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Extracts from June 1780

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June 3rd
Fatal accidents to the sons of Thomas Catten, and to Isaac Groslin; Notice to creditors of Thomas Miller.
June 10th
Reprieve for John Stangroom.
June 17th
Adverts by Ralph Coulson and Robert Chalker.
June 24th
Theft by Philip Snell; Marriages and deaths; Sale of estates in Tibenham; Bonds on the death of Catharine Buckle; Adverts by Philip and Elizabeth Batchelor, and Mr Rivett.

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Norfolk Chronicle
Extracts from June 1780

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 June 1780

3 June 1780. Page 2, column 4

By an act [of Parliament] passed this session, merchant ships are allowed to have three-fourths of their crew foreigners; and all foreigners who shall have formerly served, or shall hereafter serve, two years on board any of his Majesty's ships, or any privateer or merchant ship, being British property, shall be deemed a natural born subject of Great Britain, and enjoy all privileges and immunities thereunto belonging.

3 June 1780. Page 3, column 1

On Sunday last two sons of Mr Thomas CATTEN, a considerable farmer of West Dereham in this county, one about eighteen, and the other about fourteen years of age, went out after dinner, and not returning that evening, or all night, search was made for them the next morning, when their clothes were discovered near a pond close by the house, in which both their bodies were found. It is supposed they went to bathe, and that one of them being in danger, the other strove to extricate him, by which they were both unfortunately drowned. -- They had always been remarkably fond of each other.

One day last week Isaac GROSLIN, a lad about 15 years of age, servant to Mr DAVIS, of Dedham, in Essex, after rolling a field and leaving his roll, hooked the trace to the horse, and in getting up to ride home missed his hold, was entangled with the trace, and the horse taking fright ran through a gate, and more than a mile home, dragging the boy, who was the most shocking object that could be imagined, having hardly a bone that was not broken.

A few days ago was married, at the abbey church of Holme Cultram, in Cambridgeshire, Mr John DAN, of Civil, aged 70, to Mrs Mary RICKARBY, of the same place, an agreeable lady in her 25th year. This is the third time Mr DAN has entered the holy state of matrimony, and at this period of his life it is not to be supposed he takes it unadvisedly, lightly, or wantonly, etc, but according to the preamble of the office, for the occasion, reverently, etc etc, duly considering, and so forth.

Tuesday the 16th inst. died at Nevenden, in the hundred of Essex, Thomas PAGE, a labouring man, aged 102.

QUANTRELL's Gardens

Will be elegantly Illuminated on Monday next, the 5th instant, in Honour of his Majesty's Birth Day; there will be a Concert of Instrumental Music, with an imitation of Birds by Zachariah MORTRUM, after the Manner of the celebrated Signor ROSINGNOLE; likewise will be exhibited a curious Cascade, consisting of a subterraneous Cavern, with large Falls of Water. The Evening will conclude with a curious Collection of Fire Works, and the Taking of Fort Omoa with Fireships, which will cross the Gardens, with a large Confusion of Bombay Muscaty, etc

Admittance at the Gate One Shilling - Sixpence to be returned in Liquor, etc

3 June 1780. Page 3, column 2

Wells, Norfolk, June 1, 1780.
Notice To Creditors.

That Thomas MILLER, of Wells next the Sea, Grocer and Draper, having assigned all his Real and Personal Estates to Joseph HAYCOCK, of Wells aforesaid, and Thomas JONES, of the same, Merchants, for the Benefit of his Creditors, they are hereby desired to send an Account of the respective Demands to the said Trustees. And all Persons indebted to the said Thomas MILLER are hereby desired forthwith to pay the same to the said Trustees. N.B. The said Thomas MILLER intends opening a Day School at Wells, for teaching Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, and shall be greatly obliged for Encouragement in his undertaking.

10 June 1780

10 June 1780. Page 2, column 4

John STANGROOM, who was convicted at the last sessions of this city of stealing a quantity of yarn from his masters Messrs RODWELLS, dyers, was last Saturday to have been publicly whipped, but upon the report of one of the city surgeons, that the punishment could not be inflicted upon him without endangering his life, the execution of his sentence was respited.

Last Saturday night died suddenly, in the 64th Year of her age, at the house of Mr Thomas REEVE, Baker, in St Mary's, Mrs Sarah CUBITT, relict of the late Mr Benjamin CUBITT, of St Michael's Coslany, much regretted by her Friends and Acquaintance.

17 June 1780

17 June 1780. Page 3, column 1

Ralph COULSON begs leave to inform the Public in general and his Friends in particular, that he continues at his House, opposite St Laurence-steps, Norwich, the buying (at the best Prices) Norfolk Fleece, and other Articles in the Wool Trade, that his Partner Richard ELLIS, deceased, and himself, formerly dealt in. N.B. He also informs the Public, that he is the only Wholesale Dealer in Whitebread's London Porter, at Norwich.

Norwich, June 15, 1780

Robert CHALKER, at the Rampant Horse, begs Leave to return Thanks to his Friends and Customers for all Favours received, and to acquaint them, that he shall remove from thence to the Crown Inn, in St Stephen's-street, the 22nd Inst. where he has laid in a fresh Stock of neat Wines, Spiritous Liquors, and Tomson's Nog, from Conisford. The House is newly fitted up, and finished in genteel Manner, for the Reception of Company, and hopes the Continuance of his former Customers; and all others who please to favour him with their Company may depend on the genteelest Treatment, and their Favours gratefully acknowledged by their obedient, humble Servant, Robert CHALKER. N.B. Neat Post-chaise and Saddle Horses to any Part of England.

24 June 1780

24 June 1780. Page 2, column 4

On Saturday last was committed to the Castle by E. JEWELL, Esq., Philip SNELL (supposed to be an old offender) being charged by Mr Joseph MACK, of Holt, watch-maker, with feloniously stealing a silver watch, from his stall, during the fair there.

Wednesday morning early fifteen half anchors of gin were seized in a garden near St Giles's gates.

On Monday Captain Charles LATON, of the 64th regiment, was married to Miss LE-GRYSE, youngest daughter of Charles LE-GRYSE, Esq. of this city. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. ARNAM, rector of Postwick, and chaplain to the Countess of ORFORD.

Thursday was married in Ormsby, Mr John WATSON, attorney at Yarmouth, to Miss May FISHER, Daughter of William FISHER, Esq.; Receiver General of this county, an amiable young lady, with a very genteel fortune.

Last week died at Mundham, Mr W. HOLMES, attorney at law.

Saturday last died at his house in the market, Mr James POSTERN, a comfortable grazier and butcher.

Last week died Mrs ROBINSON, wife of Mr ROBINSON, at the White-hart inn, in Wymondham.

On Sunday evening last died at Salthouse, Mrs STANFORTH, wife of Mr Henry STANFORTH, of that place.

On Monday, died aged 81, Mr Thomas TOMPSON, formerly a Peruke-maker, in St Giles's.

To be Sold by Auction, on Thursday, the 13th day of July 1780, at the King's Head at New Buckenham, in the County of Norfolk, between the Hours of three and five in the Afternoon, the following Estates in Tibenham, in the said County,

LOT I.	An Inclosure of good Freehold Land, called the Church Close, containing about 50 Acres, now in the Occupation of Mr Joseph FILBY.
Lot II.	A Messuage, or Dwelling-house, in the occupation of the said Joseph FILBY, with a Brick Stable, and Garden well planted with Fruit, belonging to the same, and Piece of Meadow Ground adjoining, containing about two Acres. --- These Premises are suitable for Tradesmen.
Lot III.	A Messuage and Yard, now lett [sic] to Henry LOCK and John BATE, at the yearly rent of 50 Shillings.

For further Particulars, enquire of Messrs MEADOWS and BROWNE, at Diss, in the said County.

24 June 1780. Page 3, column 1

Contingent Interest

To be disposed of, a Bond for Five Thousand Pounds, another for Fifteen Hundred Pounds, certain, on the death of Miss Catharine BUCKLE, of Ditchingham, in Norfolk, dying without issue, payable within three Months, with Interest at four per Cent from the Day of Decease. ---- Also a clear Annuity of Two Hundred Pounds, payable during the Life of a very healthy, sober Woman, (fifty-three last September), if she survives the said Miss BUCKLE (now thirty-two) dying without Issue, most amply secured, being charged on Freehold Estates in Essex, Hertfordshire, and Cambridgeshire, as well as a great Sum of Money in the Funds.

Mr PILKINGTON, (fully authorized to dispose of the above) will attend at Mr PROBERT's, the King's Head, Norwich, until Monday Evening next, to explain every requisite Particular to Principals or Attornies [sic] acknowledging their Principals, inclined to treat for the whole together, or each Bond or the Annuity distinctly. No anonymous Applications will be attended to.

Wells, June 27, 1780

Philip and Elizabeth BATCHELOR, late Butler and House-keeper to William Wiggett BULWER, Esq. have taken the Standard Inn, at Wells, in Norfolk, they humbly hope for the Continuance of the Favours of those Gentlemen, etc who have hitherto use that House, as it will be their whole Study to render their Accommodations as agreeable as possible to them, as well as to all others of their Friends who will be so kind as to give them an Opportunity of shewing [sic] their ernest [sic] Desire to oblige.

Education.

Mr RIVETT, Writing-master, Accountant, Teacher of Mathematical and Philosophical Sciences at East Dereham, in Norfolk, tenders his respectful Acknowledgements to those Gentlemen and Ladies who have obliged him with their several Favours, a Continuance of which he hopes to secure through an unremitting Assiduity in his Profession, and a steady Adherence to the Improvement of Youth committed to his Care.

And also begs Leave to inform the Public, that his School opens again on Friday, the 14th of July, for qualifying young Gentlemen for the Army, Navy, Compting-house, Mechanic, or other Departments in Life, on the following terms: Boarding and Lodging (including the English Language grammatically, Writing, Arithmetic, Merchants Accompts, Geography, and the different Branches of Mensuration) at Fifteen Pounds per Annum, and one Guinea Entrance. And for teaching any of the following Branches, viz. Drawing, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Fortification, Gunnery, Navigation, Optics, Perspective, Architecture, Mechanics, Hydrostatics, Pneumatics, etc one Guinea per Quarter. Dancing, French, etc taught by able Masters.