favoured with the Encouragement of his Friends, and the Public in general, and he assures them, that he will take all possible Pains to deserve, and will most gratefully acknowledge their Favours. Note - the Coffee Room will be continued, and the London Papers taken in as usual. -- Good Post-chaises, with able Horses, to any Part of England.

William MURPHY, Linen and Lace Warehouse, on the Gentleman's Walk, Norwich, being very much importuned by his Friends, and many Shopkeepers in the Country, to enlarge his Lace Trade, Wholesale and Retail, begs Leave to inform them, that he shall confine himself principally to that Article, with Ribbons, Gauzes, Modes, Sattins [sic], flatters himself, that being enabled to pay more Attention to his Lace Manufactory, can accommodate the Public on still better Terms, and serve his country Friends with a large Assortment.

He returns his most grateful Thanks to the generous Public for the great Encouragement he has met with in that Article, it having far surpassed his most sanguine Expectations. The Stock of Linen Drapery to be sold at prime Cost, or under; consisting of printed Linens and Cottons, Irish Linens of all Widths and Prices, Muslins, Long and Clear Lawns, Damask and other Table Cloths, Sheetings, etc with every other Article in the Linen Trade. A large Quantity of fine joining Lace for Aprons, Handkerchiefs, etc, on very low Terms.

Norwich, Oct. 21, 1780

Deserted from the Recruiting Party of the First Regiment of Guards, William JAMESON, born in the Parish of Thurrington, in the County of Essex, by Trade a Sawyer, Twenty-two Years of Age, five Feet six Inches and a Half high, Brown Complexion, rather smiling Grey Eyes, and Brown Hair; had on when deserted a light-drab Coat, lapelled, a mixed coloured Waistcoat, Red, Black, and Green, spotted, and Leather Breeches, which have been coloured with Pipe Clay. Whoever will discover, or secure the said Deserter, shall receive One Guinea Reward, over and above his Majesty's Bounty, by applying to Serjeant FURSS, of the said Regiment, at Norwich.

Norwich, Oct 21, 1780

Deserted from the Recruiting Party of the 52d Regiment of Foot, John JACOBS, born in the Parish of St Mary Le Bone, in the County of Middlesex, by Trade a Labourer, aged nineteen Years, five Feet five Inches high, ruddy Complexion, much pitted in the face and marked from the Small Pox, Red Hair, Grey Eyes, and a remarkable small Mouth; had on when he went away a light-coloured Sea-green Coat, a White Striped Dimity Waistcoat, a Pair of Regimental Breeches, and Hat. Whoever will discover, or secure the above Deserter, by giving Information to Serjeant FITT, of the abovesaid Regiment, so that he may be apprehended, shall receive One Guinea Reward, over and above his Majesty's Bounty, to be paid by me, John FITT, Serjeant of the 52nd Regiment of Foot, Norwich.

28 October 1780. Page 3, column 1

Samuel GOULDSMITH, near the Wounded Hart, in St Peter's, Norwich; and Joseph GOULDSMITH, Damgate-street, Lynn, make and sell a Liquid which cures Wenns, and Cancers, without Cutting; they likewise make a Liquid which cures the King's-Evil, if ever so bad, by taking it inwardly, it will cure the Scurvy of ever so long standing, and is an excellent Remedy for the Scurvy in the Gums, sets fast the Teeth, and cures the Tooth-Ach [sic]. They will undertake any of the above Cures. Large Bottles 4 Shillings. Small Ones 2 Shillings with proper Directions how to use them. They likewise Cure all sore Legs, of ever so long standing. The following, with some Hundreds more have been cured by Mr GOULDSMITH: The Daughter of the Rev. Mr CASBORNE, at Pakenham, near Bury, cured of the Scurvy, which she had from the Crown of her Head to the Soles of her Feet, of long standing. The Wife of Mr SMITH at Thurlton, near Loddon, Norfolk, cured a bad sore Leg of several Years standing. The Son of Mr Peter MASON, at the Summer-House at Hingham, cured of the Dry Scurvy, which he had from the Crown of his Head to the Soles of his Feet, of several Years standing, and has been cured near two Years. Mr GOULDSMITH will be at the Crown at Bungay on Tuesday the 31st of this Inst., at the Falcon at Beccles on Wednesday, November the 1st, and at the Swan at Southwold on Thursday the 2nd, where any of the above may be had, and Advice gratis. At the above Place may be had a famous Eye-Water, which cures all Humours in the Eyes, at 1 Shilling per Bottle. Smelling Bottles for the Head Ach [sic], and Swimming in the Head, at 1 Shilling per Bottle. They likewise make and sell a famous Salve to cure Corns, and prevent their ever growing again. Mr GOULDSMITH will likewise be at the White Hart at Botesdale, on Tuesday, Nov. 7th.

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.