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Copyright © Pat Newby
September 2005
Norfolk Chronicle Extracts from July 5th 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 3
Notwithstanding the greatness of the last loan, the Ministry now find they have borrowed two millions too little; and so great are the extraordinary expences [sic] of the war, that two millions more must be borrowed when the Parliament meets in October or November next; for the public demands cannot be put off till the usual time of borrowing in the Spring, when at all events there must again be raised at least twelve millions.
Page 2, column 3
A few days ago, a lad about twelve years of age, at Upton, near Southwalsham, riding on an ass without a bridle, the ass went between the sails of a mill, which struck him on the head and fractured his skull; he languished a short time and died.
On Saturday last was married by the Right Rev. the Bishop of Llandass, at St Margaret's church, Westminster, Sir William BURNABY, of Broughton-Hall, in the county of Oxford, Bart., to Miss Elizabeth MOLINEUX, second daughter of Crisp MOLINEUX, of Garboldisham, in this county, Esq.
Wednesday, the 18th of June, died, in the 79th year of his age, after a long and painful illness, which he bore with true christian fortitude and resignation, at Clifton Hills, near Bristol, where he lately went from his house in Bath for the recovery of his health, Benjamin ADAMSON, of Oakley Park, in the County of Wilts., Esq., for which county he served the office of High Sheriff about the year 1764; and on Wednesday last his remains were interred in the family vault at Wereham, in this county. -- He was a most respectable gentleman, a good neighbour, an affectionate husband, an indulgent father; a kind considerate landlord and faithful friend, in whom the country in general, and especially the poor, will sustain a great loss; in a word, he was a benefit to society, and a credit to religion and every virtue in life.
Page 2, column 4
Monday was committed to the Castle, by Anthony AUFRERE, Esq., John GOLDSPINK, charged on oath with having taken and carried away thirteen horse-shoes, from out of the shop of Thomas BALDWIN, at Walcot, blacksmith.
To the Printer of the Norfolk Chronicle
Sir,
On Wednesday, June the 25th, it was first observed here, and in this neighbourhood, that all the different species of grain, viz. wheat, barley, and oats, were very yellow, and in general to have had all their upper leaves withered at their ends, for two or three inches downwards; the forward barley and oats most so. The former had not yet quitted their spathe; or, what is commonly called by husbandmen, their hose; but their awns appeared, and as far as they did appear, were withered also. Many of the oats were within the panicle, or had entirely quitted their hose, and all the ends of their calyces, or chaffy hulks, were withered in like manner; but the grain within them did not appear to have suffered the least injury, being sufficiently protected by their coverings; the ears of the wheat likewise, which were equally forward, were neither injured nor discoloured, except in the awns of what is generally called bearded Wheat.
About this time, and for three days both before and after, there was an uncommon gloom in the air, with a dead calm -- the days were very profuse -- the sun was scarce visible even at mid-day, and then entirely shorn of its beams; so as to be viewed with the naked eye without pain.
On the 29th, about seven o'clock in the evening, this gloom began to disperse, by a few bright clouds from the west, and in some places it fell in drops, like a small shower of rain; since which time the sun has assumed its wonted splendour, and vegetation seems to go on in its usual way, and therefore no other bad consequences respecting the future crops ought to be dreaded, than what may happen in common years.
I am, Sir,
Your very humble Servant,
Henry BRYANT, Clerk
Heydon, July 3, 1783.
Page 3, column 1
To be Lett [sic], and entered upon at Michaelmas next (old Stile) [sic], an exceeding good Dwelling-House, situated in the capital street in the Parish of Fakenham, in the County of Norfolk, consisting of two Parlours, Kitchen, Brewhouse, Yard, Garden, Stable, and other convenient Outhouses, with an ancient and well-accustomed Blacksmith's Shop, now in the Occupation of Walter BURTON.
For further Particulars enquire of Mr William STOUGHTON, Cooper, in the said Parish.
N.B. The said Premises are in good Repair, and may be made convenient for almost any Trade, if required.
A sober Lad is also wanted as an Apprentice to a Cooper. Apply as above.
To be Sold, an Estate in Dersingham, in Norfolk, (about eight or nine Miles from Lynn) consisting of a Farm-house, with a good Common Right in a very good Common, Barn, Stable, and other convenient Outhouses, with about 58 [best guess, as second numeral is badly smudged] Acres of exceeding good Arable Land, part Freehold and Part Copyhold, all in a Ring Fence, and near the House, and lately set out and inclosed under an Act of Parliament, all Whole-year Land, and Tythe [sic] free of the small Tythes, and now in the Use of Mrs JOHNSON, Widow, the Owner.
For Particulars apply to Mrs JOHNSON, at Dershingham aforesaid, who will shew [sic] the Premises, or to Mr James JOHNSON, Grocer, at Swaffham.
Page 3, column 2
Marshes to be sold,
Lying in Whetacre Borough, in the County of Norfolk, containing near Sixty Acres, in the several Occupations of Mr Robert WOODS and Mr John JEX, at the Rent of Sixty Pounds or thereabouts, all Free-hold and Tithe-free.
For further Particulars apply to John SPURGEON, Esq., Yarmouth, Norfolk.
Auctions.
Mr CRANE respectfully acquaints the Public, that his Repository is now open for the Reception of Goods of all Kinds till the Beginning of August, when he purposes having a Sale. E. CRANE begs no one would send any Furniture that there is the least Fear of having Buggs [sic] in, as no such will be taken in.
The greatest Variety of Paper Hangings, of the most elegant Patterns, at the Auctioneer's Upholstery Warehouse, No.43, the New Buildings, the London-lane, Norwich, which, with every other Article in the Upholstery Branch, he is determined to sell on the lowest Terms.
N.B. The best Price for Feathers and Bees-Wax.
To be Sold by Auction,
By Charles BASHAM, from Norwich,
On Thursday and Friday next, the 10th and 11th Days of July Instant, All the Household Furniture, Glass, China, etc of Mrs Margaret SMITH, of Pulham Market, consisting of Beds, Mahogany and other Chairs, Mahogany Dining and other Tables, Bureau, Brass Jack, and a Variety of other Articles of useful Furniture, and brewing Utensils.
Sale to begin each Day at Ten o'Clock.
To be Sold by Auction, By Richard BACON,
At the King's Head in the Market-place, Norwich, on Saturday the Second Day of August next, if not before disposed of by private Contract,
- All that valuable Estate in Magdalen Street, belonging to Mr John OXLEY, consisting of a capital Mansion House, and large Gardens well stocked with Fruit and other Trees, a compleat [sic] Set of Work-rooms, with a commodious Press shop, a double Coach- house, and Stable for three Horses; also a Field of about an Acre, with a Stable; the whole late in the Occupation of John OXLEY.
- A Cottage and large Garden, now in the Occupation of the Widow ADLAM (a Gardener), at 10 pounds 10 shillings per Annum.
- A Dwelling-house, and compleat [sic] Premises for a Throwsterer, late in the Occupation of John BRUNTON, at 12 pounds per Annum.
- A Dwelling-House, with a good Shop, now in the Occupation of John RACKHAM, at 8 pounds 8 shillings per Annum, lett [sic] on a Lease, of which about eight Years are unexpired; with four other Tenements, of the yearly Value of 11 pounds 6 shillings, and a large Vault, at present unoccupied.
***Printed Particulars of the Auction will be ready for Delivery on the 15th of July, at Mr BACON's, Norwich; or Mr PHILPOT's, London.
Page 4, column 4
Verses on hearing the celebrated Master CROTCH playing to Notes.
The ancient power of sound survives;
Ev'n now an infant Orpheus lives!
See how each slender finger strays,
And strikes at will the distant keys!
But why should I in numbers faint,
What BURNEY's*pen alone can paint,
Attempt to tell ? as well might I,
To wake thy sportive warbling try,
Unrival'd Boy! with laurels crown'd,
The living CHATTERTON of sound!
Academicus.
Oxford, June 19, 1783.
*See Dr BURNEY's account of Master CROTCH, published in the Philosophical Transactions.
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.