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Extracts from January 1781
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- January 6th
Thefts from James Altherton, Mr Hudson, and
Benjamin Randal; Marriage; Deaths; Advert by
Mr D'Arnouville; Estate of John Root; Missing
servants of Benjamin Nuthall; Farm at
Swannington.
- January 13th
Separation of Robert and Ann Mitchell;
Sentences at county sessions; Theft from Mrs
Townshend; Marriage; Deaths; Sale of house and
furniture of Thomas Ransome and William Coye;
Tolls on the Downham and Fincham Turnpike Road.
- January 20th
Avoidance of toll payment; Gifts to prisoners;
Fire in Essex; Death of Thomas Galloway; Estate
of Robert Brown.
- January 27th
Surgeon wanted for privateer; Volunteers for a
Royal Independent Company; Marriage; Deaths;
Sale of wherry.
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Norfolk Chronicle
Extracts from January 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.
6 January 1781. Page 2, column 4
On Saturday last, about two o'clock in the morning, as James ALTHERTON,
servant to Mrs Rhoda COBB, of Hoe, next East Dereham, in this county, was
driving his team upon the turnpike road near the six-mile stone, and within
a small distance of the church of Hockering, he was stopped by two footpads,
armed with bludgeons, who demanded his money, seized him, beat him, threw
him down, and robbed him of half a guinea in gold and a silver watch, and
then made off towards Mattishall Bergh. These two footpads appeared to be
labourers, the one was rather tall, had on a slop, and the other rather low,
and had on a brown coat. From the darkness of the morning the said ALTHERTON
cannot at present give any further description of them, but
is certain he can recollect the face of one of them. -- The reward for
apprehending a highwayman, and prosecuting him to conviction, is 40 pounds.
On Sunday last some person or persons took an opportunity, while the
servants were upstairs, to steal a case of knives and forks, with six silver
table spoons, from the side board in the House of Mr HUDSON, banker, in this
city; the spoons were taken out, and the case, with the knives and forks,
were thrown into the Cockey, at the back of the Rampant Horse inn, in St
Stephens.
On Thursday se'nnight, in the evening, some thieves broke into the
laundry of Benjamin RANDAL, Esq., in the Close, and stole fifteen table
cloths. It is supposed they were disturbed by the falling of a bason [sic]
of starch, which was in the room, otherwise would have made a much larger
booty.
We hear several other thefts of the like kind have been committed in the
course of the week, which we hope will make servants and others more
attentive to the doors and windows, and excite the vigilance of the peace
officers to bring the villains to justice.
Thursday last was married, John MORSE, Esq., to Miss TWISS, daughter of
the late Francis TWISS, Esq., of this city.
Tuesday last died, in the 44th year of his age, Mr Benjamin BERTRAM,
manufacturer in this city, and one of the Common Councilmen for the Northern
Ward.
On Sunday last died Mrs PAYNE, relict of the late Captain James PAYNE, of
Yarmouth.
On the 29th ult., died at Beccles, William BOHUN, Esq., of West-hall, in
Suffolk, the last of his family and name.
6 January 1781. Page 3, column 1
Mr D'ARNOUVILLE takes this Method to acquaint the Nobility, Gentry, and his
Scholars, that he is removed from the Market-place into Broad Street, St
Gregory's, at Mr William HOLMES', Taylor, and will continue on Monday next,
to teach Abroad and at Home, the useful French Language grammatically, with
an easy and short Method in his Way of teaching, having been many Years
Teacher in some reputable Schools and Families in London.
Note: His Evening School on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from Six to
Eight.
6 January 1781. Page 3, column 2
January 3, 1781
The Relations of the late Mr John ROOT, of Tuttington in the County of
Norfolk, are desired to meet his Administrator at the King's Head in
Coltishall, on Monday the 15th Instant, to receive their respective Shares
of the Intestate's personal Estate.
6 January 1781. Page 3, column 4
Servants.
Whereas on Friday the First Day of December last, or early on the Saturday
Morning, William RUSHMURE, otherwise RUSHMORE, born at Thurlton, in Norfolk;
and on the Third Day of the same Month of December, William MOSS, also born
in the said Parish of Thurlton, Servants in Husbandry to Benjamin NUTHALL,
of Caister, next Great Yarmouth, in Norfolk, Merchant, left the Service of
their said Master, without his Leave, and without any just Cause. These are
therefore to caution all Persons from harbouring or employing them, or
either of them, as the said Mr NUTHALL is determined, after this Notice, to
proceed against such Persons so doing as the Law in such Cases directs.
6 January 1781. Page 3, column 4
To be Lett, and entered upon at Michaelmas next, a Farm at Swannington, not
Eight Miles from Norwich, now in the Occupation of Mr William HOYES;
consisting of a very good House, Barns, Stables, Sheds, and Outhouses, with
One Hundred and Sixty-one Acres of Arable and Meadow Land, and Plenty of
Clay, for Manure, on the Spot; together with an old accustomed Lime Kiln,
(not another within Five Miles of it) with Liberty of selling Chalk, Marle,
and Sand, which will be much wanted for the new lands now inclosing on
Felthorp Heath.
The above Farm is situated within a Ring Fence, and the House in the
Middle. The Team goes to Norwich, and returns before Night, the shortest Day
in Winter. The Poultry and Dairy produce great Profit in ready Money twice a
Week from Market.
For Particulars enquire at the Manor House, Swannington.
13 January 1781. Page 2, column 4
Whereas Ann, the Wife of Robert MITCHELL, in St Laurence Parish, Norwich,
and late of Brooke, in the County of Norfolk, Carpenter, hath for some Time
past practised contracting Debts without either the Consent or Knowledge of
her said Husband; this is to caution every Person against crediting the said
Ann MITCHELL on any Account whatsoever for the future, as any Obligation on
the said Account will not be discharged after the Date hereof. Witness my
Hand, Robert MITCHELL. Norwich, Jan.12, 1781.
N.B. The said Robert MITCHELL, and Ann his Wife, are parted according to her
Proposal and Desire, to convince the World how much better she can support
her Family without him than with him.
13 January 1781. Page 3, column 2
Thursday ended the sessions for the county of Norfolk, at the Shirehouse on
the Castle Hill, when Elizabeth HUDSON, for stealing a pair of leather
breeches, was sentenced to be privately whipped in the Castle; her father
for receiving the breeches, knowing them to be stolen; and Robert PENDALL,
for petty larceny, were discharged. William TAYLOR, for stealing a quantity
of oats, to be whipped at Acle; John PIKE, for stealing several
handkerchiefs from a shopkeeper, at Reepham, to be publicly whipped next
market day, at Aylsham; and John THURLOW, for felony, who pleaded
guilty, to be whipped at Aylsham.
On Tuesday last, between six and seven o'clock, in the evening, two
rogues broke into the house of Mrs TOWNSHEND, in the Chapel field, and took
linen, cloaths [sic], etc from the drawers of a bureau which stood in the
parlour, to a considerable value. They had packed up the goods in a large
apron, and were crossing the road with the bundle, when the constable of
Heigham accidentally passing by, pursued them into the field. He took one of
them by the collar,who thereupon called to his companion for a knife, who
immediately came up, and knocked the constable down. They then made off
towards St Stephen's gates, leaving most of their booty in the field, having
carried off with them only some small articles of plate, which have not been
yet recovered. They got into the house by throwing up the sash of one of the
parlours, whilst there was company on a visit in the other, parted from it
only by a narrow passage. -- One was a tall man, the other short; they spoke
a foreign language.
We have pleasure to inform the public, that by the vigilance of the
Magistrates, and officers, one of the above villains was taken at a lodging
near the Pigeons, in St Gregory's on Wednesday evening; the other jumped out
of a window, and escaped.
Thursday was married at Bury, George WADDINGTON, Esq., eldest son of
George WADDINGTON, Esq., to Miss HORSEY, only daughter of the late Samuel
HORSEY, Esq., of that place.
Thursday morning died Mrs VALPY, wife of the Rev. Mr VALPY, under master
of the Grammar School in Bury.
Friday last died at Swaffham, Mr Charles BOUTELL.
On Sunday se'nnight died, after a long and painful illness, which she
bore with great fortitude and resignation, in the 53rd year of her age, Mrs
BEAN, wife of Mr BEAN, dyer of this city; -- she was an affectionate wife,
and an indulgent mother.
13 January 1781. Page 3, column 3
To be Sold by Auction, by Richard BACON, on Wednesday and Thursday, the 17th
and 18th of this Inst. January, All the Neat Household Furniture of Mr
Thomas RANSOME, at his late Dwelling House, in St Martin's at Palace, near
Mr RANDAL's back Gate. Consisting of an exceeding good Bedstead, with
Mahogany Fluted Posts, Commode, Cornice and Yellow Moreen Furniture, several
other good Beds and Bedding, two very neat Mahogany Book-cases, glazed in
Front; and elegant Wilton Carpet, with an exceeding curious Machine for
Roasting, Kitchen furniture and Brewing Utensils. The Goods may be viewed on
the Tuesday previous to the day of the Sale. Catalogues to be had of the
Auctioneer, and at the Place of Sale.
N.B. The said Dwelling house is to be Disposed of immediately; for
Particulars, enquire of R. BACON.
To be Sold by Auction, by Richard BACON, on Tuesday the 23rd of this
Instant January, and the following Days, The Neat and Elegant Furniture at
the Dwelling house of Mr William COYE, Dyer, near White friars-bridge,
Norwich; comprizing [sic] very good Beds and Furniture, and exceeding good
Chamber Organ with Seven Barrels, which plays upwards of Forty Tunes, a
very handsome inlaid Cabinet, some Plate, China, Glass, Kitchen Furniture,
and Brewing Utensils. Also a small but choice Collection of Prints, fram'd
and glaz'd. --- The Goods may be viewed on the Premises previous to the Day
of Sale. Catalogues to be had of the Auctioneer, of Mr J. WRIGHT, Appraiser,
and at the Place of Sale.
Downham and Fincham Turnpike Road
Notice is hereby given, that the Tolls arising at the Gate or Bar, erected
on the said Road, at Fincham, in Norfolk, will be Lett [sic] by Auction, by
the Trustees, to the highest Bidder, on Wednesday the 24th Day of January
next, between the Hours of Eleven and Twelve o'Clock in the Forenoon, at the
Queen's Head Inn, in Downham Market, in the said County, for the Term of
three Years, commencing from the 6th Day of February next, (in Manner
directed by the Act of Parliament made and passed in the 13th Year of his
present Majesty's Reign, intitled "An Act to explain, amend, and reduce into
one Act of Parliament the General Laws then, and now, in being, for
regulating the Turnpike Roads,") which Tolls produced last Year, clear of
all Deductions, one hundred and forty-six Pounds, and will be put up at that
Sum. And the Person or Persons hiring the said Tolls will be required then
and there to give Security, to the Satisfaction of the Trustees, for the
Payment of the Money, monthly or quarterly. Dated the 22nd of December,
1780. By Order of the Trustees, Will. CREASY, Clerk, Downham.
20 January 1781. Page 2, column 4
On Monday last the driver of a cart belonging to Mr Charles RUSHMER, of
Bradeston, farmer, was convicted before Roger KERRISON, Esq., one of his
Majesty's Justices of the Peace for the county of Norfolk, of the offence of
avoiding payment of the toll at Postwick-gate, and paid the penalty required
by law.
The prisoners in the City Gaol return their grateful thanks to an unknown
benefactor for 4 stone 8 pounds of beef, a three penny loaf, and 3 pence in
money, sent them on Saturday last; to another unknown benefactor for one
guinea's worth of bread, sent them on Tuesday; and to another unknown
benefactor for 38 three-penny loaves, and a pint of beer each, sent them on
Wednesday, which charitable donations were a great relief to a number of
distressed objects of pity and compassion.
On Tuesday s'ennight a fire broke out at a farm of John LUTHER's, Esq. in
the parish of Roxwell, in Essex, which entirely destroyed all the barns,
outhouses, grain, etc before it could be extinguished. The farm was
occupied by Mr CRUSH, and the loss sustained by the landlord and tenant
amounts to 1,000 pounds. After the above unfortunate accident, Mr CRUSH
having a number of cattle, and neither hay nor straw to give them, Mr LUTHER
called on him, and desired him to send 20 head of cattle, as he would give
them fodder during the winter, at the same time presenting him with a purse
of 20 guineas.
Wednesday died at the Castle, Thomas GALLOWAY, who received sentence of
death at Thetford assizes, held March 11, 1779, for horse-stealing.
20 January 1781. Page 3, column 2
Legatees to be Paid.
Notice is hereby given to the several Legatees named in the Will of Mr
Robert BROWN, late of Chaston, or otherwise Chadeston, in the County of
Suffolk, deceased, that the Executor intends meeting at the Tons in Bungay
on Thursday the 1st Day of February, at Twelve o'Clock, in Order to
discharge the same, when and where the Legatees are desired to attend.
27 January 1781. Page 2, column 3
Jan.26, 1781
Wanted Immediately, A Surgeon, to go on a Cruise on board the Ranger
Privateer, Capt. Magnus BRIGHTMER, of 12 Carriage Guns, 10 Swivels, and 50
Men, and now compleatly [sic] ready for Sea at Yarmouth. Apply to Mr J.
HILL, the Owner, at Wells; the Printer of this Paper, at Norwich; or the
Captain, on board the Privateer, at Yarmouth.
For a Royal Independent Company, Now raising, which is to consist of 120
Men, Commanded by Capt. C. H. MAINWARING. All Gentlemen Volunteer who are
willing to serve his Majesty, by enlisting into this Royal Independent
Company, if they will repair to the King's Head, Norwich, my Head Quarters,
they shall receive a handsome Bounty of Five Guineas clear of all
Deductions, and an Uniform. As a greater Encouragement for all such
Gentlemen who are desirous of distinguishing Themselves, and additional
Guinea will be given them, to drink his Majesty's Health, after they have
past Muster. Richard GARDINER, Lieutenant of the Royal Independents. God
Save The King.
27 January 1781. Page 3, columns 2 & 3
We are well assured, that a number of gentlemen in this city, are now
forming themselves into a volunteer company, in order to learn and practise
the military discipline.
On Wednesday last was married Mr Robert WARMOLL, of Hempnall, to Miss
BENSLEY, of the same place.
Wednesday last died, in the 60th year of his age, Mr William BONE,
post-master of Dereham. - We hear, Mr William BONE, his son, is appointed to
succeed him.
Monday last died at his apartments in this city, the Rev. Mr PLAISE.
On Wednesday last died, Mr Benjamin GILBORD, coachmaker, in this city.
27 January 1781. Page 3, column 4
To be Sold by Auction. On Friday, the 2nd February next, between the Hours
of Twelve and Two, at the Angel Inn, in the Market-place, Norwich, by
Richard BACON, All that good Wherry, with her Materials, known by the Name
of the Friendship, whereof John LEEDS is Master, Burden about 30 Tons. She
has not been built above two Years, and is allowed by the Trade to be as
handy as any Craft on the Stream. - Particulars may be had by applying to the
Auctioneer.
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.
