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Norfolk Chronicle Extracts from March 1781

Transcription and notes copyright © Janelle Penney.

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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.

3 March 1781

3 March 1781. Page 2, column 3

Thursday the eleven men who were apprehended at Cromer, and committed to the Castle on suspicion of being pirates, after a long examination before several justices, and nothing appearing against them, were conveyed under a strong guard to Yarmouth, and put on board the tender in order to be sent to the Nore. These are the same desperate fellows that went ashore at Whitby, and were fired upon by the volunteers of that town, who wounded one of them. When they were taken they said they were only smugglers.

On Tuesday last Rhoda HORTH was committed to the City Gaol by the Right Worshipful Benjamin DAVY, Esq., on suspicion of breaking into the dwelling-house of William HAZLEWOOD, and stealing a large quantity of wearing apparel, and other things his property; she is likewise charged on the oath of James WILMOT, on suspicion of stealing two silver spoons, and other things his property; she is also further charged on the oath of Mary NELSON, on suspicion of stealing one copper pot, her property.

On Thursday last an inquisition was taken at Eaton, in the liberty of this city, before Mr MARKS, CORONER, on view of the body of Thomas KEMP, a child of about three years and a half old, who was unfortunately scalded to death by accidentally falling into a tub of wort, as he was playing about in his father's kitchen.

Last week Mr James LAY, son of Mr Charles LAY, of this city, was married at Snettisham, in Norfolk, to Miss YOUNG, daughter of Mr Richard YOUNG, of the same place.

On Saturday last was married Mr Henry RAVEN, of this city, saddler, to Miss Sarah BALDWIN, daughter of Mr Michael BALDWIN, coach-maker.

On Thursday died, aged 53, Mr William CHASE, printer of the Norwich Mercury, which he had conducted upwards of 30 years with integrity and reputation. -- He was affectionate and generous in his domestic and social connections, and supported a variety of painful afflictions with decent submission, and patient resignation to the Divine Will. -- He had been nearly 30 years one of the Common Council for Wymer Ward.

The Norwich Mercury will be continued, all other printing executed, and the business of Booksellers and Stationers carried on by William CHASE, the son, Catherine MATCHETT the daughter, and Thomas HOLL, son-in-law to the deceased; who respectfully solicit the support and patronage of their father's friends, and the countenance of the public, which they shall endeavour to merit by an assiduous, correct, and punctual attention to the respective branches of their employment.

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Last week died at Botesdale the Rev. Mr MONRO, brother to Dr MONRO, and Rector of Burgate and Wortham, in Suffolk; the presentation to which, for the next turn, was sold to Mr PATTESON, of this city.

On Sunday last died, much regretted and respected, in the 64th year of his age, Mr William KITTON, a considerable farmer at Creake Abbey Farm, near Holkham.

On Tuesday last died, at Mr Martin BOOTH's, bookseller, Mr John HUDSON, aged 85, many years master of the St John's Head inn, in this city.

On Friday last died Mr Timothy TITTER, grocer, in St Lawrence.

A short time since died suddenly Mr Francis PARKE, a wealthy farmer at Attleburgh hall, in this county.

On Sunday last died at Swaffham, Christopher RODWELL, Gent., in the 73d year of his age; whose uniformity of conduct, and benevolence of disposition, has caused his loss to be felt by the poor, and sincerely regretted by his relation and acquaintances.

10 March 1781

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King's Lynn, March 7, 1781

Escaped from Justice, out of the Gaol of the Borough of King's Lynn, Norfolk, in the Night of the 6th Inst., William FAUX, charged upon Oath with having obtained Money of one Richard HOMES, under divers Pretences.

The said William FAUX is by Trade a Carpenter, about 46 Years of Age, five Feet seven Inches and a half High, Sandy Eye brows and beard, Pitted with the Small Pox, and hath lost a front Tooth in his Upper Jaw. Had on when he went away, a Brown strait Coat, with Buttons of the Colour, Black Waistcoat, Black Corderoy Breeches, Black and White Silk and Worstead ribbed Stockings, and a Light Brown curled Wig, with two Rows of Curls.

Whoever will Apprehend the said William FAUX, so that he may be conveyed back to the said Gaol and brought to Justice, shall on his being delivered there receive a Reward of Ten Pounds, and all Reasonable Charges from James CRAWFORD, Gaoler.

10 March 1781. Page 2, column 4

On Monday last, at a public meeting at the Hall on the Quay, at Yarmouth, the following Gentlemen were appointed Captains of the six new raised Independent Companies, viz. James TURNER, Esq., Henry GOOCH, Esq., William TAYLOR, Esq., Mr William FISHER, jun., Mr William HURRY, and Mr John DRAKE.

Sunday last was committed to the Castle, by John FENN, Esq., Sarah LINSTEAD, charged by Mr John Smith BROWNE, of Diss, silversmith, on suspicion of her having stolen from out of his shop, at Diss aforesaid, on the fifth day of this instant, March, three pair of scissors with plated bows, five pair of fine steel ditto, a pen-knife, and two odd plated buckles, his property, which were all found in her possession.

On Monday died in the Castle, Mrs Elizabeth NEEDHAM, relict of --- NEEDHAM, formerly an Attorney at Marsham. What is very remarkable of this woman, she has for these fifteen years past been frequently offered her liberty, and as often persuaded by her friends to accept it, but such was her temper, that every argument which could be used proved abortive. She had been twenty years a prisoner, and until her death possessed an estate at Marsham of upwards of forty pounds a year, but always refused to take the money, altho' offered her. She lived a striking instance of obstinacy; her remains were decently interred at St Augustine's, in this city, on Wednesday.

Thursday last died, in the sixty-fourth year of her age, Mrs LATON, relict of Admiral LATON. -- The agreeableness of her behaviour has made her universally lamented by all her acquaintance.

10 March 1781. Page 3, column 1

Cocking.

On Monday the 12th, and Tuesday the 13th of this Instant, March, at the Sign of the Black Boys in Aylsham, Norfolk, there will be a Main of Cocks fought between the Gentlemen of Suffolk, and the Gentlemen of the County of Norfolk, for Five Guineas a Battle, and Fifty Guineas the odd Battle, shewing each side twenty-five Mains, and ten Byes. The first Pair of Cocks to be on the Pit precisely at twelve o'Clock each Day.
Feeders: HORTH, for Norfolk, HANKS, for Suffolk.

Note: A very good Ordinary will be provided each Day by your humble Servant, Richard HURRYMAN.

N.B. On Thursday, the 15th Inst. there will be fought fourteen Battles at the Sign of the Horse and Groom at Blickling, between the said Parties, for two Guineas a Battle, and ten the odd.

Whereas a Commission of Bankrupt is awarded and issued against David PYE, the Younger, of Mendham, in the County of Suffolk, Grocer and Draper, and he being declared a Bankrupt, is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in the said Commission named, or the major Part of them, on the Nineteenth and Twenty-sixth Days of this present Month of March, and on the Seventeenth Day of April next, at Three of the Clock in the Afternoon on each of the said Days, at the House of William COBB, commonly called or known by the name, or Sign, of the Rampant Horse, situate in the Parish of St Stephen's, in the City of Norwich, and make a full Discovery and Disclosure of his Estate and Effects, when and where the Creditors are to come prepared to prove their Debts, and at the second Sitting to choose Assignees, and at the last Sitting the said Bankrupt is required to finish his Examination, and the Creditors are to assent to, or dissent from, the Allowance of his Certificate. -- All Persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, or that have any of his Effects, are not to pay or deliver the same but to whom the Commissioners shall appoint, but give Notice to Mr Charles LAY, Jun. Attorney at Law, in Norwich.

10 March 1781. Page 3, column 2

Clockwork.

Thomas and Robert RANSOME, Ironmongers, Stove Grate Makers, and Brass Founders, near the Red Wall, Norwich, beg Leave to inform the Clock-makers in general, that they may be constantly supplied at their Foundery [sic] with Dial Plates and Rings, Bells, and every Article of Clock-work, which they are determined to sell on equal Terms with any House in London, or Birmingham.

Note: Lancashire Tools, fine Steel, Patent and Bath Stoves, improved Kitchen Ranges, and every Article in the Ironmongery and Cutlery Business.

To the Gentlemen Millers in Norfolk.

This is to inform them, that they may be supplied with Cast Steel French Bills, made by Richard GARRETT, of Woodbridge, Suffolk, at two Guineas a Dozen, or Sixteen Pence per Pound, which Bills far exceed any other Sort ever made use of; six of them will do more Work than two Dozen in common, with less Waste and Time, and enable them to make their Wares much neater. -- Orders may be sent, and the Bill had any Wednesday Afternoon, or Thursday Morning, by Mr Edward KEEBLE, the Woodbridge Carrier, at the Wounded Hart, in the Market, Norwich, or at the Falcon in Beccles. The money to be paid on the Delivery of the Bills.

A Privateer, to be Sold by Auction,

on Thursday next, the 15th Day of March, Instant, between the Hours of Twelve and One o'Clock, at the Bear Inn, Yarmouth.

The French Privateer, called the Two Friends, (Prize to his Majesty's Cutter Monkey, James GLASFORD, Esq., Commander.) Burthen between Twenty and Thirty Tons, with her Guns, Stores, etc as from Sea; she is a remarkable good Sailer, and draws only Five Feet of Water. Note: Inventories may be had by applying to Mr Robert WARMINGTON, or Messrs PEARTREE and SMITH, Ship-brokers, Yarmouth.

17 March 1781

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Lime Burning Business at Quidenham and Harling, in Norfolk, March 7, 1781. We whose Names are hereunder written, in consequence of the present high Price of Coals, do hereby inform our Customers, and the Public, that we are under the Necessity of advancing our Lime, therefore have agreed to sell at Five Pence per Bushell, from Monday the 12th Instant, and in order to avoid Complaints in future respecting our Skep Measure, are determined to sell by no other than the Corn Bushell. M.G. GOOCH, Spicer SPARROW, John WRETHAM.

Whereas on or about the Second of this Instant March, 1781, a Man servant in Husbandry, who called himself JOHN (Surname unknown,) lett himself to John HALL, of Pinkney, farmer, to Michaelmas next, and on Sunday Evening, the Eleventh, absconded from his said Service, broke open a Chest belonging to Clement SMITH, Shepherd, and stole thereout two Bags, one green knitted, and one yellow Canvas, containing Forty Pounds and upwards, also two new Shirts, marked on the Side S.C.,also from the Page, Robert ALLEN, one buff-coloured new Waistcoat, a new hat, Value about Four Shillings, and one Pair of Buckles. -- The said John said he lived his last Year's Service at Ormesby near Yarmouth, is of a sallow Complexion, dark Eyes, black lank Hair, round shouldered, and goes stooping, had on an old brown strait [indecipherable word] coat, white Slop, blue Waistcoat, and Leather Breeches, appears to be about Twenty-one Years of Age.

Note: If any Person can give Information of the above Offender, so that he may be convicted and brought to Justice, shall receive Five Guineas Reward, by applying to John HALL, Farmer, at Pinkney, aforesaid.

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Late on Wednesday evening the news of the important conquest gained over our perfidious foes the Dutch, in the West Indies, by those gallant officers General VAUGHAN, and Sir Georges Brydges RODNEY, arrived in this city; -- the next morning was ushered in with ringing of bells, and firing of guns; at twelve o'clock at noon, the regiment of light horse now quartered in this city were drawn up in the market-place, and fired three excellent vollies [sic]; in the evening a few houses were illuminated, but the inhabitants in general not following the example, many of their windows were demolished by a number of idle people assembled on the occasion.

Mr John PYE, Attorney at Walsingham, Norfolk, is appointed one of his Majesty's Notary Publics.

The Dreadnought privateer, Capt. STEWARD, of Yarmouth, has taken, and carried in there, the Sophia, [commanded by] HOLSTROM, from Stockholm, laden with pitch and tar.

On Thursday evening, from its not being known of any intention for illuminations, many reputable inhabitants in the market, and its neighbourhood, had their windows broken by a lawless set of people, who went about calling out for lights; in consequence of which measures are now taking to discover some of the parties concerned, in order to put the laws strictly in execution, to prevent the like offences on any future occasion.

Tuesday was committed to the Castle by J. NELTHORPE, Esq., Thomas NURSE, charged by -- JOHNSON, common carrier, from Downham to Wisbeach, with feloniously stealing from out of a stack a parcel containing two pair or women's new stays. -- The above NURSE is a deserter, and was tried at the Summer Assizes held at Norwich Castle, for horse stealing.

Same day was committed to the Castle, by Edward PRATT, Esq., James TOMPSON, one of the desperate gang who, with about thirteen others, entered the dwelling house of Mr Thomas DIGGENS, of Rainham, innkeeper, on the 15th of October, with the intent to murder him, having broke all the inner doors in search of him, but not succeeding, they swore they would murder him the first time they could happen of him, and with imprecations declared they would have all the money in the house. --- One hundred pounds was offered by his Majesty for apprehending any of the gang.

A few days since Susanna JOY, of Great Melton, was committed to the Wymondham bridewell, for one calendar month, for reeling false yarn, she refusing to pay the penalty; Susannah PORTER, of Hackford, Elizabeth MARTIN, of Barford, Hannah CHENERY, Sarah MILLS, and Ann CHIDDOCK, of Wilby, Amy CHARD, of Stradbrook, Lettice MEEK and Elizabeth GARTIS, of Norton, Susanna ROUNCE, of Haddiscoe, Sarah HOWES of Basham, Diana HARPER, of Raveningham, Elizabeth AUSTIN, Mary CUNNINGHAM, and Mary HOWLETT, of Pulham St Mary, Ann ADHAMS, of Reddenhall, Ann PYE and Mary FULCHER, of Stratton Strawless, were severally convicted of reeling, or causing to be reeled, false or short yarn, and paid the penalty according to act of parliament.

17 March 1781. Page 3, column 4

First or Western Regiment of Norfolk Militia.

This is to give Notice, that there are upwards of One Hundred Militia-men belonging to the said Regiment whose Times of Service are nearly expired, and who have engaged to serve again as Substitutes, such Men therefore as are chosen by Ballot, and do not serve for themselves, are desired to pay the Money for a Substitute to Roger KERRISON, Esq., Banker, in Norwich. --- By order of ORFORD, Colonel of the Said Regiment.
[signed] Edward HARCOURT, Clerk of the General Norfolk Militia Meetings.

To be Sold, all that Messuage and Baking Office, with a Granary and Stable, and a large Orchard walled in thereto adjoining, in the Use of William BOYCE, Baker, and a Malthouse, and two Tenements adjoining. And also a Butcher's Shop near thereto, in the Use of James ISAACS. And also a Messuage, with a Stable, Garden and Yard adjoining, in the Use of John BECK, Surgeon. And also Three Pightles of Land, walled in, near the said Premises, containing about Three Acres and an half, now in the Use of Jonathan NOBBS.

The above Premises are situate in Cley, next the Sea, in Norfolk, and are Copyhold of the Manor of Cley, next the Sea, where the Fine upon Admission is arbitrary. For Price and further Particulars, apply to Mr STOKES, Attorney, at Fakenham. N.B. Mr SIMPSON, Cordwainer, of Cley, will shew the Premises.

17 March 1781. Page 4, column 4

Poet's Corner. For the Norfolk Chronicle.

To the Memory of Lieutenant John MONEY, Aid-de-Camp to Lord CORNWALLIS, who at the age of 24 was killed at the head of a detachment of the 63d regiment, engaged against superior numbers at Black Stocks in South Carolina, on the attack and defeat of Mr SUMPTER, an American General, Nov. 9, 1780.

Fresh bloom the laurel by thy sword acquir'd,
Brave, gallant Youth! with love of glory fir'd!
For thee CORNWALLIS weeps, tho' on his brow
Fair Vict'ry smiles, and tears in conquest flow.
O early lost! who envies not thy fame,
And Death, that gives to thee a deathless name?
Thy hardy vet'rans, oft' in danger tried,
Point pensive to the field where Money died.
Where, as he saw thee bleeding on the ground,
The rapid Tarleton paus'd, and clos'd thy wound.
Tremble, Britannia's foes! let the proud Gaul,
And prouder Spaniard, dread a mighty fall,
So young in arms when Britons vengeance pour,
And finish'd Heroes die at twenty-four.

The whole Man from his Birth is a Disease.

Nervous Disorders, Lowness and Depression of Spirits from Ebriosity, or otherwise, Palpitations of the Heart, Giddiness in the Head, horrid Thoughts, Startings in the Sleep, Dimness of Sight, Pains in the Back and Head, trembling of the Hands, Decay of Nature, Barrenness, and debilitated Cases effectually cured by Freeman's Grand Restorer of Human Nature, Commonly called Forthergil's Chymical Nervous Drops.

Even those of either Sex, who through Ignorance have polluted themselves by a secret Venery, and brought on Gleets and Seminal Weaknesses, may have their Constitutions strengthened by a proper Use of this Remedy, which Hundreds, both old and young, who were emaciated, can testify.

It may be had in Bottles of Half a Guinea, Seven Shillings, and Three Shillings and Sixpence each, at the Author's House, No.1, New Buildings, Middle Row, Holborn, London, and Mr BOOTH, Bookseller, in the Market-place, Norwich.

24 March 1781

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Yarmouth, 22 March 1781
To be Sold by Auction,

At the Duke's Head, on the Quay, on Friday the Sixth Day of April next, The good Dutch Ship, or Vessel, Jonge Jean, now lying in Yarmouth, exceedingly well found, Prize to the Hunter Cutter Letter of Marque, John FISHER, Commander, Burthen Three Hundred Tons, more or less, is well calculated for the East Country, or Norway Trade, and an easy Draught of Water. The Vessel may be viewed any Day before the Sale.
-- Inventories, and further Particulars, may be had by applying to Messrs William FISHER and Sons, Yarmouth.

To be sold by Auction, by James BIRD,

At the Dwelling-house and Farm of Mr Francis HICKS, at Breckles, near Watton, in Norfolk, on Tuesday, the twenty-seventh Day of March, Instant, and the Five following Days, (Sundays excepted) All the Farming Stock, Husbandry Utensils, Household Furniture, and Effects of the said Francis HICKS, consisting of a Dairy of Cows, several cart-horses, a Five Year old Hunter, several good Road Horses, Colts, Fillies, Sheep, Hogs, Waggons, Carts, Ploughs, and Harrows, large Iron Roll, and other Implements of Husbandry, two Post-chaises and Harness, Four-post Mahogany and other Bedsteads, with Damask Chintz, Check, Worsted, and other Hangings, fine Goose Feather-beds and Mattresses [sic], double and single Chest of Drawers, Jamb Glasses, in gilt and carved Frames, square, oval Mahogany, Dining, and other Tables, Plate, China, Linen, Books, Mahogany Bureau and Bookcase, Wilton and Other Carpets, Mahogany Chairs, with Horse Hair and Worsted Damask Seats, a very good Eight-day Clock, Festoon and other Window Curtains, three Dozen of Ivory Handle Knives and Forks, Dairy and Brewing Utensils, etc, etc - The Whole to be viewed on Monday before the Sale, and each Day's Sale will begin at Ten o'Clock in the Morning.

Note: Catalogues to be had at the George, at Watton, the White Hart, at Hingham, the Swan, at East Harling, the Bell, at Thetford, the Crown, at Swaffham, the Crown, at Stoke, and the Place of Sale.

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Monday ended the Assizes for the county of Norfolk, before Alexander Lord LOUGHBOROUGH, when the seven following persons were capitally convicted, viz. John EWSTON alias HEWSTON, William SKIPPER, William SMITH, and Michael MOORE, for divers highway robberies. Robert ANDREWS, for stealing in a dwelling-house, the sum of 33 pounds 12 shillings. Thomas HUDSON for stealing, and James THOMPSON, for burglariously entering the house of Mr Thomas DIGGINS, inn-keeper, at Rainham, with divers others, with intent to murder the said Mr DIGGINS, and demanding what money was in the house. The first four are ordered for execution. ANDREWS and HUDSON were reprieved. James THOMPSON's judgment was respited for the opinion of the Judges.

At Cambridge assizes, only one prisoner, William WHEELER, was tried for horse stealing, and acquitted.

At Huntingdon assizes, Michael CAIN, otherwise HINTON, was convicted of grand larceny, and ordered to the Thames for three years; Mary BURDETT, for Grand Larceny, fined 1 shilling and committed to the house of correction for 12 months.

Last night another attempt was made by the four highwaymen, under sentence of death, to break out of the cell. - EWSTON had got off a strong yoke, and although chained to the floor got off the rein chain, and was a considerable way under ground. - A strong guard will be kept night and day. This is the third attempt they have made.

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Last week died at Harleston, in the 54th year of his age Mr John WHITING, a considerable grocer at that place. He was a man of very fair character and much respected by his friends and acquaintance.

On Wednesday se'nnight died, in the 81st year of his age, Mr Thomas SWIFT, of Sporle, in the County of Norfolk, after a long affliction, which he bore with Christian fortitude. He was a sincere and disinterested friend, his heart was open to assist the distressed, a benevolent benefactor, and a truly honest man. His loss is regretted by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Chelmsford, March 23. Philip EYRES, alias JONES, George BARRINGTON, and William ELLIS, for the robbery at Dr MILLER's, are to be executed here this day. --- We are authorised to inform the public, that they acknowledge themselves guilty of the fact for which they are to suffer, though they did not intentionally but accidentally wound Dr MILLER, in consequence of the resistance made by him on their entering his room; they declare GARLAND was not with them when they committed the robbery, but was lame at the time. --- William BUCKLE, for a highway robbery near Colchester, is respited till this day se'nnight.

Ipswich, March 21. Tuesday died at Eye, much lamented by all his family, relations, and acquaintance, Mr William Blakely, formerly of this town [Ipswich], coachmaker.

March 21, 1781.

Whereas my Husband, Robert MITCHELL, in St Laurence Parish, Norwich, and late of Brook, in the County of Norfolk, Carpenter, did absent himself on the Twelfth of January last, leaving me without the least Subsistence, and at the same Time, in the Public Papers, forewarning all Persons not to trust me, adding we were parted according to my Desire and Request. At first, I thought his Advertisement not worth my Notice, as it abounded with Falsehood; but though I have not heard from him since his Absence, I have Reasons to fear he means to come again, which I would be glad to prevent for the Safety of my Friends, who have kept me out of the Industry House, and I am fearful he will encrease [sic] my Distress. I hope, by the Assistance of my Friends, and the Continuation of my Health, and the small Pittance of Twelve Pounds a Year, out of my former Husband's Estate, I shall convince the World I can live better without him than with him, as he never allowed me sufficient to support my Family with Victuals, although possessed of my Children's Estate, which is Sixty-five Pounds, Ten Shillings, a Year. - My Brother, who is now Guardian for my Children, in Order to get the Possession out of his Hands, ordered him a Hundred and Fifty Pounds, which soon as he received he went off, leaving me a Year and Half's Rent to pay where I now live, also the Children's Schooling etc, all of which he knew would greatly distress me. Witness my Hand, Ann MITCHELL.

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Norwich.
To all Lovers of Manly Exercise.

Notice is hereby given that the First Meeting of the Cricket Society will be held at BACK's Bowling Green, at Seven o'Clock in the Evening, on Monday the 26th of this Instant, where it is hoped all Gentlemen fond of such Diversion will either meet, or send their Names to the abovementioned Place, in Order to compleat [sic] the Society.

John DURRANT, Cabinet and Chair Maker, East Dereham, returns his sincere Thanks to his Friends for their past Favours, and as he is going to leave the Town, to retire to another Business, he intends selling off at prime Cost, or any Person who is inclined to take the Stock and Trade shall have it on reasonable Terms, and enter on it immediately, if required. Note: Letters, Post-paid, duly answered.

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Absolutely necessary for every Merchant and Trader in this Kingdom.

This Day is published, Price only 6 pence. Addressed to the Society of Guardians for the Protection of Trade against Swindlers, etc.

An Authentic List of the Several Persons (not only in the Cities of London and Westminster, but also in the several Counties in England and Scotland) who have surrendered themselves, in consequence of the late Act, into the Custody of the Marshall of the King's Bench Prison, between the 7th June, 1780, and the 31st January, 1781.

There is not a County, and but very few Cities and Market-towns in this Kingdom, which have not the Names of some of its Inhabitants inserted in this List.

London: Printed for, and sold by T. BREWMAN, No.1, facing the Obelisk, the Top of Fleet-market.

31 March 1781

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A correspondent informs us, that there is not the least probability of a [military] camp being formed in Norfolk, and recommends an association on the coast for the protection of the farmer, and each parish weekly to meet, after church, to have their servants taught to fire with ball at a mark, the only exercise necessary for the sort of service that may be required of them. Alarm posts should be fixed on, and places appointed for rendezvous, in case a landing should be attempted from privateers, etc.

Monday night some French, and other prisoners who were charged with piracy, that were double-ironed, made an attempt to break out of Yarmouth gaol; they had got off their irons, made a breach, and were upon the prison roof when discovered, where the militia fired several times at them, but happily without any of them being materially hurt. They were soon overpowered, and are now properly secured.

Saturday last Thomas LEE was committed to the Castle, for further examination, charged with stealing some cartchains, etc.

A few days since Frances RUMSBY, Susanna GAY, Mary BRITTON, Esther WIGHBYT, Elizabeth HARE, and Sarah BALE, of Wymondham; Jane SKIPPER, of Mattishall; Mary DEAN, and Mary THOMPSON, of Brandon, in Suffolk; Christian WILLIAM, of Briston; Elizabeth HARLING, of Berney; Sarah NOBBS, and Rachel MAGNESS, of Gunthorpe; Mary BREESE and Elizabeth BALDWIN, of Cawston; Mary SAVAGE, and Mary GREEN, of Yarmouth; Penelope MACE, of Catfield; Susanna CONYARD, of Sutton; and Elizabeth PLATTEN, of Aylsham, were severally convicted of reeling false or short yarn, and paid the penalty according to act of Parliament.

Last Sunday night some person or persons cut away part of a shutter belonging to the shop of Mr NORTON, in the Market Row, Yarmouth, and stole thereout plated buckles, knives and forks, etc, to the amount of 61 pounds.

Monday, as Mr LEE, mason, of St Stephen's accompanied by one of his men, was going up a ladder at a house repairing in the Market-place, the scaffold broke down, when they both fell to the ground. Mr LEE pitched on his head, by which he was so much bruised that his recovery is doubtful; the other was also very much bruised.

Saturday, Mr BARKER, farmer, at Barford, had his thigh broke in three places in endeavouring to stop an unruly horse that was running away with a cart.

On Thursday last Mr William NORFOR, [might be NORSOR, as the letter 'f' is used for both 'f' and 's' in the paper], ropemaker, in Yarmouth, was married to Miss HARMAN, daughter of Mr Joseph HARMAN, merchant, in Lowestoft.

On Tuesday last died Miss DAVY, eldest daughter of Mr DAVY, watch-maker, in this city.

On Thursday last died Mr Robert MAIDSTONE, haberdasher, in this city.

Same day died Mrs BILBY, wife of Mr Peter BILBY, of St Peter's per Mountgate.

Tuesday last died Mr SIMPSON, collar-maker, in the Haymarket.

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On Friday died Mrs CHAPMAN, relict of Mr CHAPMAN, grocer in St Andrew's, and mother of Mr CHAPMAN, upholder, in this city.

On Sunday died Mr ROBINSON, surgeon, at Watton, in Norfolk, and formerly of this city.

Last week died at Wisbeach, Mr Richard HUTCHESSON, many years town clerk of that corporation.

Chelmsford, March 24. Yesterday afternoon, about two o'clock, were executed at the Three Wont-way [anybody know what this is/was ?], on the London road, near Lady MILDMAY's park, Phillip EYRES, George BARRINGTON, and William ELLIS, for house-breaking, and unhumanly cutting and maiming Dr. MILLER, and Mrs Lydia GIBSON, on Epping Forest. They appeared very penitent and devout, acknowledged the justice of their sentence, but avowed in their last moments, that GARLAND, their supposed accomplice who was reprieved, was innocent of this offence; solemnly declaring at the same time, that the wounding of the prosecutors was merely accidental. Two days preceding their execution, they confessed the committing of nearly fifty robberies in different houses and places in and about the metropolis, from some of which they had shared eleven hundred pounds at a time. They each of them entreated the spectators, who were uncommonly numerous, to take warning by their unhappy fate, particularly ELLIS, who affected them much by his pathetic exhortations. After they had hung the usual time, their bodies were cut down and carried (by a hearse and four) to town, to be interred at the expense of their friends.

Ipswich, March 29. On Saturday last died Mr John PHILDY, of the Coffee-house, in the Butter Market in this town.

On Friday last an inquest was taken by R. WOOD, Gent., at Marlesford, on the body of Richard COOPER, who hanged himself with a bed-line, in an out-house; the jury brought in their verdict: Lunacy.

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Buggs effectually Destroyed by James TAGG, Upholder, in the Lobster-Lane, Norwich, who begs Leave to inform the Public in general, that he has an infallible Mixture that entirely eradicates those nauseous Vermin which have much increased lately in this City. The Mixture used is of no hurt to the most elegant Furniture, nor is it offensive to the Smell; the Creature is no sooner touched with it but it instantly receives its Death. It destroys the Nits likewise, that when any Part infected is done with this Mixture, it receives an effectual Cure. -- He eradicates them out of Ships Keels, Rooms, Bedsteads, and Furniture, without damaging the same, as many can testify. Hospitals, Workhouses, and Houses of Industry, kept clear by the Year, on reasonable Terms. N.B. Upholster Work performed in all its Branches.

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